Best 15-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca: Sahara Desert & Imperial Cities (Private)
The ultimate Morocco itinerary starting in Casablanca: Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis & Meknes, a guided Fes medina day, Merzouga Sahara camp (camel trek), Todra & Dades valleys, Rose Valley, Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou, coastal Essaouira, and multiple days to explore Marrakech — with departure from Marrakech or Casablanca.
Top highlights
- Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque area + Art Deco & Houbous district (time permitting)
- Imperial cities: Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech with guided tours
- Chefchaouen: blue medina & Rif Mountains scenery
- Volubilis Roman ruins (guided) • Meknes gates & royal heritage
- Merzouga Sahara adventure: camel trek + luxury Berber desert camp night
- Todra Gorge & Dades Valley • Rose Valley • Skoura palm oasis
- Ouarzazate (Taourirt Kasbah / studios optional) • Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO)
- Essaouira: Skala ramparts, medina & Atlantic beach vibe
- Authentic Moroccan cuisine & cultural immersion with local communities
Overview
This 15-day private Morocco tour is built for travelers who want to see “all the icons” with comfort and depth: Casablanca and Rabat, the Rif’s blue city Chefchaouen, Roman Volubilis and imperial Meknes, a full guided day in Fes, a complete Sahara experience in Merzouga, the dramatic gorges and kasbah routes to Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou, the Atlantic charm of Essaouira, and enough time to truly explore Marrakech.
Itinerary (Sample)
- Airport pickup in Casablanca
- Time permitting: Hassan II Mosque area • Houbous district • Art Deco drive-by
- Transfer to Rabat
- Rabat visit: Hassan Tower • Kasbah of the Udayas • Chellah (time permitting)
- Overnight in Rabat
- Depart Rabat after breakfast
- Scenic drive through the Rif Mountains via Ouazzane
- Arrive Chefchaouen • free time in the blue medina
- Overnight in Chefchaouen
- Relaxed day in Chefchaouen
- Blue-washed lanes • local artisan shops • viewpoints (time permitting)
- Optional easy hike around the surrounding hills
- Overnight in Chefchaouen
- Depart Chefchaouen
- Guided visit of Volubilis Roman ruins (mosaics, arch, basilica)
- Meknes stop: Bab Mansour • Royal Stables • Moulay Ismail Mausoleum (time permitting)
- Arrive Fes • overnight
- Guided walking tour of Fes el-Bali (UNESCO medina)
- Al Quaraouiyine University • Nejjarine Fountain • tanneries & souks
- Royal Palace gates • Jewish Quarter (Mellah)
- Lunch inside the medina (as arranged)
- Tour ends around 15:00–16:00 • overnight in Fes
- Scenic transfer through the Middle Atlas
- Ifrane stop • Azrou cedar forest (Barbary macaques)
- Lunch in Midelt (time permitting)
- Ziz Valley viewpoints • arrive Merzouga
- Overnight in Merzouga (riad/hotel)
- Explore the desert area: oasis • villages • Khamlia Gnawa music
- Visit a nomadic Berber family (time permitting)
- Late afternoon: camel trek to the camp (4x4 option on request)
- Dinner under the stars • music • overnight in a luxury desert camp
- Optional sunrise over the dunes
- Return from camp by camel/4x4 • breakfast
- Drive to Todra Gorge • walk in the canyon
- Continue to Dades Valley • dinner & overnight
- Drive the Valley of Roses (seasonal blooms in spring)
- Arrive Ouarzazate • Taourirt Kasbah visit (time permitting)
- Optional: film studios tour (ticketed)
- Dinner & overnight in Ouarzazate
- Visit Aït Benhaddou UNESCO ksar
- Scenic drive via the High Atlas / Tichka Pass route as planned
- Arrive Essaouira • evening at leisure
- Overnight in Essaouira
- Explore Essaouira medina & Skala ramparts
- Optional beach time • seafood lunch (not included)
- Artisans and local workshops (time permitting)
- Overnight in Essaouira
- Drive to Marrakech through argan tree country
- Stop at a women’s argan cooperative (time permitting)
- Arrive Marrakech • optional Majorelle Garden visit (ticketed)
- Overnight in Marrakech
- Guided highlights: Bahia Palace • Saadian Tombs • Ben Youssef Madrasa (as available)
- Koutoubia Mosque exterior • Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Souks and artisan quarters
- Overnight in Marrakech
- Free day to explore at your pace
- Optional: cooking class • hammam • Ourika Valley day trip
- Overnight in Marrakech
- Airport transfer after breakfast
- End of services
Included & details
- Private A/C 4x4 or minivan with English/French-speaking driver-guide
- Airport pickup in Casablanca & drop-off in Marrakech (or Casablanca on request)
- 14 nights accommodation in riads/hotels + 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Daily breakfast + dinners as specified in the itinerary
- Official local guides in Fes, Marrakech, and Volubilis
- Guided camel trek in Merzouga (one camel per person) — 4x4 option on request
- All transportation + fuel costs
- Entrance fees to major historical sites mentioned (as specified)
- Bottle of water per day (per person)
- Sandboarding in the dunes (weather permitting)
- Luggage handling at hotels and camps
- 24/7 on-tour support
- International & domestic flights
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Lunches and dinners not specified
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, tips)
- Drinks during meals
- Optional activities (cooking class, hammam, extra excursions)
- Tips for guides, drivers and local staff
- Luxury riad/hotel upgrades in each city
- 4x4 transfer instead of camels (both ways)
- Extra night in Chefchaouen, Essaouira or Marrakech
- Private cooking class in Marrakech
- Day trip add-ons: Ourika Valley / Agafay / Atlas hikes
This itinerary includes long transfer days (especially to/from the Sahara), but we pace them with scenic stops. Desert nights can be cool (Oct–Mar) — pack warm layers. Some attractions require tickets (Majorelle Garden, studios, Hassan II Mosque interior).
FAQs
Yes. It’s a private tour. We can adjust the pace, hotel category, add rest days, or switch camel trek to a 4x4 transfer.
No. A 4x4 transfer to/from the camp can be arranged if you prefer not to ride camels.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are typically ideal for comfortable temperatures across cities, mountains, and the desert.
Lunches are usually not included (unless specified). This gives you freedom to choose restaurants based on your tastes each day.
Yes. We can arrange the final transfer and adjust the schedule to end in Casablanca depending on your flight plan.
