15 Days Tour from Casablanca

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca, Morocco

Your 15 days tour from Casablanca begins the moment you land at Mohammed V International Airport, where your private driver will be waiting to greet you and take you to your hotel. After checking in, you’ll have time to rest after your flight or start exploring Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and its economic hub.

If your schedule allows, a visit to the Hassan II Mosque is well worth the effort. Built on a rocky headland above the Atlantic Ocean, it’s one of the largest mosques in the world and a striking showcase of Moroccan craftsmanship, from its hand-carved cedar ceilings to its towering minaret. Afterward, a walk along the Corniche, the city’s lively waterfront promenade lined with cafés and palm trees, is a relaxing way to ease into the trip. Overnight in Casablanca.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen [345 km]

After breakfast, you’ll head north to Rabat, Morocco’s capital and one of its four imperial cities. Stops here include the Kasbah of the Udayas, a hillside quarter of blue-and-white streets and Andalusian gardens overlooking the Bou Regreg River, followed by the towering, unfinished Hassan Tower and the nearby Mausoleum of Mohammed V, resting place of the country’s royal family.

In the afternoon, the drive continues north through the forested slopes of the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, known across Morocco as the Blue Pearl. You’ll spend the rest of the day wandering the medina, browsing small artisan shops for leather goods and woven textiles, or climbing up to the Spanish Mosque for sweeping sunset views over the blue-washed rooftops below. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Free Day in Chefchaouen

Today is left open so you can explore the Blue City at your own pace. Wander the quiet alleys lined with blue-painted walls and pots of geraniums, stop by the small Kasbah Museum in the main square, browse the souks for handmade textiles and leather, or simply settle into a café over a glass of sweet mint tea and watch the town go by.

For travelers who want to get outdoors, an optional walk to the Ras El Maa spring at the edge of town or a short drive out to the Akchour waterfalls makes for a scenic half-day addition. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 4: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes [260 km]

This leg of the itinerary carries you from the cool air of the Rif Mountains down to Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman site and a UNESCO World Heritage location, where ancient mosaic floors and freestanding columns still bring the region’s Roman history to life more than two thousand years later.

From there, the road continues to Meknes, once the imperial capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail and often nicknamed the Versailles of Morocco for its scale and grandeur. Highlights include the monumental Bab Al Mansour Gate, the open expanse of Lahdim Square, and the Royal Granaries and Stables, built to house thousands of horses. After lunch, you’ll arrive in Fes and check into your riad ahead of tomorrow’s guided tour. Overnight in Fes.

Day 5: Guided Fes City Tour

Fes is one of the true highlights of this 15 days Morocco tour, and today you’ll explore it alongside a knowledgeable local guide. Starting at the Blue Gate, or Bab Boujloud, you’ll wind through the narrow, covered lanes of Fes el-Bali, passing spice stalls, copper workshops, and market stands selling everything from olives to woven baskets.

The tour also takes in the Al-Attarine Madrasa, prized for its intricate zellige tilework, the historic University of Al Quaraouiyine, considered one of the oldest universities in the world, and the Chouara Tannery, where leather has been dyed and processed by hand using the same methods for centuries. You’ll round out the day with a visit to the Jewish Quarter, or Mellah, and the ornate gates of the Royal Palace before free time to browse the souks. Overnight in Fes.

Day 6: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert [463 km]

Today’s drive crosses the Middle Atlas Mountains, beginning with a stop in Ifrane, often nicknamed the Switzerland of Morocco for its alpine-style architecture, sloped roofs, and unusually tidy streets. Near the town of Azrou, keep an eye out along the roadside for wild Barbary macaques roaming freely through the cedar forest.

After a lunch stop in Midelt, the road continues south to a viewpoint over the Ziz Valley, a sweeping palm oasis that follows the river for miles through the desert landscape. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Merzouga, gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes, and check into your desert hotel. If you’re drawn to this kind of landscape, it’s worth browsing our Morocco desert tours for other ways to experience the Sahara. Overnight in Merzouga.

Day 7: Merzouga Sightseeing and Camel Trek

This is one of the most memorable days of the entire trip. A morning excursion brings you to a nomadic family’s camp for traditional tea, followed by a stop in the small village of Khamlia to hear a live performance of Gnawa music, a rhythmic tradition rooted in West African heritage.

In the afternoon, you’ll set off on a camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi, timed to reach the crest of the dunes just as the sun sets over the shifting sand. At your luxury desert camp, dinner is served under the stars, followed by Berber drumming and music around the campfire before you settle in for the night in the desert.

Day 8: Merzouga Desert – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley [265 km]

Wake early to watch the sunrise light up the dunes before heading back to Merzouga by camel or 4×4. From there, the route passes through Erfoud, a town known for its fossil workshops, before reaching the Todra Gorges, where sheer limestone cliffs rise nearly 300 meters above a cool, narrow canyon carved by the Todra River.

In the afternoon, the drive continues through the Dades Valley, often called the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs for its scattering of fortified earthen villages, passing Berber settlements and dramatic rock formations along the way. Overnight in the Dades Valley.

Day 9: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech [325 km]

Today follows the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward Ouarzazate, sometimes called the Hollywood of Morocco thanks to its film studios, where international productions have been shot for decades. You’ll visit the Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas Film Studios before continuing to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed fortified village and one of the most photographed sites in Morocco.

After lunch, the route climbs over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, Morocco’s highest mountain road, before descending into Marrakech as the terrain shifts from red rock to palm groves. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 10: Full-Day Guided Marrakech Tour

A local guide leads you through the highlights of imperial Marrakech, starting with the Koutoubia Mosque, the city’s most iconic landmark, and the Bahia Palace, admired for its carved cedar ceilings and colorful mosaic courtyards. You’ll also visit the Saadian Tombs and the vivid blue-and-yellow Majorelle Garden.

In the afternoon, explore Jemaa el-Fnaa Square and the surrounding souks, where narrow alleys open onto stalls selling carpets, lanterns, spices, and handmade leather goods. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 11: Day Trip to Ourika Valley [120 km]

Leave the city behind for a day in the Ourika Valley, tucked into the foothills of the High Atlas. In the village of Setti Fatma, an optional hike leads up to a series of cascading waterfalls, and there’s a chance to stop at a Berber family’s home for tea along the way. This makes a nice pairing with our dedicated Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech if you’d like to read more about the route. Return to Marrakech for the evening.

Day 12: Marrakech to Essaouira [178 km]

The drive to the coast winds through argan tree countryside, with a stop at a women’s argan oil cooperative to see how the oil is pressed and processed by hand using traditional methods. In Essaouira, explore the UNESCO-listed medina, the old sea bastion of the Skala de la Ville, and the working fishing port before settling into your riad for the night.

Day 13: Free Day in Essaouira

Spend the day at your own pace in this relaxed coastal town. Browse the medina for handmade crafts and thuya wood carvings, enjoy fresh seafood straight from the port, or spend the afternoon on the beach. Optional activities include windsurfing, kitesurfing, and horseback riding along the shore. Overnight in Essaouira.

Day 14: Essaouira to Casablanca [376 km]

After breakfast, the drive returns along the Atlantic coast to Casablanca. With some free time before your final evening, you might visit Morocco Mall, take one more walk along the Corniche, or watch the sun set over the Hassan II Mosque. Overnight in Casablanca.

Day 15: Departure from Casablanca [45 km]

Your driver transfers you to Mohammed V International Airport in time for your flight home, bringing this 15 days tour from Casablanca to a close. Thank you for traveling with Best Morocco Travel we hope to welcome you back for another Moroccan adventure soon.

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