private 12 days tour from casablanca

private 12 days tour from casablanca Overview

Our Private 12 Days Tour from Casablanca is our most complete Morocco itinerary, combining the northern coast and Rif Mountains, the imperial cities, the Sahara Desert, the valleys and kasbahs of the south, Marrakech, and the Atlantic coast, all in one relaxed, well-paced journey that starts and ends in Casablanca.

As a private journey, this private 12 Days Tour from Casablanca gives you enough time to properly experience each region without rushing: Rabat's royal landmarks, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the coastal charm of Asilah and Tangier, the imperial heritage of Fes and Meknes, a night in the Sahara, the dramatic valleys of the south, the souks of Marrakech, and the laid-back atmosphere of Essaouira. It's the ideal choice for travelers who want to see the full diversity of Morocco in a single, comprehensive trip.

private 12 days tour from casablanca highlights

Visit Rabat, Morocco's capital, including the Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Udayas
Explore the whitewashed coastal medina of Asilah
Discover Tangier, the historic gateway between Africa and Europe
Wander the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, nestled in the Rif Mountains
Explore the ancient medina and Chouara Tanneries of Fes
Discover Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis
Cross the cedar forests and villages of the Middle Atlas Mountains
Stop in Ifrane, known as "Little Switzerland" for its alpine style
See the monkeys of the Azrou cedar forest
Drive along the dramatic Ziz Valley and its palm groves
Ride a camel across the Sahara dunes at sunset
Sleep one night in a traditional desert camp under the stars
Enjoy live Berber drums and music around the campfire
Watch a magical sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes
Discover Marrakech, the Red City, and its souks and gardens
Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage kasbah, before Marrakech
Relax in Essaouira, a laid-back Atlantic coastal town

private 12 days tour from casablanca Infos

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Tour Type: Private Guided Tour
Starting Point: Casablanca
Ending Point: Casablanca
Group Size: Private (your group only)
Transport: Comfortable 4x4 or minivan, with driver/guide

Why Choose Our private 12 days tour from casablanca

100% private tour, just you and your group, no strangers added
Experienced, friendly, English/French/Spanish speaking driver-guides
The most complete Morocco itinerary — imperial cities, mountains, desert, valleys, and coast in one trip
Comfortable and safe private vehicle for all road types
Flexible itinerary, stop whenever you want for photos or breaks
Experienced local guides in Rabat, Fes, Meknes, and Marrakech
Authentic desert camp with warm Berber hospitality
A relaxed pace with 12 days to properly enjoy each destination
Round-trip route — starts and ends in Casablanca, ideal for international flights
Fair prices with no hidden costs
Local Marrakech-based agency who knows Morocco best

private 12 days tour from casablanca Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca → Rabat

Your Moroccan adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel, accommodation, or Casablanca airport. Meet your private driver before departing for Rabat, Morocco's elegant capital city.Upon arrival, begin a guided sightseeing tour of Rabat. Visit the impressive Hassan Tower, the famous unfinished minaret that has become one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.

Nearby, explore the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, an architectural masterpiece decorated with intricate Moroccan craftsmanship.Continue to the historic Kasbah of the Udayas, a picturesque fortress overlooking the Bou Regreg River and Atlantic Ocean. Walk through its narrow white-and-blue streets and enjoy views toward the neighboring city of Salé.

Depending on your arrival time, there may also be an opportunity to stroll through the medina or enjoy some free time in the city.In the late afternoon, check into your accommodation and relax after the day's sightseeing.

Day 2: Rabat → Chefchaouen

After breakfast, depart Rabat and travel north toward the Rif Mountains. The landscape gradually changes as you leave the capital behind and enter the greener, more mountainous countryside of northern Morocco.Continue toward Chefchaouen, one of Morocco's most photogenic destinations, famous for its blue-painted buildings and mountain setting.

