12 Days in Morocco: 8 Itineraries & Tours
Eight private routes for twelve days in Morocco – long enough for the desert, the imperial cities and the mountains, at a pace that leaves room to breathe. Updated October 2026 · by our local team in Morocco
Planning 12 days in morocco? Twelve days is where Morocco opens up. You can sleep in the dunes of Merzouga and still have time for the medina of Fes, the blue lanes of Chefchaouen or a few days of walking in the High Atlas. Prefer the ocean? Finish with waves in Essaouira or Taghazout. Each route below is run by our own team, starts where your flight lands, and has something active in it – a canyon hike, a camel ride, a quad, a surf lesson or a full mountain trek.
12 Days in Morocco: the short answer
- First time in Morocco: 12 Days in Morocco Itinerary: The Grand Loop from Marrakech – Marrakech, the kasbahs, the Sahara and Fes in one loop.
- Flying in and out of Casablanca: 12 Day Morocco Itinerary from Casablanca: A Full Loop – Chefchaouen, Fes, the desert and Marrakech, back to Casablanca.
- More time in the desert: Morocco Itinerary 12 Days Marrakech to Sahara – A camel trek with two nights in the dunes and a slower road.
- With children: 12 Day Morocco Family Vacation: Agafay, Atlas & Essaouira – Agafay desert camp, mule walks in the Atlas and beach days in Essaouira.
- Very active travellers: 12 Day Morocco Tour: Waterfalls, Atlas Valleys & Atlantic Surf – Kayak, Atlas hikes, quads and surf, ending in Agadir.
8 ways to spend 12 days in morocco
Click a trip to see where it starts, the route and the highlights.
12 Days in Morocco Itinerary: The Grand Loop from MarrakechPrivate tour · Round trip from Marrakech · Desert & citiesThe complete circle in twelve unhurried days: Marrakech, the kasbahs and gorges of the south, a night in the Sahara, the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, Fes and Roman Volubilis, and back to Marrakech.
12 Day Morocco Itinerary from Casablanca: A Full LoopPrivate tour · Round trip from Casablanca · Cities, hiking & desertFly in and out of Casablanca and see the whole country in between: Rabat, two nights in blue Chefchaouen with the Akchour hike, Fes, the Sahara, the gorges, Marrakech and back to the coast.
Morocco Itinerary 12 Days Marrakech to SaharaPrivate tour · Round trip from Marrakech · Desert, slower paceFor travellers who want the desert at its own pace: Telouet and Aït Benhaddou, two nights in the Dades, a two-day camel trek with nights in the dunes, a buggy in Erg Chebbi and the Rissani market.
12 Day Morocco Family Vacation: Agafay, Atlas & EssaouiraPrivate tour · Round trip from Marrakech · Family, short drivesTwelve days with children and no drive over four hours: a balloon and a night in the Agafay desert, two days with mules in the High Atlas, the beaches of Essaouira and the waterfalls of the Ourika Valley.
12 Days Luxury Morocco Tour: Fes to MarrakechPrivate tour · Fes to Marrakech · Luxury, activeThe comfortable way to cross Morocco: boutique riads, a private guide, two nights in a luxury desert camp and kasbah hotels – with a buggy, a camel ride, a balloon and an Atlas hike to keep it active.
12 Day Trip to Morocco: Atlas Trek, Sahara & EssaouiraPrivate tour · Round trip from Marrakech · Mountains, desert & coastThree landscapes, three ways to move: a two-day walk in the High Atlas via the Azzaden valley, camels and quads in the Sahara, then surf and a beach ride in Essaouira.
12 Days Tour from Casablanca to MarrakechPrivate tour · Casablanca to Marrakech · North, cities & desertOne way, top to bottom: the Atlantic towns of Rabat and Asilah, the Rif and Chefchaouen, Meknes and Fes, the cedar forests of Azrou, the Sahara and the kasbahs, ending in Marrakech.
12 Day Morocco Tour: Waterfalls, Atlas Valleys & Atlantic SurfPrivate tour · Marrakech to Agadir · Very activeSomething active every single day: the Ouzoud waterfalls, a kayak on the Bin el Ouidane lake, three days walking in the Happy Valley of Aït Bouguemez, quads in Agafay, then surf in Essaouira and Taghazout.
What to see in Morocco in 12 days
The places our 12-day itineraries visit – and which trip takes you there.
Marrakech
Palaces, souks and the square of Jemaa el-Fna, with balloons over the palm grove at dawn.
