18 Days Morocco Tour: Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
18 Days
Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Merzouga Via Imperial Cities
Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
2+ travelers

Description :

Explore Morocco on an eighteen-day private journey beginning and ending in Casablanca. The route includes Rabat, two nights in Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Meknes, followed by a guided Fes day and free time there. Cross the Middle Atlas toward Merzouga for an Erg Chebbi luxury-camp night and another night at a desert hotel or camp after a day exploring the area.

Continue through Todra and Dadès to Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, then spend time in Marrakech. The Atlantic coast is a scheduled part of the journey: stay two nights in Essaouira before travelling via El Jadida to Casablanca. The final day is an airport transfer. Choose optional outings on the free days with the team and confirm the precise accommodation and activities in your quote.

Highlights:

• Imperial Cities: Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Marrakech

• Sahara Desert (Merzouga, Erg Chebbi dunes) camel trek & overnight in camp

• Atlas Mountains: Middle Atlas & High Atlas crossings

• Gorges & Valleys: Ziz Valley, Todra, Dades, Rose Valley

• UNESCO sites: Ait Benhaddou & Volubilis

• Atlantic coast: two Essaouira nights and an El Jadida stop

Inclusions and Exclusions:

Imperial Cities (Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Marrakech), the Sahara Desert, and the Atlantic coast (Essaouira).

Lunches

Personal drinks

Departure Location: Casablanca
Return Location: Casablanca
Departure Time: Please arrive by 07:45 AM for a prompt departure at 08:00 AM.
Return Time: Approximately 7:00 PM.
Destination: Merzouga Via Imperial Cities
Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Day 1: Casablanca Arrival

Airport pickup.

Visit Hassan II Mosque (the largest in Morocco).

Overnight in Casablanca.

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Day 2: Casablanca → Rabat

Drive to Rabat (capital).

Visit Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, Chellah necropolis, and Oudayas Kasbah.

Overnight in Rabat.

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Day 3: Rabat → Chefchaouen

Scenic drive through the Rif Mountains.

Arrive in the Blue Pearl Chefchaouen.

Explore the medina & relax.

Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Day 4: Chefchaouen (Free Day)

Enjoy a relaxed day in the blue city.

Optional hike to Akchour waterfalls.

Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Day 5: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes

Stop at Roman ruins of Volubilis.

Visit Meknes: Bab Mansour Gate, Royal Stables.

Continue to Fes. Overnight.

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Day 6: Fes (Guided Tour)

Full-day exploring: Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, tanneries, souks.

Overnight in Fes.

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Day 7: Fes (Free Day)

Optional excursions around Fes (Sefrou, Bhalil, or cooking class).

Overnight in Fes.

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Day 8: Fes → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert

Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stop in Ifrane (the “Switzerland of Morocco”) and cedar forests with monkeys.

Continue through Ziz Valley.

Arrive in Merzouga desert. Camel ride to camp.

Overnight in luxury desert camp under the stars.

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Day 9: Merzouga Desert (Exploration Day)

Visit Khamlia village (Gnawa music).

Explore desert nomads & fossil areas.

Sunset in dunes.

Overnight in desert hotel/camp.

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
DAY 10: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley

Drive through Tafilalet palm groves.

Walk in Todra Gorge (spectacular canyons).

Overnight in Dades Valley.

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Day 11: Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech

Visit Roses Valley & Ouarzazate (Atlas Studios).

Explore Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO kasbah).

Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka pass.

Arrive in Marrakech. Overnight.

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Day 12: Marrakech (Guided Tour)

Visit Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden.

Explore Jemaa el-Fna square by evening.

Overnight in Marrakech.

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Day 13: Marrakech (Free Day)

Relax or optional day trip to Ourika Valley or Agafay desert.

Overnight in Marrakech.

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Day 14: Marrakech → Essaouira

Drive to the Atlantic coast.

Explore Essaouira Medina, port, and beaches.

Overnight in Essaouira.

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Day 15: Essaouira (Free Day)

Enjoy free time: surfing, shopping, seafood.

Overnight in Essaouira.

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Day 16: Essaouira → El Jadida → Casablanca

Scenic coastal drive.

Visit El Jadida (Portuguese city).

Continue to Casablanca. Overnight.

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Day 17: Casablanca (Relaxation)

Free day for shopping or optional excursions.

Overnight in Casablanca.

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Day 18: Departure

Transfer to the airport according to your flight.


What to Bring

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Scarf or cap

• Towels

• Handkerchiefs

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your trip for any reason, please inform Alternative Desert Morocco as soon as possible.

More Than 30 Days Before Departure : we keep 40% of deposit , (or you can postpone your journey within 6 months)
From 30 To 15 Days Before Departure : we keep 50% of deposit.
From 14 Days To The Day Of Departure : We keep 100% of deposit.

If the cancellation is announced by ALTERNATIVE DESERT MOROCCO due to unanticipated circumstances, you will be informed right away and get reimbursed all costs. If your journey is cancelled because of exceptional circumstances such as : strikes/cancellation of your flight (on proof), pandemic,… Your journey will be postponed and you will benefit from an asset in the time of 6 months

Alternative Desert Morocco Cancellation :

If alternative desert morocco cancels your stay due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund without compensation.

Force Majeure : In case of exceptional events like strikes, flight cancellations (with proof), or pandemics, your stay will be postponed for 6 months.

Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour
Morocco travel photo — 12-day Casablanca to Merzouga tour

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    Plan the full eighteen-day journey, including two Merzouga-area nights and the scheduled two-night Essaouira stay. Planning and timing · Itinerary and stops · Packing and logistics.