13 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca – Welcome to Morocco

Your 13 days Morocco tour from Casablanca starts at Mohammed V International Airport. As soon as you land, your So Morocco Tours driver greets you and drives you to your hotel. Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city and its business capital. Even so, modern life and old traditions sit side by side here. After checking in, you can rest after the flight or, if you arrive early, start exploring.

Depending on your arrival time, you might visit the Hassan II Mosque. Built partly over the Atlantic Ocean, it is one of the largest mosques in the world and a masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship. Alternatively, take a relaxed walk along the Corniche in Ain Diab, where seaside cafés offer a gentle start to your trip. Overnight in Casablanca.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen [376 km]

This morning, you’ll drive north to Rabat, Morocco’s capital and one of its four imperial cities. The whole historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. First, you’ll see the Hassan Tower, an unfinished 12th-century minaret and one of Rabat’s best-known landmarks. Next, you’ll visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, a peaceful fortress above the Bou Regreg River and the Atlantic.

Afterward, the road heads inland through open countryside, rolling hills and small farming villages. By late afternoon, you’ll reach Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City of the Rif Mountains. Since the town is best explored on foot, spend the evening wandering its blue-washed lanes. Along the way, browse the artisan shops and stop at one of the small cafés hidden in the medina.

Day 3: Free Day in Chefchaouen

Today is completely yours to enjoy in Chefchaouen. For example, you can wander the blue medina at your own pace, pop into local shops, or relax at a rooftop café with mountain views. For the best view over the city, walk up to the Spanish Mosque on the hill. It’s worth the climb, especially near sunset, when the blue rooftops glow in the evening light.

Day 4: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes [262 km]

Today’s drive mixes history and culture in equal measure. Your first stop is Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can walk among mosaics, stone columns and archways nearly two thousand years old.

From there, you’ll continue to Meknes, another of Morocco’s imperial cities. Meknes is best known for Bab Mansour, an 18th-century gate widely considered one of the finest in the country. Later in the afternoon, you’ll arrive in Fes, often called Morocco’s cultural and spiritual capital. Then check into your riad and relax before tomorrow’s full day of sightseeing.

Day 5: Guided Tour of Fes

Today, a local guide leads you through Fes, one of the oldest cities in the Islamic world. You’ll start at the golden gates of the Royal Palace. Then you’ll enter Fes el-Bali, the historic Medina of Fez, where maze-like streets open onto souks, workshops and ancient monuments.

Highlights include Al Quaraouiyine, one of the oldest continuously operating universities in the world. You’ll also see the Chouara Tannery, where leather is still dyed by hand using age-old methods. In addition, you’ll visit the Bou Inania Madrasa, famous for its fine tilework and carved wood. In the evening, you’ll return to your riad for free time.

Day 6: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert [457 km]

Today you’ll head south toward the Sahara, and the scenery changes more than on any other day. First, you’ll stop in Ifrane, a mountain town nicknamed the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine-style houses and tree-lined streets.

Next, the road passes through the cedar forests near Azrou, home to wild Barbary macaques and some of the oldest cedars in North Africa. Gradually, the forest gives way to rocky plateaus and then to the palm groves of the Ziz Valley. By late afternoon, the Sahara is waiting in Merzouga. Finally, you’ll ride a camel across the dunes at sunset and enjoy dinner in a luxury desert camp.

Day 7: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley [265 km]

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, one of the most memorable moments of your trip. Afterward, you’ll return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4. Then you’ll drive to Rissani, a historic desert town with a lively market. Nearby lie the ruins of Sijilmassa, once a key trading post on the caravan routes of southern Morocco.

Next, the road leads to Todra Gorge, where limestone cliffs rise sharply above a narrow canyon. It’s a favorite stop for photographers, and a short walk along the riverbed is easy for everyone. Finally, you’ll continue to the Dades Valley, known for its unusual rock formations, green oases and small Berber villages. Tonight, you’ll stay in a hotel overlooking the valley.

Day 8: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech [325 km]

Today you’ll follow part of the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, past palm groves, villages and desert scenery loved by filmmakers. First, you’ll reach Ouarzazate, the Gateway to the Sahara and home to some of Morocco’s largest film studios.

A short drive later, you’ll arrive at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s best-preserved earthen villages. Take your time to walk its narrow alleys and climb to the viewpoint above the valley. From there, the road crosses the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with wide mountain views. You’ll then arrive in Marrakech in the evening.

Day 9: Guided Tour of Marrakech

Today you’ll explore Marrakech with a local guide. You’ll start at Jemaa el-Fnaa, the lively main square of the Medina of Marrakesh, which fills with food stalls, musicians and street performers. Nearby, the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque rises over the city.

Next, you’ll wander through the souks, where spices, leather, carpets and handmade crafts fill every stall. After that, you’ll visit Bahia Palace and its beautifully decorated courtyards. The Badi Palace and Ben Youssef Madrasa complete the tour and reveal more of the city’s rich history. Later, you’re free to explore alone or relax at a rooftop café above the medina.

Day 10: Day Trip to Ourika Valley [125 km]

Today you’ll leave the city behind for the Ourika Valley in the foothills of the High Atlas. It’s a welcome change of pace, with green landscapes, rivers and small Berber villages. Above all, the Setti Fatma waterfalls make a lovely short hike. As a result, the valley offers a quiet break from city life before you return to Marrakech in the evening.

Day 11: Marrakech – Essaouira [178 km]

Today’s drive takes you west to the Atlantic and the relaxed town of Essaouira, known for its artists and long maritime history. As you get closer, the flat plains slowly give way to ocean views.

Once you arrive, you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed medina, with its whitewashed walls, blue shutters and lanes full of artisan workshops. From the Skala fortress, you’ll enjoy great views over the harbor, where blue fishing boats come and go all day. Thanks to its fresh seafood, small galleries and slow pace, Essaouira is the perfect place to unwind. Overnight in Essaouira.

Day 12: Essaouira – Casablanca [376 km]

Today you’ll follow the Atlantic coast north to Casablanca, with changing sea views along the way. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours, so you can rest or do some final sightseeing.

For instance, many travelers spend this last evening on the Corniche or visit a local market one more time. It’s also a good moment to look back on nearly two weeks of travel. From the imperial cities and mountain passes to the Sahara and the coast, it has all been part of this 13 days Morocco tour from Casablanca.

Day 13: Departure – Transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech Airport

Depending on your flight, your driver will take you to Casablanca or Marrakech airport for your departure. This brings your 13 days Morocco tour from Casablanca to an end. We hope you’re heading home with wonderful memories. Everyone at So Morocco Tours would be happy to welcome you back to Morocco for another adventure.