Morocco 12 Days Tour From Marrakech
From the High Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert, discover the full breadth of Morocco in twelve unforgettable days.
The Morocco 12 Days Tour from Marrakech takes you through imperial cities, desert dunes, mountain passes, and Atlantic coastline, combining the country's most iconic landscapes and heritage sites into a single, well-paced journey. Carefully selected hotels and riads ensure comfort throughout every stop. The itinerary is rated easy, making it accessible to a wide range of travelers.
Beginning and ending in Marrakech, the route heads east through the High Atlas Mountains and the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah before reaching the vast Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga. A camel ride at sunset leads to a night under the stars in a desert camp, one of the most memorable experiences Morocco has to offer. The journey then turns north through the Ziz Valley and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas toward the ancient medina of Fes.
From Fes, the circuit continues west through the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, before tracing the Atlantic Coast through Asilah, Rabat, Casablanca, El Jadida, and Essaouira. The final leg returns to Marrakech via a road lined with argan oil cooperatives. Each city along the route offers a distinct character, from the medieval scholarly traditions of Fes to the windswept ramparts of Essaouira.
Tour Highlights
Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a 16th-century fortress that has served as a backdrop for major international film productions.
Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and spend the night in a traditional nomadic bivouac in the Merzouga Sahara desert.
Journey through the Dades Valley along the Road of 1000 Kasbahs, passing colorful Berber villages and the towering walls of Todra Gorge.
Discover Fes el Bali, the medieval heart of Morocco, including the Attarine Medersa, the famous tanneries, and the restored Fondouk Nejjarine.
Walk the blue-painted alleyways of Chefchaouen and explore the medinas of Asilah, a city celebrated for its open-air mural art festival.
Visit Rabat's Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah before continuing to Casablanca to tour the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world.
Stop at the cedar forests of Azrou in the Middle Atlas to see the famous Barbary macaques in their natural woodland habitat.
Itinerary Overview
Transfer from Marrakech Airport to your hotel or riad. The following day brings a guided tour covering the Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Medersa, El Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden, and Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Cross the Tichka Pass through the High Atlas Mountains, stop at Ksar El Glaoui in Telouet, and visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah before continuing to Boumalne Dades. The next day passes through Todra Gorge and ends with a camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes and an overnight stay at a desert camp in Merzouga.
Wake at dawn to photograph the desert sunrise before traveling north through the Ziz Valley and Errachidia. The route passes through Midelt and the Azrou cedar forest, arriving in Fes by evening. The next full day is dedicated to a guided tour of Fes el Bali, the ancient medina.
Drive through the Rif Mountains to reach Chefchaouen, known for its distinctive blue-washed medina and Spanish architectural influences. The following day continues to Asilah on the Atlantic Coast, with time to explore the artistically decorated walls of its historic medina and the Skalla fortress.
Head south along the Atlantic Coast, stopping first in Rabat to see the Hassan Tower and Oudaya Kasbah, then in Casablanca to visit the Hassan II Mosque. The next day passes through the Portuguese-era UNESCO site of El Jadida before reaching the walled fishing port of Essaouira.
A scenic drive back to Marrakech follows the argan oil cooperative road, with an optional stop to learn about traditional argan oil production. After checking into your Marrakech accommodation, transfer to the airport concludes the tour.
What Is Included
Included
- Airport transfers in Marrakech
- 11 nights accommodation in hotels and riads
- 1 night in a desert bivouac under nomadic tents
- Daily breakfast throughout the tour
- Daily dinner throughout the tour
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Camel ride at sunset into the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Guided tours of Marrakech and Fes medinas
- Visit to an argan oil cooperative
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Entry fees to monuments and museums
- Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional activities not listed in the program
Important Information
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