Morocco 11 Days Tour from Casablanca via Sahara Desert
From Atlantic coastlines and imperial medinas to golden Sahara dunes and mountain passes
This Morocco 11-day tour from Casablanca takes you through the country's most defining landscapes and historic cities, blending cultural depth with natural spectacle across every stage of the journey. The itinerary is rated Easy, making it accessible to a wide range of travelers seeking a well-paced introduction to North Africa.
The route winds through imperial cities, Berber villages, cedar forests, and dramatic gorges before arriving at the vast dunes of the Sahara Desert near Merzouga. Each stop is chosen to offer a meaningful encounter with Moroccan history, architecture, and daily life rather than a superficial overview.
The tour concludes with time in Marrakech and a visit to the coastal town of Essaouira, balancing the intensity of the desert experience with relaxed seaside exploration. Accommodations range from traditional riads in the medinas to a Berber camp under the stars in the Sahara.
A professional driver accompanies you throughout, and a local guide leads the city tours in Fez and Marrakech. The itinerary is designed to be flexible, allowing modifications to suit individual preferences.
Tour Highlights
Visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, one of the largest mosques in the world, before exploring the royal capital of Rabat.
Walk the blue-painted alleys of Chefchaouen, a hillside medina nestled in the Rif Mountains with a distinctive cobalt palette.
Explore Fez el-Bali with a local guide, including the Al Qaraouine University, the historic tanneries, and the ancient Jewish quarter.
Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga, spend a night at a Berber desert camp, and watch both sunset and sunrise over the Sahara.
Pass through Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley, taking in the narrow canyon walls and the rock formations known as monkey toes.
Stop at Ait Benhaddou, the UNESCO-listed ksar that has served as a film location for numerous international productions.
Spend a day in Essaouira, a fortified Atlantic port town with a long sandy beach, fresh seafood, and a well-preserved 18th-century medina.
Itinerary Overview
Your driver meets you at Casablanca Airport with a name sign and transfers you to your hotel. The evening is free to settle in and rest after your journey.
The day begins with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, then continues north to Rabat for the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Bab Challah, and the Oudaya Kasbah. The route ends in Chefchaouen, where the evening is free to explore the blue medina on foot.
The morning is free for further exploration of Chefchaouen, including the 15th-century casbah and the Great Mosque. In the afternoon, the group departs for Fez.
A guided full-day tour of Fez covers the Royal Palace gate, the Mellah, Al Qaraouine University, the tanneries, and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. The afternoon includes a visit to a tile cooperative and a panoramic viewpoint over the medina.
Traveling south via Ifrane and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, the route passes through Azrou, Midelt, the Tiz Ntalghamt pass, and the Ziz Gorge. Arrival in Merzouga is followed by a camel trek into the dunes and an overnight stay at a Berber desert camp.
An early wake-up allows guests to witness sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes before trekking back by camel. The day continues to Tinghir and Todra Gorge, then through the Dades Valley to an overnight guesthouse.
What Is Included
Included
- Airport meet-and-greet and transfer on arrival
- Professional driver throughout all 11 days
- Local guides in Fez and Marrakech
- 9 nights accommodation in hotels, riads, and guesthouse
- 1 night in a Berber desert camp with dinner
- Camel trek into and out of the Sahara dunes
- Daily breakfast from Day 2 onward
- Dinner at the Dades Valley guesthouse
- All listed transportation between destinations
Not Included
- International flights to and from Morocco
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary
- Entry fees to monuments and museums
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities such as hammam or spa
- Transfers on the final departure day beyond hotel
Important Information
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