Morocco Itinerary 14 Days

Day 4 of the Morocco itinerary 14 days is a rest day. Today there is no driving. You have a full free day to explore Chefchaouen at your own pace, with no schedule and no rush.

Walk through the blue alleys, visit the Kasbah and its small museum, and sit in Outa el Hammam square for a mint tea. Early morning is the best time for quiet photos.

If you like walking, you can go to the Spanish Mosque for sunset views over the town, or take a short hike to the Akchour waterfalls and the God’s Bridge area with a local guide.

You can also shop for woven blankets, goat cheese and local crafts. Dinner is free, and there are many small restaurants with terraces.

Driving distance: none (free day)

Driving time: none

Overnight in: Chefchaouen (breakfast included, dinner not included)

Day 5 of the 14 day Morocco itinerary brings history and culture. After breakfast, you leave the Rif Mountains and drive south to Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman site in Morocco. You walk among mosaics, columns and the old triumphal arch.

Not far away is Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, a holy town built on two hills. You can stop for a view over the town before continuing.

Then you reach Meknes, one of the four imperial cities. You see the Bab Mansour gate, the old granaries and the stables of Sultan Moulay Ismail, and have time for lunch in the medina area.

In the afternoon, a short drive brings you to Fes, where you settle into your hotel or riad. The evening is free for dinner and rest before tomorrow’s guided day.

Driving distance: about 270 km

Driving time: about 5 hours, plus stops

Overnight in: Fes (breakfast included, dinner not included)

Day 6 of the 14 days Morocco itinerary is a full guided day. Today a local guide shows you the Fes medina, one of the largest car-free old cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The guide knows the lanes and explains what you see.

You visit the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Al-Qarawiyyin area and the Attarine Madrasa. From the outside, you see the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, one of the oldest in the world.

The visit includes the traditional workshops: the famous Chouara tanneries, the weavers, the metal workers and the pottery makers. You can buy directly from the artisans if you wish.

In the afternoon, you can see the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish quarter (Mellah) and a viewpoint over the city. The evening is free.

Driving distance: about 20 km (city transfers)

Driving time: about 1 hour

Overnight in: Fes (breakfast included, dinner not included)

Day 7 of the Morocco itinerary 14 days takes you to the Sahara. This is the longest driving day, so you leave Fes early. The first stop is Ifrane, a mountain town with alpine-style houses that locals call the Switzerland of Morocco.

Next you enter the Cedar Forest near Azrou, where you can walk among huge cedar trees and see the Barbary macaques. It is a good place to stretch your legs.

You continue through Midelt and then follow the Ziz Valley, with its long palm groves and green oasis villages between the rocky hills. The landscape slowly changes from mountains to desert.

In the late afternoon, you reach Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. You ride a camel at sunset to the desert camp, have dinner under the stars, and listen to Berber drums by the fire.

Driving distance: about 455 km

Driving time: about 8 hours, plus stops

Overnight in: desert camp in Merzouga (breakfast and dinner included)

Day 8 of the 14 day Morocco itinerary is a full desert day. You can wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes, then have breakfast at the camp. Later you move to your hotel in Merzouga and rest after the long drive of yesterday.

Today is a full desert excursion by 4×4. First you visit a nomad family and share mint tea, learning how they live in the desert.

Then you stop at an old mine in the desert, and continue to Khamlia, a village known for Gnawa music and drumming, where the musicians descend from families of Sudanese origin.

The excursion ends at the cars museum, with its old vehicles from the desert’s past. The rest of the day is free to relax by the hotel pool or walk in the dunes. Dinner is at the hotel.

Driving distance: about 30 km (4×4 excursion)

Driving time: about 3 hours, with stops

Overnight in: hotel in Merzouga (breakfast and dinner included)

Day 9 of the 14 days Morocco itinerary crosses the south. After breakfast, you leave the dunes and drive to Rissani, an old oasis market town and the historic gate of the Sahara. If it is a market day, the souk is full of local life.

