Two weeks let you give each region of Morocco a proper day instead of a quick stop: the Atlantic coast, the imperial cities, the blue town of the Rif, the northern ports, the Sahara at Merzouga and, to finish, the coast again at Essaouira.
Starting in Casablanca, the route visits Rabat, the capital, then follows the coast north to Assilah and Tangier before turning inland into the Rif to Chefchaouen, where you spend a full day in the blue city. Heading south, you visit Volubilis and imperial Meknes on the way to Fes, where a full day with a guide in the medina awaits. Then you cross the Middle Atlas to the desert for two nights, with a full day to explore in between. The return journey runs west through Rissani and Erfoud, the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley, past the Roses Valley, Skoura, Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, and then over the High Atlas to Marrakech for a day with a guide. The journey ends on the coast in Essaouira, before returning to Marrakech and then on to Casablanca.
Good to know: the Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou, one of the stops on this itinerary, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your guide meets you when you arrive in Casablanca. Your day starts at the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco, built on a platform over the Atlantic. After free time for lunch, you continue exploring Casablanca: Mohammed V Square, a photo stop at Rick’s Café and a stroll along the lively Corniche. Then you are driven to your hotel.
Approx. 1 hour driving · Overnight: Hotel in Casablanca
Following breakfast, the coastal road takes you to Rabat to visit the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Oudayas. There is free time for lunch. In the afternoon you continue north to Assilah, a charming town by the sea.
Approx. 4 hours driving · Overnight: Riad in Assilah
Following breakfast, you drive along the coast to Tangier, the bride of the north, on the north-western tip of Morocco where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. You explore the city and visit the Cave of Hercules and Cape Spartel. After lunch the road turns inland via Tetouan and through the Rif Mountains towards Chefchaouen, with stops for the views.
Approx. 2.5 hours driving · Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen
Following breakfast, you explore Chefchaouen, the blue city. You begin with a walk through the old medina, full of blue doors and whitewashed walls. There is free time for lunch. In the afternoon you can hike up to the Spanish Mosque, a hilltop viewpoint overlooking the whole blue town, before returning to your hotel.
No driving — about 2 hours on foot · Night: Same riad in Chefchaouen
Following breakfast, enjoy a last walk through Chefchaouen. Then the journey continues to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and 30 km on to Meknes, where you visit Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the royal stables, the granary and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. The day ends in Fes.
Approx. 4 hours driving · Overnight: Riad in Fes
Following breakfast, you are collected from your riad for a full discovery of Fes. First, a drive takes you to the Royal Palace Gate, the Mellah, the panorama from the Borj Sud fortress, and the Ceramic Village and School. Then a local guide walks with you through the medieval medina, visiting the Al Attarine Madrasa, the University and Mosque of Al-Qarawiyyin and the colourful Chouara tanneries.
About 30 min by car / 3–4 hours on foot · Night: Riad in Fes
Following breakfast, you travel south via Imouzzer to Ifrane and then through the cedar forest, home of the Barbary macaques. After a lunch stop in Midelt, the road climbs over the Tizi n’Tilghmt pass and follows the Ziz Valley towards Merzouga.
In the afternoon you arrive in the Sahara at Merzouga, where camels take you across the sand to a high dune to watch the sunset. Then it is on to the camp for Berber music and dancing under the stars. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Approx. 7 hours driving · Overnight: Luxury desert camp, Merzouga
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. You ride back to Merzouga by camel or 4×4. Day eight is dedicated to the Merzouga region: dunes, a wild lake, mines, fossil sites and oases.
An off-road drive takes you to an old antimony (kohl) mine, followed by Berber tea with a nomad family. Then you visit the village of Khamlia for Gnaoua music and dance. There is free time for lunch. Later, you walk through the palm grove and drive to Merzouga’s wild lake, also called the flamingo lake. Then you return to Merzouga for dinner and the night.
Approx. 2 hours driving · Overnight: Riad in Merzouga
Following breakfast, you leave the dunes for Rissani, whose large souk is busiest on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Next you visit a fossilised-marble workshop in Erfoud, then drive through the Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves to the Todra Gorge, with free time for lunch. The road continues to the Dades Valley via Boumalne Dades, with stops at the “monkey fingers” rock formations and at a valley viewpoint.
About 5 hours on the road · Night: Hotel in the Dades Valley
Following breakfast, you drive to Kalaat M’Gouna to discover the Roses Valley, then continue past the Skoura palm groves to Ouarzazate for a visit of the film studios.
Next comes the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, before the drive back to Marrakech across the Tizi n’Tichka pass and the High Atlas, with stops for lunch and photos.
Approx. 6 hours driving · Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
After a generous breakfast, a local guide takes you to the best of Marrakech: the 19th-century Bahia Palace, the beautifully restored Ben Youssef Madrasa, the medina and its souks, the lively Jemaa el-Fna Square and the Koutoubia Mosque from outside.
Free time for lunch. In the afternoon you visit the Majorelle Garden (tickets must be booked online in advance), then drive through the Gueliz district before returning to your riad.
About 45 min by car / 3 hours on foot · Night: Riad in Marrakech
Following breakfast, you travel west to Essaouira, stopping at argan plantations and cooperatives and, with a bit of luck, spotting goats climbing in the trees. You reach Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador, famous for its seafood, its beach and its surf. Enjoy free time to see the fishing harbour, the old ramparts and the medina. Then you are driven to your hotel.
Approx. 3 hours driving · Overnight: Hotel in Essaouira
Today you can either keep exploring Essaouira at your own pace or head back to Marrakech through coastal and country landscapes. Once you arrive, you check in and spend the rest of the day as you wish: relaxing, browsing the souks or unwinding on a rooftop café.
Approx. 3 hours driving · Overnight: Marrakech
On the final day we take you to Marrakech Airport at a time that fits your flight; you can also choose to end the tour in Casablanca. The tour ends here.
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The tour is fully private: only you and the people in your booking travel together, with no other guests added. We focus on quality, personal journeys, and that is why nearly all of our tours run privately.
Depending on the camp, the camel ride takes from 40 minutes up to about 1.5 hours. If you would rather not ride, a camp 4×4 can drive you and your bags to and from the camp. Quad bikes (ATVs) are also available at an extra cost.
Yes. Every tent at the luxury camp is just for you, with its own en-suite bathroom and hot water.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the ideal seasons, with mild, comfortable weather across most of the country. Winter is also a good choice, especially for the south and the Sahara.
We use air-conditioned 4x4s and minivans. Our 4×4 is a Land Cruiser Prado for up to 4 travellers; our minivans are a Mercedes Vito Tourer, Ford Tourneo or similar for up to 8. Larger groups of more than 8 travel in a minibus with up to 18 seats.