A view across the old medina of Fes

12 days · Suggested program · Casablanca to Marrakech

A little more time
for the road.

A balanced first-draft route through the northern cities, Middle Atlas and Sahara, then onward through Dades and Ouarzazate to Marrakech. It is a suggested program: Hassan can tailor the pace, stops and overnight stays around your dates.

Duration12 days
DepartureCasablanca
ArrivalMarrakech
PriceQuote on request
Casablanca · North · Fes · Sahara · Ouarzazate · Marrakech 12 days · tailor-made
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A suggested twelve-day route

North, desert and kasbah country

This proposed program starts in Casablanca and finishes in Marrakech. It gives more time in the north and breaks the Sahara crossing with an overnight near Midelt. Some intercity drives remain long; final overnight stops and activities are confirmed with your quote.

Day 1 · Casablanca

Arrive by the Atlantic

Meet your driver at your agreed Casablanca pickup point and settle in. Any city visit depends on your arrival time.

Day 2 · Casablanca → Rabat → Tangier

North along the coast

Travel towards Tangier with a planned visit or stop in Rabat if your timing allows. Continue north for the overnight stay.

Day 3 · Tangier

Explore the strait-side city

Enjoy time in Tangier's old quarter and coastal viewpoints. The day can be independent or include a local guide arranged by request.

Day 4 · Tangier → Chefchaouen

Enter the Rif Mountains

Drive inland to Chefchaouen and spend the afternoon among its blue lanes and hillside views.

Day 5 · Chefchaouen

Stay a little longer in the blue city

Take an unhurried day for the medina, local crafts, cafes and viewpoints before the next leg.

Day 6 · Chefchaouen → Fes

Travel to Fes

Follow the road to Fes and settle in before a full day in the city.

Day 7 · Fes

Discover the medina

Explore the old city and its artisan quarters. A licensed local guide can be requested separately.

Day 8 · Fes → Midelt

Cross the Middle Atlas

Travel through the Middle Atlas towards Midelt. This is a substantial road day; allow for scenic and rest stops.

Day 9 · Midelt → Merzouga

Follow the Ziz region to the dunes

Continue south towards Merzouga, with the itinerary and overnight arrangement confirmed in advance.

Day 10 · Sahara → Dades Valley

Desert morning, Todra and the valley

Enjoy the desert activity specified in your quote, then travel west via the Todra region to Dades. Expect a long driving day.

Day 11 · Dades → Ouarzazate

Kasbahs and Ait Ben Haddou

Continue through the southern kasbah region towards Ouarzazate. A visit to Ait Ben Haddou can be planned, subject to the day's schedule.

Day 12 · Ouarzazate → Marrakech

Finish across the High Atlas

Cross the High Atlas towards Marrakech and finish at your agreed drop-off point.

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