14-Day Grand Morocco Tour from Casablanca
Starts inCasablancaEnds inCasablanca Airport
From Tangier’s coastal landscapes and Chefchaouen’s blue-painted medina to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, this 14-day Grand Morocco tour from Casablanca brings together the country’s remarkable cultural and natural diversity. Travel privately through Rabat, Asilah, Volubilis, and Meknes, with two nights each in Chefchaouen and Fes. In Merzouga, enjoy a private 4×4 desert excursion, a camel trek, and an overnight stay at a Sahara desert camp. Continue through Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, and Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech before spending two nights on the Atlantic coast in Essaouira. With a professional private driver, selected accommodations, and licensed local guides for scheduled visits, this comprehensive journey concludes with your return transfer to Casablanca Airport.
For your own party · Flexible departure dates
01 / Overview
Your tour at a glance
Your 14-day Grand Morocco Tour from Casablanca begins with an overnight stay in the city before following the Atlantic coast through Rabat and Asilah to Tangier. Continue into the Rif Mountains for two nights in Chefchaouen, allowing a full day to explore its blue-painted medina with a licensed local guide. The journey then leads through the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes to Fes, where two nights provide time for a guided exploration of its historic medina, traditional artisan workshops, and architectural heritage. From Fes, cross the Middle Atlas Mountains through Ifrane, the cedar forests, Midelt, and the palm-lined Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Your first night is spent in a traditional riad, followed by a day of private 4×4 desert exploration, a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, and an overnight stay at a Sahara desert camp. Continue through Rissani, Todra Gorge, and Dades Valley before traveling via Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech. After two nights in Marrakech, including a private guided city tour, the journey concludes with two nights in Essaouira, where a guided visit introduces the historic medina and Atlantic coastline.
With thirteen nights across Morocco’s cities, mountain regions, desert landscapes, and coastal towns, this private itinerary offers a varied selection of accommodations, from traditional riads and hotels to a Sahara camp. The journey includes a professional private driver, licensed local guides for scheduled visits, thirteen breakfasts, twelve dinners, and private airport transfers. Drawing on its experience as a licensed Moroccan tour operator since 2010, Aisha Morocco Tours coordinates the arrangements around your chosen travel dates, with accommodations and services confirmed before booking. The final transfer from Essaouira to Casablanca Airport is planned around your departure flight.
- Tour type
- Private · your own party
- Departures
- On request, subject to availability
- Transport
- Private A/C vehicle & driver
- Local guides
- Licensed local guides · see included visits below
- Accommodation
- Hotels · Riads · Desert camp · Guesthouses
- Included meals
- 13 breakfasts & 12 dinners
Your route
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Asilah
- Tangier
- Chefchaouen
- Volubilis & Meknes
- Fes
- Ifrane & Cedar Forest
- Midelt & Ziz Valley
- Merzouga & Erg Chebbi
- Rissani
- Todra Gorges
- Dades Valley
- Ouarzazate
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Marrakech
- Essaouira
- Casablanca Airport
Tour highlights
- Northern Morocco and the Atlantic coast
- Two nights in blue-painted Chefchaouen
- Volubilis, Meknes and guided Fes
- Two nights around Merzouga
- Gorges, kasbahs and guided Marrakech
- Two nights in Essaouira
Like all our private Morocco tours, this journey can be adapted to your interests and preferred pace.
02 / Day by day
Your 14-day itinerary
Open each day for the full program, accommodation and included meals.
Distances & driving times: All driving figures are approximate and refer to time in the vehicle, not the length of the day’s visit. Sightseeing, meals, rest stops, camel rides, and camp transfers take additional time.
Day 01Arrival in Casablanca
Meet your private driver at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Casablanca. The rest of the day is free to settle in after your flight, relax, or take an independent stroll along the Atlantic waterfront. Your journey north begins tomorrow morning.
- Airport transfer distance
- Approx. 30–45 km
- Airport transfer driving time
- Approx. 30–60 minutes
- Accommodation
- Euros Star Casablanca or similar · Casablanca
- Included meals
- None
Day 02Casablanca → Rabat → Asilah → Tangier
Leave Casablanca early after breakfast and drive to Rabat. With a licensed local guide, visit Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas, with views across the Bou Regreg estuary. Continue along the Atlantic coast to Asilah for a walk with a licensed local guide through its whitewashed medina, painted doorways, and sea-facing walls. We keep the visits focused to allow time for both towns and the onward drive. Reach your hotel in Tangier in the late afternoon or evening and enjoy dinner there.
