About This Route
This 12-day Grand Morocco Tour from Casablanca covers Morocco's imperial cities, Sahara Desert, Atlantic coast, and the Blue Pearl of Chefchaouen. Discover Casablanca, Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, Fes, Volubilis, Chefchaouen, Tangier, Asilah, Rabat, El Jadida, Safi, Essaouira, and Marrakech or Casablanca Airport transfer.
What You Will Experience
- + Discover the medinas of Marrakech and Fes with expert local guides
- + Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- + Explore Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate movie studios
- + Ride camels across the dunes of Merzouga
- + Sleep under the stars in the Sahara Desert
- + Walk through Todra Gorges and Dades Valley
- + Visit Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes
- + Stroll through Chefchaouen's blue streets
- + Explore Tangier, Asilah, Essaouira, El Jadida, and Safi
- + Experience Morocco from the Atlantic coast to the desert
Itinerary Day by Day
Arrival in Casablanca
Arrive at Casablanca Airport and meet your Morocco Happiness Tours driver-guide. Transfer to your hotel and, depending on arrival time, visit Hassan II Mosque. Overnight in Casablanca.
Casablanca - Marrakech
After breakfast, travel south to Marrakech. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of highlights such as Jemaa El-Fna Square, Koutoubia Mosque, and Bahia Palace. Free time in the souks. Overnight in Marrakech.
Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate
Depart Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Stop for panoramic views, visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then continue to Ouarzazate and visit the Atlas Film Studios.
Ouarzazate - Valley of Roses - Todra Gorge - Merzouga
Drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Valley of Roses and Tinghir palm groves. Explore Todra Gorge, then continue to Merzouga. Ride camels into Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and spend the night in a luxury desert camp.
Merzouga - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Boulaajoul
Watch sunrise over the dunes, then return by camel for breakfast. Visit Erfoud, known for fossils and date palms, and drive through Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains to Boulaajoul.
Boulaajoul - Cedar Forest - Fes
Continue north through the Cedar Forest, home to Barbary apes. Arrive in Fes and meet your local guide for visits including Al-Qarawiyyin University, Chouara Tannery, Royal Palace gates, and more.
Fes - Volubilis - Chefchaouen
Leave Fes for the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Continue through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the Blue City. Enjoy free time exploring colorful alleys and artisan shops.
Chefchaouen - Tangier - Asilah
Depart Chefchaouen and drive to Tangier. Visit the Caves of Hercules and Cap Spartel, then explore the Kasbah and Medina. Continue along the coast to Asilah and overnight in the old town.
Asilah - Rabat - Casablanca
Travel down the Atlantic coast to Rabat. Visit Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Oudayas Kasbah. After lunch, continue to Casablanca, with optional Rick's Cafe or seaside walk.
Casablanca - El Jadida - Safi - Essaouira
Depart Casablanca for Essaouira, stopping at El Jadida and Safi, famous for pottery. Arrive in Essaouira in the late afternoon and overnight in a cozy riad.
Essaouira - Marrakech
Spend the morning exploring Essaouira's fortified medina, harbor, fish market, and ramparts. After lunch, drive inland to Marrakech for an evening at leisure.
Transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca Airport
After breakfast, your driver transfers you to Marrakech or Casablanca Airport depending on your departure time and flight schedule.
Includes
- Airport pickup
- Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver-guide
- Local guides in Marrakech and Fes
- Accommodation during the tour
- Desert camp overnight stay
- Camel trekking in Merzouga
- Dinners and breakfasts where applicable
- Airport transfer
- Fuel and transport costs
Excludes
- Flights
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees if applicable
- Optional activities
- Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
The price includes airport pickup, private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver-guide, local guides in Marrakech and Fes, accommodation during the tour, desert camp overnight stay, camel trekking in Merzouga, dinners and breakfasts where applicable, airport transfer, and fuel and transport costs.
This tour excludes flights, lunches, drinks, personal expenses, entrance fees if applicable, optional activities, and tips. Confirm current pricing and any optional extras with Morocco Happiness Tours before booking.
Yes. You travel in your own private vehicle with your own driver, not in a shared group with other travelers you do not know.
Yes. The route, pace, hotels, and stops can be adapted to your dates and interests. Contact us to confirm any changes before booking.
Send your travel dates and group size through the contact form, WhatsApp, or email. Your booking is confirmed directly with Morocco Happiness Tours, not through automatic online checkout.