16 Days Tour from Casablanca

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca, Morocco

Your 16 days tour from Casablanca starts the moment you land at Mohammed V International Airport, where your private driver will be waiting to greet you. Once you’re settled at your hotel, the rest of the day is yours take it easy after the flight, or head straight out to start exploring.

If your flight gets in early enough, don’t miss the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world and an incredible piece of architecture right on the Atlantic. Afterward, take a slow walk along the Ain Diab Corniche, where the cafés and sea views make for an easy, low-key first evening in Morocco. Overnight in Casablanca.

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

After breakfast, you’ll take one more look at the Hassan II Mosque before heading to Rabat, Morocco’s capital and one of its four imperial cities. Rabat has a different feel from Casablanca quieter, more historic and the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas are all worth the stop. The Kasbah in particular, with its whitewashed lanes and garden views over the ocean, is a nice place to slow down for a bit.

From there, you’ll follow the coast north to Tangier, where Europe and Africa sit just a few miles apart across the Strait of Gibraltar. A walk along the Corniche in the evening light, with the Strait stretched out in front of you, is a good way to end the day before checking into your hotel.

Day 3: Tangier to Chefchaouen [115 km]

The morning starts with two of Tangier’s best-known sights: the Caves of Hercules and Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet in dramatic fashion. Both spots offer some of the best coastal views on this 16 days Morocco tour, so it’s worth taking your time here.

From Tangier, the road climbs into the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen, Morocco’s famous “Blue Pearl.” The town’s blue-washed streets and relaxed pace make it one of the most photographed places in the country, and once you’re checked into your riad, you’ll have the afternoon free to wander the medina or just sit with a mint tea and take it all in. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 4: Free Day in Chefchaouen

Today is entirely yours. Chefchaouen rewards slow exploring wander through the blue streets without a set plan, browse the artisan shops for handmade goods, or spend an hour in the Kasbah Museum learning about the town’s history.

If you’re up for a short hike, the walk up to the Spanish Mosque gives you a great view over Chefchaouen and the surrounding Rif Mountains, especially near sunset. Otherwise, this is a good day to just slow down completely Chefchaouen is one of those places that’s easy to fall in love with when you’re not rushing through it.

Day 5: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes [245 km]

Leaving Chefchaouen behind, your 16 days Morocco itinerary continues to Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The columns, mosaics, and old temple foundations here give a real sense of just how far Roman influence reached into North Africa it’s a quieter, less crowded stop than the cities, and worth the walk around.

Next comes Meknes, another of Morocco’s imperial cities, where the Bab Mansour Gate and the old Royal Stables are the main draws before lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive in Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual heart, and check into a traditional riad for the night.

Day 6: Explore Fes with a Local Guide

Fes deserves a full day, and today you’ll have a local guide to help you make sense of it. Fes el-Bali, the old medina, is a maze of narrow streets, workshops, and souks that’s been more or less unchanged for centuries the kind of place that’s genuinely disorienting in the best way.

You’ll also visit the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, considered the oldest continually operating university in the world, the detailed stonework of the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the Chouara Tannery, where leather is still dyed by hand using methods that go back generations. A stop at the Royal Palace gates and the old Jewish Quarter rounds out a day that’s as much about atmosphere as it is about individual sights.

Day 7: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert [454 km]

This is a long driving day, but it’s one of the most scenic on the whole trip. After breakfast, you’ll head into the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping first in Ifrane often called Morocco’s “Little Switzerland” for its alpine-style buildings, which feel almost out of place in North Africa.

From there, the road passes through cedar forests near Azrou, where you’ll likely spot Barbary macaques among the trees, then continues through the dramatic Ziz Valley, lined with palm groves and traditional Berber villages. By late afternoon you’ll reach Merzouga, right on the edge of the Sahara, where you can rest up before tomorrow desert adventure.

Day 8: Explore Merzouga Desert

This is one of the standout days of the entire 16 days tour from Casablanca. You’ll start by visiting Khamlia village to hear a live Gnawa music performance, a musical tradition with deep roots in the region.