- Distance
- Approx. 350–390 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 4.5–5.5 hours
- Accommodation
- Oumnia Puerto or similar · Tangier
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 03Tangier → Chefchaouen
After breakfast, explore Tangier’s Kasbah, medina, and Grand Socco with a licensed local guide, learning about the city’s connections across the Strait of Gibraltar. Continue through the northern countryside and Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Check into your riad and take a first walk among the blue-painted lanes, local shops, and small squares. With a full day here tomorrow, there is time to explore at a relaxed pace. Return to your riad in Chefchaouen for dinner.
- Distance
- Approx. 120–150 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 2.5–3.5 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad El Palacio & Spa or similar · Chefchaouen
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 04Discover Chefchaouen
Explore Chefchaouen on foot with your licensed local guide, from the blue-painted medina and craft shops to Outa el Hammam Square and the area around the historic kasbah. Continue to Ras El Maa at the edge of the old town, then enjoy time to browse or relax at a café. If you enjoy walking and the weather allows, take the optional path to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint for views over the town and Rif Mountains. Return to your riad in Chefchaouen for dinner.
- Driving distance
- 0 km — walking visit
- Driving time
- No scheduled driving
- Accommodation
- Riad El Palacio & Spa or similar · Chefchaouen
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 05Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
After breakfast, travel south to Volubilis to explore its Roman mosaics, columns, and ancient streets with a licensed local guide. Continue to Meknes for a visit with a licensed local guide, taking in Bab Mansour Gate, El Hedim Square, and an introduction to the medina and the city’s imperial history. Visit order follows the opening arrangements. Reach Fes in the afternoon and check into your riad, with time to relax before dinner there. Your full guided visit of Fes takes place tomorrow.
- Distance
- Approx. 260–280 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 4.5–5 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Ghita Palace or similar · Fes
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 06Private Guided Tour of Fes
Discover Fes with your licensed local guide after breakfast. Walk through Fes el-Bali’s narrow streets and artisan quarters, see Al Quaraouiyine from outside, and visit Bou Inania Madrasa and the Chouara Tanneries. Explore the Jewish Quarter and Nejjarine Museum, with time to watch craftspeople working in leather, pottery, and other traditional trades. Your guide arranges the visits around opening times and makes time for a lunch break. Return to your riad in Fes for dinner.
- City driving distance
- Approx. 5–10 km
- City driving time
- Approx. 30–45 minutes
- Accommodation
- Riad Ghita Palace or similar · Fes
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 07Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Leave Fes early after breakfast for the long journey to Merzouga. Stop in Ifrane and the cedar forest near Azrou, where you may see Barbary macaques; observe them from a distance without feeding them. Cross the Middle Atlas toward Midelt, with scenic stops and breaks along the way, then follow the palm groves of the Ziz Valley south. Check into your riad in Merzouga and enjoy dinner there. The desert excursion, camel trek, and camp stay are planned for tomorrow.
- Distance
- Approx. 470–500 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 7–8 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Azawad or similar · Merzouga
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 08Merzouga Desert Exploration & Camel Trek
Explore the Merzouga area by private 4×4, following desert tracks to Khamlia for Gnawa music and viewpoints around Erg Chebbi. A visit with a local Amazigh family is arranged when the hosts are available and welcome guests. Return toward Merzouga for a break before your camel trek into the dunes, timed around the season and weather. Settle into your tent at your camp near Merzouga and enjoy dinner, followed by local drumming and stargazing when conditions allow.
- Distance
- Approx. 60–90 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 2–3 hours
- Accommodation
- Sahara Desert Camp or similar · Merzouga · Erg Chebbi
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 09Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley
Enjoy sunrise over the dunes if the weather is clear, followed by breakfast at camp. Stop in Rissani to explore its trading streets; market activity varies by day. Continue through palm groves and villages toward Tinghir, then walk beneath the limestone cliffs of Todra Gorge. Travel on to Dades Valley, where you check into your guesthouse and relax before dinner there.
