Morocco Grand Tours
🇲🇦 11-Day Morocco Tour Itinerary
Organized by: Daily Desert Tours
Starting and Ending in: Casablanca
Style: Private / Small Group Tour
Includes: Authentic cultural experiences, guided tours, Sahara desert adventure, historical sites & local hospitality
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🕌 Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca – Rabat
• Pick-up at Casablanca Airport by your Daily Desert Tours guide.
• Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Africa.
• Drive to Rabat (1.5 hrs).
• Visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
• 💤 Overnight in Rabat (Riad or hotel).
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🌊 Day 2: Rabat – Tangier (via Atlantic Coast)
• Scenic coastal drive north to Tangier.
• Optional stop in Asilah, a charming white-washed town with colorful murals.
• Explore Tangier:
• Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.
• Hercules Caves.
• Old medina and Grand Socco.
• 💤 Overnight in Tangier.
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🏔️ Day 3: Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
• Travel through the Rif Mountains, stopping in Tetouan (UNESCO city with Andalusian flair).
• Arrive in Chefchaouen, the famous blue city.
• Free time to wander the medina, explore artisan shops, and enjoy mountain views.
• 💤 Overnight in Chefchaouen.
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🟦 Day 4: Full Day in Chefchaouen
• Relax and explore:
• Ras El Ma waterfalls
• Spanish Mosque hike (for panoramic views)
• Blue-washed alleyways & local markets.
• Optional cooking class or cultural workshop.
• 💤 Overnight in Chefchaouen.
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🏛️ Day 5: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
• Depart to Volubilis for a guided visit of the Roman ruins.
• Stop in Meknes to see:
• Bab Mansour
• Moulay Ismail Mausoleum
• Continue to Fes, spiritual and cultural capital.
• 💤 Overnight in Fes (traditional riad).
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🧵 Day 6: Full Day in Fes
• Full-day guided tour with local expert:
• Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University (world’s oldest)
• Tanneries, medersas, artisan quarters
• Explore the maze of Fes el-Bali (UNESCO)
• Optional panoramic view from the Merenid Tombs.
• 💤 Overnight in Fes.
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🐫 Day 7: Fes – Ifrane – Ziz Valley – Sahara Desert (Merzouga)
• Early departure through the Middle Atlas Mountains.
• Stops in:
• Ifrane (“Switzerland of Morocco”)
• Azrou Cedar Forest (Barbary monkeys)
• Midelt for lunch
• Ziz Valley for photos
• Arrive in Merzouga.
• Camel ride into the dunes for sunset.
• Dinner & live music at Daily Desert Tours’ private desert camp.
• 💤 Overnight in luxury desert tent under the stars.
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⛰️ Day 8: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Ouarzazate
• Sunrise over dunes.
• Breakfast at camp. Optional: 4x4 excursion or ATV ride.
• Travel to Todra Gorges – hike between 300m canyon walls.
• Continue via Dades Valley and Rose Valley.
• Arrive in Ouarzazate.
• 💤 Overnight in Ouarzazate.
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🏰 Day 9: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
• Visit:
• Kasbah Taourirt
• Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for movies)
• Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass.
• Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
• 💤 Overnight in Marrakech (riad or boutique hotel).
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🌴 Day 10: Full Day in Marrakech
• Guided visit:
• Jemaa el-Fna
• Bahia Palace
• Saadian Tombs
• Koutoubia Mosque
• Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum
• Free time to explore the souks or enjoy a hammam.
• 💤 Overnight in Marrakech.
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✈️ Day 11: Marrakech – Transfer to Casablanca Airport
• Morning departure to Casablanca Airport (approx. 2.5–3 hours)
• End of services with Daily Desert Tours
• Thank you / shukran!