12 Days Around Morocco Tour from Marrakech
A well-organized travel itinerary is essential for fully enjoying your Moroccan adventure. This guide provides a thoughtfully curated mix of historical sites, natural wonders, and authentic local experiences, ensuring you make the most of your 12-day journey.
Day 1 – Marrakech
Day 2 – Marrakech
Day 3 – Marrakech – Ouarzazate
Day 4 – Ouarzazate – Boulmain Dades – Nkob
Day 5 – Nkob
Day 6 – Nkob – Merzouga
Day 7 – Merzouga – Fes
Day 8 – Fes
Day 9 – Fes – Chefchaoun
Day 10 – Chefchaoun – Tangier
Day 11 – Tangier – Casablanca
| Included |
Transportation: We will take care of all your transportation needs throughout the journey.
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off: We provide convenient services to ensure a seamless arrival and departure experience for you.
Hotel Accommodation with Breakfast: Enjoy a comfortable stay at a hotel that offers a delicious breakfast to energize your day.
Dinner included for Sahara desert.
Dinner and lunch included for Nkob
Camel Trekking Adventure: Embark on a memorable trekking experience with the assistance of majestic camels.
Desert Camp Experience: Immerse yourself in the enchantment of a desert camp, where you’ll indulge in delightful dinners and wake up to scrumptious breakfasts.
Professional Tour Guide: Benefit from the expertise of a knowledgeable tour guide who will enhance your experience with valuable insights and information. |
| Exclusions |
Meals: some lunches and dinners are not included in the package and can be arranged
at your discretion. We recommend exploring local dining options to enjoy the regional
flavours.
Tips, Gates Ticket, Drinks & Personal Items
Optional: Local Tour Guide in Fes |
| Key Features |
Stroll through the picturesque blue streets of Chefchaouen, known as the Blue City.
Discover the captivating Medina of Fes and Marrakech, both brimming with architectural wonders and cultural treasures.
Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a testament to Morocco’s rich history.
Embark on a camel ride to a mesmerizing desert camp, immersing yourself in the magic of the Sahara.
Enrich experience to immerse fully in Moroccan life, culture, and nature with the homestay in Nkob Village.
Visit the charming town of Ouarzazate and the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, renowned as a filming location for popular productions like “Game of Thrones.”
Delight in the taste of Moroccan mint tea and savour the flavours of Berber cuisine, a culinary delight. |
Marrakech tour detailed Map:
Details
- Arrive at Casablanca Airport and drive to Marrakech.
- Check in to Riad
- Visit Djemaa el-Fna square, full of street performers, food stalls, and vendors selling traditional items.
- Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, a key landmark in Marrakech, and admire its
architecture.
- Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner at a local restaurant, with dishes like tagine or couscous.
- Start your day with a visit to Bahia Palace, admiring its architecture and gardens.
- Explore the vibrant souks of Marrakech, shopping for spices, textiles, ceramics, and more.
- Visit the Ben Youssef Madrasa, a historic Islamic college with a beautiful courtyard and tilework.
- Enjoy the peaceful Majorelle Garden, with its exotic plants and vibrant blue buildings.
- Prepare for an exciting trip to Agafay for an adventurous paragliding experience
- (**weather permitting).
- Return to Riad
- Visit the High Atlas Mountains on your way to Ouarzazate, crossing the scenic Tizi-nTichka Pass.
- Take a pit stop to watch how Argan oil is being made.
- Take a trip north to Gas Haven, an American-style station on the highway out of Ouarzazate. It's the set used in the 2006 remake of Wes Craven's 1970s mutant film.
- UNESCO-listed Ksar Ait Benhaddou is a fortified village made of clay buildings and kasbahs. It was a key stop on the salt trade route from Marrakech to the Sahara.
- Ouarzazate is home to Atlas Studio, where you can explore movie sets in the desert. It's a must-visit spot in Morocco, especially for movie and TV show fans.
- If time allows, we can stop by Kasbah Taorirt (300dh for tour guide not included).
- Check in and have dinner at the Riad.
- After breakfast, depart for Tinghir, an oasis city at the end of Todra Valley in the High Atlas Mountains, facing the Jbel Sanghro
- We will stop at Rose to enjoy the natural sights and learn how rose-based products are made, focusing on high-quality bioproducts at affordable prices.
- Boumalne Dades is a scenic town in the High Atlas, known for its stunning landscapes and beautiful gorges.
- Gorge Todgha is a series of limestone river canyons in the eastern High Atlas Mountains, near Tinerhir.
- See how Moroccan Berbers make wooden mugs in Tazazrt and weave carpets.
- Bus picks up from Nkob Town to village.
- Tea & Snacks
- Dinner with Berber Family
- Breakfast (Msemmen/Stuff bread/Fried Egg served with Olive & Jam)
- Visit Nomad people living in the Atlas Mountain
- Couscous cooking class with Berber women to prepare for lunch(Picnic style at farm)
- Farm visitation and enjoy the breeze and mesmerizing views of the mountains
- Tea Break & Relax
- Dinner (Lamb Tagine)
- After breakfast (Belboula/Egg with tomatoes/Shakshuka), depart for the Merzouga desert.
- To bring scarf for camel ride in Merzouga.
- Arrive in Merzouga between 4:30pm and 5:00pm, followed by a sunset camel ride.
- Check in luxury camp
- Dinner at 7:30pm, with traditional music around the campfire.
- Breakfast
- Leaving Merzouga and the Sahara, we stop at a lookout to admire the Ziz Valley before climbing the Middle Atlas Mountains.
- Will stop at numerous points of interest along the way
- Check in to Riad or Hotel
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Meet the local guide to begin a 6-7 hour city tours.
- Bab Boujloud(Blue Gate) > Panoramic views of Fes(Borj Nord) > King Palace > Jewish Quarter(Mellah) > Ceramic Pottery > Exploring the Medina > Local market & free time
- Dinner
- Return to Hotel/Riad
- Breakfast
- Depart from Fes to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site with well-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco.
- Check in to Hotel/Riad
- Explore the Medina: Wander through the blue walls, passages, courtyards, and staircases of Chefchaouen, known as the "Blue City." Once a holy city, it was offlimits to non-Muslim foreigners until the 1920s.
- Dinner & Back to Hotel/Riad
- Breakfast
- Depart from Chefchouan to Tangier
- Hercules Cave: According to legend, Hercules rested in this cave after separating Europe and Africa.
- Cap Spartel Lighthouse: The oldest lighthouse in Morocco, it is a national monument with architectural, historical, and maritime significance.
- Mer Mediterranee & Ocean Atlantique : Is where Atlantic Ocean and mediterranean sea meet
- Check in Hotel/Riad
- Walk about at Medina
- Dinner & Return Back to Hotel/Riad
- Breakfast
- Depart from Tangier to Casablanca
- Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca: The second largest mosque in Africa and the 14th largest in the world, known for its beautiful blend of traditional Moroccan and modern Islamic architecture.
- Quartier Habous: A peaceful area with charming views, this modern yet traditional neighborhood in Casablanca is quiet, well-kept, and full of character.
- Check in Hotel/Riad
- Dinner & Return Back to Hotel/Riad
- Breakfast
- Pick up from Hotel/Riad to Airport
