11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech
11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech
Top11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech. Via Merzouga desert for a camel ride and camping. Note you can book this tour from Marrakech, Fes, and Marrakech contact us!
Top 11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech overview:
Our 11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech journey that travels through the Sahara desert. Firstly, We pick you up at the airport and take you to the Big City in Morocco to begin our tour. Secondly, visit one of the famous destinations the Hassan II Mosque. Where you can view the structure’s tallest point. We will next go to one of the royal cities, Rabat, the capital of Morocco, and spend the night in Chefchaouen, the country’s “blue pearl.”
We will have adequate time to visit other imperial cities like Fes and Meknes during the excursion. A trip to the Sahara desert will be the tour’s high point. After our excursion, you will be riding camels through the park.
11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech info:
- Departure Location: Casablanca
- Return Location: CASABLANCA/ AIRPORT
- Departure Time: 8am
- Duration Time : 11 days / 10 night
Morocco itinerary 11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech includes and excludes:
Includes:
- Pickup & Dropoff service.
- English/Spanish speaking driving.
- Accomandation.
- 4 WD vehicle with fuel.
- Breakfast.
- Dinnar.
- Camel for each in the desert.
Excludes:
- Plane tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Monuments fees.
- Lunchs/Soft drinks.
- Tips.
Highlights for 11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech:
- the cultural city of Fes.
- Azrou forest.
- Merzouga desert camel ride.
- Camping at Berber tents.
- Canyons of Todgha Gorges.
- The fortress and the Kasbah Ait haddou.
- Visiting the nomads.
- Cheffchaouen, the blue pearl.
Itinerary for 11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech:
Day 1: From Casablanca to Rabat:
Our 11-day Morocco itinerary begins in Casablanca and ends in Marrakech, taking us through the Sahara Desert. On the first day, we will arrive in Casablanca and be greeted by our crew members. Our first trip will be the Hassan II Mosque, which is one of Morocco’s most recognized mosques. Later, we’ll travel to Rabat to see the city’s most famous structures. We’ll spend the night in a magnificent riad, where breakfast will be served in the morning.
Day 2: Rabat to Chefchaouen via Assila:
Today marks the second day of our 11-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech. After breakfast, we will head directly to Assilah, a Portuguese-fortified town located at the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Upon arrival at Assilah, we will have some free time to explore and sightsee.
After the visit, we will proceed to Chefchaouen and check into a charming riad for the night.
Day 3: Chefchaouen to Meknes via Fes:
We shall travel in the morning, passing through Jbala’s highland settlements. After around four hours, we’ll arrive at Fez, one of Morocco’s four imperial towns, with Marrakech, Meknes, and Rabat. Fez is regarded as the cultural and religious hub of the country. We’ll spend the night in a Riad, where bed and breakfast are provided.
Day 4: Touring in Fes:
On the fourth day of our 11-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech, you will meet your local guide in the Riad. They will take you to explore the historical capital, Fez, which is one of the most important religious centers in the country. You will have a guided tour of the old Medina, which is the oldest and most beautiful in Morocco, almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Next, you will visit Bab Boujloud, also known as the Blue Gate of Fez, which is the entrance to the Medina, a labyrinth of streets and alleyways. In the middle of the Medina lies Kairouine University, the oldest university in the world. You will also visit the Madrasa Bouanania, the Tanneries, and the Najjarine fountain.
After lunch, you will have the option to venture outside the Medina to see the Royal Palace gate, walk through the Jewish quarter known as the “Mellah,” and visit the pottery cooperative. Later in the day, you will head to one of the fortresses to experience an amazing sunset and a panoramic view of the whole Medina of Fes. Finally, we will return to your Riad for overnight accommodation.
Day 5: Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane:
Our 11-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech continues today as we leave Fez for the Merzouga desert, passing through Ifrane, also known as The Little Switzerland of Morocco. We will make a stop in this marvelous city to explore it. Along the way, we will go through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, where you can often spot Barbary macaques while enjoying the beautiful landscapes. Halfway, we will pause for lunch in Midelt, a town recognized for its fossils and rocks.