- Distance
- Approx. 290–320 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 5–6 hours
- Accommodation
- Dar Ahlam or similar · Dades Valley
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 10Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Leave Dades Valley early after breakfast and travel through the rose-growing area around Kalaat M’Gouna to Ouarzazate. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou for a walk through its earthen lanes and hillside viewpoints. After a lunch break, cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping for mountain and village views where the road allows. Reach Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening and check into your riad in Marrakech for dinner.
- Distance
- Approx. 330–360 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 6–7 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Bahia Salam or similar · Marrakech
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11Private Guided Tour of Marrakech
Meet your licensed local guide after breakfast to explore Marrakech. See the Koutoubia Mosque from outside, then visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs as opening times allow. Walk through the medina’s spice stalls, artisan workshops, and souks while your guide explains the city’s architecture, trading history, and daily life. Finish around Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, with time to enjoy its changing atmosphere before returning to your riad in Marrakech for dinner.
- Driving distance
- 0 km — walking visit
- Driving time
- No scheduled driving
- Accommodation
- Riad Bahia Salam or similar · Marrakech
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 12Marrakech → Essaouira
After breakfast, drive west through argan-growing countryside to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Spend the afternoon exploring independently: walk through the white-and-blue medina, follow the sea-facing ramparts, and watch the fishing boats around the harbor. Take time for lunch, browse craft shops and small galleries, or stroll along the beach. Check into your hotel in Essaouira and enjoy dinner there.
- Distance
- Approx. 180–200 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 2.5–3.5 hours
- Accommodation
- Art House Hotel or similar · Essaouira
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 13Discover Essaouira
Discover Essaouira’s medina, craft shops, and small galleries with your licensed local guide. Walk around the harbor and historic ramparts for views of the fishing boats and Atlantic coast, then pause for lunch. The afternoon is free for the beach, photography, café stops, or further exploring at your own pace. Return to your hotel in Essaouira for dinner.
- Driving distance
- 0 km — walking visit
- Driving time
- No scheduled driving
- Accommodation
- Art House Hotel or similar · Essaouira
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 14Essaouira → Casablanca Airport
Your driver collects you from your hotel in Essaouira for the private transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, with time for a rest stop and airport check-in. A late-afternoon or evening flight best suits this journey; an earlier flight may require changing the final-night arrangements. We confirm the pickup with your flight details, and breakfast is served before departure when the schedule allows. Your tour ends at the airport.
- Distance
- Approx. 360–390 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 4.5–5.5 hours
- Accommodation
- None — tour ends today
- Included meals
- Breakfast
03 / Accommodation
Where You’ll Stay
Thirteen nights, including two each in Chefchaouen, Fes, the Merzouga area, Marrakech and Essaouira, plus one each in Casablanca, Tangier and Dades Valley.
| Nights | Destination | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casablanca | Euros Star Casablancaor similar |
| 2 | Tangier | Oumnia Puertoor similar |
| 3–4 | Chefchaouen | Riad El Palacio & Spaor similar |
| 5–6 |  Fes | Riad Ghita Palaceor similar |
| 7 |  Merzouga | Riad Azawador similar |
| 8 |  Merzouga · Erg Chebbi | Sahara Desert Campor similar |
| 9 | Dades Valley | Dar Ahlamor similar |
| 10–11 |  Marrakech | Riad Bahia Salamor similar |
| 12–13 | Essaouira | Art House Hotelor similar |
| Total | 13 NightsCheck-out on day 14. | |
Your written proposal confirms property names, room categories and camp arrangements before booking. Night 7 is in a Merzouga riad and night 8 is at a Sahara desert camp after the camel trek. Day 14 ends at Casablanca Airport, with no additional overnight stay.
Rooms that suit your party
Tell us if you need double, twin, single or family rooms. Connecting rooms and particular room preferences depend on availability. We show any single-room supplement in your quote.
Riad & camp access
Medina riads may involve walking, stairs and uneven lanes, while desert stays require travel over sand. Tell us about mobility needs, luggage assistance and preferred camp facilities so we can confirm suitable accommodation and access.
For a journey with upgraded accommodation, explore our Morocco luxury tours and discuss your preferred stays with our team.
04 / What your tour covers
Included & not included
Included
- Casablanca arrival & departure transfersPickup at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport on day 1 and the final transfer from Essaouira to Casablanca Airport on day 14.
