12 days across Morocco: Imperial Cities, Sahara and coast

12 days / 11 nights From Casablanca From 1.790 €

A journey that has it all: the four Imperial Cities of Morocco with their thousand-year history, the magic of a night in the Sahara Desert and the Atlantic beaches of Essaouira. Twelve days of culture, adventure and nature in one of the most fascinating destinations in the world.

Twelve days from Casablanca combining the four imperial cities, the desert and the beach: Meknes and Volubilis on day two, a stop in Ifrane on the way to the Sahara, the Taourirt kasbah in Ouarzazate and a finish on the coast. It is one of all our routes departing from Casablanca; if you also want to see the north, you can start in Tangier and head down to Marrakech.

Book your trip now!

Included Services

Private transport

A private vehicle with a Spanish-speaking driver throughout the route.
Digital travel dossier

A complete digital document with the itinerary, practical information and recommendations.
Walks through the medinas

Visits to the most emblematic corners of the medinas and traditional souks.
Daily breakfast

Breakfast included every morning at your accommodation.
Expert local guide

Spanish-speaking specialist guides with a deep knowledge of culture and history.
Accommodation in riads and hotels

Traditional riads and carefully selected hotels according to the category you choose.

Additional Services

Airport transfer

Airport pickup and return included in the package.
Travel assistance insurance

Medical assistance and cancellation cover for the whole route.
Lunches and dinners

Lunch and dinner included, with authentic Moroccan cooking.
Entrance fees to attractions

Access to museums, palaces and historic sites included in the price.
Quad or buggy in the desert

A quad or buggy excursion across the dunes of the Sahara.

Choose your experience

Book now!

Travel plan

Number of travellers

Estimated total

Book today paying only 30%

The rest is paid later from your customer area. If there are fewer than 30 days until departure, the trip is paid in full when booking.

Request booking → WhatsApp

Want to change something? We will tailor this trip for you →

12 days – Imperial Cities, Desert and Beach

Low Cost

1.790€ /person

Accommodation: Low-cost hotels and riads
Daily breakfast: Yes
Private transport and guide: No
Attraction tickets: No
Lunches and dinners: Optional
Travel assistance insurance: Optional
Digital travel pack: Yes
Airport pickup: No

Premium

2.000€ /person

Accommodation: Quality hotels and riads
Daily breakfast: Yes
Private transport and guide: Yes
Attraction tickets: Optional
Lunches and dinners: Optional
Travel assistance insurance: Yes
Digital travel pack: Yes
Airport pickup: Optional

Luxury

2.860€ /person

Accommodation: The finest hotels and riads
Daily breakfast: Yes
Private transport and guide: Yes
Attraction tickets: Yes
Lunches and dinners: Yes
Travel assistance insurance: Yes
Digital travel pack: Yes
Airport pickup: Yes

Feature	Low Cost	Premium	Luxury
Accommodation	Low-cost hotels and riads	Quality hotels and riads	The finest hotels and riads
Daily breakfast	Yes	Yes	Yes
Private transport and guide	No	Yes	Yes
Attraction tickets	No	Optional	Yes
Lunches and dinners	Optional	Optional	Yes
Travel assistance insurance	Optional	Yes	Yes
Digital travel pack	Yes	Yes	Yes
Airport pickup	No	Optional	Yes
Price per person	1.790€	2.000€	2.860€

Itinerary: 12 days in Morocco

Welcome in Casablanca with a Spanish-speaking driver. Visit to the breathtaking Hassan II Mosque, the only one in Morocco open to non-Muslims and one of the largest in the world. Transfer to Rabat, imperial capital of the kingdom. Free afternoon to explore the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas.

After breakfast, visit to Meknes, an Imperial City and UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its 40 km of walls and the imposing Bab Mansour gate. We carry on to Volubilis to explore its remarkably preserved Roman mosaics, the temple of Jupiter and the arch of Caracalla. Arrival in Fez at dusk and accommodation in a riad inside the medina.

Guided tour of the Fez el-Bali medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit to the Karaouine Mosque and University, one of the oldest universities in the world (founded in 859 AD), the Bou Inania madrasa and the famous Chouara tanneries, seen from the terraces of the leather shops. Free afternoon for the craft markets.

We head south through Ifrane, nicknamed the "Switzerland of Africa" for its alpine architecture and cool climate. Stop in the cedar forest of the Middle Atlas to see Barbary macaques in the wild. Across the Ziz Valley to Erfoud, famous for its fossils. On reaching Merzouga we climb onto camels and ride into the spectacular dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset. Night in a Berber camp under the stars.

An early start to watch the sun rise over the dunes, a sight you will not forget. Camel ride back to camp and Bedouin breakfast. Visit to the traditional market of Rissani. We cross the impressive Todra Gorge, a canyon 200 metres deep carved into the rock, and follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Dades Valley. Arrival in Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Morocco", with a visit to the Taourirt kasbah.

Visit to the extraordinary ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a walled village of clay and stone listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and the backdrop of films such as Gladiator, Game of Thrones and Lawrence of Arabia. We climb into the High Atlas with a stop at the Telouet kasbah and cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass, at more than 2,200 metres. Arrival in Marrakech, the last Imperial City. Free afternoon in the medina.

Breakfast at the riad. Free time to enjoy the Marrakech medina: the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the iconic Jemaa el-Fna square, alive with snake charmers, gnawa musicians and food stalls. Transfer to the airport at the agreed time. End of services.

Visit to the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the historic mellah (Jewish quarter). Free afternoon in the Majorelle Gardens or the craft souks.

We travel to Essaouira, the city of the wind. Walled medina (UNESCO World Heritage), argan cooperative and a walk around the fishing port.

A free day on the Atlantic coast. Kitesurfing, windsurfing, a horse ride along the beach, or simply the fresh seafood of the port.

Along the Atlantic coast to Agadir, one of the country's main resort cities with its long beaches. Free afternoon.

Transfer to the airport and end of the trip. Either a direct flight from Agadir or the return to Marrakech.

Book your trip now!

Frequently asked questions

No. Los vuelos internacionales no están incluidos. Los viajeros reservan sus vuelos de forma independiente y nosotros les asistimos con recomendaciones y coordinación de horarios.

Dependiendo del itinerario, se visitan Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fez, Ifrane, Merzouga (desierto del Sahara), Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou y Marrakech.

Los ciudadanos españoles y europeos no necesitan visado para estancias turísticas de hasta 90 días en Marruecos. Solo se requiere pasaporte válido con al menos 6 meses de vigencia.

Sí, el itinerario puede adaptarse en función de tus intereses y disponibilidad. Contáctanos para diseñar tu viaje a medida.

La primavera (marzo a mayo) y el otoño (septiembre a noviembre) ofrecen temperaturas moderadas ideales para recorrer ciudades y desierto. El verano puede ser muy caluroso en el interior y el invierno frío en el desierto por las noches.

Sí. Nuestros guías son expertos locales con amplio conocimiento de la región. Aplicamos todas las medidas de seguridad necesarias para garantizar el bienestar de los viajeros durante todo el recorrido.

Other trips in From Casablanca