14-Day Private Tour from Casablanca: Fes, Sahara, Marrakech and Chefchaouen

Discover Casablanca with a licensed local guide on a half-day city tour. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, explore the Habous district and Central Market, and enjoy the Atlantic views along the Aïn Diab Corniche.

Admire the city’s mix of Moroccan architectural traditions and modern urban life. Mosque interior visits depend on scheduled visiting hours, and entrance tickets are payable separately. Palace-area visits are limited to accessible exterior areas.

The afternoon is free for relaxation or further independent sightseeing.

Estimated driving: 1–2 hours locally, within an approximately four-hour sightseeing program.

Leave Casablanca for Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Discover the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Oudayas, with its narrow lanes and views toward the Atlantic.

Continue to Meknes to see Bab Mansour and explore the surroundings of El Hedim Square. Visits to additional historic monuments depend on opening hours and the time available.

Arrive in Fes later in the day and settle into your accommodation.

Estimated driving: 4½–5½ hours.

Meet your licensed local guide for a cultural walking tour of Fes. Explore the medina’s narrow streets, traditional markets and artisan quarters while learning about the city’s history and craftsmanship.

Discover landmarks such as the Nejjarine Fountain, historic madrasas and the Chouara tanneries. Your guide will introduce you to the Al Quaraouiyine complex and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, with exterior viewing where entry is restricted.

Complete your sightseeing with Fes Jdid and a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the old city.

Estimated driving: 30 minutes–1 hour locally, with most medina exploration on foot.

Depart early for Chefchaouen, traveling through northern Morocco toward the Rif Mountains. On arrival, explore the blue-painted medina, browse small artisan shops and spend time around Place Outa el Hammam.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and photograph the town’s distinctive streets before returning to Fes.

This is a long excursion with substantial road travel. The visit focuses on Chefchaouen itself, allowing time to enjoy the medina before the return journey.

Estimated driving: 7–8 hours return.

our 14-day Morocco itinerary continues south toward the Sahara. Stop in Ifrane before traveling through the cedar forests near Azrou, where wild Barbary macaques may be seen.

Continue through Midelt and the mountain landscapes leading toward Errachidia. Pause at a viewpoint above the Ziz Valley, then travel through Erfoud toward Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Meet your camel guide for a ride into the desert landscape before reaching your camp. Enjoy dinner and your first night in the Sahara. Sunset viewing depends on arrival time and weather.

Estimated driving: 7½–8½ hours, excluding the camel ride.

Wake early for the opportunity to watch sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, explore the Merzouga region by 4×4.

Discover desert landscapes and visit Khamlia to learn about its Gnawa musical traditions. A visit with a local nomadic family may also be arranged, depending on their availability.

Explore the oasis area near Merzouga or Hassi Labied. A stop at the seasonal lake can be included when water levels and access permit; bird sightings vary throughout the year.

Return to camp for dinner and another evening in the Sahara.

Estimated driving: 2–3 hours during an approximately half-day excursion with stops.

After breakfast, leave the desert and travel through Erfoud and Tinejdad toward Tinghir. Continue into Todra Gorge for a short walk beneath its high limestone walls.

Travel onward through Boumalne Dades, with a panoramic stop in the Dades area rather than an extended gorge excursion. Follow the route through Kalaat M’Gouna, the Rose Valley and the Skoura palm groves before reaching Ouarzazate.

This is one of the longest travel days, so sightseeing stops will be paced around road conditions and arrival time.

Estimated driving: 6½–7½ hours.

Begin with a panoramic stop overlooking Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate. Continue past the Atlas Film Studios area, where a photo stop introduces you to the region’s connection with cinema.

Travel to Aït Ben Haddou and explore its earthen passageways and fortified buildings. Walk toward the upper part of the village for views across the surrounding valley, allowing time to appreciate its architecture.

Return to Ouarzazate in the afternoon.

Estimated driving: 1½–2 hours, including local transfers.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, stopping where practical to admire mountain scenery and Amazigh villages.

This stage of your 14-day Morocco itinerary brings you to Marrakech, where you will check into your accommodation. Spend the remaining afternoon relaxing or begin exploring the medina independently.

In the evening, visit Jemaa el-Fna to experience its lively atmosphere.

Estimated driving: 4–5 hours.

Explore Marrakech with a licensed local guide. Discover the medina, traditional souks and views of the Koutoubia Mosque before visiting selected historic landmarks.

Your sightseeing can include Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and Ben Youssef Madrasa, depending on your interests and opening hours. Majorelle Garden can also be arranged, subject to ticket availability and advance booking.

Enjoy free time after your guided visit to browse the souks or return to your riad.

Estimated driving: 30 minutes–1½ hours locally, depending on the selected visits.
Note: Monument and garden entrance fees are payable separately.

Travel west toward Essaouira on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, passing through landscapes where argan trees grow.

On arrival, enjoy time to explore the historic medina, discover the fishing port and walk beside the ramparts. Browse artisan shops, stroll along the beach or choose a local restaurant for a seafood lunch.

Return to Marrakech in the late afternoon.

Estimated driving: 5½–6½ hours return.

Enjoy a day at your own pace. Revisit the souks, relax at your accommodation or arrange a traditional hammam experience.

Optional activities, such as a cooking class or an evening dinner show, can be requested at an additional cost. Advance reservations may be necessary.

Estimated driving: None scheduled; optional activities may require transfers.

Your driver will collect you from your accommodation and transfer you to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport.

Departure time will be planned around your flight, allowing for road travel and airport check-in. An early flight may require changing the final overnight stay to Casablanca.

Estimated driving: 2½–3½ hours.