12 Days Casablanca Marrakech Tour
12 Days Casablanca Marrakech Tour
Day 1
Casablanca – Rabat
The 12 Days Casablanca Marrakech Tour starts by meeting your driver/ guide on your arrival at Mohammed V airport. Then you will drive through the big city of Morocco and the first economy as well. You will start by visiting the Seventh largest and the biggest mosque around the world “Hassan 2”. It is the most attractive site in the city which is full of architecture of different civilizations.
After that, We will continue to Rabat where we will have lunch. In here we will visit Hassan Tower, Oudayas Kasbah, and Challah main gate. Overnight at your Riad accommodation in the medina.
Driving Distance : Approximately 150 km
Driving time : 3 Hours
Day 2
Rabat – Asilah – Tangier – Chefchaouen
Having your first-day meal at your riad, we will drive to Asilah where you will have one hour in the Medina (old city). Later on, we will drive to Tangier to visit Hercules cave and cap Spartil sites and free time for lunch in one of the restaurants near to the Mediterranean Sea.
We will drive again crossing the Riff Mountains towards the bleu pearl of Morocco (Chefchaoune). Overnight at the old city of the bleu city.
Driving Distance : Approximately 380 km
Driving time : 6 Hours
Day 3
Exploring the bleu pearl
The local guide will meet you at your accommodation in order to show you the all site of the city and explain the historical monument of the city for the duration of 3 hours.
After having lunch you will have free time to walk by yourself and take more beautiful pictures of the city. Overnight at the same accommodation.
Day 4
Chefchaouen – Volubilis (Roman site) – Meknes – Fes
Today you will meet again your diver/guide at your accommodation and drive towards Fes. The first stop will take place at the Roman site which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continuing to Meknes where you will have free time to explore its sites such as Almansour Big Gate, The main square, the underground present, and the Swani granary.
After having your lunch we will drive directly to Fes (the first capital of Morocco) where your accommodation is located in the old city.
Driving Distance : Approximately 260 km
Driving time : 6 Hours
Day 5
FES Sightsee (culture tour with local guide)
Today you will have a walking day in the spiritual city of Fes. Your local guide will pick you up and start exploring the new Medina including Royal Palace, South Tower, and the tile factory (ceramic factory). Later on, you will get inside the old city to visit its sites such as Alkarawiyin University, Chaouara Tannery, and Molay Idriss Mausoleum. Overnight at the same accommodation in the heart of the old city.
Driving Distance : Approximately 20 km
Driving time : 5 Hours
Day 6
Fes – Imouzar – Ifrane – Cedar forest – Sahara Desert (Camel ride)
After breakfast you will have a long day towards Merzouga. During this day you are going to see a different landscape of the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Anti-Atlas Mountains. The first stop will take place at Moroccan Switzerland (Ifrane). Where you will have a café break to explore around the city.
Later on, we will stop at the biggest and largest forest in Morocco where we will see Monkeys (Barbarian Apps). Continuing to Midelt which is the capital of Apples where our lunch will take place. Before arriving at our Hotel accommodation we will have a stop at the valley of Ziz which is considered as the biggest river in the area of Tafilalt. Overnight at the Hotel in front of the big Dunes of the Sahara.
Driving Distance : Approximately 480 km
Driving time : 8 Hours
Day 7
Exploring Desert area (Style of life and nature)
Today we will have a little adventure at the sand dunes of Merzouga. Our day will start by visiting an old irrigation system where we can see what kind of agriculture people have in the desert. Then we will have a cup of tea with the nomadic family and discover their life.
Later on, we will stop at Gnawa village, where we will see a new style of music of black people from sub-Saharan countries. Lunch will be the special dish that we have in the desert area (Berber Pizza). After that, we will drive directly at the camel rides to start your camel adventure among the sand dunes.
Driving Distance : Approximately 80 km
Driving time : 4 Hours
Day 8
Merzouga – Erfoud – Toudra gorges – Dades Valley
After the view of the sunrise and breakfast at the Luxury camp in the middle of the desert. We will drive towards Erfoud which is the capital of Fossils to visit the factory of fossils and how they get them from the mountains.
Continuing to Toudra Gorges which is a series of river canyons in the High Atlas Mountains near the small town of Tinghir. Our lunch will take place at this small town, before we head directly to Dades Valley where our hotel accommodation is located.
Driving Distance : Approximately 280 km
Driving time : 5 Hours
Day 9
Dades valley – Roses Valley – Ouarzazat – Ait Ben Haddo – Marrakech
After your breakfast we will drive to Marrakech via Roses Valley and Ouarzazat (Hollywood of Africa, Cinema City and silence city) where films have their conferences at the cinema studio.
Later on, we will continue to Ait Ben Haddo Kasbah. The most famous Kasbah in Morocco due to the films that shouted such as Gladiator, Mammy, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia. Arriving at Marrakech passing through Tizi n Tichka pass (2260 high). Overnight at the riad in the heart of the old city.
Driving Distance : Approximately 340 km
Driving time : 6 Hours
Day 10
Marrakech sightsee (Local guide tour)
After breakfast you will start exploring the red city (Marrakech). Your guide will show you the most attractive site of Marrakech like Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, the Jewish quarter ( Mellah), and Bahia palace. After lunch, your driver will pick you up to visit the most beautiful Majorelle Garden and explore the big Market by yourself. Overnight at the same accommodation at the heart of the Medina.
Driving Distance : Approximately 20 km
Driving time : 4 Hours
Day 11
Essaouira day trip
After breakfast at the Riad, We will depart for the Romantic seaside town of Essaouira. A charming, and centuries-old port town on the Atlantic coast known for beaches, modern art, traditional crafts, and a unique blend of architectural styles. Essaouira is a typical Portuguese harbor with Portuguese design.
You will have time to look around the city. In the afternoon we will come back to Marrakech where your riad accommodation is located.
Driving Distance : Approximately 340 km
Driving time : 7 Hours
Day 12
Marrakech – Airport
Our team will Pick up you from the Riad to the airport, it depends on your own desire and we are at the end of your 12 Days Casablanca Marrakech Tour experience with Sahara Safaris.