- Bus, Mini Van, 4/4
- 3/4/5 Stars Hotels
- your location
- Eco-Tour, Hiking
- diner breakfast
- English, Spanish, French, Italian
- Easy to Moderate
- 1-17
Overview
This 15-day Morocco tour covers the country’s most iconic destinations, blending history, culture, and adventure. You’ll explore imperial cities, trek through the Atlas Mountains, spend a night under the stars in the Sahara Desert, and relax in coastal towns along the Atlantic.
Highlights
- ✔ Imperial Cities: Marrakech, Fes, Meknes, Rabat
- ✔ Sahara Desert: Camel trek & luxury desert camp in Merzouga
- ✔ Blue Pearl: Chefchaouen’s picturesque blue streets
- ✔ Atlas Mountains & Valleys: Todgha Gorge,
Itinerary
Airport pickup & transfer to your hotel.
Hassan II Mosque Tour (optional, depending on arrival time).
Corniche stroll – Enjoy seafood dinner by the Atlantic.
Overnight: 4* hotel in Casablanca.
Morning: Drive to Rabat (1h).
Visit Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum & Kasbah of the Udayas.
Afternoon: Scenic drive to Chefchaouen (4h) through the Rif Mountains.
Evening: Free time to explore the blue streets.
Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen.
Morning: Guided walk through the medina & photo stops at iconic blue alleys.
Afternoon: Optional hike to Spanish Mosque for sunset views.
Overnight: Same riad.
Volubilis: Tour Roman ruins (UNESCO site).
Meknes: Visit Bab Mansour, Moulay Ismail’s Mausoleum & Royal Stables.
Evening: Arrive in Fes.
Overnight: Traditional riad.
Full-day exploration:
Al Quaraouiyine University (oldest in the world).
Chouara Tannery (iconic leather dye pits).
Bou Inania Madrasa & Jewish Quarter.
Evening: Free time for a hammam or rooftop dinner.
Overnight: Same riad.
Scenic stops:
Ifrane (“Morocco’s Switzerland”).
Cedar Forest (wild monkeys in Azrou).
Arrive in Merzouga – Sunset camel trek to luxury desert camp.
Dinner & Berber music under the stars.
Overnight: Desert camp.
Sunrise over the dunes & return to Merzouga.
Todgha Gorge – Walk between 300m-high cliffs.
Dades Valley – Stay in a kasbah-style hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Dades.
- Ait Ben Haddou – UNESCO-listed ksar (Game of Thrones site).
- Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Cross the High Atlas Mountains.
- Evening in Marrakech – Free time at Jemaa el-Fnaa.
- Overnight: Riad in Marrakech.
- Sightseeing: Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden.
- Afternoon: Free for souk shopping or a cooking class.
- Overnight: Same riad.
- Drive to Essaouira (2.5h) – Relaxed coastal town.
- Explore:
- Medina (UNESCO).
- Skala Fortress & fishing port.
- Optional argan oil workshop.
- Overnight: Seaside riad.
- Options: Beach time, surfing, or quad biking in the dunes.
- Overnight: Same riad.
- Morning: Depart Essaouira, drive south along the Atlantic Coast (2.5 hrs)
- Stop: Visit Sidi Kaouki (surf village) & Argan oil cooperative
- Oualidia:
- Stay in a lagoon-side eco-lodge
- Fresh oyster tasting (famous local product)
- Optional kayaking in the lagoon
- Overnight: Boutique hotel in Oualidia
- Morning: Explore El Jadida (Portuguese colonial city):
- UNESCO-listed Cistern Portugaise (underground water vault)
- Walk along the sea walls of Mazagan
- Afternoon: Return to Casablanca (1.5 hr drive)
- New Experience: Private tour of Villa des Arts (Moroccan modern art museum)
- Sunset drinks at Le Cabestan oceanfront lounge
- Overnight: 5* hotel in Casablanca (e.g., Four Seasons)
- Morning: Drive to Azemmour (1 hr):
- Explore the blue-and-white medina (less touristy than Chefchaouen)
- Visit the Jewish mellah and Dar America cultural center
- Afternoon:
- Pottery workshop with local artisans
- Return to Casablanca via Bouznika beach (optional swim)
- Evening: Farewell dinner at La Sqala (fortress restaurant)
- Overnight: Casablanca
- Morning Option 1:
- Early visit to Marché Central for last-minute spices/artifacts
- Coffee at historic Café de France
- Morning Option 2 (if late flight):
- Half-day trip to Mohammedia (royal golf resort & beaches)
- Airport transfer with guided assistance
FAQs
Riads: Traditional Moroccan guesthouses (most with private bathrooms).
Desert Camp: Luxury tents with proper beds & en-suite bathrooms.
Hotels: 4* or 5* in cities (upgrade options available).
Generally very safe for tourists, with friendly locals.
Standard precautions apply (avoid dark alleys at night, watch for pickpockets in medinas).
Solo female travelers should dress modestly but face no major issues.
Essentials:
Comfortable walking shoes (medinas have cobblestone streets).
Lightweight scarf (for sun, sand, and mosque visits).
Layered clothing (hot days, cool nights, especially in the desert).
Desert-specific:
Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat.
Warm jacket (desert nights can be chilly).
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought.
rrency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD) – €1 ≈ 11 MAD / $1 ≈ 10 MAD.
Cash is king in markets and small shops (ATMs widely available).
Credit cards accepted in hotels, upscale restaurants.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems.
Yes! But:
Long drives (breaks are included).
Desert camel ride is gentle but optional (4×4 transfer available).
Riads may have steep stairs (request ground-floor rooms if needed).
- Yes! Possible adjustments:
- Add/remove destinations (e.g., skip Essaouira for more desert time).
- Upgrade to luxury riads/hotels.
- Add activities (hot air balloon, surfing, cooking class).
