Overview: 13 Days in Morocco sahara Tour Itinerary from Casablanca
Explore 13 Days in Morocco on a private circuit from Casablanca, travelling through Rabat, Chefchaouen, Meknes and Fes before reaching Merzouga. Continue through Ouarzazate and Marrakech, then enjoy Essaouira and Oualidia before returning to Casablanca. The route follows your chosen destination order with extra nights for city discovery, rest and coastal time.
This 13 Days in Morocco itinerary includes twelve nights: Casablanca one, Rabat one, Chefchaouen one, Fes two, the Merzouga area two, Ouarzazate one, Marrakech two, Essaouira one and Oualidia one. The Sahara stay combines one hotel night and one camp night. Some transfers remain long, especially Fes to Merzouga and Merzouga to Ouarzazate.
Private tour · Available throughout the year, subject to confirmation.
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Highlights: 13 Days in Morocco sahara Tour Itinerary from Casablanca
Imperial cities and northern Morocco
Connect Casablanca and Rabat with Chefchaouen, Meknes and Fes, following your chosen route in order.
Two nights around Merzouga
One hotel night and a separate camp night allow time to settle in before the planned camel ride.
Kasbahs and the High Atlas
Stay in Ouarzazate and visit Ait Ben Haddou before the mountain crossing to Marrakech.
Marrakech and the Atlantic coast
Two Marrakech nights lead to one night each in Essaouira and Oualidia before the Casablanca return.
Why choose this tour: 13 Days in Morocco sahara Tour Itinerary from Casablanca
A more comfortable rhythm
13 Days in Morocco gives you multi-night stays, flexible city days and coastal time between the major road stages.
A complete Casablanca circuit
Start in Casablanca and finish in Casablanca, making the route simple to coordinate with your arrival and departure.
A private trip for your party
Choose room arrangements and accommodation category, with the selected vehicle and services confirmed for your group.
Travel throughout the year
Request your dates in any season. We confirm availability and adapt practical arrangements to conditions.
Tour details: 13 Days in Morocco sahara Tour Itinerary from Casablanca
Use these details to plan your 13 Days in Morocco. Your written quotation confirms the selected accommodation, vehicle, room configuration and any optional activities.
| Duration | 13 days / 12 nights |
|---|---|
| Start city | Casablanca |
| End city | Casablanca |
| Availability | All year, subject to confirmation |
| Tour type | Private circuit for your party |
| Transport | Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver |
| Accommodation | 11 hotel, riad or guesthouse nights + 1 desert camp night |
| Sahara destination | Merzouga and Erg Chebbi |
| Price | Personal quotation based on dates, group size and chosen services |
Night plan: Casablanca 1 · Rabat 1 · Chefchaouen 1 · Fes 2 · Merzouga hotel 1 · Merzouga camp 1 · Ouarzazate 1 · Marrakech 2 · Essaouira 1 · Oualidia 1.
Day-by-day itinerary: 13 Days in Morocco sahara Tour Itinerary from Casablanca
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
Begin your 13 Days in Morocco with pickup at Casablanca Airport or an agreed city address. Your driver welcomes you and takes you to your accommodation. Keep the first day flexible around your flight time, allowing space to rest rather than promising a full sightseeing programme after a late arrival.
If time permits, enjoy a coastal orientation around the Corniche and an exterior view of the Hassan II Mosque. An interior visit requires tickets and suitable opening hours, with the exact arrangements confirmed separately. Settle into your hotel and prepare for the journey north. Overnight: Casablanca.
Day 2: Casablanca to Rabat
After breakfast, complete any agreed Casablanca visit before travelling to Rabat. This short opening stage gives you time to discover the capital without a rushed evening arrival. Share your sightseeing priorities with the team so the day can be arranged around access, traffic and your preferred pace.
Explore a selection of Rabat landmarks such as the Hassan Tower area and the Kasbah of the Udayas. A walk through the old streets or along the waterfront can complement the historical stops. Local guiding and entrance tickets are included only when specified in your quotation. Overnight: Rabat.
