What is the best time to visit Morocco for a vacation?

The ideal time depends on your preferences. Spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are favoured for agreeable temperatures and fewer tourists. Summer (June-August) can be scorching in the desert but is great for the coast. Winter (December-February) is chilly in the mountains but good for skiing in the High Atlas.

What are the visa requirements for traveling to Morocco?

Citizens of many countries - including the US, Canada, UK, Australia and most EU countries - do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Check the requirements for your nationality before travelling; your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay. Longer stays may require a visa from a Moroccan embassy or consulate.

Is it safe to travel to Morocco?

Morocco is considered safe for tourists. As anywhere, protect your belongings, avoid walking alone at night in unfamiliar areas, be cautious of pickpockets in crowds, and dress modestly at religious sites and in rural areas.

What is the currency in Morocco, and can I use credit cards?

The official currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Credit cards are widely accepted in major cities and tourist areas, but carry cash for smaller establishments and remote areas. ATMs are available in most towns and cities.

What are the transportation options within Morocco?

Domestic flights connect Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes and Tangier. Trains are efficient between major cities, buses cover the widest network, and grand taxis serve shorter distances. Car rental is possible if you are comfortable with local driving conditions.

Omar Adventures

12 days, From Casablanca to Marrakech

DURATION

12 days

ROUTE

Casablanca → Marrakech

Accommodation

Hotel (11 nts)

highlights of Morocco: Historic Cities & Sand Dunes of the Sahara

Tour Overview

Discover Morocco on a 12-day adventure through ancient cities, stunning landscapes, and rich traditions. Explore iconic sites like Volubilis and Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, experience the magic of the Sahara by camel ride, and wander through the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the vibrant medinas of Fes and Marrakech. Enjoy authentic local experiences, delicious Moroccan flavours, and the warm hospitality of its people.

Itinerary

12 days, From Casablanca to Marrakech

The story of your trip, one day at a time

YOUR EXPEDITION, DAY BY DAY

12 days

Day 1 - Casablanca

Day overview :

Arrive in Casablanca at any time and attend a welcome meeting in the evening to meet your
CEO and fellow travellers. You can also choose to join an optional group dinner to experience
the local atmosphere.

Accommodation: Kyriad Residence Casablanca Centre Ville (or similar).

Day 2 – Casablanca – Meknès

After breakfast, visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque before heading to Rabat. Explore the capital city with a local guide, discovering the historic Kasbah des Oudaias, the lively Medina and souks, and iconic landmarks such as the Mohamed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower. Enjoy some free time for lunch before continuing to Meknès, the former capital of Morocco. Relax at the hotel and enjoy the evening at your own pace.

Meals: Breakfast
Transport: Private vehicle (Casablanca – Meknès, with a stop in Rabat)
Accommodation: Hotel Swani (or similar)

Casablanca – Meknès, 4 hours and 30 minutes

Day 3 – Meknès – Volubilis – Chefchaouen

After breakfast, explore the historic city of Meknès with a local guide, visiting its lively medina, traditional souks, and iconic landmarks. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Volubilis, where you’ll discover Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins and admire its remarkable mosaics. In the afternoon, travel to the charming blue city of Chefchaouen and enjoy a relaxing evening at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Transport: Private vehicle (Meknès – Volubilis – Chefchaouen)
Accommodation: Torre Hadra (or similar)

Day 4 – Chefchaouen – Fès

After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour through the enchanting blue streets of Chefchaouen, visiting the medina, the historic Kasbah, and scenic viewpoints overlooking the Rif Mountains. After free time for lunch, continue to Fès by private vehicle. In the evening, experience a traditional Moroccan dinner and discover the authentic flavours of the city’s renowned cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transport: Private vehicle (Chefchaouen – Fès)
Chefchaouen – Fès, 5 hours
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation: Hotel Zahrat Al Jabal (or similar)

Day 5 - Fès

Spend the day discovering the cultural heart of Morocco with a guided tour of the historic medina of Fès. Wander through its maze of narrow streets, explore traditional artisan workshops, vibrant souks, and centuries-old landmarks, including the famous tanneries and Al Quaraouiyine. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and enjoy a free evening to explore the city at your own pace.

Free time
Immerse yourself in this new city. Where to go, what to eat, the choice is all yours.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Zahrat Al Jabal (or similar)

Day 6 – Fès – Midelt

After breakfast, journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains with a stop in Ifrane. Upon arrival in Midelt, enjoy a traditional home-cooked lunch with a local Amazigh family and discover the authentic flavours of the region. Later, take a scenic walk through Amazigh villages and apple orchards, then experience the ancient art of henna with local women before relaxing at the hotel.