Afterward, we will travel across the Tizi N’Telghamt pass towards the Ziz Valley region, which is famous for its palm trees and long oasis. While passing through several typical Berber villages, we will reach Erfoud, a town renowned for its date festival and fossils. From there, we will continue our journey to the village of Merzouga, where we will spend the night at a hotel located on the edge of the biggest dunes in Morocco. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 6: Merzouga 4 x 4 jeep tour:
On this memorable day of our 11-day journey from Casablanca to Marrakech. We will take part in the most popular activities in the Moroccan desert. First, we will visit Khamlia village, where black-skinned Berbers perform wonderful Gnaoua-style music and dances. Next, we’ll follow the Paris Dakar Rally route to meet a nomadic family living in a tent. We’ll talk about their lifestyle and have a cup of tea with them. Then we’ll visit the small village of Mifis on Morocco’s Algerian border to see one of the mines where mascara and salt were extracted. Following that, we’ll have a special lunch in Khamlia Village with Berber Pizza. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Berbers.
Day 7: Merzouga to Dades:
On the following day,as the 11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech. We suggest waking up early in the morning to witness the stunning sunrise amidst the dunes of the Sahara Desert, which creates a mesmerizing view with the interplay of colors and shadows. First, we’ll have breakfast and take a shower in the camp, and then ride the camels back to the hotel. Later, we’ll travel through Rissani to reach the Dades Valley and visit the local neighborhood souk, which is unique because it caters to the needs of the local community instead of tourists. The market is held three times a week and offers livestock like sheep, goats, and donkeys. After that, we’ll proceed to the Todgha Valley.
Then, we’ll drive through the Dades Valley, where we’ll witness the breathtaking sand castles and the wonderful rock formations famously known as “monkey toes”, which are prevalent in the landscapes of Berber villages. By late afternoon, we’ll arrive at Dades Valley, where we’ll spend the night in a hotel or riad and have dinner and breakfast.
Day 8: Dades to Marrakech:
On the eighth day of our 11-day Morocco itinerary tour from Casablanca to Marrakech, we’ll start by passing through the authentic Dades Valley to Kalaat M’gouna. Here, we’ll have the option to visit the cooperative for the roses and purchase rosewater, which will make your linens smell good long after our trip is over. Then, we’ll continue to Ouarzazate, also known as the “Hollywood of Morocco” for its film studios, which house many international film productions. We’ll see the beautiful Taourirt Kasbah and the world’s largest film studio by area, Cinema Studio Atlas.
One of the highlights of our journey is visiting the famous Kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a world heritage site that has been an attraction for universal producers to use in their films and TV shows such as “Game of Thrones,” “The Mummy,” and “Son of God.” We’ll have some free time to have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Kasbah.
After that, we’ll leave the kasbah and head towards the Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass, Tizi n’Tichka (2260 m), which offers impressive views of valleys, mountains, and many Berber villages. Finally, we’ll arrive in Marrakech in the evening and overnight at your accommodation.
Day 9: Touring in Marrakech:
After breakfast at your hotel/riad, our 11-days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech. We are going to start on a guided tour of Marrakech, commonly known as “the Red City of Morocco.” Our first visit will be the Majorelle Gardens, which were created by painter Jacques Majorelle and feature a variety of cacti, palms, and ferns. We will then visit further culturally and archaeologically important spots which include the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque and the Bahia Palace.
Next, we’ll explore several sites, including the Saadian Tombs, a 16th-century graveyard decorated with mosaic tiles. We will go through the souks after lunch at a restaurant near the square to view the diverse range of handicrafts.
In the afternoon, you will have some free time.
Day 10: Marrakech to Essaouira:
On the 11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech. After breakfast, you’ll go on a day trip to a historic town known as “Mogador” in Portuguese. It is an enchanting town on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, with a medina, long blue and white beaches, and ancient citadel walls dating back to the Portuguese colonial period. In the afternoon, you’ll return to Marrakech slowly, stopping along the way. When you arrive in Marrakech, you will be taken to your riad, where you can relax and unwind.
Day 11: Marrakech to the airport:
In the morning, depending on your flight time, you’ll be transferred to Marrakech airport. The 11 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech ends here.