11-Day Impeccable Morocco Tour: Casablanca to the North and Sahara Desert
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An 11-day loop from Casablanca: the Atlantic coast to Essaouira and Taghazout, two nights in Marrakech, Telouet and Ait Benhaddou, the Dades valley, a night at a desert camp in Merzouga, two nights in Fes, Volubilis and Chefchaouen, and back to Casablanca by Rabat.
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 – 15
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- The Hassan II Mosque and the coast road by El Jadida and Safi
- Essaouira, Imsouane and a night in Taghazout
- A guided day in the Marrakech medina
- The Kasbahs of Telouet and Ait Benhaddou
- Private camel ride and a night at a desert camp in Merzouga
- A guided day in Fes, then Volubilis, Chefchaouen and Rabat
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Casablanca
Your private driver meets you at Casablanca airport and takes you to your hotel. Optional: the Hassan II Mosque.
Accommodation
Day 1
Oum Palace Hotel & Spa or Similar
Casablanca
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Casablanca – El Jadida – Safi – Essaouira
The Hassan II Mosque, then down the coast by El Jadida and Safi to Essaouira. Optional: the old medina.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2
Riad Mimouna or Similar
Essaouira
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Essaouira – Imsouane – Imi Ouaddar – Taghazout
The coast road south with viewpoints and Berber villages, by Imsouane and the beach of Imi Ouaddar to Taghazout. Optional: surfing.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3
HOTEL THE HORIZON
Taghazout
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Taghazout – Agadir – Marrakech
Agadir, then inland to Marrakech and mint tea at your riad. Optional: Agadir beach and the Agadir Oufella fortress.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4–5
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 5Marrakech
A guided tour of the medina with a local guide: Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque and the old souks, with lunch in the medina.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4–5
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 6Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Boumalne Dades
Over the High Atlas to the Kasbah of Telouet and lunch at the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO), then Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses and the Dades valley. Optional: a walk by the water in the Dades Gorge.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 6
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 7Boumalne Dades – Tinghir – Merzouga
Through the Tinghir region to Merzouga for a private camel ride at sunset and a night in a private tent at a desert camp, with dinner by the campfire. Optional: sandboarding.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 8Merzouga – Ziz valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
North by the Ziz valley and Midelt, lunch on the way, the cedar forest of the Middle Atlas and Ifrane, then Fes and dinner at your riad.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 8–9
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 9Fes
A guided tour of the medina with a local guide: Al Quaraouiyine, the Bou Inania and Nejjarine madrasas, the view from the fortress, the Chouara tanneries and the craft workshops, with lunch inside the medina walls.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 8–9
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 10Fes – Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen
Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO), lunch on the way, then the Rif to Chefchaouen.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 10
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 11Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca
Rabat: the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Oudayas, then Casablanca, where your driver drops you at the airport or your accommodation.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What’s included
Accommodation
10 nights in hotels, riads and a desert camp
Casablanca
Oum Palace Hotel & Spa or Similar
Essaouira
Riad Mimouna or Similar
Taghazout
HOTEL THE HORIZON
Marrakech
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Fes
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Chefchaouen
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Guide
Fully guided, in English.
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Days 2–4: breakfast, dinner
- Days 5–11: breakfast, lunch, dinner
What’s not included
Flights
Insurance
Where you’ll stay
All accommodations are subject to change.
Day 1
Oum Palace Hotel & Spa or Similar
Casablanca
5-star upgrade available
Day 2
Riad Mimouna or Similar
Essaouira
5-star upgrade available
Day 3
HOTEL THE HORIZON
Taghazout
5-star upgrade available
Day 4–5
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 6
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 7
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 8–9
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 10
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
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