Day 1: Arrival and Introduction to The 12 Days Tour from Marrakech

The 12 Days Tour from Marrakech will start with your landing at Marrakech airport (RAK). We will pick you up in your Morocco Desert Friends driver and transport you in a smooth ride to your beautiful riad that is close to the medina center. Spend some hours to relax and unwind. Afterwards, you have to walk into the beating heart of the city: the Djemaa el-Fna square.

Therefore, it is an unbelievable vibe that the Djemaa el-Fna square creates with its breathtaking clamor of sound, smell, and color immediately transports you into the ardent heartbeat of Morocco. The scene is perfectly established by this first stroll that is to be followed by the further exploration of culture. This is an easy way of beginning your 12 Days Tour of Marrakech and will guarantee that you start your adventure refreshed.

Day 2: Full Day Guided Cultural Exploration of Marrakech

Today is entirely devoted to the historical sightseeing of the Red City. There is nothing better than a friendly local guide to take you on a fascinating tour of Marrakech. We also visit the beautiful Bahia Palace and the calm and iconic Majorelle Gardens the striking juxtaposition of the cobalt blue (Majorelle Blue) on the exotic planting is really unforgettable.

The city of Marrakech is full of the artistic and historical soul that can be explored through the discovery of the beautiful architecture and peaceful gardens. We go to Koutoubia mosque and old Saadian tombs. We will have a nice lunch and resume at the Djemaa el-Fna square and at sunset the square changes entirely to a lively well-knit dinner theater which characterizes the best of Marrakech Day Trips.

Day 3: Marrakech to Essaouira, the Atlantic Jewel

Saying goodbye to the noise and the bustle of the interior, your 12 Days Tour of Marrakech goes straight to the Atlantic coast and the beautiful port of Essaouira. In between, we take a stop to visit a very special scene of the goats climbing on Argan trees it is a really entertaining and obligatory photo subject in the area.

Moreover, The casualness, the coolness of Essaouira is like a relief after the heat of Marrakech, and a perfect break in your Trip To Morocco. We are then taken to your place of stay, and then we start sightseeing in the ramparts, the busy fishing market which is a UNESCO world heritage site, the tight, twisting lanes of the medina.

Day 4: Essaouira to Rabat via Casablanca

Then after a last leisurely breakfast on the sea-coast we drive northward along the Atlantic, and thus still in this beautiful seashore of your 12 Days Tour of Marrakech. Our second important visit is at the great Hassan II Mosque at Casablanca. This gigantic mosque can really be seen as a breath-taking one, as it rises to the ocean shore.

Furthermore, the actual size and amazing design of the Hassan II Mosque offers a strong image of the contemporary Moroccan art and spirituality. After this visit, we proceed to Rabat, the political capital of Morocco where we shall retire to stay overnight.

Then, we start in Rabat with a short tour of the attractions of the city. Moreover, we see the huge and famous Hassan Tower and the adjacent Mausoleum of Mohammed V, which represent a great royal architecture.

Day 5: Rabat to Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl

Today we also explore Rabat deeper and then proceed north on your 12 Days Tour of Marrakech. We are visiting the marvelous Kasbah of the Udayas, a gorgeous castle with a view on the ocean with blue and white alleys and Andalusian gardens. I recall the fragrance of jasmine here being very pleasant and welcoming.

A serene scenic backdrop of the Kasbah at Udayas, offers a gorgeous contrast to the monumental size of the Hassan Tower, which demonstrates the multi-faceted history of Rabat. Following lunch we drive northwards into the Rif Mountains.

Ultimatelyt, the day tour ends in the Chefchaouen which is the Blue Pearl of Morocco. Therefore, it is better to arrive in the late afternoon and have time to start walking the queerly blue-washed alleys.

The blue tint of Chefchaouen medina is a masterpiece that pays off travelling northward because of its remarkable blue hue that creates a total contrast with the desert and imperial cities. You are going to make the most out of it and spend the cool evening here taking photos and breathing the calm atmosphere of this mountain town.

Day 6: Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

We leave Chefchaouen after a leisurely breakfast and a last stroll through the beautiful blue streets of Chefchaouen and head south to the Imperial City of Fes. Our trip will start with the Roman ruins of Volubilis which is a world heritage site. You simply can not miss to visit these incredibly well-kept ruins and in particular, the breathtaking mosaics which provide a great sense of attachment to the rich history of Morocco.

The ancient Roman city of Volubilis is a strong and rich history destination that can serve as a good historical stop before you proceed with your trip to the oldest Imperial city. Then, we come to the imperial city of Meknes where we stop at the Bab Mansour gate that is so huge and highly decorated with amazing Moroccan masterpiece.

