15 Days Morocco Itinerary: Casablanca to Marrakech & Essaouira
Land in Casablanca, travel north to south through every landscape, and end with two slow days on the Atlantic before your flight from Marrakech.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 15 days Morocco itinerary
This 15 days Morocco itinerary runs from north to south and ends by the ocean. You land in Casablanca and fly home from Marrakech.
First, you visit the Hassan II Mosque and Rabat, then spend two nights in Chefchaouen. Then you hike to the Akchour waterfalls and see Volubilis and Meknes on the way to Fes. After that, you cross the Middle Atlas and ride camels to a camp in Erg Chebbi. Next, you walk in the Todra and Dades gorges and reach Aït Benhaddou. In Marrakech, a guided day and an Atlas hike follow. Finally, two nights in Essaouira bring surf or a horse ride on the beach. In short, our 15 days Morocco itinerary is a private trip on your dates.
Highlights of this 15 days Morocco itinerary
- Hassan II Mosque
- Two nights in Chefchaouen
- Akchour waterfalls hike
- Volubilis & Meknes
- Guided Fes medina
- Buggy & camel ride in the Sahara
- Dades canyon hike
- High Atlas day hike
- Surf or horse ride in Essaouira
15 days Morocco itinerary: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Casablanca & Rabat
Visit the Hassan II Mosque, then drive to Rabat for the Hassan Tower.
- 2dayDay 2
Into the Rif mountains
A morning in the Kasbah of the Udayas, then north to Chefchaouen and sunset from the Spanish Mosque.
- 3dayDay 3
Akchour waterfalls hike
River paths, pools and God’s Bridge in the Talassemtane park.
- 4dayDay 4
Volubilis & Meknes
The Roman ruins of Volubilis and the gate of Bab Mansour, then on to Fes.
- 5dayDay 5
The Fes medina
A guided day: madrasas, the tanneries and the craftsmen’s quarters.
- 6dayDay 6
Across the Middle Atlas
Ifrane, the cedar forest and the Ziz Valley, arriving at the edge of the dunes.
- 7dayDay 7
Desert day
A buggy ride in Erg Chebbi, a nomad family, and camels at sunset to the desert camp.
- 8dayDay 8
Sunrise & the Todra Gorge
Sunrise on the dunes, a walk in the Todra Gorge and on to the Dades Valley.
- 9dayDay 9
Dades canyon & Skoura
A morning hike in the canyon, the kasbahs of Skoura, and the road to Aït Benhaddou.
- 10dayDay 10
Over the High Atlas
Explore the ksar in the morning, then cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech.
- 11dayDay 11
Guided Marrakech
The Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and the souks, and Jemaa el-Fna at night.
- 12dayDay 12
High Atlas day hike
A walk between the villages around Imlil and lunch in a Berber home.
- 13dayDay 13
To Essaouira
Drive to the coast with a stop at an argan cooperative.
- 14dayDay 14
Active day on the Atlantic
A surf or kitesurf lesson, or a horse ride along the beach.
- 15dayDay 15
Back to Marrakech
A last morning in the port, then the drive to Marrakech for your flight.
What’s included in this 15 days Morocco itinerary
Included
- 14 nights of accommodation as listed (riads, guesthouses and a desert camp)
- Breakfast every morning
- Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Pick-up in Casablanca and drop-off in Marrakech (hotel, riad, airport)
- Camel ride as described in the programme
- Local guide for the guided visits
- Surf lessons with board and wetsuit
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums
- Optional activities (for example quad, buggy or balloon) unless listed
- Travel insurance
- Tips for drivers and guides
Draft based on this programme – our team confirms the exact list with your quote.
Where you stay
- Night 1Riad in Rabat
- Night 2Riad in Chefchaouen
- Night 3Riad in Chefchaouen
- Night 4Riad in Fes
- Night 5Riad in Fes
- Night 6Riad in Merzouga
- Night 7Desert camp
- Night 8Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 9Riad in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 10Riad in Marrakech
- Night 11Riad in Marrakech
- Night 12Riad in Marrakech
- Night 13Riad in Essaouira
- Night 14Riad in Essaouira
Comfort level: Standard + – comfortable riads, guesthouses and a traditional desert camp, chosen by our team. Luxury camps and riads are possible on request.
Best time for this trip
March to May and September to November are best for a route that runs from the Rif to the Sahara and the ocean. Summer is very hot in the desert, and winter brings rain in the north and cold nights in the dunes.
- JanPossible
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayGood
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecGood
What to bring for this trip
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for the mosque
- Walking shoes with grip for Akchour and the canyons
- Swimsuit for the river pools and the ocean
- Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Warm layer for the desert night
- Light rain jacket for the Rif
- Windproof jacket for Essaouira
- Small overnight bag for the camp
- Refillable water bottle
Booking & payment
- How to book
- Send your request; we confirm the programme and the price in writing on WhatsApp or by email.
- Payment
- A deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid on arrival.
- Cancellation
- Our cancellation conditions are sent with your quote, before you pay anything.
- Weather & changes
- If the weather stops an activity, we adapt the day or replace the activity.
15 Days Morocco Itinerary: your questions
Is this 15 days Morocco itinerary good for a first trip?
Yes – it covers the north, the imperial cities, the Sahara, the kasbahs, Marrakech, the Atlas and the coast in one direction, without driving back the same road.
Where does the 15 days Morocco itinerary start and end?
It starts at Casablanca airport and ends in Marrakech. If your flight leaves from Casablanca, we can finish there instead.
How many nights in the desert?
One night in a desert camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi and one in a riad in Merzouga. We can add a second camp night if you like.
Can I swap the coast for more time in the desert on this 15 days Morocco itinerary?
Yes – it is a private trip. Two nights in Essaouira can become a second day in the Sahara, more time in Fes or a trek in the High Atlas.
What is the longest drive?
The day from Fes to Merzouga, about 7 to 8 hours with stops in Ifrane, the cedar forest and the Ziz Valley.
What our travellers say
A holistic experience
Booking a trip with Moroccan active adventures gave us the most memorable new years celebration of our lived. Our guide Mouhssin was especially talented at turning down deserted mountain/desert roads and finding beautiful riads…
Activities on this trip
Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.
Quad & buggy ridesDay 7 – Desert dayDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 7 – Desert dayDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 7 – Desert dayDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 3 – Akchour waterfalls hikeDetails →
Surf & kitesurf experienceDay 14 – Active day on the AtlanticDetails →Kite surfing lift-offDay 14 – Active day on the AtlanticDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 15-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.
Optional · extraHot air balloon rideSunrise flight before or after your tripSee the activity →
Optional · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesCooking class or food walk in the medinaSee the activity →
Optional · extra4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad familiesSee the activity →
Optional · extraCycling & mountain bikingMountain biking on Atlas trailsSee the activity →Optional · extraWindsurfing adventureWindsurfing sessionSee the activity →
Optional · extraCultural explorationExtra guided visit with a local guideSee the activity →Request this 15-day trip
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