Discover Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque.
Colours of Morocco: 14-Day Guided Morocco Tour Highlights
Explore Morocco's capital, Rabat.
Visit the historic imperial city of Meknes.
Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Discover the UNESCO-listed medina of Fes with a local guide.
Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains and cedar forests.
Cross the Ziz Valley toward the Sahara.
A Complete 14-Day Journey Through Morocco
Discover Morocco on a 14-day guided journey connecting the country's historic imperial cities with the Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert and southern kasbahs.
Starting in Casablanca, travel to Rabat, Meknes and Fes before heading south through the Middle Atlas Mountains toward Erfoud and Merzouga. Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoy a camel ride at sunset and spend two nights in the Sahara region with time to discover the local desert culture.
Continue through the Todra and Dades landscapes to Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Explore the Red City with a local guide, enjoy a Moroccan food experience and finish your journey in Casablanca.
This itinerary is designed to combine Morocco's major cultural highlights with time to experience the landscapes and communities between them, rather than simply moving from one city to another.
14-Day Morocco Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca – Transfer to Rabat
Arrive at Casablanca airport, where you will be welcomed and transferred to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city.
After checking into your accommodation, the remainder of the day is free to relax after your journey or begin exploring Rabat at your own pace.
Overnight: Rabat
Meals: None
Day 2: Discover Rabat
Begin your Moroccan journey with a guided exploration of Rabat.
Visit some of the city’s most important landmarks, including the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the historic Kasbah of the Oudayas.
You will also have time to walk through the city’s streets and experience the contrast between its historic quarters and modern neighborhoods.
Rabat is one of Morocco’s four imperial cities and offers an excellent introduction to the country’s history and architecture.
Overnight: Rabat
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
Leave Rabat and travel toward the historic city of Meknes.
Explore the old imperial city and see some of its best-known landmarks, including the monumental Bab Mansour gate and the historic medina.
Continue to Volubilis, one of Morocco’s most important Roman archaeological sites. Walk among the ancient ruins and discover surviving columns, mosaics and remains of the Roman city.
Continue to Fes for your overnight stay.
Overnight: Fes
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Guided Tour of Fes
Today is dedicated to Fes, one of Morocco’s most important cultural and historic cities.
With a local guide, explore the ancient medina and its maze of narrow streets, traditional markets, artisan workshops and historic architecture.
Discover the atmosphere of the souks and learn about the city’s traditional crafts and cultural heritage.
You will have time to experience the medina at a relaxed pace rather than simply passing through it.
Overnight: Fes
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Fes – Local Culture and Free Time
Enjoy a more flexible day in Fes.
After breakfast, you can continue discovering parts of the city that you may have missed during the previous day’s guided visit.
Depending on the final program, this day can include a Moroccan food experience, artisan workshop or another locally operated cultural activity.
You will also have free time to shop, explore or simply enjoy the atmosphere of Fes.
Overnight: Fes
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Erfoud
Today the journey changes from historic cities to spectacular mountain landscapes.
Travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, known for its distinctive architecture and alpine atmosphere.
Continue through the cedar forest region before travelling toward Midelt.
The landscape gradually changes as you continue toward the Ziz Valley and the desert region.
Arrive in Erfoud, known for its connection to the Tafilalet oasis region and its fossils and date production.
Overnight: Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga – Sahara Desert
Continue toward Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Depending on timing, visit Rissani and explore part of the historic Tafilalet region before continuing into the desert.
In the afternoon, leave the vehicle behind and begin your camel experience across the dunes.
Watch the landscape change as the sun sets over Erg Chebbi.
Arrive at your Sahara camp for dinner and an evening under the desert sky.
Enjoy traditional Moroccan food and, depending on the camp arrangement, local music around the campfire.
Overnight: Sahara desert camp, Merzouga
Meals: Breakfast , Dinner
Day 8: Sahara Desert Experience – Merzouga
Wake early if you would like to experience sunrise over the dunes.
After breakfast, explore the Merzouga region by 4×4.
The day can include visits to local desert communities and Khamlia, a village known for its Gnawa musical tradition.
You may also visit an oasis and meet local people to learn more about life in the desert.
Return to the desert camp or your desert accommodation for a second night in the Merzouga region.
This slower day gives you time to experience the Sahara rather than treating it only as an overnight stop.
Overnight: Sahara desert camp, Merzouga
Meals: Breakfast , Dinner
Day 9: Merzouga – Todra Region – Dades Valley
Leave the Sahara and travel west through the changing landscapes of southeastern Morocco.
Pass through traditional villages and oasis landscapes before reaching the Todra region.
If conditions and timing allow, stop at Todra Gorge to see its dramatic limestone cliffs.
Continue toward the Dades Valley, known for its rugged scenery, kasbahs and winding mountain roads.
Overnight: Dades Valley
Meals: Breakfast , Dinner
Day 10: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Continue through southern Morocco toward Ouarzazate.
Travel through landscapes often associated with Morocco’s historic caravan routes and kasbah architecture.
Visit Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the narrow pathways between its earthen buildings before continuing across the High Atlas Mountains toward Marrakech.
Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Discover Marrakech
Today you will explore the Red City with a local guide.
Discover the historic medina, traditional souks and some of Marrakech’s best-known landmarks.
Depending on opening times and the final route, sightseeing can include places such as Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque from the exterior and Jemaa el-Fna.
The afternoon can include free time to explore the souks, enjoy a rooftop café or simply experience Marrakech at your own pace.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Marrakech – Moroccan Food & Local Experience
Today focuses on Moroccan culture through food and everyday local life.
Enjoy a Moroccan cooking or food experience where you can learn about traditional ingredients, spices and cooking techniques.
After the experience, enjoy free time in Marrakech.
This gives you the opportunity to shop for traditional crafts, revisit the medina or relax at your accommodation.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Marrakech – Casablanca
Leave Marrakech and travel back toward Casablanca.
Depending on the flight schedule and timing, visit the Hassan II Mosque and explore part of Casablanca before your final evening in Morocco.
The day can also remain flexible for travellers whose departure is scheduled early the following day.
Overnight: Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Casablanca – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca airport for your departure flight.
Your 14-day Moroccan journey comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
What Is Included
- Airport pickup in Casablanca
- Airport transfer on departure
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Local guides where specified
- 13 nights accommodation
- Hotels and riads
- 2 nights in the Merzouga desert region
- Sahara desert camp
- Camel ride in Erg Chebbi
- 4x4 desert excursion
What Is Not Included
- Lunches and dinners not specifically mentioned
- Drinks
- Entrance fees not specifically included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Optional activities
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Included
Route and Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about this day trip, transportation, schedules and booking.
Yes. The standard itinerary is designed as a private guided tour. Small-group departures can also be arranged depending on availability.
The tour lasts 14 days and includes 13 nights in Morocco.
Yes. The itinerary includes Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a camel experience and two nights in the Merzouga desert region.
The itinerary includes two nights in the Merzouga/Sahara region.
Yes. You have several days in Fes, including a guided exploration of the historic medina.
Yes. The itinerary includes guided sightseeing in Marrakech, free time and a Moroccan food experience.
Yes. Ait Ben Haddou is visited on the journey from the Dades Valley toward Marrakech.
Yes. Private air-conditioned transportation is included throughout the scheduled itinerary.
Yes. Private departures can be adapted where practical to suit your travel dates, interests and requirements.
Morocco can be visited throughout the year. Spring and autumn are popular periods for combining cities, mountains and the Sahara, although conditions vary between regions.
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