Day 3: Rabat to Chefchaouen
Leave Rabat and travel north toward the Rif Mountains. Take comfort breaks along the way and enjoy the changing scenery as your route approaches Chefchaouen. The drive occupies a significant part of the day, so the afternoon is reserved for a gentle first introduction rather than a packed programme.
Check into your accommodation and walk through part of the blue medina if you feel ready. Chefchaouen has slopes, uneven lanes and steps, which can affect luggage access and walking plans. Enjoy your evening in town before continuing toward Meknes and Fes tomorrow. Overnight: Chefchaouen.
Day 4: Chefchaouen via Meknes to Fes
Continue your 13 Days in Morocco from Chefchaouen toward Meknes. Plan a sensible departure time so the imperial-city stop remains enjoyable before the onward drive to Fes. Select a manageable number of sights rather than trying to fit every monument into a transfer day.
Explore accessible parts of Meknes according to current conditions. Volubilis can be discussed as an optional addition before booking, with extra time and any tickets or guide clearly confirmed. Arrive in Fes and check into your accommodation for the first of two consecutive nights. Overnight: Fes.
Day 5: Guided discovery of Fes
Set aside the day for Fes and its historic medina. A licensed city guide can introduce artisan quarters, traditional streets and selected buildings while explaining the city’s history. Request the guided service before booking so the duration and included visits appear in your written proposal.
Choose visits that suit your interests and walking comfort. Some buildings involve stairs, narrow passages or separate entrance charges. Workshop visits do not require a purchase. Return to your accommodation with time to rest, and enjoy dinner independently unless it is included in your confirmed package. Overnight: Fes.
Day 6: Fes to Merzouga through the Middle Atlas
Depart early for the long drive toward Merzouga. The usual road corridor passes the Ifrane and Azrou area, continues toward Midelt, then approaches the Ziz Valley and Erfoud. Stops depend on road conditions, weather and daylight, so avoid expecting lengthy visits at every place along the route.
Carry water and layers for the changing climate. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, and wild animals should never be fed. Arrive near Merzouga and spend the night in a hotel or guesthouse, leaving the camp experience for a separate day instead of rushing directly from the long drive. Overnight: Merzouga hotel.
Day 7: Erg Chebbi camel ride and desert camp
Start the day gently, with time to rest before your Sahara camp experience. Confirm luggage storage, the meeting point and your chosen camp facilities with the local team. A hotel night and a camp night offer different experiences, and the exact tent category should be agreed before travel.
Later, enjoy the planned camel ride near sunset, subject to conditions and the confirmed camp arrangements. Ask for an alternative vehicle transfer if camel riding is unsuitable. Dinner and breakfast are included with the agreed camp stay. Clear skies, sunset colours and music depend on weather and camp operations. Overnight: Merzouga desert camp.
Day 8: Merzouga to Ouarzazate
After breakfast, leave the desert and travel west toward Ouarzazate. This is a substantial road day even within a longer itinerary. Start early, take sensible breaks and keep the number of optional visits realistic so the transfer remains manageable.
A short pause in the Tinghir or Todra Gorge area may be possible if conditions and timing allow. It is not a full hiking day. Lunch is taken en route at your own expense unless quoted otherwise. Reach Ouarzazate and settle into your accommodation for one night. Overnight: Ouarzazate.
Day 9: Ouarzazate via Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech
Continue to Ait Ben Haddou and allow time to explore the earthen village at a comfortable pace. Its uneven paths and slopes mean walking routes should suit your mobility. A local guide can be requested, with entrance arrangements and any extra services confirmed before booking.
Cross the High Atlas using the Tizi n Tichka corridor, stopping only where safe and practical. Weather, traffic and road works can affect timing. Arrive in Marrakech, check into your accommodation and keep the evening flexible after the mountain drive. Overnight: Marrakech.