We then proceed in the same direction as far as Fes, where we arrive in the evening. This is the slow way of travelling so that you are ready to explore the Fes medina in depth tomorrow.

Day 7: Full Day Guided Cultural Exploration of Fes

The seventh day is fully devoted to the cultural center of Morocco. You will be greeted by a qualified local guide and will be taken on an impressive immersive walking tour through the Fes medina that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You have to penetrate into this maze of tiny streets, that are so frozen in time.

FuThe Fes medina is akin to a time travel to the middle ages and if one does not experience the Fes medina with its lively souks, old mosques, and ancient artisan crafts, he or she has not had a complete Trips In Morocco experience. We see the beautiful Royal Palace gates, the ancient Jewish quarter (Mellah) and the famous Chouara Tannery, where you will see the traditional techniques of leather dyeing.

Moreover,We visit the legendary Al Quaraouiyine University and the marvelous Bou Inania Medersa. We then go to the panoramic point of view of the Merenid Tombs that gives us a fantastic view of the whole sprawling city. This historical day out will guarantee that you experience the richness of the Moroccan tradition.

Day 8: Fes to Merzouga Desert via Ifrane and Ziz Valley

The 12 Days Tour of Marrakech, day eight, is a long but splendid trip towards the Sahara. We head south, and we visit Ifrane which is the pretty, alpine-like town, lovingly referred to as Little Switzerland.

The picturesque journey, through the cool forested Middle Atlas Mountains, gives a refreshing beginning to the day, before an appearance of the desert sceneries. Our journey takes us up through the cedar forests of Azrou, where we have a fun and memorable experience and see the wild Barbary Macaques the native monkeys of Morocco in their natural habitat.

After we head to Midelt to have lunch, we pass through the dramatic and expansive palm groves of the Ziz Valley. This river of oases is a beautiful contrast to the dry deserted places. We reach Merzouga and enter one of the riads.

Day 9: Merzouga Desert Exploration and Luxury Desert Camp Stay                                                                                                                                       

It is an important day that is devoted to the Merzouga region. Your tour guide will take you on a 4×4 discovery tour. We go to see local nomadic families of Berbers, where we drink mint tea in their traditional tents, and it provides a sincere, compelling view of their strong lives in the desert.

An entire day of exploration filled trip guarantees that your Desert Trips Morocco is packed with the genuine cultural experiences, taking your trip well beyond an overnights tour. We will then go to the village of Khamlia and have a good performance of the Gnawa music.

Late in the afternoon, you start your typical Morocco Desert Tour. You will be riding your tender camel, and you will set out on the calm ride through the huge, yellow dunes with the sun starting his wonderful setting. This is a silent swaying walk of pure Morocco Desert Trip.

The silence of the Sahara is, quite literally, immense, as the sun goes down, leaving fabulously long, spectacular shadows on the untold sand dunes of gold. We get to your luxurious desert camp, where there is a warm and welcoming traditional dinner and live Berber drumming music. The experience of spending the night under an impossibly starry sky is the highlight of your 12 Days Tour of Marrakech.

Day 10: Merzouga to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Get up early to see the great desert sunrise. You will mount your camel again after breakfast, and take a ride out of the dunes to meet your driver. Now this 12 Days Marrakech to Tour begins its journey towards the west starting with the amazing Todra Gorge.

The desert dunes in the morning light are a bewitching, relaxing moment that preconditions a peaceful atmosphere of the day. Todra Gorge is the place where we take a break and get to walk beneath the huge, sheer cliffs, whose height is more than 300 meters. The cold and the sheer strength of the high rock walls is awe inspiring.

Our journey goes on through the pre-desert scenery, through Berber towns. At last we reach the beautiful rugged valley of the Dades, and spend the night. We reserve into a local guesthouse, which is very nice and you are guaranteed a nice and peaceful evening and dinner.

Day 11: Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Benhaddou and High Atlas

Then it is on after breakfast on the long yet most picturesque road back to Marrakech. We then pass through Valley of Roses and visit Ouarzazate, the film capital. Then, we will stop at the grandiose Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site which is an amazing piece of ancient earthen architecture.

The distinctive architecture of Ait Benhaddou is iconic in its red-clay color and a strong visual and visual stop before the last shove over the mountains. We set off after lunch by dramatic crossing of the High Atlas Mountains by the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

It is an extensive, panoramic crossing the Atlas Mountains Tour road that takes us back to Marrakech in the late afternoon. This time round you will be checking into your riad and enjoying the recollections of the trip.

Day 12: Final Exploration and Transfer to Marrakech Airport

Your 12 days Tour from Marrakech is complete today. Depending on your flight schedule, you can leave some last souvenir shopping in the souks or visit a museum. Our service is convenient, smooth sailing straight to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to get your departure and this makes your long adventure in Morocco memorable and hassle free at the end.