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Long Morocco Itineraries

13 Days Tour to Casablanca via Desert

From Casablanca 13 days Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen – Akchour – Merzouga – Marrakech

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13 Days Tour to Casablanca via Desert 13 Days Tour to Casablanca via Desert 13 Days Tour to Casablanca via Desert
Private circuit
Small groups
Hand-picked stays
Half board
Licensed guides

About this trip

Discover Morocco on this 13-day tour starting and ending in Casablanca. Explore its history, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant culture. Visit imperial cities, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the charming blue city of Chefchaouen. Enjoy the stunning Akchour waterfalls and the magic of the Sahara Desert with a luxury camp stay. Experience guided tours, meet local people, and enjoy scenic drives through valleys and mountains for an unforgettable trip.

Features

  • Explore the imperial cities: Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech.
  • Discover the charm of Chefchaouen and the stunning waterfalls of Akchour.
  • Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO site.
  • Enjoy a luxury desert camp experience in Merzouga with camel trekking, nomad visits, and Gnaoua music.
  • Journey through the Dades Valley, Ait Benhaddou, and the High Atlas Mountains.
  • End with a guided tour of Marrakech and seamless transfer back to Casablanca.

Day by day

Day 1 Arrival in Casablanca
  • Arrive at Casablanca airport, meet your driver, and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Casablanca → Rabat
  • Visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca before traveling to Rabat.
  • Explore Rabat’s highlights, including the Hassan Tower, Oudayas Kasbah, and Royal Palace.
Day 3 Rabat → Chefchaouen
  • Travel to Chefchaouen, the picturesque “Blue City” nestled in the Rif Mountains.
  • Spend the evening strolling through its vibrant blue-painted streets.
Day 4 Chefchaouen (Visit Akchour)
  • Take a day trip to Akchour Waterfalls, a beautiful natural site near Chefchaouen.
  • Return to Chefchaouen for a relaxing evening.
Day 5 Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Fes
  • Stop at the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and the holy town of Moulay Idriss.
  • Continue to Fes, Morocco’s cultural capital, for an overnight stay.
Day 6 Fes
  • Enjoy a full day exploring the UNESCO-listed Fes Medina, Al-Qarawiyyin University, and traditional tanneries.
Day 7 Fes → Merzouga (Hotel)
  • Travel through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests and small towns.
  • Arrive in Merzouga and check into a local hotel near the dunes.
Day 8 Merzouga (Luxury Camp)
  • Visit a nomad family and experience their unique culture.
  • Enjoy traditional Gnaoua music performed by locals.
  • Camel trek into the dunes for an unforgettable night in a luxury desert camp.
Day 9 Merzouga → Dades Valley
  • Travel through the Ziz Valley and the rugged Todra Gorges.
  • Continue to the picturesque Dades Valley for an overnight stay.
Day 10 Dades Valley → Ait Benhaddou
  • Journey to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Explore the ancient ksar and its iconic architecture.
Day 11 Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to reach Marrakech.
  • Evening free to explore the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa Square.
Day 12 Marrakech Guided Tour
  • Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and Majorelle Garden.
  • Explore the medina and its vibrant souks with a local guide.
Day 13 Transfer to Casablanca Airport
  • Morning transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca Airport for your departure flight.

Includes

  • Transport and guide services
  • Hotel and camp accommodations
  • Camel rides and sandboarding activities
  • Dinners and breakfasts

Excludes

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Admission fees to attractions

Our family tours are not just vacations; they are experiences crafted to deepen the bonds between family members through the joy of discovery. Whether riding camels, celebrating a birthday in the desert, or learning about local crafts, these tours offer a blend of excitement and learning. Come, book your family’s next adventure with us and let the wonders of Morocco strengthen the spirit of togetherness.

Practical information

Departure: from your hotel or riad in Casablanca. Pick-up and drop-off are included; tell us your address when you book.

Good to know: this 13 days circuit is private and runs all year round. The itinerary can be adjusted to your pace — just say so in your request.

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5.0 37 reviews on Tripadvisor
An Amazing Experience We had an AMAZING experience in Morocco! Mustapha was exceptional in helping us plan our two week adventure, secure the best guides in each city, ensure our lodgings, meals, and excursions were top-notch. He was kind, professional, knowledgeable and simply the best. We always felt safe and in the best care. We can’t wait to recommend Mustapha to other friends! Thank you for filling our memory bank with joy
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Dreamer38240356701 Tripadvisor · April 5, 2026
A safe, pleasant and educational trip in Morocco We had Mustafa as our safe, reliable and friendly guide and driver for almost four weeks. He contributed great knowledge of both geography, history, and culture. We also learned a lot about the modern Morocco and the rapid changes and advances made in the school system and training, industry, business and agriculture. We would like to come back another time, and most preferably with Mustafa as the driver, guide and very knowledgeable and nice travel accompaniment.
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Knut Erik N Couples · March 1, 2026
Super nice and very nice people Everything very well arranged fine camel ride to the accommodation which looked super nice, good food and nice campfire. Sleeping place was clean and fine. Beautiful sand and super sweet people. Outside the summer for super nice weather. I recommend it to everyone:)
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Adventure65107271742 Couples · February 4, 2026
Amazing trips with Mustapha in Morocco We have done two trips with Mustapha in Morocco and both were incredible. He both guided us to amazing experiences and was also very responsive to our desires and needs. Whenever we had a challenge (which was rare), he helped us solve it. He now feels like part of the family. I could not recommend partnering with Mustapha more for your next trip to Morocco.
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Meander39023 Tripadvisor · January 4, 2026
60 years in the desert Great experience with family and for my birthday. Beautiful discovery of a piece of desert of Merzouga and its camp in the middle of the dunes.
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Pascal D Tripadvisor · December 29, 2025
Phenomenal experience. What a phenomenal experience. Mustapha was the consummate host. Entertaining, funny and ever present. He is both proud and knowledgeable about his native and beautiful country. The tours are all inclusive of meals, hotels and entrance fees to the various attractions en route. All were faultless as was his skilful driving on the rough off road terrain. I cannot recommend Mustapha and his tours highly enough. I would definitely book him again.
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Mary J Windsor, United Kingdom · November 23, 2025

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