Tour from Casablanca. Highlights of Morocco.

A 12-day loop out of Casablanca that takes in most of Morocco's big landmarks in one go — imperial cities, mountains, desert and coast. You start with Rabat, the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen and the Roman ruins at Volubilis before heading into Meknes and Fes.

From there you cross the Middle Atlas through Ifrane and its cedar forests down to the Sahara, with a camel ride into the dunes at Merzouga and a night camping in the desert. The route then loops back west through the Todra and Dades Gorges, the kasbahs of Skoura and Ait Benhaddou, and the film studios of Ouarzazate.

The final stretch crosses the High Atlas to Marrakech, then out to the Atlantic port town of Essaouira before returning to Casablanca. It's a private, fully guided trip, so the pace is set to suit your group rather than a fixed schedule.

What you'll do

• Wander the blue streets of Chefchaouen
• Explore the Roman ruins at Volubilis and the medina of Fes
• Cross the Middle Atlas cedar forests via Ifrane
• Ride a camel into the dunes at Merzouga and camp overnight in the Sahara
• Drive through Todra and Dades Gorges to the kasbah at Ait Benhaddou
• Finish in Marrakech and the coastal town of Essaouira