12-Day Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert: Ultimate Morocco Experience
12 DaysIncludes/Excludes
Includes
- Hotel/riad pickup and drop-off.
- Bilingual driver.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- 2 nights in the desert camp
- 9 nights in the hotel
- 11 dinners
- 11 breakfasts
- Camel trek
Excludes
- Lunch and drinks
- Monuments fees.
- Personal expenses.
Description
Discover the best of Morocco from Casablanca on a 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert that visits imperial cities, explores the Sahara Desert, and offers camel trekking adventures. This comprehensive 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert marvels at the High Atlas Mountains, explores ancient ruins, and immerses you in the vibrant atmosphere of Marrakech. Your family-friendly 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and natural beauty across Morocco’s most spectacular regions.
Experience Morocco’s Most Complete Journey
The 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert offers travelers the most comprehensive Moroccan experience combining coastal landmarks, imperial cities, mountain landscapes, Roman archaeology, Saharan wilderness, and natural wonders. Starting from Casablanca Mohammed V Airport with warm welcome and assistance, this itinerary showcases remarkable geographical and cultural diversity. The 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert provides extended time with two full nights in the desert, day trips to Chefchaouen, Ouzoud Waterfalls, and Essaouira.
Throughout your 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert, you’ll visit imperial cities including Casablanca, Rabat (via passage), Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech, plus the famous blue city of Chefchaouen. These historic capitals represent different dynasties and architectural periods, each contributing uniquely to Morocco’s cultural heritage. The 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert marvels at the High Atlas Mountains, explores ancient ruins including Volubilis and Ait Ben-Haddou, and immerses you in vibrant atmospheres.
The desert component of your 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert features two complete nights in Merzouga at the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes. These towering sand formations reach heights up to 150 meters and create some of Morocco’s most spectacular desert scenery. The extended desert stay on the 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert ensures you experience multiple sunrises and sunsets, camel trekking, visits to nomadic families, Gnawa music performances, and Rissani souk exploration.
The cultural richness of the 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert is extraordinary. You’ll explore ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis, discover Fez’s UNESCO-listed medina with expert guided tours visiting Al Qarawiyyin Mosque, tanneries, Dar Batha Museum, and the Jewish Mellah quarter, take a day trip to Chefchaouen’s blue-painted alleys, experience camel trekking across golden dunes, visit nomadic communities, explore Marrakech with comprehensive guided tours, and take day trips to Ouzoud Waterfalls and Essaouira. This family-friendly 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert provides authentic insights into Morocco’s diverse traditions.
The route traverses incredibly diverse landscapes on the 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert, from Atlantic coastline through Rif Mountains to cedar forests, Saharan dunes, dramatic gorges including Todra, Dades Valley, Skoura oases, High Atlas peaks, cascading Ouzoud Waterfalls at 110 meters high, and the Atlantic coastal charm of Essaouira. You’ll witness Morocco’s breathtaking natural beauty while engaging with local communities, making this the ultimate family-friendly Moroccan journey combining all the country’s highlights.
Highlights
- Marrakech and Essaouira: Explore the red city's UNESCO-listed Djemaa el-Fna square and visit the charming coastal city known for picturesque beauty.
- Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip: Marvel at Morocco's highest waterfalls standing 110 meters tall with breathtaking cascading waters and vibrant wildlife.
- Volubilis and Fez: Walk through Morocco's best-preserved Roman ruins and discover Fez's UNESCO-listed medina with comprehensive guided tours.
- Two Desert Nights in Merzouga: Experience complete Saharan immersion with camel rides, sunrises, Gnawa music, Rissani souk, nomadic visits, and starlit camping.
- Chefchaouen Day Trip: Explore the blue pearl's mesmerizing painted alleys, vibrant markets with unique handicrafts, and stunning Rif Mountains views.