Morocco Grand Tour: 14 Days of Sahara, Imperial Cities & the Atlantic
Why Choose This Morocco Grand Tour
This Morocco grand tour shows you the whole country in two weeks, at a calm pace and with your own driver. To begin with, you explore Marrakech and cross the High Atlas to the kasbahs and gorges of the south. Then you spend two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes, before Fes, Volubilis and the blue town of Chefchaouen.
Throughout the trip, you also travel privately in an air-conditioned vehicle. As a result, you can add nights, change hotels or skip a stop. In fact, the loop ends with Rabat, Casablanca and the Atlantic town of Essaouira, so you see mountains, desert, cities and the ocean.
However, if you have less time, see our 10 days in Morocco from Marrakech. Also see our 15 day Morocco tour from Casablanca.
| Duration | 14 days / 13 nights |
|---|---|
| Start and end | Marrakech airport |
| Route | Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades – Merzouga – Fes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca – Essaouira – Marrakech |
| Nights | Riads and hotels, 2 nights in a desert camp |
| Meals | Breakfast every day, dinner in the desert |
| Price | Ask us for the price |
Highlights of the Morocco Grand Tour
- To begin with, explore Marrakech and the Majorelle Garden with a guide.
- Then cross the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades and Todra gorges.
- After that, spend two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Also, discover Fes, Volubilis and Meknes.
- Later, relax for two nights in the blue town of Chefchaouen.
- Finally, see Rabat, the Hassan II Mosque and the ocean in Essaouira.
Morocco Grand Tour: Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
To begin with, your driver meets you at Marrakech airport and takes you to your riad. Then you have free time, for example for a first walk to Jemaa el-Fna at sunset.
Day 2: Marrakech with a Local Guide
In the morning, a licensed guide shows you the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace and the souks. After that, you also visit the Majorelle Garden, before a free afternoon.
Day 3: Marrakech – Tichka Pass – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
Then you cross the High Atlas on the Tichka pass. After that, you visit the UNESCO ksar of Ait Ben Haddou and sleep in Ouarzazate.
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Valley of Roses – Dades
In the morning, you visit Kasbah Amridil in the Skoura oasis. Then you follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades gorge, where you sleep.
Day 5: Dades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
Later, you walk in the Todra gorge and drive east to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, you also ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a night in camp.
Day 6: A Full Day in the Sahara
After sunrise, you explore the desert by 4×4, with nomad families and Gnawa music in Khamlia. In the afternoon, you can try sandboarding, before a second night in camp.
Day 7: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Ifrane – Fes
Then you drive north through the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas, with a stop in the cedar forest near Azrou. As a result, you reach Fes in the evening.
Day 8: Fes with a Local Guide
In the morning, a licensed guide leads you through Fes el Bali, from the Blue Gate to the Chouara Tannery. In the afternoon, you also have free time in the souks.
Day 9: Fes – Volubilis – Meknes – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, you visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the gates of Meknes. Then you drive into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen.
Day 10: Chefchaouen
Meanwhile, this is a free day in the blue town. For example, you can walk to the Spanish Mosque or hike to the Akchour waterfalls with a local guide.
Day 11: Chefchaouen – Rabat
Then you drive south to Rabat, the capital. In the afternoon, you also see the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Oudayas.
Day 12: Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech
In the morning, you visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. After lunch, you drive south to Marrakech for the night.
Day 13: Marrakech – Essaouira
Later, you drive west through the argan forest to Essaouira. There you also walk on the ramparts and watch the blue boats in the port.
Day 14: Essaouira – Marrakech Airport
Finally, after a last walk by the ocean, you drive back to Marrakech airport for your flight.
Expert tip from our drivers
Plan your grand tour from March to May or from September to November, because the weather is mild everywhere. In addition, pack layers, since the Atlas and the desert are cold at night. Also, keep a small bag for the desert nights. Finally, ask us to swap a day if you prefer more time in Fes or Essaouira.
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What Is Included
- Included
- Airport transfers in Marrakech
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
- 13 nights in riads and hotels, including 2 nights in a desert camp
- Breakfast every day and dinner in the desert camp
- Local guides in Marrakech and Fes
- Camel ride and 4x4 tour in Erg Chebbi
- Not included
- Lunches and most dinners
- Entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Good to Know Before Your Morocco Grand Tour
- Arrival: we also meet you at Marrakech airport on day 1.
- Pace: most driving days are 4 to 7 hours, with free days in the desert and Chefchaouen.
- Hotels: you can choose standard or luxury riads, see luxury tours Morocco.
- Planning: read our Morocco travel guide.
- Visa: check the visa to visit Morocco.
- Booking terms: please read our terms and conditions before you confirm.
Price of the Morocco Grand Tour
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Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades → Merzouga → Fes → Chefchaouen → Rabat → Casablanca → Essaouira → Marrakech
FAQ About the Morocco Grand Tour
How long is the Morocco grand tour?
In general, it lasts 14 days and 13 nights, from Marrakech airport and back.
How many nights in the Sahara?
In fact, you spend two nights in a private tent in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Which cities do we visit on the Morocco grand tour?
For example, you visit Marrakech, Fes, Meknes, Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca and Essaouira.
Can we shorten the tour?
Yes, for example see our 10 days in Morocco from Marrakech.
Is the Morocco grand tour good for families?
Yes, the free days make it easier for children.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast is included every day, and dinner in the desert camp.
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