The Sahara at Merzouga
The dunes of Erg Chebbi: camels at sunset, buggies, sandboarding and nights in a desert camp.
Aït Benhaddou
The great earthen ksar on the old caravan road, best at sunset or on horseback.
Dades & Todra gorges
Red canyons and Berber villages – the best walking between the Atlas and the desert.
Fes
The largest medieval medina in the world, with Roman Volubilis and Meknes close by.
Chefchaouen
The blue town of the Rif, base for the Akchour waterfalls hike.
The High Atlas & Aït Bouguemez
Berber valleys around Imlil and the quiet Happy Valley of Aït Bouguemez, made for walking.
The Atlantic coast
Essaouira’s ramparts and wind, and the surf beaches of Imsouane and Taghazout.
How your 12-day trip works
- Choose an itinerary
Pick one of the 8 ideas above – or simply tell us what you love, and when you travel.
- Get your plan & price
We send you the day-by-day plan and a clear price on WhatsApp, and change anything you like.
- Confirm & enjoy
Once you confirm, our local team looks after everything, from your pick-up on day one to the last day.
Compare all 8 itineraries at a glance
| Itinerary | Start → end | Nights in the desert | Activity level | Driving | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Days in Morocco Itinerary | Marrakech → Marrakech | 1 (Merzouga) | Moderate | Long | First time in Morocco |
| 12 Day Morocco Itinerary from Casablanca | Casablanca → Casablanca | 1 (Merzouga) | Moderate | Long | Flights in and out of Casablanca |
| Morocco Itinerary 12 Days Marrakech to Sahara | Marrakech → Marrakech | 2 (Erg Chebbi) | Moderate | Long | Desert lovers |
| 12 Day Morocco Family Vacation | Marrakech → Marrakech | 1 (Agafay) | Easy | Short | Families |
| 12 Days Luxury Morocco Tour | Fes → Marrakech | 2 (Merzouga) | Easy | Long | Comfort with adventure |
| 12 Day Trip to Morocco | Marrakech → Marrakech | 1 (Merzouga) | Active | Long | Hikers who want it all |
| 12 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech | Casablanca → Marrakech | 1 (Merzouga) | Moderate | Long | Arriving in Casablanca |
| 12 Day Morocco Tour | Marrakech → Agadir | 1 (Agafay) | Active | Medium | Very active travellers |
12 Days in Morocco: good to know
Enough time for a full loop
Twelve days lets you link Marrakech, the Sahara and Fes without rushing, with a rest day or a hike between the long drives.
Stop halfway to the desert
We never drive Marrakech to Merzouga or Merzouga to Fes in one go without reason. A night in the Dades or in Midelt turns a long road into two good days.
Mix the ways you move
Use the extra days for something different: a two-day trek in the High Atlas, a kayak at Bin el Ouidane or a surf lesson on the Atlantic.
Choose your airports wisely
Flying into Casablanca or Fes and out of Marrakech or Agadir saves you a day of driving back.
12 Days in Morocco: questions travellers ask
How to spend 12 days in Morocco?
Most travellers combine Marrakech, the Sahara at Merzouga and Fes, with a hike in the gorges and a day in Chefchaouen or the Atlas. If you prefer fewer drives, base yourself around Marrakech, the High Atlas and the coast, with a desert night in Agafay.
Is 12 days enough for Morocco?
Twelve days is enough to see the main highlights at a comfortable pace: the imperial cities, the desert, the mountains and some time on the coast. You will not see every region, but you will not spend every day in the car either.
What is the best 12 day Morocco itinerary?
For a first trip, the loop from Marrakech through the kasbahs, the Sahara, the Middle Atlas and Fes gives the most variety. If you land in Casablanca, a loop from there through Chefchaouen and Fes works just as well.
Is a 12 day Morocco family vacation a good idea?
Yes, with short drives and one big activity a day. A balloon, the Agafay desert, mule walks in the Atlas and the beaches of Essaouira all suit children well.
Can I combine 12 days in Spain and Morocco?
Many travellers do. Ferries cross from Tarifa to Tangier in about an hour; for the Morocco part, we can meet you at the port and plan the route from there.
How much does a 12 day trip to Morocco cost?
Our trips are private and priced on request. The price depends on the number of travellers, the season, the hotels and the activities you choose.
When is the best time for 12 days in Morocco?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant for the desert, the cities and the mountains. Summer is very hot in the Sahara; winter is sunny, but desert nights are cold and the Atlas can have snow.
Are these 12-day tours private?
Yes. Every itinerary on this page is a private tour for you and your travel companions, on the dates you choose.
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