Private Morocco itineraries
Morocco Itinerary 12 Days
Discover Morocco’s cities, Sahara and coast with twelve days to make your own.
- 12 days · 11 nights
- Private driver & local guides
- 6 route ideas
Planning advice
How to Spend 12 Days in Morocco
Twelve days gives you space for a varied private journey through Morocco. You can combine historic cities with the Sahara, or choose a culture-and-coast route with fewer long transfers. A second night in key stops makes time for guided visits and independent exploring.
Choose the Blue City when northern Morocco is one of your priorities.
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Choose Your Private Route
Compare six private 12-day routes below. See where each journey starts and finishes, then open its day-by-day plan when you want more detail. Every route can be adapted to your dates, pace and preferred accommodation. These are suggested routes: we confirm the final overnight stops, driving times, activities and airport transfers in your personal proposal.
Route 01
From Casablanca: Cities & Sahara
Casablanca → Marrakech
Sahara · North
Route 02
From Marrakech: Sahara & Northern Cities
Marrakech → Casablanca
Sahara · North
Route 03
From Tangier: Blue City, Sahara & Marrakech
Tangier → Marrakech
Sahara · North
Route 04
Imperial Cities, Blue City & the Atlas
Casablanca → Marrakech
North · Coast · Mountains
Route 05
Marrakech, Mountains & the Atlantic Coast
Marrakech → Marrakech
Sahara · Coast
Route 06
Grand Tour: Cities, Sahara & Coast
Casablanca → Marrakech
Sahara · Coast
01
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
From Casablanca: Cities & Sahara
A broad introduction to Morocco, linking city visits with the Sahara and a scenic crossing to Marrakech.
- Casablanca → Marrakech
- 2 nights in the Sahara
- Private tour · flexible accommodation
Suggested 12-day plan
- Day 1: Arrive in Casablanca; airport transfer and overnight stay.
- Day 2: Travel from Casablanca via Rabat to Chefchaouen.
- Day 3: Enjoy a full day in Chefchaouen.
- Day 4: Continue via Volubilis and Meknes to Fes.
- Day 5: Explore Fes with a licensed local guide.
- Day 6: Travel via Ifrane and Ziz Valley to Merzouga; desert camp.
- Day 7: Explore the Sahara; overnight in the Merzouga area.
- Day 8: Travel via Rissani and Todra Gorge to Dades Valley.
- Day 9: Continue via Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas to Marrakech.
- Day 10: Explore Marrakech with a licensed local guide.
- Day 11: Enjoy free time in Marrakech.
- Day 12: Transfer to Marrakech airport for departure.
02
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
From Marrakech: Sahara & Northern Cities
An open-jaw journey that moves across Morocco rather than returning along the same road.
- Marrakech → Casablanca
- 2 nights in the Sahara
- Private tour · flexible accommodation
It suits travelers who can arrive in Marrakech and depart from another airport. The transfer between the Sahara and Fes remains a long driving day.
Suggested 12-day plan
- Day 1: Arrive in Marrakech; transfer to your riad.
- Day 2: Explore Marrakech with a licensed local guide.
- Day 3: Take a day trip to Imlil; return to Marrakech.
- Day 4: Cross the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou and Dades Valley.
- Day 5: Travel via Todra Gorge to Merzouga; desert camp.
- Day 6: Explore the Sahara; overnight in the Merzouga area.
- Day 7: Travel through Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas to Fes.
- Day 8: Explore Fes with a licensed local guide.
- Day 9: Travel from Fes via Volubilis and Meknes to Chefchaouen.
- Day 10: Enjoy a full day in Chefchaouen.
- Day 11: Travel from Chefchaouen via Rabat to Casablanca.
- Day 12: Transfer to Casablanca airport for departure.
03
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
From Tangier: Blue City, Sahara & Marrakech
Start at Tangier’s airport or port, then travel south through the Blue City, Fes and the Sahara.
- Tangier → Marrakech
- 2 nights in the Sahara
- Private tour · flexible accommodation
Suggested 12-day plan
- Day 1: Arrive in Tangier; airport or port transfer.
- Day 2: Enjoy a day discovering Tangier.
- Day 3: Travel via Tetouan to Chefchaouen.
- Day 4: Enjoy a full day in Chefchaouen.
- Day 5: Continue via Volubilis and Meknes to Fes.
- Day 6: Explore Fes with a licensed local guide.
- Day 7: Travel via Ifrane and Ziz Valley to Merzouga; desert camp.
- Day 8: Explore the Sahara; overnight in the Merzouga area.
- Day 9: Travel via Rissani and Todra Gorge to Dades Valley.
- Day 10: Continue via Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas to Marrakech.
- Day 11: Explore Marrakech with a licensed local guide.
- Day 12: Transfer to Marrakech airport for departure.
04
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
Imperial Cities, Blue City & the Atlas
A city-and-mountain alternative without a Sahara crossing.
- Casablanca → Marrakech
- No Sahara crossing
- Private tour · flexible accommodation
Combine guided visits with time in the Atlas foothills. The transfer from Fes to Marrakech is still a long overland day.
Suggested 12-day plan
- Day 1: Arrive in Casablanca; airport transfer and overnight stay.
- Day 2: Travel from Casablanca via Rabat to Chefchaouen.
- Day 3: Enjoy a full day in Chefchaouen.
- Day 4: Continue via Volubilis and Meknes to Fes.
- Day 5: Explore Fes with a licensed local guide.
- Day 6: Travel from Fes to Marrakech; a long overland day.
- Day 7: Explore Marrakech with a licensed local guide.
- Day 8: Take a day trip to Imlil; return to Marrakech.
- Day 9: Enjoy free time in Marrakech.