Today's activities

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Kasbah Asmaa Midelt (or similar)

Day 7 – Midelt – Merzouga

Day Overview

Travel through ever-changing landscapes on your way to the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga, close to the Algerian border. Along the route, stop in the town of Arfoud, where you will learn about date production and have the opportunity to purchase a
traditional desert scarf. Upon arrival in Merzouga, enjoy a camel ride to the desert camp, where you will be welcomed with a cup of traditional Moroccan tea. Later, climb a nearby sand dune to witness a breathtaking sunset before savoring a delicious dinner around the
campfire, accompanied by traditional Amazigh music. End the day with a peaceful night under the star-filled desert sky.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner.
Private Vehicle
Midelt – Merzouga, 5 hours
Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Midelt and
Merzouga. Stop along the way in the town of Arfoud.
Accommodation :Camp- Auberge Dunes D’Or Camp (or similar)

Day 8 – Merzouga

After breakfast, set off on a 4×4 adventure through the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes. Visit a traditional Amazigh nomad family, enjoy mint tea, and discover the rich heritage of Gnaoua music in the village of Khamlia. Continue to Taous for a hands-on Medfouna cooking
experience before returning to Merzouga. End the day with a traditional dinner, live Amazigh music, and a campfire under the stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Auberge Dunes D’Or (or similar)

Day 9 – Merzouga – Aït Ben Haddou

After breakfast, depart Merzouga and journey through the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco. Travel via the oasis of Skoura and the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs before continuing through Ouarzazate to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou. Explore the famous fortified village, known for its ancient earthen architecture and as the setting for many international films. Enjoy a traditional tagine cooking experience before spending the evening at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transport: Private vehicle (Merzouga – Aït Ben Haddou)
Accommodation: Kasbah Isfoula Ait Benhaddou (BB) (or similar)

Day 10 – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Travel back to Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains by private vehicle (around 4 hours and 30 minutes), enjoying the beautiful landscapes along the way. After arrival and hotel check-in,free afternoon to relax. Then explore the famous Djemaa el Fna Square, discovering its lively atmosphere, local markets, and traditional performances. Enjoy free time to further explore the magic of Marrakech.

Private Vehicle
Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech, 4 hours and 30 minutes
Meals included :breakfast
Accommodation: Dellarosa Boutique Hotel or similar

Day 11 – Discover Marrakech

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour through the heart of Marrakech’s old Medina, exploring its narrow winding streets, colourful souks, spices, and traditional crafts. Discover iconic historical landmarks such as Bahia Palace and Ben Youssef Madrasa while admiring the beauty of authentic Moroccan architecture.

After the tour, enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace or visit the famous Majorelle Garden. In the evening, celebrate the end of your adventure with a special farewell dinner in a traditional Moroccan riad, surrounded by an authentic atmosphere.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Dellarosa Boutique Hotel (or similar)

Day 12 – Departure from Marrakech

Your Moroccan adventure comes to an end today. After breakfast, depart Marrakech at any
time.

Inclusions and activities

What’s included

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group.
Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Dinner in Fés, Fès.
Your Foodie Moment: Lunch with a Local Family in Midelt, Midelt.
Visit to Hassan II Mosque.
City visit of Rabat.
Meknes Medina walking tour.
Volubilis guided visit.
CEO-led walk of Chefchaouen.
Guided tour of Fes Medina.
Lunch inside a traditional Riad.
Stop in Ifrane for tea.
Learn about the art of Henna from local women.
Hike through Berber villages in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
Visit the town of Arfoud and learn about the production of dates.
Ride on camels to the desert camp.
Watch sunset atop a sand dune.
Enjoy a Berber dance performance and dinner by firelight.
4×4 ride through Erg Chebbi’s dunes.
Medfouna cooking class in Taous village.
Guided city tour to the Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs.
Ait Ben Haddou visit.
Cross Tishka Pass en route to Marrakech.
Optional CEO-led walk of Marrakech’s city centre.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
City tour with Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Koutoubia Mosque, and Marrakech Medina.

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Rupa T

Am not going to lie, this is a tough challenge if, like me, you have not put in the practice beforehand and are not as fit as you used to be! We chose to do this as a family and my 3 older children (18, 21 and 22 yrs old) managed to complete the 2 day trek without putting in the prep due to their natural fitness and gym loving lifestyle but myself and my husband struggled on day 2. First day is approx 5-6 hours of gentle/not so gentle uphill trekking dotted with rest stops. After about 4 hours the trek flattens out. Day 2 is a killer! Constant uphill walking, quite steep at times, for a good few hours, so this is why you need to be fitter than me! But in the end, what an achievement! The whole 2 days were meticulously planned. Convenient pick up from Marrakech hotel, luggage not needed is safely stored in Imlil for us, any poles/gloves easily hired, and 2 friendly guides to see our small group of fellow travellers safely through the adventure. Not a lot of talking from the guides but you could question them about things and they did open up, both of Berber descent, very respectful and helpful when we were struggling. The chefs cooked up some really tasty meals and the Refuge was interesting but not so comfortable (cold showers and hard dorm beds), but that’s part of the fun! In July it was nice to be away from the Marrakech heat for a few days and the scenery is simply stunning! It was fine to do the trek in shorts and T-shirts but you needed a fleece for the evening and a raincoat for the rain (it didn’t rain for us). Gloves were handy for the summit and we did the trek in our old hiking boots and walking socks which was fine. One young guy in our group did it in his trainers and didn’t seem to struggle at all. Wear shades and a hat. Walking poles are a must I would say. Omar adventures is a great company, the price was good, the planning excellent and the guides super helpful and humble. I definitely recommend them.

