12 days trip from Tangier to Casablanca

Tour Details

This 12 days trip from Tangier to Casablanca of Northern Morocco and the Desert will take you from Tangier to the Rif Mountains, the Imperial Cities, and the desert, and then on to the famous cities of Marrakech and Casablanca, over the Atlas Mountains.

Here are all the details of your 12 days trip from Tangier to Casablanca:

Day 1: ARRIVAL TO TANGIER - PICK YOU UP FROM TANGIER PORT AND TRAVEL TO CHEFCHAOUEN:

From the port of Tangier, we pick you up and start to drive through the Rif mountains to enjoy the views of the beautiful Rif mountains of Morocco till we get to Chefchaouan, one of the stunning villages at the feet of the Rif mountains. Chefchaouen Medina (the old part of the city) with its blue color became one of the best towns to visit in Morocco surrounded by many funky arts, and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants, and cafes. Stroll and explore the blue city in the afternoon and evening.

Day 2 : CHEFCHAOUEN - VOLUBILIS - MEKNES - FES:

After breakfast, we will depart to Fes with a stop to visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Then we pass by Meknes city which was founded at the end of the 17th Century by Moulay Ismail. We then continue to Fes. Check-in to your hotel.

Day 3: FES SIGHTSEEING WITH A LOCAL GUIDE:

After breakfast at your riad, you meet your local guide and the exploration of Fes begins. You start with the Royal Palace, founded back to the foundation of the new Fes.

Then, Mellah, the Jewish quarter, where you see a 17th-century synagogue. Also, The University of al-Qarawiyyin, founded as a mosque, then became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the historic Muslim world.

As well as Chouara Tannery is the largest and oldest in the oldest Medina quarter of the city, surrounded by leather shops with terraces from where you look down onto the pits.

Furthermore, you will take a walk around the old souks (markets) of Fes, and wander between the narrow alleys of the old Medina. Have an amazing lunch in one of the narrow streets in the heart of the old Medina.

Conclude the day by staying the night in a beautiful Riad.

Day 4 : FES – IFRANE – AZROU – MIDELT --ZIZ VALLEY -- ERFOUD - MERZOUGA DESERT:

After breakfast, we will leave Fes travelling towards Ifran, a beautiful mountain village, referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco” and then on to Midelt. During this journey, you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest – the largest in Morocco – where you may sight Barbary apes. After some time within the forest, your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and the Atlas, Then we will be travelling through the fascinating TizNtalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas Mountains. You’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia, where you will have lunch and enjoy the Berber hospitality. Afterwards, you will travel along the Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud. Upon your arrival to the Merzouga desert, the first night will be spent in a hotel in the desert area.

Day 5: SAHARA DESERT SIGHTSEEING - LIVE THE DESERT EXPERIENCE:

In the morning around 10 am and after breakfast at the hotel. Our driver/guide picks you up by a 4WD for one of the best experiences in the desert. Your visit to the Merzouga area starts from your hotel driving by the high dunes of the desert. Firstly, a panoramic view stops for the Sahara from a high mountain close to the dunes. Then drive to nomad families living next to the Moroccan/Algerian border to know about their culture and the way they are living in a harsh environment, sitting under their tents while having a cup of tea.

After that, our trip resumes to the M’ifis mascara mountain mine. You explore and have an idea of how workers get mines from the heart of the mountains. From there to Khamlia village, settled by the “black-skinned” people, who are famous for their Gnawa music all around the world. Here you try Berber Pizza, a recommended meal in Morocco for which this area is famous. Besides, listening and dancing to Gnawa music played by these friendly people.

Later, we keep up to the Sahara Oasis for a walk inside its almond, palm, and fig trees and different vegetables.

From there on, we drive you back to the hotel, to get ready to ride the camels to camp on the other side of the desert. Your camel man awaits you next to the dunes for lifting you by his camels to the desert camp. The camel ride takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes including an amazing stop for an incredible sunset at the top of a high dune in the middle of the desert. Your camel guide will take several memorable pictures for you along the ride to the camp.

Arriving at the well-equipped camp, you will be welcomed with Moroccan tea and some cookies by the camp workers. In an hour, the working staff serve you a delicious dinner, then they make a fire outside the camp under a sky full of stars, where they will be playing Berber and African music, while you enjoy and dance around the fire.