Day 10: Marrakech medina and cultural sights
Devote the day to Marrakech. A licensed city guide can introduce the medina, souks and selected historical landmarks. Agree your priorities beforehand so the walking route, guide duration and any entrance tickets are clearly included or priced separately.
Leave room for breaks instead of trying to enter every attraction. Some gardens and monuments require advance reservations, so share specific requests early. Enjoy the atmosphere of the city at your own pace in the evening, then return to the same Marrakech accommodation. Overnight: Marrakech.
Day 11: Marrakech to Essaouira
Travel west toward the Atlantic coast after breakfast. The transfer brings a different landscape and a slower rhythm as you approach Essaouira. Agree any short stops with your driver while keeping the arrival time comfortable for checking in and a first walk.
Discover part of the medina, harbour surroundings or seafront according to access and your energy. The coast can be windy, so keep a light jacket available. Any workshop visit or extra activity remains optional. Stay in Essaouira for one night. Overnight: Essaouira.
Day 12: Essaouira to Oualidia along the coast
Continue north toward Oualidia, with practical breaks and selected coastal stops. A brief Safi-area visit can be considered when it fits the route, but the main aim is an enjoyable transfer rather than a long list of additional attractions.
Arrive in Oualidia and settle into your accommodation for one night. Enjoy the lagoon surroundings at your own pace. Boat outings, seafood meals and other activities are not automatically included, so ask for any desired arrangements to be added clearly to the quotation. Overnight: Oualidia.
Day 13: Oualidia to Casablanca and departure
After breakfast, return to Casablanca and complete the circuit. An El Jadida stop may be considered if your agreed drop-off time allows, but an airport transfer takes priority when you have a flight. Plan an appropriate buffer and discuss any tight connection before confirming the tour.
Your 13 Days in Morocco ends at the agreed Casablanca hotel, airport or accessible central address. The itinerary includes twelve overnight stays and no thirteenth hotel night. Extra accommodation or additional sightseeing can be quoted separately if you wish to extend your stay. End of tour: Casablanca.
✓ What is included
Services proposed for your 13 Days in Morocco, confirmed in your written quotation.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the agreed thirteen-day route.
- Fuel and road travel costs along the confirmed itinerary.
- Agreed Casablanca pickup and final drop-off.
- Eleven nights in selected hotels, riads or guesthouses.
- One night in the confirmed Merzouga desert camp.
- Breakfasts with the accommodation package.
- Dinner and breakfast at the camp; other dinners only where listed in the quotation.
- A planned camel ride near Merzouga, subject to conditions and confirmed camp arrangements.
× What is not included
- Flights, travel insurance and personal expenses.
- Lunches, drinks and dinners not listed as included.
- Monument tickets and licensed city guides unless confirmed in writing.
- Optional 4×4 excursions, quad biking, buggy rides, boat trips, cooking classes and spa visits.
- Tips, shopping and personal purchases.
- Single-room supplements, upgrades and extra nights unless quoted.
Map of the tour: 13 Days in Morocco sahara Tour Itinerary from Casablanca
Your journey on the map
13 Days in Morocco: Casablanca to Casablanca
Open in Google Maps ↗Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Meknes → Fes → Merzouga → Ouarzazate → Marrakech → Essaouira → Oualidia → Casablanca.
Explore the full circuit across your thirteen tour days. Markers show town centres; hotel pickup, sightseeing stops and desert camp access are arranged separately. Map driving estimates do not include overnight stays or visits.
What you should know before you go
13 Days in Morocco sahara Tour Itinerary from Casablanca
Choose standard, upgraded or luxury accommodation when requesting your 13 Days in Morocco quotation. Tell us whether you need a double, twin, triple or family room, and whether any traveler requires single occupancy. Property names or the agreed equivalent category will be recorded before confirmation. Photographs illustrate the route and do not guarantee a particular hotel or tent.
Some medina riads require walking from the nearest vehicle access point and may have stairs without lifts. Ask about luggage assistance, step-free access and room location if these matter to your group. At camp, confirm private bathrooms, heating or air conditioning and transfer arrangements explicitly rather than assuming these facilities from a general description.