- Private transport & driverAir-conditioned road transport with a professional driver for your party and the agreed route.
- 13 nights’ accommodation1 night each in Casablanca and Tangier; 2 each in Chefchaouen and Fes; 1 in a Merzouga riad, 1 in a Sahara desert camp, 1 in Dades Valley, 2 in Marrakech and 2 in Essaouira.
- 13 breakfasts & 12 dinnersBreakfast on days 2–14 and dinner on days 2–13. Dinner in Casablanca on day 1 is not included. Final-day breakfast depends on pickup time.
- Licensed local guidesLicensed local guides lead the scheduled visits in Rabat and Asilah on day 2, Tangier on day 3, Chefchaouen on day 4, Volubilis and Meknes on day 5, Fes on day 6, Marrakech on day 11, and Essaouira on day 13. Your private driver handles road transport. Your written quotation confirms any other local guided visits.
- Merzouga desert exploration by 4×4The day 8 excursion around Merzouga, including Khamlia and desert viewpoints, with the route adapted to track conditions and local arrangements.
- Sahara camel trekA camel experience on day 8 before the Sahara desert camp stay, with timing coordinated around daylight and weather.
- Visits along your routeTime for the listed city, archaeological, forest, valley, gorge, kasbah and coastal stops, subject to opening arrangements and the agreed schedule.
Not included
- FlightsInternational and domestic flights.
- Lunches, drinks & Casablanca dinnerAll lunches and drinks, dinner in Casablanca on day 1 and other meals outside those expressly listed in the itinerary.
- Entrance feesPaid monument, palace, museum and archaeological-site admission, including Volubilis, unless expressly included in your proposal.
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses & tipsShopping, gratuities and other personal purchases.
- Optional activities & extra nightsQuad biking, optional film studio visits, additional activities, extra nights and other services outside the agreed proposal.
Visits & admission tickets. The program includes the listed accommodation and meals, private road transport, licensed local guides for the guided visits specified in the daily program, the day 8 desert 4×4 excursion and camel trek. Dinner in Casablanca on day 1 and paid attraction admission are separate unless expressly included in your proposal.
05 / Price & booking
Your price & how to book
Price on request
We price this private tour for your own party. Share your dates, number of adults and children, preferred rooms and accommodation style, and we will prepare an itemized proposal.
- Your price is based on
- Group size, children’s ages, travel season, room occupancy, chosen accommodation and any itinerary changes.
- Single rooms & supplements
- Single-room costs, peak-season supplements and optional extras are shown separately when they apply.
- Before you confirm
- We state the total price, currency, inclusions and any payment fees in writing. Availability is checked for your dates.
Booking in 3 steps
- Tell us your plansSend your dates, number of travelers and room preferences. We prepare your personalized proposal.
- Agree the details & make your paymentReview the itinerary, stays, total price and conditions. Pay a 30% deposit when booking more than 30 days before the tour begins, or 100% when booking within 30 days of arrival. Reservations are subject to availability and our written confirmation after payment.
- Pay the remaining 70%If you paid a deposit, the remaining 70% is due at least 15 days before arrival. Bookings within 30 days require full payment at confirmation.
Payment options: credit/debit card, PayPal or bank transfer. See our booking guide for the complete process.
Changes & cancellation
Email us to request a change or cancellation. Changes are subject to availability; we explain additional costs before making changes. Cancellation charges depend on when we receive your email. See our cancellation policy for the rates, refund calculation and group-size changes. If we must cancel your tour, you can choose a full refund or an alternative date, subject to your agreement.
06 / Before you travel
Essential travel information
Airport transfers, vehicle & driver
Arrival in Casablanca & final transfer from Essaouira
Your driver meets you at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport on day 1. The final transfer on day 14 begins in Essaouira and takes approximately 4.5–5.5 hours on the road before breaks and airport check-in. A late-afternoon or evening flight fits this itinerary best; an early flight may require revised final-night arrangements.
Your driver, city guides & desert stays
Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle selected for your party and luggage. Licensed local guides lead the guided visits specified in the daily program. You stay in a Merzouga riad on night 7 and move to the camp on night 8 after the desert excursion and camel trek. Tell us before booking about mobility needs, child seats or a preferred 4×4 alternative to camel riding.
