16 Day Morocco Tour: Imperial Cities, Sahara & High Atlas
Land in Casablanca and travel the country at an easy pace: the imperial cities and the Rif, the dunes of Merzouga, the gorges and kasbahs of the south and the red city of Marrakech.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 16 day Morocco tour
Our 16 day Morocco tour crosses the whole country at an easy pace. You start in Casablanca, see the north and the Sahara, and finish in Marrakech.
First, you visit the Hassan II Mosque and Rabat, then spend three nights in blue Chefchaouen. There you hike to the Akchour waterfalls. Then you see Volubilis and Meknes and stay three nights in Fes. After that, you cross the Middle Atlas to Merzouga and ride camels to a desert camp. Next come buggies, sandboarding and a canyon hike in the Dades. Finally, Skoura, Aït Benhaddou and the High Atlas lead you to Marrakech. In short, this 16 day Morocco tour is private and runs on your dates.
Highlights of this 16 day Morocco tour
- Hassan II Mosque
- Three nights in Chefchaouen
- Akchour waterfalls hike
- Roman Volubilis & Meknes
- Guided Fes medina
- Camel ride & desert camp
- Buggy & sandboarding
- Dades canyon hike
- Bike ride in the Skoura oasis
- Guided Marrakech
16 day Morocco tour: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Casablanca & Rabat
Visit the Hassan II Mosque above the ocean, then drive to Rabat for the Kasbah of the Udayas at sunset.
- 2dayDay 2
North into the Rif
Drive to Chefchaouen and walk up to the Spanish Mosque for the view over the blue town.
- 3dayDay 3
Akchour waterfalls hike
A full day on the river paths of Talassemtane park, with the waterfalls and the rock arch of God’s Bridge.
- 4dayDay 4
Free day in Chefchaouen
A slow day: coffee in the main square, the kasbah museum, or a short walk in the hills above town.
- 5dayDay 5
Volubilis, Meknes & Fes
The Roman mosaics of Volubilis and the great gate of Bab Mansour in Meknes, then on to Fes.
- 6dayDay 6
The Fes medina
A guided day in the medina: the Bou Inania madrasa, the Chouara tanneries and the craftsmen’s lanes.
- 7dayDay 7
Rest day in Fes
A free morning, then a cooking class or a hammam – a calm day before the road south.
- 8dayDay 8
Middle Atlas to the Sahara
Ifrane, the cedar forest and its macaques, the Ziz Valley palm groves and the edge of the dunes at Merzouga.
- 9dayDay 9
Into the dunes by camel
A slow morning by the pool, a visit to a nomad family, then camels at sunset to the desert camp.
- 10dayDay 10
A day in the Sahara
Sunrise on the dunes, a buggy ride and sandboarding, Gnawa music in Khamlia and an evening back at the riad.
- 11dayDay 11
Todra Gorge & the Dades Valley
Drive west to walk between the high walls of the Todra Gorge, then on to the Dades Valley.
- 12dayDay 12
Dades canyon hike
A half-day hike through red rock folds and nomad caves above the valley, and a free afternoon.
- 13dayDay 13
Skoura oasis & Aït Benhaddou
An easy bike ride in the palm grove of Skoura, then Ouarzazate and the ksar of Aït Benhaddou.
- 14dayDay 14
Over the High Atlas to Marrakech
A morning walk through the ksar, then the Tizi n’Tichka pass and Berber villages to Marrakech.
- 15dayDay 15
Marrakech
A guided visit of the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and the souks, and the night show of Jemaa el-Fna.
- 16dayDay 16
Gardens & departure
The Majorelle Garden in the morning, then your transfer to the airport.
What’s included in this 16 day Morocco tour
Included
- 15 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
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 Chefchaouen
- Night 5Riad in Fes
- Night 6Riad in Fes
- Night 7Riad in Fes
- Night 8Riad in Merzouga
- Night 9Desert camp
- Night 10Riad in Merzouga
- Night 11Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 12Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 13Guesthouse in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 14Riad in Marrakech
- Night 15Riad in Marrakech
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 late September to November are best: green hills in the north, mild days in the Sahara and pleasant evenings in the cities. In summer the desert is very hot, and winter brings rain to the Rif and cold nights in the camp.
- JanPossible
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecGood
What to bring for this trip
- Walking shoes with grip for Akchour
- Light rain jacket for the Rif
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for the mosque and medinas
- Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
- Warm layer for the desert night
- Headtorch for the camp
- Small overnight bag for the camp
- Swimsuit for the riad pools
- Sun hat and sun cream
- 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.
16 Day Morocco Tour: your questions
Where does the 16 day Morocco tour start and end?
It starts in Casablanca, at the airport or your hotel, and ends in Marrakech. Flying into one city and out of the other saves a full day of driving back.
Is this 16 day Morocco tour tiring?
No. The longest drive, from Fes to Merzouga, is broken with stops, and there are free days in Chefchaouen and Fes. Most days have a short drive and a walk or an activity.
How many nights in the desert on the 16 day Morocco tour?
One night in a desert camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi and one night in a riad at the edge of the dunes. We can add a second camp night if you like.
Can the 16 day Morocco tour be private?
Yes – every trip on our site is a private tour on the dates you choose, with your own driver. We change the stops and the riads to suit you.
Can I add Essaouira to the 16 day Morocco tour?
Yes. Replace the Agafay or a city day with two nights in Essaouira, or add two days to the trip. Ask our team and we adapt the route.
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 10 – A day in the SaharaDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 9 – Into the dunes by camelDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 9 – Into the dunes by camelDetails →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 13 – Skoura oasis & Aït BenhaddouDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 2 – North into the RifDetails →
Authentic culinary experiencesDay 7 – Rest day in FesDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 16-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 · extraWellness and relaxationTraditional hammam and spa timeSee the activity →
Optional · extra4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad familiesSee the activity →
Optional · extraCultural explorationExtra guided visit with a local guideSee the activity →
Optional · extraFaith & spiritual journeysSpiritual and heritage visitSee the activity →Optional · extraAtlas zipline adventureZipline in the Atlas foothillsSee the activity →Request this 16-day trip
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