After checking into your accommodation, enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring the town independently. Wander through the narrow lanes of the medina, browse small craft shops, and stop at one of the cafés around Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the atmospheric main square.For a panoramic view over the blue city, you can take a short walk toward the Spanish Mosque area around sunset.Return to your accommodation for a relaxing evening in Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Chefchaouen → Asilah → Tangier

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Chefchaouen. Take time to explore parts of the medina you may have missed the previous day, photograph its blue-washed streets, and browse the local handicraft shops.Later, depart the Rif Mountains and travel toward the Atlantic coast.Your first stop is Asilah, a charming coastal town known for its whitewashed buildings, historic ramparts, artistic atmosphere, and colorful murals.

Take a walk through the old medina and along the fortified walls overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.Continue to Tangier, strategically located at the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Once an important international port and meeting place for travelers, artists, and writers, Tangier has a fascinating blend of Moroccan, European, and Mediterranean influences.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an orientation walk through the old town and around the Kasbah, with time to take in the views over the Strait of Gibraltar.Check into your accommodation and enjoy a free evening.

Day 4: Tangier → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes

After breakfast, leave Tangier and begin the journey south toward Morocco's historic imperial cities.Your first major stop is Meknes, one of Morocco's four imperial cities.

Explore the historic center and see Bab Mansour, the monumental gateway famous for its elaborate decoration. Depending on the available time, you can also visit the former royal granaries and stables or stroll through the old medina.Continue to nearby Volubilis, Morocco's most important Roman archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Walk among the ancient ruins and admire the remarkably preserved mosaics, columns, arches, and remains of Roman-era buildings.After the visit, continue toward Fes, passing through the Moroccan countryside and agricultural plains.Arrive in Fes in the evening, check into your accommodation, and relax.

Day 5: Fes — Full-Day Guided City Tour

Today is dedicated to discovering Fes, one of Morocco's most historic and culturally important cities.After breakfast, meet your local guide and begin exploring the UNESCO-listed Fes el Bali, the ancient walled medina. Its maze of narrow streets is filled with traditional workshops, souks, mosques, madrasas, bakeries, and small neighborhood markets.

Visit the famous Chouara Tanneries, where leather has traditionally been processed and dyed using methods that have changed little over the centuries.Continue through the souks and historic streets toward the Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University, traditionally regarded as one of the world's oldest continually operating educational institutions.Depending on the itinerary and opening arrangements, visit traditional madrasas such as Bou Inania Madrasa and Al-Attarine Madrasa, known for their detailed zellij tilework, carved plaster, and cedar wood decoration.You can also explore the Mellah, the historic Jewish quarter, and see the exterior of the Royal Palace gates.

The afternoon continues with more time in the medina, giving you an opportunity to shop for Moroccan crafts such as leather goods, ceramics, textiles, spices, and traditional metalwork.Return to your accommodation in the evening.

Day 6: Fes → Middle Atlas → Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, begin one of the most scenic drives of the tour as you travel south toward the Sahara.Your first stop is Ifrane, a mountain town known for its European-style architecture and alpine atmosphere. Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains toward the cedar forests around Azrou.Depending on local conditions, stop in the Cedar Forest area, where you may have the opportunity to see Barbary macaques in their natural environment.

Continue through Midelt, a town surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and known for its apple-growing region.The landscape changes dramatically as you travel toward the Ziz Valley. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the lush palm-filled valley before continuing toward the Sahara.By late afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Leave the vehicle behind and begin your camel trek into the desert. Ride across the golden dunes as the sun begins to set, arriving at your desert camp around sunset.Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner followed by an evening around the campfire, often accompanied by local Berber music beneath the desert sky.

Day 7: Merzouga desert→ Todra Gorge → Dades Valley

Wake early for one of the highlights of the journey: sunrise over the Sahara dunes. Watch the colors of the desert change as the sun rises above Erg Chebbi.After breakfast at the camp, ride the camels back to Merzouga, where your private vehicle will be waiting.

Begin the journey west through the desert landscapes and small oasis towns toward the Todra Valley.Continue to Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. Take a walk through the gorge and enjoy the dramatic scenery.After exploring the gorge, continue through the oasis landscapes toward the Dades Valley.The road winds through a landscape of red cliffs, rocky plateaus, palm groves, and traditional villages.