Stephen U

All fantastic Omar’s logistics etc - perfectGuides - brilliantFood etc - amazingWalk and views - spectacularReally the most incredible experience and now wonderful memory. Would give 100 * if I could.

Isaac M

Having fun in Imlin This outfit was very professional. Plenty of food and drinks. The guides were excellent. Mohammed, Mustafa and Ayoob were very kind. They attended to all our needs. Everything was extremely safe. I would come back again and highly recommend this guiding company to my friends.

Freddy Nordt

Outstanding 1 night Toubkal Summit trip! We booked the 1 night Mount Toubkal overnight Trek and loved every minute of it! Omar was super responsive and helpful during our booking process. The guides were experienced and we felt super comfortable talking on the summit with them. The refugee where we stayed the night was like out of a movie scene plus the food was tasty and filling. Would definitely rebook but next time as a private tour so we can move faster as we found the group pace a little slow but that’s on us.Thank you to the whole Omar Adventures team!

Veerle

Amazing adventure! We did the Mt Toubkal summit trek - 3 days.This pace suited us better than the 2 day trek.It was an amazing adventure. To be honest, the summit itself was harder than expected (we are experienced hikers) but the assistance of Hamza, our guide was amazing. His calm and patience really helped us to reach the top. Due to an injurie, the 4th member of our friend group couldn't do the trek. She could stay in the lodge in Imlil where Omar and his team did everything to make the best out of it for her. Thank you so much for that also!

Gary C

The most amazing experience with memories not soon to be forgotten This was the first time we travelled to Morocco and we wanted to experience the best of the country. We had an amazing experience thanks to our guide- Omar. If we had tried to do it ourselves without a guide, we would have never been able to see & experience what we did with Omar. He was our lead guide for the entire trip. What made it even more interesting was in many of the cities we stopped in, we were greeted by a local guide who was able to provide a deep experience of the city he lived in. We had a wonderful group from different walks of life and from different countries. We got along famously. We were all there to experience the culture, the people, and the history of this wonderful country. We hope to come again.

louise t

Great trip, good guides but limited communication. We climbed mount Toubkal as a pair of friends and were put in a group with 7 other travellers.This trip is fantastic value and I highly recommend it as an experience although communication before and during the trip would have made it much smoother and safer.We attended during a red weather warning with -25degree temperatures and 65km/hr winds at the summit forecast. Despite the terrible weather the trek up is a lovely long smooth walk which almost anyone is capable of.Unfortunately most of our group were inexperienced hikers and they had not been sent much of a kit list but were told they must hire equipment in Imlil. The hiring took over an hour with so much to do and then the group were yelled at by Omar for this taking so long despite them being fully compliant with all requests from the guides. It was all very hectic and when it was flagged up that none of them had sleeping bags they were told that they would be given them at the refuge at the top.The food on the way up was excellent local cuisine and there are plenty of shops along the way to get water, chocolate and drinks making it a fantastic mountain for tourists.The guides organised food and led the way but with limited English they didn’t communicate much with the group. When one person in the group struggled loads to keep a reasonable pace they took her bag and had a passing mule carry it to the refuge.The refuge gave us a brilliant meal once again but it was a basic building with bunkbeds and no heating. At -18 degrees it was cold and I was the only one with a sleeping bag. The rest of the group were supplied with a think blanket each leading to a cold night and limited sleep for most. The guides were kind, knowledgable and helpful, they fitted crampons for everyone and when people struggled they supported them to keep going then took people down the mountain. The only issue is that they couldn’t give training on how to better use crampons or essential knowledge that most of the group lacked

Louisa M

Atlas Mountains Great tour of the Atlas Mountains, beautiful views and a delicious lunch in the village. Amazing tour guide and friendly service all day long.

N T

awesome experience A great hike thanks to our guide Yassine! We were only 2 people in total, which made the the trip feel pretty private. From the pick-up to the summit: everything went smooth. What I like the most, besides the incredibly beautiful view of the sunrise, was, how much Hassan told us about the Berber culture and other interesting facts about the Atlas mountains, the morrocon culture and general mountaineering knowledge. It was my first 4000er and I never used crampons, hiking poles or an ice axe before, but thanks to Hassan everything went save and sound!

12 days, From Casablanca to Marrakech

12 days, From Casablanca to Marrakech

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