Later in the day, you’ll ride a camel into the dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sun sets over the Sahara genuinely one of those moments that’s hard to describe until you’ve seen it yourself. You’ll spend the night at a private desert camp, with a traditional Moroccan dinner and Berber music around the fire under a sky full of stars.

Day 9: Merzouga Desert – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley [275 km]

An early start is worth it today for sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi one of the quietest, most beautiful moments in the desert. After breakfast, you’ll head back to Merzouga and continue toward the Todra Gorges.

Along the way, you’ll pass through Erfoud, known for its fossils and date palms, before reaching the Gorges themselves towering limestone cliffs rising nearly 300 meters above a narrow river. In the afternoon, the route continues through the Dades Valley, sometimes called the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs,” where old fortresses and Berber villages dot the landscape all the way to your hotel for the night.

Day 10: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech [324 km]

Today’s drive takes you through Ouarzazate, nicknamed the “Hollywood of Morocco” thanks to its film studios and cinematic desert scenery several well-known movies and shows have been shot here. If time allows, a stop at the Atlas Film Studios or the Taourirt Kasbah is worth it.

From there, you’ll reach Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed fortified village of mud-brick buildings that’s easily one of the most photographed spots in southern Morocco. The final stretch crosses the High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with sweeping mountain views before you arrive in Marrakech for the night.

Day 11: Explore Marrakech with a Local Guide

Marrakech is a lot to take in, and having a local guide for the day makes it much easier to navigate. You’ll visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the ornate Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs, each giving a different glimpse into the city’s layered history.

From there, the medina takes over narrow streets packed with spice stalls, leather goods, lanterns, and carpets, leading eventually to Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. By evening, the square fills with musicians, storytellers, and food stalls, and it’s one of the liveliest scenes anywhere in Morocco. If you want more time here afterward, our private Marrakech tours can extend your stay.

Day 12: Day Trip to Ourika Valley [120 km]

Today’s a lighter day a trip out to the Ourika Valley in the foothills of the High Atlas. The drive itself is worth it, with rivers, green terraced fields, and small Berber villages along the way.

Once there, a short walk brings you to a set of waterfalls, and you’ll also get the chance to visit a local Berber family and see a side of Moroccan life that’s very different from the cities. After lunch by the river, you’ll head back to Marrakech for a second night.

Day 13: Marrakech to Essaouira [178 km]

Leaving Marrakech behind, the pace shifts noticeably as you head to Essaouira, a laid-back coastal town on the Atlantic and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a nice contrast after the intensity of Marrakech.

Once you arrive, the Skala de la Ville an old fortress wall overlooking the harbor is a great first stop, followed by a wander through the whitewashed medina and its artisan workshops. The fishing port, with its blue boats and fresh catch coming in, is one of the most authentic scenes in the whole 16 days Morocco tour.

Day 14: Free Day in Essaouira

Another day with no fixed plan. Essaouira is easy to enjoy slowly relax on the beach, wander the medina at your own pace, or browse the boutiques for handmade crafts and local artwork.

Fresh seafood at one of the harborside restaurants is a must if you haven’t had it yet, and a café overlooking the Atlantic is a good place to spend a quiet afternoon before heading back toward Casablanca.

Day 15: Essaouira to Casablanca [377 km]

The drive back to Casablanca follows the Atlantic coast, with changing scenery and small villages along the way a good last chance for photos before the trip wraps up. Once you arrive, you’ll check into your hotel with the rest of the day free.

You might spend it back at the Corniche, out for one last Moroccan dinner, or just relaxing before your departure. It’s a fitting, low-key close to a trip that’s covered a huge amount of ground.

Day 16: Transfer to Casablanca Airport [45 km]

Your driver will transfer you to Mohammed V International Airport for your departure flight. Your 16 days tour from Casablanca comes to an end, taking with you wonderful memories of Morocco. We hope to welcome you back to Morocco again soon.