Depending on the timing, stop at scenic viewpoints along the famous Dades Valley road.Arrive at your accommodation in the evening and enjoy a relaxing dinner.

Day 8: Dades Valley → Valley of Roses → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech

After breakfast, continue west through the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco.Travel through the Valley of Roses, an area known for its rose cultivation and traditional production of rosewater and other cosmetic products. Continue toward the Skoura Palm Oasis, where palm groves surround traditional mud-brick kasbahs.

Proceed to Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara and a popular filming location for international productions.From Ouarzazate, continue to Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco's most famous fortified villages. Explore the narrow lanes and earthen buildings of this historic ksar, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.After the visit, continue north toward the High Atlas Mountains.Cross the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass, one of the highest major mountain passes in North Africa.

Along the route, stop at viewpoints to admire the mountain scenery and traditional Berber villages.Descend from the High Atlas and continue toward Marrakech, arriving in the evening.Check into your accommodation and enjoy a free evening in the Red City.

Day 9: Marrakech — Full-Day Guided City Tour

Today is dedicated to exploring Marrakech with a local guide.Begin with the historic Medina, wandering through its colorful souks and narrow streets filled with artisans, traditional shops, spice merchants, leather goods, textiles, and Moroccan handicrafts.Continue to the Bahia Palace, a beautifully decorated 19th-century palace featuring courtyards, gardens, carved wood, painted ceilings, and intricate tilework.

Explore other historic areas of the medina before making your way toward Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakech's famous central square. During the day, the square is surrounded by cafés, food stalls, shops, and street activity, while its atmosphere changes considerably in the evening.Continue to the Koutoubia Mosque, one of Marrakech's most recognizable landmarks, and admire its historic minaret from the surrounding gardens.

Later, visit the Majorelle Garden, a peaceful garden created around exotic plants and distinctive blue architectural details.The evening is free to enjoy Marrakech at your own pace. You may choose to return to Jemaa el-Fnaa after dark, when the square becomes particularly lively.

Day 10: Marrakech → Essaouira

After breakfast, leave Marrakech and travel west toward the Atlantic coast.The journey takes you through the Moroccan countryside toward Essaouira, a relaxed coastal city known for its historic medina, fishing harbor, sea walls, and artistic atmosphere.After checking into your accommodation, enjoy a free afternoon to discover the city at your own pace.

Walk through the UNESCO-listed medina, explore the traditional souks, and visit the historic Skala de la Kasbah, where old cannons overlook the Atlantic.Continue toward the fishing port, where you can see fishing boats returning with their catch and, if you wish, enjoy freshly prepared seafood.You can also take a walk along the beach or simply relax at one of the city's cafés.

Day 11: Essaouira — Full Free Day

Enjoy a full free day in Essaouira.With no scheduled sightseeing, you can choose how to spend the day. Explore more of the historic medina, visit local art galleries and craft workshops, or browse the city's shops for thuya wood products, textiles, jewelry, and other handmade items.

For a more relaxed day, spend time along the beach or enjoy a leisurely seafood lunch near the port.You can also take a walk along the coastal ramparts and watch the waves of the Atlantic, or simply enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this former fishing and trading town.The evening is free to enjoy a final dinner in Essaouira.

Day 12: Essaouira → Casablanca → Departure

After breakfast, begin the final drive of your Moroccan journey.Travel north from Essaouira along the Atlantic coast, passing through rural landscapes and coastal countryside.

Continue toward Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and the starting point of your journey.Depending on your departure time, there may be an opportunity for a short stop or final lunch along the way.

Upon arrival in Casablanca, your private driver will drop you at your hotel or Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, marking the end of your 12-day private Morocco tour.