On the way, you stop at a Berber store, where you can see handmade carpets, silver and other crafts and learn how they are made. There is no pressure to buy.

You continue west through the Tafilalet palm groves and reach the Todra Gorges, where red cliffs rise up to 300 metres on both sides of a narrow river valley. You can walk through the gorge and have lunch nearby.

In the late afternoon, you drive to the Dades Valley, known for its curved road and strange rock formations. You have dinner and sleep in a hotel with views over the valley.

Driving distance: about 330 km

Driving time: about 6 hours, plus stops

Overnight in: Dades Valley (breakfast and dinner included)

Day 10 of the Morocco itinerary 14 days crosses the High Atlas. After breakfast, you follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Dades Valley to Kalaat M’Gouna, the home of the Valley of the Roses, famous for its rose products.

Next is Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, where you can see the Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios where many movies were shot.

Then you visit Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site made of red clay. You can climb to the top for a view over the valley.

After lunch, the road climbs through the High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2,260 metres. You descend to Marrakech by evening, and the night is free for dinner.

Driving distance: about 350 km

Driving time: about 7 hours, plus stops

Overnight in: Marrakech (breakfast included, dinner not included)

Day 11 of the 14 day Morocco itinerary is a guided day in the red city. Today a local expert guide takes you through the sights of Marrakech, the red city. You start at the Koutoubia Mosque and its famous minaret, then visit the Bahia Palace with its painted ceilings and gardens.

You continue to the Saadian Tombs and the El Badi Palace, where storks nest on the old walls. The guide explains the history of the city and its dynasties.

In the afternoon, you walk through the souks, where the different crafts have their own streets: leather, spices, lanterns, carpets and metalwork. You also visit the Majorelle Garden if time allows.

In the evening, you can have dinner and see Jemaa el-Fna square, where storytellers, musicians and food stalls fill the night.

Driving distance: about 20 km (city transfers)

Driving time: about 1 hour

Overnight in: Marrakech (breakfast included, dinner not included)

Day 12 of the 14 days Morocco itinerary ends at the sea. After breakfast, you leave Marrakech and drive west to Essaouira, the white and blue port town on the Atlantic. The road crosses dry plains and argan tree country.

On the way, you can stop at a women’s cooperative to see how argan oil is made by hand, and you may see goats in the argan trees near the road.

You arrive in Essaouira at lunchtime, and can eat fresh grilled fish at the port. The afternoon is free to explore the medina, the old ramparts and the fishing harbour.

In the evening, you can walk along the beach or the sea wall, feel the ocean breeze and have dinner in a restaurant of your choice.

Driving distance: about 190 km

Driving time: about 3 hours

Overnight in: Essaouira (breakfast included, dinner not included)

Day 13 of the Morocco itinerary 14 days is your last free day. This is a free day to rest after the long journey. There is no driving, so you can sleep late and enjoy a slow breakfast in Essaouira.

You can walk through the medina, visit the art galleries, watch woodworkers carve thuya wood and shop for local crafts. The Skala de la Ville ramparts are a good place for photos.

Optional activities include horse or camel rides on the beach, kitesurfing and windsurfing lessons, a surf lesson or a hammam and massage.

In the afternoon, you can sit in a cafe by the sea. For dinner, the port grills and small restaurants offer fresh fish at the end of the day.

Driving distance: none (free day)

Driving time: none

Overnight in: Essaouira (breakfast included, dinner not included)

Day 14 is the last day of the 14 day Morocco itinerary. After breakfast, you say goodbye to Essaouira and drive north along the Atlantic coast to Casablanca. The road is easy, with several stops possible along the way.

On the way, you can pass Safi and El Jadida, two coastal towns with Portuguese history, if you want a break from the drive and a seaside lunch.

You arrive in Casablanca in the afternoon, and your driver takes you to the airport or to your hotel, depending on your flight time.

Thank you for travelling with us. We hope you leave with many memories of Morocco and will come back soon.

Driving distance: about 370 km

Driving time: about 5 hours

Overnight in: end of the tour (services end at drop-off)