Morocco grand tours

Morocco, a longer story

Fifteen days allow a broad circuit without treating every town as a passing view. Imperial cities, oasis country, dunes and coast return you to Casablanca.

Plan my journey

The Koutoubia minaret above Marrakech rooftops — Marrakech

DepartureCasablanca

ArrivalCasablanca

Suggested duration15 days

Travel stylePrivate transport

Private routes, thoughtfully paced.

Fifteen days allow a broad circuit without treating every town as a passing view. Imperial cities, oasis country, dunes and coast return you to Casablanca.

Gardens beside the ocean
Gateways to imperial history
A city of living craft
The horizon turns to sand

Recommended for: Travellers comfortable with longer road days
Travel style: Scenic travel with time between the landmarks

A route in chapters

Your journey,day by day.

An outline to personalise, not a fixed departure or confirmed booking.

Route overview

Illustrative sequence, not a geographic map. Stops and access remain subject to confirmation.

Day 1

Casablanca

Allow a gentle arrival day and explore the seafront at your pace. Mosque visits depend on opening times, access rules and separately arranged tickets.

Planned overnight areaCasablanca

Day 2

Casablanca Rabat

Plan stops around the Hassan Tower area and the Oudayas, with time for walking. Opening arrangements for individual monuments are checked before travel.

Planned overnight areaRabat

Day 3

Rabat Meknes Fes

Pause around Bab Mansour and the old city. Any detour to Volubilis needs its own visit time and confirmed site access.

Leave time for the medina on foot and agree an accessible meeting point outside its lanes. A licensed local guide can be requested separately.

Planned overnight areaFes

Day 4

Fes

Leave time for the medina on foot and agree an accessible meeting point outside its lanes. A licensed local guide can be requested separately.

Planned overnight areaFes

Day 5

Fes Merzouga

Make room for the dunes of Erg Chebbi and their changing light. On a full day here, keep travel local; walks, camel rides or a camp night can be requested separately.

This is a substantial road stage. Start early, allow for comfort stops and keep visits selective. An extra night can shorten the driving day.

Planned overnight areaMerzouga

Day 6

Merzouga

Make room for the dunes of Erg Chebbi and their changing light. On a full day here, keep travel local; walks, camel rides or a camp night can be requested separately.

Planned overnight areaMerzouga

Day 7

Merzouga Todra Gorges Dadès Valley

Approach the high gorge walls near Tinghir and pause for a walk where access allows. Comfortable shoes help on uneven ground; the length of the walk follows your group’s needs.

Follow the valley past villages, cultivated strips and sculpted rock. Choose viewpoints according to road conditions, leaving time to enjoy the changing scale of the landscape.

Planned overnight areaDadès Valley

Day 8

Dadès Valley Valley of Roses Skoura

Follow the cultivated valley and pause at village viewpoints. Rose flowering is seasonal, not a year-round landscape or a guaranteed festival visit.

Follow the edge of the palm groves and seek out views of earthen kasbahs. A visit to Amridil may be requested, subject to opening and entrance arrangements.

Planned overnight areaSkoura

Day 9

Skoura Ouarzazate Fint Oasis

Settle into Ouarzazate with time around Taourirt’s earthen architecture. Keep the programme light if this is your arrival day; studio visits can be discussed separately.

Pause where palms and small villages meet dark rock. A gentle walk is possible according to local access; photograph people only with their permission.

Planned overnight areaOuarzazate

Day 10

Ouarzazate Aït Ben Haddou Marrakech

Walk towards the ksar and take in its stepped earthen skyline. Leave time for the uphill lanes and valley views, choosing the walking route to suit your group.

Allow time to settle into Marrakech and explore its medina at your own pace. Vehicles meet you at an accessible point; riad lanes may require a short walk.

Planned overnight areaMarrakech

Day 11

Marrakech

Allow time to settle into Marrakech and explore its medina at your own pace. Vehicles meet you at an accessible point; riad lanes may require a short walk.

Planned overnight areaMarrakech

Day 12

Marrakech Essaouira

Leave space for the harbour, medina and seafront. The coast can be windy; a flexible day lets you enjoy the town without rushing between activities.

Planned overnight areaEssaouira

Day 13

Essaouira

Leave space for the harbour, medina and seafront. The coast can be windy; a flexible day lets you enjoy the town without rushing between activities.

Planned overnight areaEssaouira

Day 14

Essaouira Casablanca

Allow a gentle arrival day and explore the seafront at your pace. Mosque visits depend on opening times, access rules and separately arranged tickets.

Planned overnight areaCasablanca

Day 15

Casablanca

Allow a gentle arrival day and explore the seafront at your pace. Mosque visits depend on opening times, access rules and separately arranged tickets.

Finish inCasablanca

The journey in pictures

The Hassan II Mosque on Casablanca’s Atlantic coast at sunset — Casablanca

Hassan Tower and the stone columns in Rabat — Rabat

The monumental Bab Mansour gateway in Meknes — Meknes

The journey,in practice.

Pickup & drop-off

Airport, hotel, riad or agreed address in the departure city. The final drop-off address and meeting times are confirmed in your proposal.

Your transport

Private road transport, with a vehicle selected for your group, luggage and route. Model, capacity, equipment and availability require confirmation.

Important to know

Accommodation, meals, entrances, local guides and activities are discussed separately. Nothing is included unless stated in your accepted quote.

Before you leave

Mountain weather, heat, daylight and local access can change the route. Allow extra time before flights and tell us about mobility or child-seat needs.

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