Arrival in Casablanca. Your driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can begin with a first visit to Hassan II Mosque, the Habous Quarter, or the old medina.

Overnight stay in Casablanca.

After breakfast, leave Casablanca and drive to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Visit the city’s main landmarks, including Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas.

Continue north along the Atlantic coast toward Tangier. On arrival, visit Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and the famous Hercules Cave. If time allows, enjoy a walk in the old medina.

Overnight stay in Tangier.

After breakfast, head into the Rif Mountains. Stop in the Akchour area for fresh air, green scenery, and a short walk near the river, then continue to Chefchaouen.

On arrival, explore the blue-painted medina, Ras El Ma, and the viewpoint near the Spanish Mosque.

Overnight stay in Chefchaouen.

Leave Chefchaouen in the morning and drive south toward Volubilis, one of Morocco’s best-preserved Roman archaeological sites.

After visiting the ruins, continue to Meknes, one of the imperial cities, where you can see Bab Mansour and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Later, continue to Fes.

Overnight stay in Fes.

Today is dedicated to discovering Fes with a local guide. Visit the old medina, the Royal Palace gates, traditional tanneries, artisan quarters, and important religious and educational monuments including the exterior of Al Quaraouiyine University.

You will also enjoy panoramic views over the medina from one of the surrounding hills.

Overnight stay in Fes.

After breakfast, leave Fes and head south through the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stop in Ifrane, then continue to the cedar forest near Azrou, where Barbary macaques can often be seen. After lunch in Midelt, continue through mountain scenery and the Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga.

Overnight stay in a hotel or riad near the dunes.

After breakfast, discover the Merzouga area by 4x4. Visit nomad families, explore nearby desert villages, and enjoy Gnawa music in Khamlia.

In the late afternoon, begin your camel trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Stop for sunset before reaching your desert camp.

Dinner and overnight in a Sahara desert camp.

Wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, leave the desert and stop in Rissani, known for its traditional market and desert-town atmosphere.

Continue toward Todra Gorge, one of southern Morocco’s most dramatic natural sites. After a walk through the canyon, continue to Dades Valley.

Dinner and overnight stay in Dades Valley.

After breakfast, travel through Kalaat M’Gouna, Skoura, and Ouarzazate, where you can pass by the film studios and Taourirt Kasbah.

Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic UNESCO sites. In the afternoon, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and continue to Marrakech.

Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Spend the day discovering Marrakech with a local guide. Visit major highlights such as Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and parts of the old medina.

Walk through the souks and enjoy the energy of Jemaa el-Fna square in the afternoon or evening.

Overnight stay in Marrakech.

After breakfast, take a day trip to Essaouira, one of Morocco’s most relaxed coastal towns. On the way, you may stop at an argan oil cooperative and in places where goats climb the argan trees.

In Essaouira, walk through the medina, visit the fishing port, and enjoy the sea air. Continue to Sidi Kaouki for more coastal views before returning to Marrakech.

Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Depending on your departure plans, transfer to Marrakech airport or Casablanca airport.

End of your 12 day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca.