Spending a Month in Morocco: Fewer Hotels, More Time
The calm way of spending a month in Morocco. You change hotel only eight times in a month, every long drive is split in two, and each base has a free day to do nothing at all.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this Spending a month in Morocco
Spending a month in Morocco is easier when you change hotel less often. On this slow route you stay three to five nights in most places, with short drives.
First, you settle into Chefchaouen and walk to the Akchour waterfalls. Then you spend four nights in Fes, with a day trip to Volubilis. After that, you ride camels to a desert camp and rest by the pool in Merzouga. Next, you stay in a kasbah in Skoura and cycle in the oasis. Then come five nights in Marrakech, with the Ourika Valley and the Agafay desert. Finally, you slow down in Essaouira and Taghazout. In short, spending a month in Morocco this way suits families and slow travellers.
Highlights of this Spending a month in Morocco
- Three nights in Chefchaouen
- Four nights in Fes
- Camel ride & desert camp
- Kasbah stay in Skoura
- Five nights in Marrakech
- Ourika Valley walk
- Camels in Agafay
- Four nights in Essaouira
- Surf lesson in Taghazout
Spending a month in Morocco: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Tangier to Chefchaouen
We meet you at Tangier airport or port and drive into the Rif mountains to the blue city.
- 2dayDay 2
Chefchaouen at your pace
The blue lanes, the kasbah garden and an easy walk up to the Spanish Mosque at sunset.
- 3dayDay 3
Akchour waterfalls
A walk along the river to the first waterfalls, with a picnic and time to paddle in the pools.
- 4dayDay 4
To Fes
Drive south through the hills of the Rif to Fes and settle into your riad.
- 5dayDay 5
The Fes medina
A guided walk through the medina – the tanneries, a madrasa and the craftsmen at work.
- 6dayDay 6
Volubilis & Meknes
A day trip to the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the great gate of Meknes.
- 7dayDay 7
Free day in Fes
A cooking class or a hammam, and an afternoon with nothing planned.
- 8dayDay 8
Ifrane & the cedars to Midelt
See the Barbary macaques in the cedar forest and stop for the night in Midelt.
- 9dayDay 9
To Merzouga
Follow the Ziz Valley to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, with a swim in the riad pool.
- 10dayDay 10
Camels & a night in the dunes
Meet a nomad family, then ride camels at sunset to the desert camp.
- 11dayDay 11
Sandboarding & Gnawa music
Sunrise on the dunes, sandboarding, and Gnawa music in Khamlia, back to the riad.
- 12dayDay 12
Free day at the dunes
A slow day by the pool, with an optional quad or buggy ride before sunset.
- 13dayDay 13
Todra Gorge to the Dades
An easy walk in the Todra Gorge on the way to the Dades Valley.
- 14dayDay 14
Dades to Skoura
A short morning walk in the Dades, then the Skoura oasis and its old kasbah.
- 15dayDay 15
Skoura oasis by bike
Cycle on shady paths between palm trees, gardens and earth-built kasbahs.
- 16dayDay 16
Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech
Visit the ksar of Aït Benhaddou and cross the High Atlas to Marrakech.
- 17dayDay 17
Marrakech
A guided half day: the Bahia Palace, the souks and the storytellers of Jemaa el-Fna.
- 18dayDay 18
Ourika Valley
A walk to the Ourika waterfalls and lunch by the river, back to Marrakech.
- 19dayDay 19
Free day in Marrakech
The Majorelle Garden, the riad pool and a hammam.
- 20dayDay 20
Agafay desert
A camel or quad ride in the stone desert of Agafay and dinner at sunset.
- 21dayDay 21
Cooking class
Shop at the market and cook a tagine together, then a calm evening.
- 22dayDay 22
To Essaouira
Drive to the coast with a stop at an argan cooperative.
- 23dayDay 23
Essaouira medina & port
Walk the ramparts and watch the fishing boats come in.
- 24dayDay 24
Horse ride at Sidi Kaouki
A horse or camel ride on the wide beach of Sidi Kaouki.
- 25dayDay 25
Free day by the sea
Time for the beach, the galleries and long lunches.
- 26dayDay 26
To Taghazout
The coast road past Imsouane to the surf village of Taghazout.
- 27dayDay 27
Surf lesson
A gentle surf lesson for every age on a beginners’ beach.
- 28dayDay 28
Taroudant day trip
A day trip to the walled town of Taroudant and its souks, back to the coast by evening.
- 29dayDay 29
Paradise Valley & rest
A morning swim in the pools of Paradise Valley and a last sunset on the beach.
- 30dayDay 30
Agadir & departure
Transfer to Agadir airport for your flight home.
What’s included in this Spending a month in Morocco
Included
- 29 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 Tangier and drop-off in Agadir (hotel, riad, airport or port)
- 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 Chefchaouen
- Night 2Riad in Chefchaouen
- Night 3Riad in Chefchaouen
- Night 4Riad in Fes
- Night 5Riad in Fes
- Night 6Riad in Fes
- Night 7Riad in Fes
- Night 8Guesthouse in Midelt
- Night 9Riad in Merzouga
- Night 10Desert camp
- Night 11Riad in Merzouga
- Night 12Riad in Merzouga
- Night 13Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 14Kasbah in Skoura
- Night 15Kasbah in Skoura
- Night 16Riad in Marrakech
- Night 17Riad in Marrakech
- Night 18Riad in Marrakech
- Night 19Riad in Marrakech
- Night 20Riad in Marrakech
- Night 21Riad in Marrakech
- Night 22Riad in Essaouira
- Night 23Riad in Essaouira
- Night 24Riad in Essaouira
- Night 25Riad in Essaouira
- Night 26Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 27Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 28Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 29Surf house in Taghazout
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 the most comfortable for children. The Christmas and February holidays also work well, with sunny days and cold desert nights.
- JanGood
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayGood
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecGood
What to bring for this trip
- Sun hats and children’s sun cream
- Comfortable shoes for every walk
- Swimsuits for pools and beaches
- Warm pyjamas for the desert camp
- A torch for each child
- Light layers and a warm jacket
- Snacks for the drives
- Small games or books for rest days
- Scarf for dust and wind
- Refillable water bottles
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.
Spending a Month in Morocco: your questions
Is spending a month in Morocco with children a good idea?
Yes, if the pace is slow. On this route you stay three to five nights in most places, drives are split in two, and every base has a free day.
How many hotel changes are there when spending a month in Morocco on this route?
Only a handful of real bases – Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Skoura, Marrakech, Essaouira and Taghazout – plus single nights in Midelt, the Dades Valley and the desert camp.
What is the best season for spending a month in Morocco?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). The winter holidays also work well, with sunny days and cold desert nights.
Can we add more beach time while spending a month in Morocco?
Yes – we can move a night from Marrakech or Fes to Essaouira or Taghazout, or add a few days at the end.
Is spending a month in Morocco on a private tour possible?
Yes – this is a private trip with your own driver on your dates. We plan the riads and family rooms around you.
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 12 – Free day at the dunesDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 10 – Camels & a night in the dunesDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 10 – Camels & a night in the dunesDetails →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 15 – Skoura oasis by bikeDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 2 – Chefchaouen at your paceDetails →
Surf & kitesurf experienceDay 26 – To TaghazoutDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 30-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 30-day trip
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