Day 6: MERZOUGA DESERT– RISSANI – TOUDRA GORGE – DADES VALLEY:

Life is getting up an hour early to live an hour more, but only on this day in the desert. For witnessing one that may be the best sunrise in your whole life, we always advise you to wake up early. After a tasty breakfast at the camp. There are two optional ways to get back to the village of Merzouga to recommence our trip. Either by camels or by a 4×4 vehicle.
We depart the pretty desert to Rissani town. The closest town to the Erg Chebbi. With the legendary history between the 14th and 18th centuries. You explore the largest Souk/market in the area, mainly the sheep and cattle market.
Then, continue your way to Alnif, then to Toudra Gorge, a place visited all year round by worldwide rock climbers for adventuring. You may be lucky to see them climbing during your visit. A place not far from where nomads still live in caves, they come with their animals “sheep, goats, donkeys” for water, and also take water with them for their home use. After a walk near the freshwater, you hit the road to beautiful Dades, a calm Berber town, with a beautiful green valley filled with fruit trees. You spend the here in a hotel or a Riad with dinner included.

Day 7 : DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH – MARRAKECH:

Your 12 days trip from Tangier to Casablanca still has a lot to reveal. You enjoy your breakfast at your riad, then take the road named “road of thousands of Kasbahs. From Dades Valley to Ouarzazate, by Kelaat M’gouna, the city of roses, and Skoura city. We arrive at Ouarzazate city, referred to as the Hollywood of Africa. Here is an optional visit to the Atlas film studio. Then we proceed to the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a historical backdrop for several famous movies, including Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia.
We have lunch at this unique spot, then we make our way to Marrakech, and always through the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlas mountains, through Berber villages, and Tizi N’tichka, the highest pass in Morocco. We stop from time to time at any worthy station, for some unforgettable photo shots and, and for admiring the places.
We reach Marrakech around sunset, check into your riad, and have a possible walk to recognize the city a bit before you explore it with a local guide the next day.

Day 8: MARRAKECH SIGHTSEEING:

This day will be devoted to the sightseeing of Marrakech, the second oldest imperial city, known as the “Pearl of the South” and home to the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, and the Menara Garden… In the afternoon, you will explore the souks and the world’s famous Djemaa El Fna place, which offers various entertainments, such as storytellers, acrobats, snake-charmers, magicians, And Jardan Majorelle… etc Return to the accommodation for overnight stay.

Day 9: FREE DAY IN MARRAKECH:

This day is at leisure in Marrakech as you requested, but there are activities that you can do such as(Hot air balloons -Hammam bath experience – Cooking class…)

DAY 10: FROM MARRAKECH TO ESSAOUIRA THE COASTAL CITY:

After breakfast we depart to Essaouira city from Marrakech, passing by goats climbing the Argan trees. We will arrive at Essaouira around 12 or 1 pm, Essaouira is where you will be exploring more sides of the country; such as walking through the old Medina. Also, the Jewish headquarter, and the antique traditional colored houses in Medina in addition to its beautiful port, also enjoy a beautiful sunset by the sea.

Day 11: FROM ESSAOUIRA TO CASABLANCA - SEE THE FAMOUS HASSAN 2 MOSQUE:

We will depart to Casablanca from Essaouira, which will take around 5h drive, we arrive in Casablanca to visit the Hassan 2 mosque and an optional visit to Morocco Mall in Casablanca.

Day 12: FROM HOTEL TO CASABLANCA AIRPORT:

Your 12 days trip from Tangier to Casablanca in Morocco comes to an end, after a lot of adventures during your stay in Morocco. Our team makes sure to transfer you to the airport 2 or 3 hours before your departure; so as not to miss your flight back home.

This trip can end at Marrakech airport.

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Here is our customized 12 days trip from Tangier to Casablanca, please let me know if you would like to change anything. We are flexible and happy to change anything you would love to modify and add any extra activities to the trip.

Pick up at either Tangier port/airport.
Private trip.
Transport in an air conditioned touristic vehicle.
Fuel/gas.
An English speaking guide / a well-experienced driver during the trip.
Marrakech, Volubilis and Fes local guides.
All the accommodations included breakfast for 11 nights.
Sleep in a luxury desert camp+private tents with private bathrooms.
Sand boarding in the desert.
Camel Trekking in the desert.
Pick up and drop off at the hotel/riad everyday.
3 dinners in Merzouga hotel, Desert camp and in Dades Valley.
Drop off at Casablanca/Marrakech airport.