Gallery

private 12 days tour from casablanca Included and Excluded

Included:

Private transport in comfortable 4x4 or minivan
Professional driver-guide throughout the tour
Pick-up and drop off at your hotel/riad Casablanca
1 night in a hotel in Rabat
1 night in a hotel in Tangier
1 night in a Riad in Chafchaouen
2 nights in a Riad in Fes
1 night in a traditional desert camp (private tent)
1 night in a guesthouse in Dades Valley
2 nights in Marrakech
2 nights in Essaouira
Camel trek in the Sahara desert
Daily breakfasts and dinners in Dades valley / Merzouga desert

Excluded:

private 12 days tour from casablanca Price

The price for our private 12 days tour from Casablanca starts from €450 per person, offering an exciting and affordable way to experience the beauty of southern Morocco and the Sahara Desert. The final cost depends on several factors, including the number of travelers, your travel dates, and your preferred accommodation. We can arrange different accommodation options to suit your budget and travel style, while ensuring you enjoy a comfortable and memorable experience.

Contact us to receive a customized quotation and let us help you plan your perfect own itinerarey

Good To Know Before You Go:

This is a long, multi-region tour — comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended for both city walking and desert activities
Bring warm layers for the evening and early morning, as desert and mountain nights can get cold
Comfortable shoes are recommended for camel riding and walks
Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses for sun protection
A small bag is enough for the overnight stays, leave big luggage at your hotel
Tour can be customized (extra days, private rooms, dietary needs) on request

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tour really private? Yes. You will travel only with your own group, driver, and guide throughout the trip.

Is 12 days enough to see all of Morocco? 12 days allows a thorough exploration of Morocco's main regions, from the northern coast to the desert and the Atlantic, with a relaxed pace and free time built in.

Can the itinerary be customized? Yes. As a private tour, we can adjust the number of nights in each city, skip a destination, or add one on request.

What is the difference between the traditional and luxury desert camp? The traditional camp offers comfortable Berber tents with shared facilities, while the luxury camp offers more spacious tents with private bathrooms and upgraded bedding.

Does the tour start and end in the same city? Yes, this itinerary starts and ends in Casablanca, making it convenient for international flights.

Is it safe to travel this route? Yes. This is a well-established route with experienced drivers and guides who make the trip regularly.

Note:

If these private 12 days tour from Casablanca does not match what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements.

Customers Reviews about the private 12 days tour from casablanca

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loura. Netherland

This was truly the ultimate way to see Morocco. Having twelve days gave us enough time to experience so many different sides of the country without feeling like we were constantly rushing from one place to another. We loved the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the atmosphere of Tangier and Asilah, the history of Fes and Marrakech, and, of course, spending the night in the Sahara Desert.The desert camp was one of the highlights of our trip. Watching the sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes and then sitting around the campfire under the stars was an unforgettable experience. We especially appreciated ending the journey in Essaouira, where we could slow down and enjoy the ocean, medina, and relaxed atmosphere.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Natalie. (Ireland)

From the first pickup in Casablanca to the final drive back, everything was very well organized. Our driver was professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout the journey. By the end of the trip, he genuinely felt more like a friend than a driver.One of the things we appreciated most was the flexibility of having a private tour. Whenever we wanted to spend a little more time somewhere, take additional photos, or make a short stop along the way, the itinerary could be adjusted without any problem.The camel ride into the Sahara and our night at the desert camp were unforgettable, while the free day in Essaouira was the perfect way to finish such a busy trip. We could explore the medina, walk along the beach, and enjoy a relaxed seafood dinner before returning to Casablanca.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sofia. Portugal

We covered a lot of Morocco during these twelve days, but the itinerary was designed well enough that we never felt excessively rushed. Each destination offered something completely different, from the blue mountain streets of Chefchaouen to the historic medinas of Fes and Marrakech and the dramatic landscapes of the Sahara and High Atlas Mountains.We particularly enjoyed some of the less obvious stops. Asilah was a lovely surprise, with its whitewashed streets and Atlantic views, while Tangier offered a completely different atmosphere from the other Moroccan cities.The journey through the desert and the Todra Gorge was spectacular, and Ait Ben Haddou was another highlight. Having some free time in Essaouira at the end gave us the opportunity to slow down and enjoy Morocco at a more relaxed pace.