20 Days Morocco Tours from Casablanca: Coast, Atlas, Sahara & the North
Fly in and out of Casablanca and travel the whole country in a loop: the Atlantic coast, Marrakech, a trek in the High Atlas, the dunes of Merzouga, Fes and the blue city of Chefchaouen.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 20 days Morocco tours from Casablanca
Our 20 days Morocco tours from Casablanca loop around the whole country. You fly in and out of the same airport and never drive back the same road.
First, you follow the Atlantic to El Jadida, the Oualidia lagoon and Essaouira. Then you spend two days in Marrakech and trek over a pass to the Azzaden valley. After that, you cross the Atlas to Aït Benhaddou, the Dades and the Todra Gorge. Next, camels take you to a camp in the dunes of Merzouga. Finally, you visit Fes and Chefchaouen and return by Rabat. In short, these 20 days Morocco tours from Casablanca are private, on your dates.
Highlights of this 20 days Morocco tours from Casablanca
- Hassan II Mosque
- Portuguese El Jadida
- Kayak on the Oualidia lagoon
- Surf in Essaouira
- Two-day Atlas trek to Azzaden
- Camel ride & desert camp
- Todra & Dades gorges
- Guided Fes medina
- Akchour waterfalls
20 days Morocco tours from Casablanca: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Casablanca & El Jadida
Visit the Hassan II Mosque, then follow the coast to the Portuguese ramparts of El Jadida.
- 2dayDay 2
The Oualidia lagoon
The old Portuguese cistern in the morning, then kayak on the calm lagoon of Oualidia.
- 3dayDay 3
Safi & Essaouira
Stop at the potters’ quarter of Safi and continue down the coast to Essaouira.
- 4dayDay 4
Surf in Essaouira
A surf or kitesurf lesson, or a horse ride on the beach, and a slow evening in the medina.
- 5dayDay 5
To Marrakech
Drive inland with a stop at an argan cooperative, and Jemaa el-Fna at night.
- 6dayDay 6
Marrakech
A guided visit of the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and the souks, and a free afternoon.
- 7dayDay 7
To Imlil
Drive to the High Atlas and take an afternoon walk to the village of Aroumd.
- 8dayDay 8
Trek to Azzaden
With a mountain guide and a mule, cross the Tizi n’Mzik pass into the quiet Azzaden valley.
- 9dayDay 9
Trek back to Imlil
Walk back through Berber villages and walnut groves to Imlil.
- 10dayDay 10
Over the High Atlas
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass and visit the ksar of Aït Benhaddou in the late afternoon.
- 11dayDay 11
Skoura & the Dades Valley
Cycle in the Skoura palm grove, then drive the road of the kasbahs to the Dades Valley.
- 12dayDay 12
Dades hike & Todra Gorge
A morning hike in the Dades canyon, then the Todra Gorge for the evening light.
- 13dayDay 13
Camels into the dunes
Drive to Merzouga and ride camels at sunset to the desert camp.
- 14dayDay 14
A day in the Sahara
Sunrise, then a buggy or quad ride, sandboarding and a nomad family visit.
- 15dayDay 15
Ziz Valley to Midelt
Follow the Ziz palm groves north to Midelt, at the foot of the Middle Atlas.
- 16dayDay 16
Cedar forest & Fes
Walk in the cedar forest near Azrou where Barbary macaques live, pass Ifrane and reach Fes.
- 17dayDay 17
The Fes medina
A guided day in the oldest medina of Morocco: madrasas, tanneries and craftsmen.
- 18dayDay 18
Volubilis & Chefchaouen
The Roman ruins of Volubilis, then the road into the Rif mountains to the blue city.
- 19dayDay 19
Akchour waterfalls hike
River paths, waterfalls and God’s Bridge in the Talassemtane park.
- 20dayDay 20
Rabat & back to Casablanca
Drive south to Rabat for the Hassan Tower, then on to Casablanca for your flight.
What’s included in this 20 days Morocco tours from Casablanca
Included
- 19 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 Casablanca (hotel, riad, airport)
- Camel ride as described in the programme
- Mountain guide and mule for the luggage
- 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 1Guesthouse in El Jadida
- Night 2Guesthouse in Oualidia
- Night 3Riad in Essaouira
- Night 4Riad in Essaouira
- Night 5Riad in Marrakech
- Night 6Riad in Marrakech
- Night 7Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 8Guesthouse in Azzaden Valley
- Night 9Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 10Riad in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 11Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 12Guesthouse in Todra Gorge
- Night 13Desert camp
- Night 14Riad in Merzouga
- Night 15Guesthouse in Midelt
- Night 16Riad in Fes
- Night 17Riad in Fes
- Night 18Riad in Chefchaouen
- Night 19Riad in Chefchaouen
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
Spring and autumn are best for a loop that crosses the coast, the High Atlas and the Sahara. In summer the desert is very hot; in winter the Atlas trek can meet snow and rain falls in the Rif.
- JanPossible
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecPossible
What to bring for this trip
- Walking boots for the Atlas trek
- Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
- Windproof jacket for the coast
- Warm layer for the mountains and the desert night
- Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for the mosque
- Headtorch 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.
20 Days Morocco Tours from Casablanca: your questions
Do these 20 days Morocco tours from Casablanca start at the airport?
Yes. We meet you at Casablanca airport or your hotel on day 1 and bring you back to the airport on day 20.
Can I do the 20 days Morocco tours from Casablanca the other way round?
Yes. The loop works in both directions; we choose the direction that gives the best weather in the desert and the mountains for your dates.
Is the Atlas trek hard?
It is a moderate two-day walk with a pass at about 2,500 m. A mule carries the bags and a mountain guide stays with you.
How much time is there in Casablanca?
We visit the Hassan II Mosque on day 1. If you want more time in the city, we can add a night at the start or the end.
Are the 20 days Morocco tours from Casablanca private?
Yes, private on the dates you choose, with your own driver for the whole trip.
What our travellers say
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Activities on this trip
Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.
Quad & buggy ridesDay 14 – A day in the SaharaDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 4 – Surf in EssaouiraDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 13 – Camels into the dunesDetails →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 11 – Skoura & the Dades ValleyDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 7 – To ImlilDetails →
Surf & kitesurf experienceDay 4 – Surf in EssaouiraDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 20-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 · extraKite surfing lift-offKitesurf lesson in windy EssaouiraSee the activity →Optional · extraWindsurfing adventureWindsurfing sessionSee the activity →
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