15-Day Tour from Casablanca

Welcome to Morocco! Your tour begins the moment you land at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. Your friendly driver will be waiting to greet you and take you to your hotel. Once you have checked in and settled down, take a little time to rest and get ready for the days ahead.

If you arrive early and have the energy, the afternoon is a great time to take a short walk around Casablanca and get your first real taste of Morocco. The city is modern, busy, and full of life. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and try some Moroccan flavors for the very first time. Overnight in Casablanca.

After a nice breakfast at your hotel, you will start the day with a tour of Casablanca’s most famous landmark: the Hassan II Mosque. This is one of the biggest and most beautiful mosques in the world. It sits right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, and the views from outside are simply stunning. Take your time here because it is truly a sight to remember.

After the mosque, you will head north along the coast to Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. In Rabat, you will explore the Kasbah of the Udayas, a picturesque old fortress full of narrow streets, blue doors, and gorgeous ocean views. You will also visit the iconic Hassan Tower, a 12th-century minaret that stands tall next to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, where the late king rests. The area is peaceful, grand, and deeply moving. Dinner and overnight in Rabat.

Head north to the charming coastal town of Asilah, one of Morocco’s most beautifully kept towns. Walk through the whitewashed medina, admire the colorful murals on the walls, and take in the fresh ocean air along the ramparts. In the afternoon, continue to Tangier, the city where the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea meet. Visit Cape Spartel and explore the legendary Hercules Cave just outside the city. Overnight in Tangier.

•  Driving distance: 340 km 
•  Driving time: 3.5 hours

Drive to Tetouan, known as the White Dove of Morocco, and spend some time wandering through its Andalusian-influenced medina. Then head up into the Rif Mountains to reach Chefchaouen, the legendary Blue City. Every street, staircase, and doorway is painted in stunning shades of blue and white. Stroll through the small medina, browse the local souks, and enjoy dinner in the lively main square. Overnight in a riad in Chefchaouen.

•  Driving distance: 120 km 
• Driving time: 2 hours

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Chefchaouen before driving south. Stop at Volubilis, Morocco’s finest Roman ruins and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where ancient mosaics and towering stone columns take you back over 2,000 years. Continue to the imperial city of Meknes, where you will see the magnificent Bab Mansour gate and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Arrive in Fes by late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

• Driving distance: 300 km 
• Driving time: 4 hours

Spend the entire day in Fes El Bali, the ancient medina, guided by a local expert. Visit the Al-Attarine Madrasa, the Ennajarine Fountain, and Al-Qarawiyyin University, founded in 859 AD and widely recognized as the oldest university in the world. See the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. The highlight of the day is looking down over the famous Chouara Tannery, where leather has been dyed by hand for centuries. End with a panoramic view over the entire medina. Overnight in Fes. Fes is also a key stop on our 13-day tour from Casablanca a great middle-ground option between this tour and shorter itineraries.

Today, you leave Fes behind and start heading south through some of Morocco’s most beautiful mountain scenery. Your first stop is Ifrane, a small town that surprises most visitors because it looks nothing like the rest of Morocco. With its European-style villas and cool mountain air, people often call it the “Little Switzerland” of Morocco. It is a lovely, peaceful place for a short break.

From Ifrane, you will drive through the cedar forests of Azrou, where a special treat might be waiting for you: wild Barbary macaque monkeys who live in the trees and sometimes come right up to say hello. As you continue driving through the Middle Atlas Mountains, you will pass through traditional Berber villages with stunning views all around. By evening, you will arrive in Midelt, a quiet town sitting between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. Dinner and overnight in Midelt.

Drive south through the breathtaking Ziz Valley, where a ribbon of palm trees runs through a canyon of red and orange mountains. Pass through Erfoud, Morocco’s fossil capital, where you can stop to see extraordinary ancient sea creatures preserved in stone. Continue to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. Your accommodation sits right beside the towering Erg Chebbi dunes, and the view at sunset will take your breath away. Overnight near the dunes.

• Driving distance: 270 km 
• Driving time: 3.5 hours

Start the morning with a 4×4 excursion through the Sahara, visiting the village of Khamlia, where the Gnaoua people will welcome you with mint tea and traditional music. Visit a nomadic family in their desert tent and stop at the peaceful desert lake. In the afternoon, mount your camel and ride across the golden dunes as the sun slowly sets over the Sahara. At your luxury desert camp, enjoy a campfire, Berber drumming, and a sky full of stars. Overnight in the desert camp.

Rise early and watch the sunrise paint the dunes from dark orange to bright gold, then ride your camel back to the village. Drive north to the dramatic Todra Gorges, where towering canyon walls rise 300 meters on both sides of a narrow walking path. Continue through the Dades Valley, famously known as the Valley of Roses, surrounded by red rock formations and green river gardens. Overnight in the Dades area.

• Driving distance: 180 km 
•  Driving time: 3 hours

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified mud-brick village that has served as a backdrop for Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia. Drive via Taznakht and through the saffron fields of Taliouine, where you can stop at a local farm to see this precious spice being harvested. Arrive by late afternoon in Taroudant, a beautifully relaxed walled city full of souks and rampart walks. Overnight in Taroudant.

•  Driving distance: 290 km 
•  Driving time: 4 hours

Drive to Agadir, Morocco’s popular beach city, for a short coastal walk and lunch by the sea. Head north along the Atlantic road to Essaouira, watching for goats balancing in argan trees along the way. Arrive in Essaouira in the afternoon and take a relaxed evening walk along the historic harbour walls as the sun sets over the ocean. Overnight in Essaouira.

• Driving distance: 320 km 
• Driving time: 4 hours

Spend the morning exploring Essaouira’s ancient medina, its art galleries, woodworking shops, jewelry stores, and the famous Skala sea ramparts with their old cannons still pointing out to sea. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch near the harbour. In the afternoon, drive inland through the Moroccan countryside and arrive in Marrakech for dinner. Overnight in Marrakech.

•  Driving distance: 190 km 
•  Driving time: 2.5 hours

Begin your Marrakech day at the buzzing Djemaa el-Fna Square before heading into the medina with your local guide. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the beautifully decorated Saadian Tombs, the grand Bahia Palace, and the stunning Ben Youssef Madrasa. Browse the famous souks for handmade crafts, spices, and leather goods. Finish the afternoon in the peaceful Majorelle Garden, a botanical paradise of exotic plants and vivid blue walls. Overnight in Marrakech.

After breakfast, your driver will take you back to Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport for your departure. The transfer timing will be arranged around your flight. It has been a true journey across Morocco, from the Atlantic coast to the Sahara and back. We hope to welcome you again very soon.

•  Driving distance: 240 km 
•  Driving time: 3 to 3.5 hours