12-Day Morocco Tour: Imperial Cities to the Sahara

12-day Morocco circuit: imperial cities and the Sahara

Route at a glance

Casablanca · Meknes · Volubilis · Fez · Middle Atlas · Erfoud · Merzouga · Draa Valley · Dades · Ouarzazate · Ait Ben Haddou · Marrakech · Casablanca

This outline follows the order and stops currently shown for the tour. Visits, activities, meals, overnight stays, guides and site access depend on the confirmed booking. Several days include long road transfers. The listing places departure from Casablanca after a final day in Marrakech; confirm the transfer and overnight arrangements before booking.

Day 1 — Casablanca

Arrive and transfer according to the confirmed schedule. A Corniche visit is possible only if arrival time and the plan allow.

Day 2 — Casablanca, Meknes and Volubilis

The proposed day links Casablanca with Meknes and Volubilis. Stops mentioned on the page, including Hassan II Mosque, Bab Mansour and the Roman site, depend on opening hours and available travel time.

Day 3 — Fez

Explore Fez el-Bali and the places included in your confirmed visit. Check monument access, opening hours and the pace of the guided walk.

Day 4 — Fez: crafts and food

The listing offers food and craft experiences, with a thermal-baths option. These are optional and must be confirmed as part of the booking.

Day 5 — Fez, the Middle Atlas and Merzouga

A long drive south across the Middle Atlas toward the Erfoud and Merzouga area, according to the confirmed plan. Allow for rest stops and confirm the expected arrival time at your camp or accommodation.

Day 6 — Merzouga area

The current itinerary mentions a 4x4 outing, Khamlia and Rissani. Confirm these visits and any dune activity with the operator; local conditions may affect arrangements.

Day 7 — Draa Valley and Skoura

Travel toward the Draa Valley and Skoura. A visit to Amridil Kasbah, listed in the current plan, depends on access and opening times.

Day 8 — Dades and Kelaat M Gouna

Continue through the Dades area. Stops in Bou Tharar or Kelaat M Gouna, including any meeting or visit, require prior confirmation and are not guaranteed without an arrangement.

Day 9 — Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech

The proposed route passes Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, then crosses the High Atlas toward Marrakech. Studios, Telouet and other stops depend on timing, access and the confirmed itinerary.

Day 10 — Marrakech

Time in Marrakech for the medina and planned sights. Visits to gardens, palaces, tombs or Jemaa el-Fnaa depend on opening times and the agreed plan.

Day 11 — Marrakech or optional excursion

The listing offers time in Marrakech or optional outings in the High Atlas and Ourika Valley. Confirm the chosen excursion, transport and conditions before departure.

Day 12 — Departure from Casablanca

Departure is listed from Casablanca. Since the previous day is in Marrakech, confirm the transfer, overnight stay and the time needed before your flight in writing.