Day 2 combines the northbound drive with visits in Rabat and Asilah. The journeys from Fes to Merzouga on day 7 and Dades to Marrakech on day 10 are full travel days. Day 14 requires a long road transfer from Essaouira to Casablanca Airport.
Walking & accessibility
Medinas, archaeological sites, gorges and kasbahs involve walking, steps and uneven ground; the desert includes sand. Tell us about mobility needs before booking so we can review accommodation, visits and transfers.
Weather & packing
Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and layers for the mountains, desert and Atlantic coast. Pack a small overnight bag for camp. Check the forecast close to departure and dress for your travel season.
Meals & special requests
Thirteen breakfasts and twelve dinners are included. Dinner in Casablanca on day 1, lunches and drinks are separate. Tell us about allergies, dietary preferences and any flight times that affect meal service.
Visits & local arrangements
Paid admission is separate unless included in your proposal. Koutoubia and Al Quaraouiyine are exterior visits. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Licensed local guides lead the guided visits specified in the daily program.
Documents & insurance
Check passport, visa and entry requirements with the appropriate official government or consular service. Travel insurance is excluded; consider suitable cancellation, medical and baggage cover.
Help during your tour
Keep our telephone and WhatsApp details with you. Tell your driver and our local team promptly if a problem arises or your flight changes, so we can review the arrangements with you.
Personalize the route, stays & guide language
Add a night, choose a different riad or slow down the city visits. Tell us your interests and preferred pace so we can explain the options and any price difference.
Local guides can be requested in English, Italian, French or Spanish, subject to availability. We agree language requirements before confirmation.
For a shorter journey focused on the Sahara, browse our Morocco desert tours.
For currency, clothing and connectivity, read our Morocco travel preparation advice.
07 / Frequently asked questions
Questions about this tour
Is the 14-day Grand Morocco tour private?
Yes. The transport, driver and itinerary are arranged for your own party, with licensed local guides for the guided visits specified in the daily program. Hotels, riads and the desert camp may host other travelers.
Where does this tour start and finish?
The tour begins at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport on day 1, with an overnight stay in Casablanca. It finishes at the same airport on day 14, after a private road transfer from Essaouira.
Which northern cities are included?
The route includes Casablanca, Rabat, Asilah, Tangier and Chefchaouen before continuing through Volubilis and Meknes to Fes. You spend one night in Tangier and two in Chefchaouen.
Where are the thirteen overnight stays?
There is one night each in Casablanca and Tangier, two each in Chefchaouen and Fes, one in a Merzouga riad, one at a Sahara desert camp, one in Dades Valley, two in Marrakech and two in Essaouira.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast is included on days 2–14 and dinner on days 2–13: thirteen breakfasts and twelve dinners. Dinner in Casablanca on day 1, lunches, drinks and other meals are separate.
When are the desert excursion, camel trek and camp night?
Day 7 ends at a riad in Merzouga. Day 8 includes desert exploration by 4×4, followed by a camel trek and the Sahara desert camp night. The excursion and camel timing follow local conditions, weather and daylight. A 4×4 alternative to camel riding can be discussed before booking.
Which local guided visits are included?
Licensed local guides lead the scheduled visits in Rabat and Asilah on day 2, Tangier on day 3, Chefchaouen on day 4, Volubilis and Meknes on day 5, Fes on day 6, Marrakech on day 11, and Essaouira on day 13. Your private driver handles road transport. Your written quotation confirms any other local guided visits. Paid attraction admission is separate unless included in your proposal.
Do we have free time in Chefchaouen and Essaouira?
Yes. Day 4 combines a guided visit in Chefchaouen with time to browse or relax. In Essaouira, day 12 includes independent exploration, and day 13 includes a guided visit followed by a free afternoon. You spend two nights in each destination.
How much driving is involved, and what departure flight should we choose?
Fes–Merzouga takes approximately 7–8 hours of driving, and Dades–Marrakech approximately 6–7 hours, before visits and breaks. The final Essaouira–Casablanca Airport transfer takes approximately 4.5–5.5 hours on the road. Choose a flight late enough to allow that journey, breaks and airport check-in; early flights may require changing the final night.
What is the price, and can we customize this tour?
The price is on request and depends on travel dates, party size, room choices and accommodation. Paid entrance tickets and optional extras are separate unless included in your written proposal. We can discuss different stays, extra nights or route adjustments before booking.
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