12 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech

After breakfast, meet your official local guide for a guided tour of Marrakech. Walk through the narrow streets of the medina and discover the main historical sites of the Red City.nnVisit Jemaa el-Fna Square, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace. Continue through the busy souks, traditional neighborhoods, craft shops, spice stalls, and lively market streets. After the tour, return to your riad and enjoy the evening at leisure.nnOvernight: Hotel or riad in MarrakechnMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Les Jardins Mandaline or similarnHighlights: Jemaa el-Fna Square, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Marrakech souks

After breakfast, leave Marrakech and travel south through the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views, Berber villages, mountain roads, and photo stops along the way.nnContinue to Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified Berber village famous for its kasbah architecture and traditional earthen buildings. After exploring the village, continue through Ouarzazate and travel toward the Valley of Roses.nnIn the afternoon, drive through Dades Valley and enjoy the dramatic scenery of the Dades Gorges before reaching a traditional riad in a local village. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Dades Valley.nnOvernight: Hotel or riad in Dades ValleynMeals included: Dinner and breakfastnAccommodation: Luxury Riad Dades or similarnHighlights: Tizi n'Tichka Pass, High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Valley of Roses, Dades Gorges

After breakfast, leave Dades Valley and travel toward Merzouga Desert. On the way, visit the palm grove near Tinghir and explore the dramatic Todra Gorges, one of Morocco's most impressive natural attractions.nnContinue through palm groves around Tinjedad and Touroug before reaching Erfoud, a desert town known for fossils and stone products. From Erfoud, continue to Merzouga, located at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.nnIn Merzouga, switch from your vehicle to camels and ride through the golden dunes. Enjoy sunset views over the Sahara Desert before arriving at your luxury tented camp. In the evening, enjoy dinner and a peaceful night under the desert stars.nnOvernight: Luxury desert camp in MerzouganMeals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinnernAccommodation: Luxury Desert Camp or similarnHighlights: Tinghir palm grove, Todra Gorges, Tinjedad, Touroug, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi dunes, sunset camel ride, luxury desert camp

Wake up early to watch a beautiful sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After sunrise, ride your camel back or take a 4×4 transfer for breakfast.nnAfter breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel north through Rissani and the Middle Atlas Mountains. Along the way, enjoy changing landscapes, forests, mountain streams, and small towns.nnStop in Azrou's cedar forest, where you may see Barbary macaques in their natural environment. Continue to Ifrane, a clean alpine-style town known for its French-influenced mountain architecture. Arrive in Fes and check into your riad for the night.nnOvernight: Traditional riad in FesnMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Riad Dar Jeanne or similarnHighlights: Sahara sunrise, Rissani, Middle Atlas Mountains, Azrou Cedar Forest, Barbary macaques, Ifrane, Fes

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a half-day guided tour of Fes, one of Morocco's oldest imperial cities and one of the country's most important cultural centers.nnExplore Fes el Bali, the old medina, and visit Medersa Bou Inania, Madrasa Al Attarine, and Al Quaraouiyine University, one of the oldest universities in the world. Walk through traditional streets, artisan areas, historical monuments, and local markets.nnYou may enjoy lunch inside the medina before having the evening free to explore on your own or relax at your riad.nnOvernight: Traditional riad in FesnMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Riad Dar Jeanne or similarnHighlights: Fes el Bali, Medersa Bou Inania, Madrasa Al Attarine, Al Quaraouiyine University, Fes Medina

After breakfast, leave Fes early for a full day of discovery. Start with Meknes, one of Morocco's imperial cities. Visit Bab Al Mansour, Sahrij Souani basin, the royal stables, the old granary, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.nnAfter lunch, continue to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its Roman ruins, ancient mosaics, columns, arches, and historical remains. After exploring Volubilis, drive toward Chefchaouen.nnArrive in Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City, and enjoy time to wander through its blue-painted streets, traditional indigo doors, local shops, and peaceful old town.nnOvernight: Hotel in ChefchaouennMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Riad El Palacio & Spa or similarnHighlights: Meknes, Bab Al Mansour, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, Volubilis Roman Ruins, Chefchaouen Blue City

After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and travel toward Casablanca, passing through villages, small towns, and northern Moroccan landscapes.nnStop in Rabat, Morocco's capital city, to visit the Oudaya Kasbah, a UNESCO site with a beautiful medieval fortified area. Continue to Hassan Tower, the famous minaret of an unfinished mosque built in 1195, then visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.nnAfter your Rabat visit, continue to Casablanca and check into your hotel for the night.nnOvernight: Hotel in CasablancanMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Kenzi Basma Casablanca or similarnHighlights: Chefchaouen, Rabat, Oudaya Kasbah, Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, Casablanca

After breakfast, continue along the Atlantic Coast. Travel through El Jadida, a coastal city known for its Portuguese heritage and UNESCO-listed historical sites.nnAfter visiting El Jadida, continue toward Essaouira, one of Morocco's most beautiful seaside towns. Essaouira is famous for its walled medina, fishing port, broad beaches, relaxed atmosphere, and Atlantic Ocean views.nnUpon arrival, explore the lively medina, walk along the ramparts, visit the port, see the daily fishing catch, or enjoy free time near the beach.nnOvernight: Riad or guesthouse in EssaouiranMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Riad Inna or similarnHighlights: El Jadida, Atlantic Coast, Essaouira Medina, Essaouira ramparts, fishing port, beach

After breakfast in Essaouira, enjoy time to explore the old streets, which show Portuguese influence from the 16th century. You may visit the port, enjoy fresh seafood at a local restaurant, walk along the beach, or take an optional camel ride along the shore.nnSpend the day at your own pace before your driver transfers you back to Marrakech. Arrive in Marrakech and check into your riad.nnOvernight: Hotel or riad in MarrakechnMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Les Jardins Mandaline or similarnHighlights: Essaouira ancient streets, port, seafood restaurants, beach walk, Marrakech transfer

After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Marrakech to explore at your own pace. Walk through the souks, browse shops selling fabrics, spices, leather goods, lamps, carpets, and local crafts, or relax in a café near Jemaa el-Fna Square.nnYou may also choose optional activities such as quad biking, horseback riding, or a dinner show. This day gives you time to enjoy Marrakech freely before your departure.nnOvernight: Hotel or riad in MarrakechnMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Les Jardins Mandaline or similarnHighlights: Marrakech souks, Jemaa el-Fna Square, free time, optional activities

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed final morning in Marrakech. Depending on your departure time, your driver will transfer you to Marrakech airport, your hotel, or another agreed location.nnThis marks the end of your Luxury Desert Camp and private 12 days Morocco tour from Marrakech via Chefchaouen.nnMeals included: BreakfastnDrop-off: Marrakech airport, hotel, or riadnHighlights: Marrakech departure, private transfer