Overview
Our 13 days Morocco tour from Casablanca lets you visit nearly every remarkable place in the country. This 13 day Morocco itinerary starts and ends in Casablanca and follows the Atlantic coast to Rabat, Asilah and Tangier before the blue city of Chefchaouen.
Then Volubilis, Meknes and Fes, the Middle Atlas and the Sahara with a camel ride, a night in a luxury desert camp and a full day with the nomads around Merzouga, the gorges, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech and the ocean city of Essaouira.
This Morocco grand tour from Casablanca is fully private, and the longest and most complete of our Morocco tours.
Highlights
- Rabat, Asilah, Tangier and Cape Spartel
- Two days in the blue city of Chefchaouen
- Volubilis, Meknes and a guided day in Fes
- Camel ride, luxury desert camp and a day with the nomads of Merzouga
- Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou
- Guided day in Marrakech and the ocean city of Essaouira
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Arrival in Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque – Corniche
Visit the Hassan II Mosque on its promontory over the Atlantic.
After lunch, the Corniche and its seaside life.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY2Casablanca – Rabat – Asilah
Rabat: the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas, with free time for lunch.
In the afternoon, north to Asilah, its painted medina, art and beaches.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY3Asilah – Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Tangier, the bride of the north, between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic: the Caves of Hercules and Cape Spartel.
Through Tetouan and the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY4Full Day in Chefchaouen
Stroll through the blue doors and white walls of the old medina.
In the afternoon, a hike to the Spanish Mosque for the view over the blue city.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY5Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
The UNESCO Roman ruins of Volubilis and their mosaics.
Meknes: Bab Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal Stables, the granaries and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, then Fes.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY6Full Day in Fes with a Local Guide
The Royal Palace gate, Bab Boujloud, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, the tanneries and the Kairaouine.
The Mellah and a panoramic view of Fes from an old fortress.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY7Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga (Sahara)
Ifrane and the cedar forest of the Barbary macaques, lunch in Midelt and the Ziz Valley.
A camel ride to a high dune for the sunset and your luxury desert camp with Berber music.
Sahara Eden Camp, or similar
Private tent with a comfortable bed and a private bathroom with a hot shower. Dinner and breakfast included, with Berber music around the campfire under the stars. We never use basic camps or shared bathrooms.
DAY8Merzouga – Nomad Families – Khamlia – Merzouga Lake
Sunrise, breakfast and camel ride back, then a day around the Erg Chebbi.
Tea with nomads in their tents, Gnawa music in Khamlia, a palm grove and the Merzouga lake. Night in a hotel near the dunes.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY9Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
The souk of Rissani and a fossil marble workshop in Erfoud.
The Todra Gorge, then the Monkey Fingers and viewpoints of the Dades Valley.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY10Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
The Roses Valley, the Skoura palm groves and the film studios of Ouarzazate.
The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka Pass to a riad in Marrakech.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY11Full Day in Marrakech with a Local Guide
The Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and the great souk.
Lunch near Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Koutoubia and the Majorelle Garden.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY12Marrakech – Argan Trees – Essaouira
West to Essaouira, with stops for the goats in the argan trees and the countryside views.
The fishing port, the ramparts with their cannons and the old medina of Mogador.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY13Essaouira – Casablanca
Drive along the coast with panoramic stops, and drop-off at your hotel or the airport in Casablanca.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Casablanca – Rabat – Asilah – Tangier – Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes – Ifrane – Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech – Essaouira – Casablanca
Accommodations
Choose one category for your whole trip. The desert camp is always luxury. These are our usual choices; if one is fully booked we arrange a similar hotel of the same category.
| Night | Standard | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 Casablanca | Ibis Casablanca City Centre | Kaan Casablanca | Royal Mansour Casablanca |
| Night 2 Asilah | Hotel Azayla | Hotel Al Alba & Hammam | Hill Valley Asilah |
| Night 3 Chefchaouen | Riad Hicham | Ziryeb Chefchaouen | Dar Echchaouen |
| Night 4 Chefchaouen | Riad Hicham | Ziryeb Chefchaouen | Dar Echchaouen |
| Night 5 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
| Night 6 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
| Night 7 Sahara (erg chebbi) | Sahara Eden Camp, or similar · luxury desert camp only | ||
| Night 8 Merzouga | Hotel Ksar Merzouga | Riad Azawad | Riad Serai Boutique Hotel |
| Night 9 Dades Valley | Riad Gabsi | Riad Paradise or Dar Blues | Eden Boutique Hotel |
| Night 10 Marrakech | Riad Merzouga Marrakech | Riad Aslal | La Mamounia |
| Night 11 Marrakech | Riad Merzouga Marrakech | Riad Aslal | La Mamounia |
| Night 12 Essaouira | Riad Chems Bleu | Riad Mimouna | Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa |
Price
The “from” price is for a private group of 17 people or more in standard accommodation. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and the hotel category you choose. Ask us for a free quote.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van for 13 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Casablanca
- 11 nights in hotels or riads of your category + 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day (vegetarian and vegan options)
- Camel ride in the dunes (one camel per person)
- Stops for photos and breaks whenever you want
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal expenses
- Official local guides in the cities (we can book them for you)
Booking
If you’re looking to book or personalize this tour itinerary, let us know your ideas and preferences. We’ll craft an experience uniquely tailored to your vision. Our goal is to help you create the perfect Moroccan adventure. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email for more details.
If we haven’t replied to your message, please contact us on WhatsApp at +212 647-064454. We’ll be happy to help you!
Before You Go
- Bring layers: nights can be cold in the mountains and the desert, even in summer (and very cold from November to February).
- Pack sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf to protect you from sun and sand.
- For mosques and holy places, dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is the only one open to non-Muslims.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the medinas, gorges and kasbahs.
- Bring a small bag for the desert night; your big luggage stays safe in the car.
- Have some cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and small shopping; card payment is rare in villages.
- Roads in the mountains are winding: tell us if you get car sick and we will stop more often.
- Mobile network works in most places, and Wi-Fi is available in the hotels.
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FAQs
Is this tour private?
Yes. The car, the driver and the guide are only for you and your group. We never mix travelers from different bookings.
Are hotels included?
Yes, every night is included in the category you choose (standard, mid-range or luxury), and the desert night is always in a luxury camp.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes. We pick you up at your riad, hotel or the airport in Casablanca and drop you off at the end of the tour in Casablanca.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Of course. You can add a night, change the hotels or add experiences like a nomad family visit, a cooking class or a romantic dinner in the dunes. Tell us your wishes.
What kind of vehicle is used?
A private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van, depending on the size of your group.
What is the best time for this tour?
The tour runs all year. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant. Summer days are hot, and winter nights in the mountains and the desert are cold.
