Day 1: Arrive in Marrakech—The Beginning of Your 12-Day Tour from Marrakech

Your marvelous 12-day tour From Marrakech it starts when our lovely driver goes to the new airport. We bring you to a charming riad, meaning a traditional house with a beautiful garden in the middle. You drink fresh mint tea and place your feet into the rhythm of the city; you start your journey in Morocco on holiday.

Then you can stroll to the large Jemaa el-Fnaa square to witness the entertainers and aromas from tasty food. You get your first taste of the long and exciting Morocco desert trips with this first day. Finally, you will dine on a delicious Moroccan meal and retire to the comfort of your room for the night.

Day 2: Discover the Red City – Marrakech City Tour

In the morning we spend all day with a local guide taking you to the hidden secrets of Marrakech. Next will be a visit to the Bahia Palace, which also has stunning tiles and very big gardens for you. We visit the Koutoubia Mosque and hear about the history of imperial cities in Morocco.

Moreover, you can stroll around the colorful bazaars to get a few souvenir gifts for your friends back home. Our luxury tours in Marrakech are dedicated to this part to show you how local artists create their gorgeous handiwork. At night, the square is even livelier with hundreds of food stalls and lit up everywhere.

Day 3: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

On your 12-day tour from Marrakech, leaving the city behind, we drive high into the Atlas Mountains. You will have panoramic views on the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest road in the country. We make a number of stops for photos of the green valleys and Berber villages.

Next, we explore Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where actors filmed several famous films, including “Gladiator” and “Game of Thrones.” Its medieval look is part of the reason that Kasbah Ait Benhaddou features on our list at number 1 for one of the exciting stops on our Morocco desert trip. At last, we arrive at Ouarzazate, where we shall sleep and prepare for the Sahara dunes tomorrow.

Day 4: Ouarzazate – Rose Valley – Dades Gorges

On the 4th day of your 12-day tour from Marrakech, we drive along the road through the Valley of Roses. The air smells divine, and you can see people making rose water and perfumes in little stores. We then proceed to the Dades Valley, where we admire the impressive rock formations.

Walk between the big walls of the Dades Gorges, where river water is cool and fresh. This trip is the most beautiful of all Morocco desert trips, with these changing-color mountains at every hour. You will stay overnight in a traditional hotel with a beautiful mountain view.

Day 5: Dades – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Sahara

Our first stop is the Todra Gorges, towering rock walls that almost reach the sky. It is a very quiet area to walk and breathe the fresh mountain air.

After a few hours we arrive at Merzouga and begin our Sahara Desert trip in Morocco shortly on the back of a friendly camel. You will cross the gold dunes at sunset and spend a night at the best luxury desert camp, Marrakech. You will dine under a campfire and drum to traditional Berber music.

Day 6: Merzouga Region – Nomads – Khamlia Village

On your 12-day tour from Marrakech, we wake up early to view the golden sun rising over the sand. In the morning, we travel by 4×4 car to a nomadic family in a traditional tent. They are extremely generous and will teach you how they locate water and food in the desert.

Later we drive to Khamlia village, where the Gnaoua musicians play their hypnotic songs and dance. It is the center of our luxury Morocco desert tour since you get to know local culture and life. At last, you come back to the hotel to lounge by the pool.

Day 7 – Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes: 12-Day Tour from Marrakech

We leave the Sahara and head north through the Ziz Valley, which has thousands of verdant palm trees. You can see how the desert melts into green mountains on your 12-day tour from Marrakech. We break for a healthy lunch in Midelt before continuing across the Middle Atlas.

Finally, we’ll stop in Ifrane, which is known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” because of houses with pointed roofs for snow. This is a very clean & cool town that forms part of the Imperial Cities Tour of Morocco. We make our 1st visit to the ancient and holy city of Fez.

Day 8: Street Tour of Fes – The Old Medina on Your 12-Day Escapade from Marrakech

So prepare for your 12-day tour from Marrakech, combining the oldest and the most mysterious cities in the world. Innumerable narrow pathways (more than 9,000) lead into the Fes Medina, a giant labyrinth where the included local guide takes you. You’ll notice the famous Blue Gate and the oldest university.

Additionally, we visit the tanneries where individuals dye leather in large, circular containers containing a variety of colors. Fes is the spiritual capital of Morocco’s imperial cities, and it feels like you are going back in time. You will see lots of artisans creating copper pots and colorful silk.

Day 9: FES–MEKNES–VOLUBILIS–CHEFCHAOUEN (12-Day Tour from Marrakech)

Today on your 12-day tour from Marrakech, we depart from Fes to explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis. You can see ancient, thousands-of-year-old mosaics on the ground, and they’re well preserved. Next, we visit Meknes to see its giant gates and royal stables.

Drive to the Rif Mountains and arrive in Chefchaouen—the famous blue city—at around the evening. Every wall and door here is painted in shades of blue—it makes it very quiet and pretty. This is a must-stop for all on an imperial cities of Morocco tour.

Day 10: Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca | Your 12-Day Tour from Marrakech

On the 10th day of your 12-day tour from Marrakech, we will take you to the Atlantic coast and the capital. We tour Rabat for the Hassan Tower and the royal palace, where the king of Morocco works. Next, we make our way toward the big city, Casablanca.

Then we travel to visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the whole universe. This mosque is located one step away from the ocean, and the building contains delightful Moroccan art and marble. This is an essential part of our trips to Casablanca, Morocco, experience.

Day 11: Casablanca – Return to Marrakech on your 12-day tour from Marrakech

We begin the day with a lovely walk along the ocean, then drive back to where we started. We made the big circle and came back to Marrakech today. You will also have free time to go back to the markets one last time.

Then you can head back to your riad and reflect on all of the incredible sights that you witnessed throughout the day. This is the ideal time for completing your Morocco holiday trip shopping for any last-minute typical spices or oils. In the end, you will be sharing a farewell dinner with us.

Day 12: Fly out of Marrakech – End of your 12-day tour from Marrakech

And on the last day of your 12-day tour from Marrakech, we bid farewell to this amazing country and its people. Our driver will take you to the airport on time in order to provide a safe and comfortable flight home. It will leave you with a heart for happy memories.

Thus ends your trip, but the spirit of the Sahara and the blue city remain within you for eternity. Imperial Glory Tours wishes you enjoyed every moment of your Morocco Desert Tour. We hope to welcome you back soon for more great adventures ahead!