22 Days Morocco Tours from Casablanca: The Grand Loop
The longest of our 22 days Morocco tours from Casablanca: the north, the imperial cities, the Sahara, the High Atlas and a whole week on the Atlantic coast, back to the same airport after twenty-two days.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 22 days Morocco tours from Casablanca
Our 22 days Morocco tours from Casablanca form the grand loop of the country. You fly in and out of the same airport and see every region.
First, you visit Rabat and spend two nights in Chefchaouen, with a hike to Akchour. Then you enjoy three nights in Fes, including a free day. After that, you ride camels into the dunes and hike the Todra and Dades gorges. Next, you take the old road by Telouet to Marrakech and walk in the High Atlas. Finally, the Tizi n’Test leads to Taroudant, Taghazout, Essaouira and Oualidia. In short, these 22 days Morocco tours from Casablanca are private, on your dates.
Highlights of this 22 days Morocco tours from Casablanca
- Hassan II Mosque & Rabat
- Akchour waterfalls hike
- Three nights in Fes
- Camel ride & desert camp
- Todra & Dades gorges
- Telouet kasbah
- Tizi n’Test mountain road
- Surf in Taghazout
- Kayak on the Oualidia lagoon
22 days Morocco tours from Casablanca: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Casablanca & Rabat
We meet you at Casablanca airport, visit the Hassan II Mosque and drive to Rabat for the Kasbah of the Udayas.
- 2dayDay 2
Into the Rif mountains
Drive north to Chefchaouen and walk up to the Spanish Mosque at sunset.
- 3dayDay 3
Akchour waterfalls hike
River paths, pools and the rock arch of God’s Bridge in the Talassemtane park.
- 4dayDay 4
Volubilis, Meknes & Fes
The Roman ruins of Volubilis and the Bab Mansour gate of Meknes on the way to Fes.
- 5dayDay 5
The Fes medina
A guided day among the madrasas, tanneries and craftsmen of the oldest medina in Morocco.
- 6dayDay 6
A free day in Fes
Rest, shop or take a cooking class – the first slow day of the trip.
- 7dayDay 7
Cedar forest to Midelt
Ifrane, a walk in the cedar forest of Azrou with its Barbary macaques, and Midelt for the night.
- 8dayDay 8
Camels into the dunes
The Ziz palm groves to Merzouga, then a sunset camel ride to the desert camp.
- 9dayDay 9
A day in the Sahara
Sunrise on the dunes, a buggy or quad ride, sandboarding and Gnawa music in Khamlia.
- 10dayDay 10
Todra Gorge
Drive west and walk between the walls of the Todra Gorge, with rock climbing for beginners.
- 11dayDay 11
Dades canyon hike
A half-day hike in the red canyons of the Dades Valley.
- 12dayDay 12
Skoura & Aït Benhaddou
Cycle in the Skoura palm grove, then reach the ksar of Aït Benhaddou for sunset.
- 13dayDay 13
Telouet & Marrakech
The old road through the Ounila valley to the Telouet kasbah, then over the Tizi n’Tichka to Marrakech.
- 14dayDay 14
Marrakech
A guided visit of the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and the souks, and Jemaa el-Fna at night.
- 15dayDay 15
High Atlas hike
Drive to Imlil and walk between Berber villages and terraced fields, with lunch in a village home.
- 16dayDay 16
Over the Tizi n’Test to Taroudant
Through Ouirgane and past the Tin Mal mosque, then the high pass and down to Taroudant (via Agadir if the pass is closed).
- 17dayDay 17
Paradise Valley & Taghazout
A swim in the palm canyon of Paradise Valley on the way to the surf village of Taghazout.
- 18dayDay 18
Surf lesson
A lesson on a beginners’ beach, with board and wetsuit.
- 19dayDay 19
Sandboarding & rest
A slow morning, then sandboarding on the coastal dunes near Tamraght.
- 20dayDay 20
Imsouane & Essaouira
Follow the coast north, stop in the fishing village of Imsouane and reach Essaouira for sunset.
- 21dayDay 21
Safi & Oualidia
The potters of Safi, then kayak on the calm lagoon of Oualidia.
- 22dayDay 22
El Jadida & Casablanca
The Portuguese cistern of El Jadida, then Casablanca airport.
What’s included in this 22 days Morocco tours from Casablanca
Included
- 21 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
- 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 Fes
- Night 7Guesthouse in Midelt
- Night 8Desert camp
- Night 9Riad in Merzouga
- Night 10Guesthouse in Todra Gorge
- Night 11Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 12Riad in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 13Riad in Marrakech
- Night 14Riad in Marrakech
- Night 15Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 16Riad in Taroudant
- Night 17Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 18Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 19Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 20Riad in Essaouira
- Night 21Guesthouse in Oualidia
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
April, May, September and October are best for a loop that crosses the Rif, the Sahara, two Atlas passes and the coast. Summer is very hot inland, and in winter the Tizi n’Test can close after snow.
- JanPossible
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecPossible
What to bring for this trip
- Walking shoes for the hikes and the medinas
- Light rain jacket for the Rif
- Warm layer for the desert night and the passes
- Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
- Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
- Rash vest for the surf
- 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.
22 Days Morocco Tours from Casablanca: your questions
Do these 22 days Morocco tours from Casablanca start and end at the airport?
Yes. Our 22 days Morocco tours from Casablanca meet you at the airport on day 1 and bring you back there on day 22, so you can book a return flight.
What do the 22 days Morocco tours from Casablanca include that shorter tours do not?
Time: three nights in Fes, a rest day in Fes, a day in the High Atlas, the Tizi n’Test road to Taroudant and a full week on the Atlantic coast.
Is the Tizi n’Test road always open?
It is a high mountain pass and can close after snow, rock falls or road works. If it is closed, we drive to Taroudant by the motorway via Agadir instead.
Can we do the 22 days Morocco tours from Casablanca in the other direction?
Yes. We choose the direction that gives the best weather for your dates in the desert, the mountains and on the coast.
How long are the drives?
Most days have three to five hours on the road with stops. The longest are Chefchaouen to Fes with Volubilis and Meknes, and the Tizi n’Test day.
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 9 – A day in the SaharaDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 8 – Camels into the dunesDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 8 – Camels into the dunesDetails →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 12 – Skoura & Aït BenhaddouDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 2 – Into the Rif mountainsDetails →
Surf & kitesurf experienceDay 17 – Paradise Valley & TaghazoutDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 22-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 →Optional · extraJet ski adventure on the coastJet ski on the bay of AgadirSee the activity →Request this 22-day trip
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