12 Days Tour from Casablanca to the Imperial Cities of Morocco

Your 12 days tour from Casablanca begins when we shall meet you at the airport or your selected hotel. Inspiring as Morocco’s economic capital, Casablanca provides a combination of the modern and the traditional. First, you will go to Hassan II Mosque – a beautiful building that is located by the sea; thus, it overhangs the Atlantic Ocean.

furthermore, all tourist guides will fix a visit of the mosque, and after, the tourist will be free to do what he wants, have lunch for instance. The remaining part of the afternoon will be spent seeing around the city including the Corniche, Rick’s Cafe and Mohamed V Square. Some visits may be flexible depending on your schedule of arrival. Accommodation with a good hotel for the night.

In the morning we shall prepare ourselves for a delicious breakfast After which we will be driving along the coast up to the capital city, Rabat. As one of the imperial cities, Rabat is very historical and cultural. During the tour, you will see, for instance, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Kasbah of Oudaya. Upon reaching Ouazzane, we trustroads expanding towards the north for another hour and get to the blue city perched in the Rif Mountain range known as Chefchaouen. Sheltered accommodation in a normal regular hotel with mountain scenery.

For today of your 12 days tour from Casablanca we’ll be learning more about the blue city of Morocco, known as Chefchaouen. Begin by walking around the old Medina with beautiful walls and walkways, blue doors, and art. There is really lots of time left free for one to line up in the neighboring shops and cafés on his/her own accord. In the afternoon, there is a trail and then a steep climb to the Spanish Mosque on the hill that provides a colorful view of the city below. Last but not least, spend time in your hotel for rest inasmuch as you will be coming again for your holidays.

In the morning after the breakfast you can take a more relaxed stroll around the OldChefchaouen, trying to capture the picturesque tiny streets. After that, we leave to the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Volubilis. This place is listed on the UNESCO world heritage site list because of its fine preserved ruins, mosaics and old world ambiance. From Volubilis we proceed to Meknes the Ismailia capital visiting places such as Bab al Mansour, Sahrij souani, the Royal stables and the Mausouleum of Moulay Ismail. Our day ends in fez where we should spend the night in this beautiful charming riad.

Morocco’s ancient city of Fes is a country’s spiritual and cultural capital with a lot to see and do. Therefore, you get a local guide for the full day tour for you starting at the Royal Palace gate as your first stop. After this, you’ll be going to the medieval Medina, which has narrow streets and is packed with market stalls and is a World Heritage site.. Some of the attractions include the Medersa Bouanania; famous Tanneries; and Quaraouin Mosque and University, the oldest existing University in the world.

furthermore, the tourist also will get acquainted with the Jewish District known as “Mellah” and will have a chance to look at the city from the heights. This day is more tiring than the first one so reach your riad for some R ‘n’R.

Continuing our 12 days tour from Casablanca southwards again, we pass through the Middle Atlas mountains for more moving, though potentially tiring, sightseeing. The first day brings us to Ifrane, a charming town of moderate temperatures that has built houses in resemblance with those of Alps.

Then we will go through the cedar forests which the Barbary macaque loves to play at. Later, have lunch at Midelt then proceed with a drive through the greenish Ziz Valley making several reliefs for photographs. By end of afternoon, you will be taken to Merzouga village whereby you take camel riding through the sand dunes. Take a tour to the top of dunes to watch the sunset and then spend the night at a luxury camp and dance Berber style. Accommodation in a well equipped comfortable camp in the middle of the desert.

As the first rays of sun rise over the desert you need to start your day earlier to capture the moment. After the breakfast ride back to Merzouga on camel or 4×4. This will be spent on traveling round the Merzouga region, from taking a tour at the Eyeliner mine to taking tea with the nomad people. You will also tour Khamlia, the village famous for the Gnaoua music. The afternoon will be spent walking around the local palms or visiting the bird filled wild lake of Merzouga. After ward proceed back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

for this day of our 12 days tour from Casablanca, turn on your heels and make your way to Rissani, a town that will really transport you to a Berber souk. Proceed to Erfoud, today a town reputed for exporting fossils then pass through beautiful palmeraies on your way to the magnificent Todra gorges. These cliffs offer great cliff climbing territory but can also just be a nice area to walk. After that, we proceed with the lunch then continue with our journey to the Dades Valley. Overnight in a cozy hotel.

Start the day by taking a drive through the Rose Valley to see the fervor they have for rose products. Drive across palm groves and reach Skoura and onto Ouarzazate which was used in shooting of many movies. The sight seeing highlight of the day is the visit of the ancient Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a world heritage site. We further on cross the High Atlas Mountains, through Tizi-n-Tichka pass, and arrive Marrakech in the evening. Overnight in a riad.

you will spend the entire day of our 12 days tour from Casablanca, going immersing yourself in the Red City of Marrakech’s energy, therefore, you will tour Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Quranic mosque and souks at the Jemaa El-Fna square with troupes, dancers, musicians and food vendors. During the afternoon retain visit at the Koutoubia Mosque and the calmness of the Majorelle Garden. This evening is at leisure you can explore much more of the city’s attractions.

Suggested route From Marrakech drive 2 ÷ to the coast in the direction of Essaouira. Altogether, in the casual stops of observation and photo shooting, you will meet the goats climbing trees and admire the landscapes. When in Essaouira, the visitor should proceed to explore the old Medina, the ancient ramparts and the modern port. Yes, spend your lunch time to taste seafood which is available along the harbor. Accommodation in comfortable bed and breakfast hotel.

On the last day, transfer from Essaouira and driving through the coastal of Morocco. So, if there are such opportunities, it is possible to make a few more stops before arriving to the destination depending on flight timing. Last, get to the airport, ensure your amazing 12 days tour from Casablanca.