Journeys / Grand Morocco
14 days
Grand Morocco
Morocco end to end, from Tangier to the dunes and the Atlantic at Essaouira.
In short
Morocco end to end
From the Strait of Gibraltar to the Atlantic: the Rif, Fes, the Sahara, the kasbah valleys, a night in the High Atlas and two in Essaouira before Marrakech.
Day by day
Your 14 days
- 1
Arrive in Tangier
Your guide meets you at the airport or the ferry port. Evening walk to the kasbah above the Strait of Gibraltar.
- 2
Into the Rif to Chefchaouen
A short drive into the Rif mountains. Afternoon in the blue medina with a local guide.
- 3
Chefchaouen at your own pace
Early morning photos before the crowds, a walk up to the Spanish Mosque for the view and a free afternoon.
- 4
Volubilis on the way to Fes
A stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the holy town of Moulay Idriss, then on to your riad in Fes.
- 5
Fes el-Bali
A full day in the old medina with a licensed city guide: Al-Attarine Madrasa, the Chouara tanneries and the artisans’ quarters.
- 6
From Fes to the Sahara
Through Ifrane, the cedar forests and the Ziz valley to Merzouga, with stops on the way. Last stretch by 4×4 to the desert camp [it can be split with a night in Midelt].
- 7
A full day in the Sahara
Sunrise from the dunes. Tea with a nomad family near Merzouga. Afternoon free; camel ride at sunset if you want one.
- 8
Rissani and Todra to the Dadès Gorges
The Rissani market on the way, a walk through the Todra Gorge and a night above the Dadès Gorges.
- 9
Skoura palm grove to Aït Ben Haddou
A slow day: the kasbahs of Skoura, then the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou at sunset. Night in a kasbah hotel.
- 10
Over the Tichka pass to the High Atlas
Over the pass and down to a mountain lodge in the Imlil valley, at the foot of Toubkal.
- 11
From the mountains to the Atlantic
Through the argan country to Essaouira, with a stop at a women’s argan cooperative. Evening on the ramparts.
- 12
Essaouira
A morning in the medina and the fishing port with a local guide. Afternoon free on the beach or in the galleries.
- 13
Back to Marrakech
A short drive back to Marrakech for a last night in a riad and a farewell dinner.
- 14
Departure from Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech airport, confirmed the day before by WhatsApp.
Drive times are approximate and include no stops [to confirm with the partner].
Where you sleep
9 stays, 13 nights
Chefchaouen2 nights · Riad in the blue medina
Fes2 nights · Riad in Fes el-Bali
Erg Chebbi2 nights · Selected luxury desert camp
Aït Ben Haddou1 nights · Kasbah hotel
Essaouira2 nights · Riad inside the ramparts
Marrakech1 nights · Riad in the medinaWhat is included
Confirmed before you travel
- Private vehicle and the same guide for all 14 days
- 13 nights in riads, kasbahs and 2 nights in a selected luxury desert camp
- Breakfast every day; dinner at the desert camp [to confirm]
- Licensed city guides in Marrakech and Fes
- Airport transfers, confirmed 24 h before
- Entrance fees in the itinerary [to confirm]
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and most dinners [to confirm]
- Tips (a written guide comes with your proposal)
- Drinks and personal expenses
Questions about this route
Can we add or remove nights?
Yes. This route is a starting point. The most common change is one more night in Marrakech or a stop in Midelt to split the longest day.
Is the desert camp comfortable?
It is a selected luxury camp with a private tent and bathroom [to confirm with the partner]. Nights in winter are cold; the tents have heating [to confirm].
*The Erg Chebbi to Fes day is about 7–8 h with stops. It can be split with a night in Midelt [option to confirm with the partner].
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