Pack layers for mountain roads, a light jacket for the Atlantic coast, sun protection and comfortable walking shoes. Keep medication, water and travel documents accessible on road days. For the camp night, a small overnight bag is usually more practical than a large suitcase, but confirm luggage storage arrangements with the team.
Share food allergies, dietary requirements and mobility needs before booking. Ask about a vehicle alternative if camel riding is unsuitable. Weather, road conditions and access can change the order or length of visits. Natural events and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. The flexible days help the schedule feel less rushed, but they do not remove the longer transfers.
For more preparation, see our Morocco family travel planning guide, Ait Ben Haddou guide and Ouarzazate travel guide. For background reading, explore Chefchaouen, Erg Chebbi and the Hassan II Mosque.
Booking: Review your confirmed services, booking conditions and privacy policy before confirming your 13 Days in Morocco.
Book your tour: 13 Days in Morocco sahara Tour Itinerary from Casablanca
Contact us to plan your 13 Days in Morocco. Send your dates, number of travelers, preferred rooms and accommodation category. Include flight details and any dietary, mobility or guiding requests so we can prepare a personal quotation.
Email: contact@zagorasaharatours.com
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Ask questions: 13 Days in Morocco sahara Tour Itinerary from Casablanca
Answers to common questions about your 13 Days in Morocco. Tap a question to open the answer.
Does this tour include twelve nights?
Yes. There are eleven hotel, riad or guesthouse nights and one desert camp night. The final day finishes in Casablanca without a thirteenth overnight. The detailed table shows every stay, including the Merzouga hotel night and separate camp night.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. This 13 Days in Morocco circuit is planned for your own party, with vehicle and driver arrangements agreed for the group. Hotels and the desert camp may host other guests. Private transport does not mean exclusive use of every property or activity.
Does the itinerary visit Zagora?
The Sahara stay on this route is in Merzouga near Erg Chebbi. It does not include Zagora or Erg Chigaga. Ask for a revised route if you would like to add Zagora or Erg Chigaga.
Can we customise the sightseeing?
Yes. Sightseeing in Fes and Marrakech and time in the coastal towns can be adapted before booking. Extra excursions change the timing, cost and availability. For additional free days or a slower journey, request a longer itinerary rather than shortening the included visits.
Can we book a luxury camp?
Request your preferred standard and facilities with your travel dates. We confirm availability, tent occupancy, bathroom arrangements and any upgrade cost. If a camel ride is not suitable, ask about an alternative camp transfer before confirming.
Are city guides and monument tickets included?
Only where the written quotation states them. Ask for the guided visits you want, especially in Fes and Marrakech, and check the duration and entrance arrangements. Optional visits in the daily description are ideas for planning, not automatic inclusions.
What is the price of 13 Days in Morocco?
The total depends on travel dates, party size, room occupancy, accommodation category and selected services. Send your requirements for a personal quotation. No unverified starting price is advertised here; the amount and payment schedule are confirmed in writing.
Can pickup and drop-off be at Casablanca Airport?
Yes, when the flight schedule fits the itinerary. Share arrival and departure details before confirmation. Late arrivals may reduce first-day sightseeing, and airport drop-off requires a suitable time buffer. Extra hotel nights outside the twelve-night programme can be quoted separately.
Is the 13 Days in Morocco tour available all year?
Yes, this private circuit is offered throughout the year, subject to accommodation and vehicle availability. Summer heat, winter mountain conditions and coastal weather can affect the daily schedule. Share your dates so we can confirm suitable arrangements for your 13 Days in Morocco.
What should we pack for 13 Days in Morocco?
Bring comfortable walking shoes, layers for the mountains and coast, sun protection, personal medication and a small camp bag. The journey crosses several climates, so pack for your travel month. Ask us about luggage space and any specific requirements before your 13 Days in Morocco begins.
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