Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque

Welcome to Morocco! Your 11 days Morocco tour from Casablanca begins at Mohammed V Airport, where your English-speaking driver meets you. In fact, this is one of the easiest tours from Casablanca airport, since you start exploring right away.

First, you visit the Hassan II Mosque, whose minaret rises about 210 meters above the Atlantic Ocean. Moreover, it is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims on a guided tour. Afterwards, stroll along the Corniche at sunset and enjoy fresh seafood by the ocean. Learn more on VisitMorocco’s Casablanca page.

Driving time: about 45 minutes. Overnight: hotel in Casablanca.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez

After breakfast, you drive to Rabat to visit the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas, part of the UNESCO site Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City. Rabat is also the start of our Morocco tours from Rabat.

Next, you continue to the Historic City of Meknes and its grand Bab Mansour gate. Then, you walk among the Roman mosaics of the Archaeological Site of Volubilis. Finally, you arrive in Fez in the evening and check in to your riad in the medina. For a single-day version, see our Volubilis day trip from Fez.

Driving time: about 5 hours. Overnight: riad in Fes.

Day 3: Fez Guided Medina Tour

After breakfast, a licensed local guide leads you through the Medina of Fez, one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world. First, you admire the golden gates of the Royal Palace, then enter the medina through the Blue Gate.

Next, you visit the Bou Inania Madrasa and watch leather being dyed at the Chouara Tannery. Afterwards, you see the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, one of the oldest centers of learning in the world. Fez is also the starting point of all our Morocco tours from Fez. For details, read about our Fez medina guided tour.

Overnight: riad in Fes.

Day 4: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga Desert Camp

This morning, you climb into the Middle Atlas and pass Ifrane, nicknamed the Switzerland of Morocco. Then, you cross the cedar forest near Azrou, where Barbary macaques often wait by the road. Gradually, the forests give way to open plains.

After lunch in Midelt, you follow the palm-filled Ziz Valley south. At sunset, you ride a camel into the dunes of Erg Chebbi, the highlight of this Sahara desert tour. Once at camp, dinner is served under the stars. If you only want this part, see our 3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga.

Driving time: about 7 to 8 hours with stops. Overnight: desert camp in Erg Chebbi.

Day 5: Free Day in the Sahara

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, a 4×4 takes you to Khamlia, where Gnawa musicians play rhythms that trace back to West Africa. Next, you visit a nomad family and share a glass of tea. Over tea, they explain how they live with very little water.

Later, you explore Rissani, the historic cradle of the Alaouite dynasty, and its busy market. In the afternoon, you can try sandboarding or simply relax in the silence of the dunes. Indeed, this free day makes your Casablanca desert tour truly special. Learn more on VisitMorocco’s Merzouga page.

Overnight: hotel at the edge of the dunes in Merzouga.

Day 6: Merzouga – Alnif – Nkob – Zagora

Today, you take the quiet southern road that few tourists see. First, you stop in Alnif, famous for its trilobite fossils. Then, you continue through the volcanic landscapes of Jbel Saghro to Nkob, a village with dozens of old kasbahs. Along the way, the road crosses wide valleys where nomads still graze their goats.

In the late afternoon, you reach Zagora, the gateway to the Draa Valley and its famous palm groves. Here, you see a different desert, with small dunes and stony plains. In the evening, enjoy dinner under the palm trees. If you want this experience from Marrakech, see our Zagora desert trip.

Driving time: about 5 to 6 hours. Overnight: hotel or desert camp near Zagora.

Day 7: Zagora – Tamegroute – Draa Valley – Ait Ben Haddou

This morning, you visit Tamegroute, known for its green-glazed pottery and an ancient Koranic library. Afterwards, you drive north through the Draa Valley, which follows Morocco’s longest river, with kasbahs rising above the palm trees. Meanwhile, your driver stops at the best viewpoints for photos.

Next, you cross the pass above Agdz and continue to Ouarzazate. Finally, you reach the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou in time for sunset and spend the night there. Our 4 days desert tour from Marrakech also returns via Zagora, while our Ait Ben Haddou day trip from Marrakech offers a shorter visit.

Driving time: about 4 hours. Overnight: guesthouse in Ait Ben Haddou.

Day 8: Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech

After breakfast, you cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass at about 2,260 meters. Along the way, you stop for photos of terraced fields and Berber villages clinging to the slopes. Moreover, the winding road offers some of the best views of the trip. Gradually, the red earth gives way to green valleys.

In the early afternoon, you arrive in Marrakech, the starting point of all our Morocco tours from Marrakech. In the evening, walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa, the lively heart of the Medina of Marrakesh, where musicians and food stalls fill the square.

Driving time: about 4 hours. Overnight: riad in Marrakech.

Day 9: Marrakech Guided City Tour

After breakfast, a licensed local guide shows you the highlights of the Red City. First, you visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, then admire the Koutoubia Mosque from outside. Along the way, your guide shares stories about the dynasties that built the city.

In the afternoon, you explore the souks or relax in the Jardin Majorelle. Alternatively, enjoy a traditional hammam after many days on the road. In the evening, you are free to explore at your own pace. For more ideas, see VisitMorocco’s Marrakesh page or our day trips from Marrakech.

Overnight: riad in Marrakech.

Day 10: Day Trip to the Ouzoud Waterfalls

Today, you drive about three hours north-east into the Middle Atlas to the Ouzoud Waterfalls. Here, the water drops about 110 meters in several tiers into a green gorge. Meanwhile, Barbary macaques play in the olive trees around the falls.

Next, you walk down to the bottom of the falls, where you can take a short boat ride towards the spray. Then, enjoy lunch at a terrace with views of the cascades. Finally, you return to Marrakech in the evening. For more details, see our Ouzoud waterfalls day trip and VisitMorocco’s Azilal page.

Driving time: about 6 hours return. Overnight: riad in Marrakech.

Day 11: Marrakech – Casablanca and Departure

On your last morning, enjoy a final stroll through the souks or a quiet breakfast on your riad’s terrace. If time allows, you can also visit the Jardin Majorelle or the Ben Youssef Madrasa, with its beautiful carved cedar and tiles.

Afterwards, you drive about three hours back to Casablanca along a modern motorway. Finally, your driver drops you at Mohammed V Airport or your hotel, and your 11 days Morocco tour from Casablanca comes to an end. Along the way, your driver will happily recommend places for your next visit.

Driving time: about 3 hours.