Tour Overview & Timing
This 15-day Best of Morocco tour from Marrakech offers a complete journey through Morocco’s most iconic cities, deserts, mountains, and coastal towns. Designed for travelers who want to experience the country at a relaxed pace, this tour combines culture, history, nature, and authentic local experiences. From imperial cities and ancient medinas to the vast Sahara Desert and the Atlantic coast, this itinerary showcases the true diversity of Morocco.
Starting and ending in Marrakech, the tour includes private transportation, hand-picked accommodations, local guides in major cities, and unforgettable moments such as camel trekking in the Sahara, exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites, and discovering traditional Berber villages. This is an ideal itinerary for first-time visitors who want to see the very best of Morocco in one journey.
Day By Day Itinerary
This itinerary is perfect for travelers looking for a complete Morocco experience, combining imperial cities, Sahara Desert adventures, scenic mountain drives, and coastal relaxation. With a balanced pace and carefully selected highlights, this tour allows you to fully enjoy Morocco without rushing.
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Upon arrival in Marrakech, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your riad or hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed walk around the medina or rest after your flight. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 2: Guided Tour of Marrakech
Today, discover Marrakech with a local guide. Visit the historic medina, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and the famous Jemaa el-Fna square. In the afternoon, explore the souks and artisan workshops. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 3: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
Leave Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah before continuing to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara.” Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Valley
Travel through the Skoura Oasis, home to palm groves and traditional kasbahs. Continue along the Valley of Roses before reaching the Dades Valley, famous for its dramatic rock formations. Overnight in the Dades Valley.
Day 5: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, visit the impressive Todra Gorge. Continue towards the Sahara Desert, passing Berber villages and desert landscapes. Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon and prepare for your camel trek into the dunes. Overnight in a desert camp.
Day 6: Merzouga Desert Experience
Enjoy a full day in the Sahara Desert. Experience sunrise over the dunes, visit nomadic families, explore the surrounding area by 4×4, and relax in the peaceful desert atmosphere. Overnight in Merzouga or a desert camp.
Day 7: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt
Depart the desert and travel north through the scenic Ziz Valley, known for its long palm groves. Stop for panoramic views before reaching Midelt, located between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. Overnight in Midelt.
Day 8: Midelt – Azrou – Fes
Continue towards Fes, passing cedar forests near Azrou where you may see Barbary macaques. Arrive in Fes in the afternoon. Overnight in a traditional riad.
Day 9: Guided Tour of Fes
Explore Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual capital. Visit the ancient medina, Al Quaraouiyine University, tanneries, madrasas, and local markets with a licensed guide. Overnight in Fes.
Day 10: Fes – Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen
Travel to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities, then visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Continue to the blue city of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 11: Chefchaouen at Leisure
Enjoy a free day to explore Chefchaouen at your own pace. Wander through blue-washed streets, visit local cafés, or hike to scenic viewpoints. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 12: Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca
Depart Chefchaouen and travel to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Visit the Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Udayas before continuing to Casablanca. Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 13: Casablanca – Atlantic Coast – Essaouira
After visiting the Hassan II Mosque, travel along the Atlantic coast to Essaouira. Enjoy ocean views and fresh seafood upon arrival. Overnight in Essaouira.
Day 14: Essaouira – Marrakech
Spend the morning exploring Essaouira’s medina and port before returning to Marrakech in the afternoon. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 15: Departure from Marrakech
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech airport for your departure. End of the 15-Day Best of Morocco Tour Package from Marrakech.
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