{"id":16438,"date":"2024-09-24T10:18:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T10:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moroccotoptrips.com\/?post_type=trip&#038;p=16438"},"modified":"2025-07-28T15:20:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:20:25","slug":"12-day-tour-from-marrakech","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/www.moroccotoptrips.com\/?trip=12-day-tour-from-marrakech","title":{"rendered":"12-day Tour from Marrakech"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the best of Morocco on this <strong>12-day Tour from Marrakech<\/strong>. Start with a guided tour of Marrakech, where you\u2019ll discover its rich history and culture. Then, enjoy a day trip to the beautiful Atlas Mountains. After that, head to Dades Valley, passing through Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, and the Rose Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Next, We will continue to the <strong>Erg Chebbi dunes<\/strong> for an unforgettable desert camel trek and glamping experience. Afterward, travel to <strong>Fes<\/strong>, the oldest imperial city, where a local guide will help you explore its rich history. Before heading to Rabat and Casablanca, enjoy 2 nights in <strong>Chefchaouen<\/strong>, the famous blue pearl of Morocco.<\/p>\n<p>This is the night-by-night itinerary for your 12-day Tour from Marrakech:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 nights in Marrakech<\/li>\n<li>1 night in Dades Valley \/ Ouarzazate<\/li>\n<li>2 nights in Merzouga Desert<\/li>\n<li>2 nights in Fes<\/li>\n<li>2 nights in Chefchaouen<\/li>\n<li>1 last night in Casablanca<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">All of our\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moroccotoptrips.com\/\"><strong>Morocco trips<\/strong><\/a> are fully customizable and private, allowing you to tailor the journey to your preferences. Our dedicated team will be there to assist you in transforming your Moroccan adventure into an unforgettable memory. For our luxury package, you can visit our website <a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moroccoluxurytours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Morocco Luxury Tours<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This expedition is one of the best Morocco itineraries, giving you plenty of time to explore at a relaxed pace. 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The whole morning will be devoted to getting to know them (the Koutoubia Mosque, the Manara Pavilion surrounded by olive plantations, the tombs of the Saadian sultans, a fine example of palace architecture the Bahia Palace, El Badii palace, and the Majorelle Gardens. After lunch, you will visit the most colorful market in Morocco and the famous Jemaa El Fna square. This is a real theater in the open air where you will see snake charmers, healers, sorcerers, merchants of fruits, and exotic spices.<br>Overnight in Marrakech<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Day-trip from Marrakech to Imlil","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We have different options, we can go day trip to Ozoud waterfall, it is one of the highest waterfall in north Africa, we can enjoy the landscape the fresh nature in the place. The 2nd option is to get ready for an adventure in the mountain. We will have a trekking tour in the mountains of Imlil. 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In the afternoon, you\u2019ll check into your hotel for relaxation, with optional activities like sandboarding, quad biking, or buggy riding.<br>Overnight in a hotel Merzouga.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Merzouga to Fes via Rissani, Azrou and Ifrane","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After breakfast, we\u2019ll depart for Fes, one of the longest journeys on the tour, taking about 7 hours of driving time, not including stops. The changing landscapes, however, make the ride enjoyable.<br>We\u2019ll pass through the stunning Ziz Valley before stopping for lunch in Midelt. As we continue, we\u2019ll approach Ifrane, where we can admire the majestic Atlas cedars and even feed the friendly wild monkeys near Azrou. Ifrane, known as \u201cMoroccan Switzerland,\u201d offers a European-like atmosphere with its parks, lakes, chalets, and winter ski resort. 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Enjoy some free time on your own in the blue pearl of Morocco<br>Overnight in Chefchaouen.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Guided Tour of Chefchaouen","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After your breakfast, we will take a walk along its quiet streets, where life flows unhurriedly, which has not changed at all over the past centuries, and admire the panorama of the city from the observation deck on the mountain. You will have free time for independent walks and shopping. Afterward, we will drive to Akchour waterfall and enjoy the beautiful view from the mountains. in the afternoon we will visit the Spanish mosque, and also enjoy the sunset that looks amazing in that place during the evening.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Overnight in Chefchaouen<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Chefchaouen - Rabat - Casablanca","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today, we will leave the Blue City and drive to Rabat, the capital of Morocco and one of the imperial cities. We will explore the city's main attractions, starting with the Oudayas Kasbah, which offers a stunning panoramic view of the Bou Regreg River meeting the Atlantic Ocean. Next, we will visit the Hassan Tower, an incomplete mosque from the Almohad dynasty, followed by the historic site of Bab Chellah. 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Once all the details and pricing are confirmed, we will request a deposit of 25-30% to secure your reservations and begin booking the hotels."},{"title":"Is the deposit refundable?","content":"The deposit is non-refundable. However, in the event of an emergency requiring you to cancel the trip, you can postpone it and use the deposit for any future trip you plan in Morocco or any other country we operate in, under the same conditions."},{"title":"Can I book the tour online?","content":"Yes, you can. Simply browse the tour you are interested in on your desktop and click the \"Check Availability\" button. From there, you can select your starting date, and specify the number of participants (adults, children, and infants). You will see the total price for your trip and have the option to either pay the deposit directly or choose the \"Book Now, Pay Later\" option. 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