- Day 10: Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira; overnight by the Atlantic coast.
- Day 11: Explore Essaouira’s medina and waterfront at your own pace.
- Day 12: Return from Essaouira to Marrakech for an afternoon or evening departure, subject to flight time.
05
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
Marrakech, Mountains & the Atlantic Coast
A gentler alternative with more time in fewer places.
- Marrakech → Marrakech
- No Sahara crossing
- Private tour · flexible accommodation
Choose medina walks, mountain villages and Atlantic coastal stays. Agafay is a rocky landscape near Marrakech, rather than the sand dunes at Merzouga.
Suggested 12-day plan
- Day 1: Arrive in Marrakech; transfer to your riad.
- Day 2: Explore Marrakech with a licensed local guide.
- Day 3: Travel from Marrakech to Imlil; overnight in the Atlas foothills.
- Day 4: Enjoy a guided village walk, then return to Marrakech.
- Day 5: Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira; overnight by the Atlantic coast.
- Day 6: Explore Essaouira’s medina and waterfront at your own pace.
- Day 7: Continue from Essaouira along the coast to Agadir.
- Day 8: Enjoy a leisure day in Agadir.
- Day 9: Spend another day by the coast, with optional local outings.
- Day 10: Return from Agadir to Marrakech.
- Day 11: Enjoy free time in Marrakech.
- Day 12: Transfer to Marrakech airport for departure.
06
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
Grand Tour: Cities, Sahara & Coast
A varied journey combining historic cities, a Sahara stay and Essaouira.
- Casablanca → Marrakech
- 2 nights in the Sahara
- Private tour · flexible accommodation
Suggested 12-day plan
- Day 1: Arrive in Casablanca; airport transfer and overnight stay.
- Day 2: Travel via Rabat to Fes.
- Day 3: Explore Fes with a licensed local guide.
- Day 4: Travel via Ifrane and Ziz Valley to Merzouga; desert camp.
- Day 5: Explore the Sahara; overnight in the Merzouga area.
- Day 6: Travel via Rissani and Todra Gorge to Dades Valley.
- Day 7: Continue via Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas to Marrakech.
- Day 8: Explore Marrakech with a licensed local guide.
- Day 9: Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira; overnight by the Atlantic coast.
- Day 10: Explore Essaouira’s medina and waterfront at your own pace.
- Day 11: Return to Marrakech for your final overnight stay.
- Day 12: Transfer to Marrakech airport for departure.
Ready-made private tours
Book This Route as a Private Tour
Want the planning done already? These 12-day private tours follow the routes above, with your own driver, hotels and a day-by-day plan worked out. Book one as it is, or ask us to swap a night or add a day.
From Casablanca · 12 days
Casablanca → Chefchaouen → Fes → Merzouga → Dades Valley → Marrakech
2 nights in Chefchaouen, 3 in Marrakech
From Marrakech · 12 days
Marrakech → Dades Valley → Merzouga → Fes → Chefchaouen → Casablanca
Ends in Casablanca for your flight home
From Tangier · 12 days
Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Merzouga → Dades Valley → Marrakech
Good if you arrive by ferry from Spain
Local tip
Decide between north and coast
Both can fit some routes, but adding every possible stop reduces your free time. Tell us whether the Blue City, Sahara or Essaouira matters most.
Twelve days lets you choose between two good endings: the north, with Chefchaouen and Tangier, or the Atlantic coast at Essaouira. Doing both is possible but brings back long driving days. Tell us which matters more and we will give the extra nights to that part of the trip.
Included in every private trip
What We Arrange for Your Private Trip
Private transport
Your vehicle and driver, matched to your party and luggage.
Places to stay
Hotels, riads and camps selected for your chosen package.
Local guides
Licensed guides for the detailed visits listed in your proposal.
Arrival and departure
Transfers coordinated with your confirmed flights or port arrival.
Local support
Assistance from our Moroccan team throughout your journey, 24/7.
Your written proposal confirms all included meals, entrance tickets, activities and optional extras. International flights, insurance and items not listed as included are arranged separately.
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Licensed local guides
For every guided city visit
Questions
12-Day Morocco Itinerary FAQs
Still unsure which route suits you? Our local team replies quickly, usually within a few hours.
Is 12 days a good length for Morocco?
It is one of the most comfortable lengths. You can see the imperial cities, spend two nights in the Sahara and enjoy Marrakech, and still add the coast or the north.
Should we choose the north or the coast?
Chefchaouen and the north suit travellers who love old towns and mountain scenery. Essaouira suits those who want sea air, fish lunches by the harbour and a slower end to the trip.
Can we spend more time in Marrakech?
Yes. Three nights at the end of a 12-day trip gives you a guided day, a free day and time for a hammam or the gardens.
Is there a 12-day tour we can book as it is?
Yes, our 12-day private tour from Casablanca. The route can still be changed before you confirm.
Can we change the route or departure city?
Yes. These are suggested routes, not shared departures. Your private journey can start at any suitable Moroccan airport or port. We can change the direction, overnight stops and finishing city to suit your plans.
How much does a 12-day private tour cost?
The price depends on your dates, number of travelers, room arrangements, accommodation level and chosen route. Send us your preferences for a written quote. Travelers from the USA can request a quote in US dollars; international flights are booked separately.
Essaouira brings coastal scenery and a different pace to selected journeys.
Turn an Idea into Your Private Journey
For a fully detailed example with hotels and prices, see our 12-day private tour from Casablanca. Share your dates, group size and preferred accommodation, and we will send you a personal itinerary and quote.
Comparing trip lengths? See our 11-day and 13-day itinerary ideas, or all Morocco itineraries from 3 to 16 days. You can also contact our local team or use the enquiry form on this page.
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