14 days · Marrakech
14-Day Grand Morocco Tour from Marrakech
Overview
Two weeks, one private car, the whole of Morocco. From Marrakech you follow the Atlantic coast north through Essaouira, Oualidia, Casablanca and Rabat to Tangier, then the blue town of Chefchaouen, Roman Volubilis and the medina of Fes. From Fes you cross the Middle Atlas to the Sahara for two nights, and come home through the Todra and Dades valleys and Aït Benhaddou.
Best for: Seeing the whole country in one trip.
Highlights
- Marrakech medina with a local guide
- Essaouira, Oualidia's lagoon and Portuguese El Jadida
- Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat
- Asilah, Tangier and Chefchaouen, the blue town of the Rif
- Volubilis, Meknes and a guided day in the Fes medina
- Two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and Aït Benhaddou on the way home
Day by day
Arrival in Marrakech
We meet you at the airport and take you to your riad. In the evening, walk to Jemaa el-Fna as the square fills with food stalls, musicians and storytellers.
Marrakech with a local guide
A guided walk through the medina's souks and courtyards, the Koutoubia mosque and Jardin Majorelle. Free afternoon for a hammam or more shopping.
Marrakech – Essaouira
West through olive groves and argan country to Essaouira, an old fishing port with a walled medina, long beach and woodworkers' workshops. Walk the ramparts and the harbour. Night by the sea.
Essaouira – Safi – Oualidia
Up the coast to Safi, known for its pottery and Portuguese past, then Oualidia, a quiet village on a lagoon. Time for the beach, birdwatching or kayaking. Night in Oualidia.
Oualidia – El Jadida – Casablanca – Rabat
A stop in El Jadida's UNESCO-listed Portuguese city, then Casablanca for the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world. On to Rabat, the capital: the royal palace area, Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Udayas above the ocean. Night in Rabat.
Rabat – Asilah – Tangier
North along the coast to Asilah, a white town of blue doors and painted walls. Then Tangier, where Africa faces Europe: the medina and the viewpoints where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. Night in Tangier.
Tangier – Chefchaouen
Into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the blue-washed town. Wander its lanes, browse wool and embroidery, or take a short hike above the town. Night in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Meknes – Fes
The Roman ruins of Volubilis with their mosaics, the holy town of Moulay Idriss, and Meknes, with Bab Mansour gate and the Sahrij Souani basin. Arrive in Fes in the evening.
Fes with a local guide
A guided day in the Fes medina: craftsmen's lanes, the leather tanneries, and the Al-Qarawiyyin mosque and university, one of the oldest in the world. Evening free.
Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz gorge – Merzouga desert camp
South through Ifrane and the Middle Atlas, lunch in Midelt, then down the Ziz gorge's palm oasis to Merzouga. Ride a camel or take a 4x4 into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset. Dinner and music at camp, night in a private tent.
A day around Merzouga
Sunrise on the dunes, then a 4x4 tour: Gnawa music in Khamlia, a visit to nomad families and the birdlife of the Merzouga lake. Free time for quad biking, sandboarding or a sunset camel ride. Second night in camp.
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
After sunrise and breakfast, west to the Todra Gorge for lunch and a walk, then the Dades Valley with its cliffs and kasbahs. Night in the valley.
Dades – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech
Through the Roses Valley, the Skoura oasis and Ouarzazate to Aït Benhaddou, the kasbah of Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Then over the High Atlas back to Marrakech for a last evening.
Free morning and airport transfer
Time for last shopping in the medina before your driver-guide takes you to the airport.
What's included
- Airport pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned car with your own English-speaking driver-guide for 14 days
- Local guides for Marrakech and Fes
- 11 nights in hotels, kasbahs or riads, 2 nights in a desert camp (private tent)
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the desert camp
- Camel ride, one camel per person, and live music at the camp
- Passenger insurance in the vehicle
Not included
Flights, lunches, drinks, entrance fees, quad biking, tips and personal expenses.
Questions about this tour
Is two weeks the right length for Morocco?
For a first visit that covers the coast, the north, the imperial cities and the desert, yes. Shorter tours focus on the south.
Can we skip the coast and spend more time in the desert?
Yes. Every tour is private, so we adjust the route to you.
Do you book all the hotels?
Yes, all 13 nights, at the comfort level you choose.
Where would your road take you?
Tell us your dates and group size. Abdou or one of the team will reply with a route and a price within 24 hours.