The Grand Tour of Morocco
Fourteen days, coast to desert to coast — the whole of Morocco in one unbroken thread.
- All four imperial cities — Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech
- Two nights of desert: a camel trek and a starlit camp in Erg Chebbi
- The UNESCO ksar of Ait Benhaddou at golden hour
- Roman Volubilis, the Todra Gorge and the Dades hairpins
- The bohemian Atlantic ramparts of Essaouira
- A private car and driver-guide for the entire route
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The itinerary, on the map
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- Day 1 · 1h 30m
Casablanca → Rabat
Begin on the Atlantic, beneath the soaring minaret of the Hassan II Mosque, then ease into the garden-laced capital.
Stops: Hassan II Mosque · Lunch, Casablanca medina · Kasbah of the Udayas · Riad in Rabat
- Day 2 · 2h 40m
Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis
Roman mosaics, an emperor’s gateway and the holy hill town of Moulay Idriss in a single, unhurried day.
Stops: Hassan Tower & Mausoleum · Volubilis Roman Ruins · Moulay Idriss Zerhoun · Bab Mansour, Meknes · Riad in Meknes
- Day 3 · 1h 0m
Meknes → Fes
A short transfer to Fes — and your first descent through the Blue Gate into the medieval medina.
Stops: Heri es-Souani Granaries · Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate) · Riad in Fes Medina
- Day 4 · On foot
A full day in Fes
The intellectual heart of Morocco — madrasas, the oldest university on earth, and the medieval tanneries.
Stops: Bou Inania Madrasa · Al-Qarawiyyin University · Chouara Tannery · Merenid Tombs viewpoint
- Day 5 · 4h 0m
Fes → Middle Atlas → Midelt
Alpine Ifrane, cedar forests full of macaques, and the long climb onto the high plateau.
Stops: Ifrane · Cedar Forest of Azrou · Kasbah in Midelt
- Day 6 · 5h 0m
Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Down the dramatic Ziz gorges to the desert, ending with a camel trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Stops: Ziz Valley Panorama · Erfoud Fossil Workshop · Camel trek into Erg Chebbi · Desert Camp, Erg Chebbi
- Day 7 · 4h 30m
Sahara sunrise → Todra Gorge
Dawn over the dunes, the market town of Rissani, then the towering walls of the Todra Gorge.
Stops: Sunrise over Erg Chebbi · Rissani Souk · Todra Gorge · Hotel in Todra
- Day 8 · 3h 30m
Todra → Dades → Skoura
The hairpins of the Dades, the Valley of Roses, and the palm-shaded kasbahs of Skoura oasis.
Stops: Dades Gorge hairpins · Valley of Roses (Kelaat M'Gouna) · Skoura Palm Oasis · Guesthouse in Skoura
- Day 9 · 2h 0m
Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou
The Hollywood of Africa, then the great fortified village of Ait Benhaddou glowing at sunset.
Stops: Taourirt Kasbah, Ouarzazate · Atlas Film Studios · Ait Benhaddou · Kasbah by Ait Benhaddou
- Day 10 · 3h 30m
Ait Benhaddou → Tizi n'Tichka → Marrakech
Over the highest pass in North Africa and down into the red city, ending in the roar of Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Stops: Tizi n'Tichka Pass · Koutoubia Mosque · Jemaa el-Fnaa at dusk · Riad in Marrakech
- Day 11 · On foot
A full day in Marrakech
Palaces of painted cedar, the electric-blue Majorelle garden, and eighteen souks to lose yourself in.
Stops: Bahia Palace · Saadian Tombs · Jardin Majorelle · The Souks
- Day 12 · 2h 45m
Marrakech → Essaouira
West to the wind-blown Atlantic and the ramparts of bohemian Essaouira, stopping for argan oil en route.
Stops: Argan oil cooperative · Skala de la Ville ramparts · Essaouira Medina · Riad in Essaouira
- Day 13 · 4h 0m
Essaouira → Oualidia → El Jadida
A slow coastal run — Safi’s potters, the oyster lagoon of Oualidia and El Jadida’s Portuguese cistern.
Stops: Safi Potters' Hill · Oualidia oyster lagoon · Portuguese City, El Jadida · Hotel in El Jadida
- Day 14 · 1h 30m
El Jadida → Casablanca & departure
A final stretch of coast road back to Casablanca and your onward flight — fourteen days, one country, end to end.
Stops: Casablanca Corniche · Mohammed V Airport
Best months to travel
Spring and autumn are the sweet spot across the whole route — warm days, cool desert nights and the lowest rainfall. Summer is intense inland but glorious on the Atlantic coast.
Common questions
It is the most complete way to see Morocco without backtracking — a continuous loop from Casablanca that links the imperial cities, the desert and the coast. We keep driving days broken up with frequent stops.
Entirely. Every day can be lengthened, shortened or swapped using the Trip Builder. Add a night in the desert, skip a city, or upgrade your riads — your specialist re-prices it instantly.
A curated mix of 4–5★ riads, heritage kasbahs and one luxury desert camp. You can move the whole trip up or down a comfort tier in the Trip Builder.
Spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Sep–Nov) are ideal. Summer is hot inland but fine on the coast; winter is mild by day and cold in the desert at night.
