two weeks in morocco itinerary

You’ll land at Mohammed V International Airport and transfer to your hotel, about a 30 to 45 minute drive. In the evening, visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, beautifully set right on the ocean — it’s worth checking whether a guided interior tour is running. Afterward, stroll along the Corniche in Ain Diab to watch the sunset and enjoy dinner by the water.

In the morning, drive about an hour to Rabat, where you can see the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, wander the blue-and-white streets of the Kasbah of the Udayas with its Andalusian Gardens and ocean viewpoint, and visit Chellah, a Roman necropolis where storks nest along the old walls. In the afternoon, continue on to Tangier, about three hours away. In the evening, explore the Tangier Kasbah and Medina, and if there’s time, catch sunset at Cape Spartel or the Caves of Hercules.

Depart in the morning and drive roughly two to two and a half hours through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Spend the afternoon wandering the Blue Pearl — the plaza Uta el-Hammam and the Kasbah, the blue-washed alleyways of the medina (photos are best in the late afternoon light), and be sure to try the local goat cheese and mountain-style tagines.

This is a longer travel day, around three and a half to four hours to reach the Meknes area. Along the way, stop at Volubilis, a well-preserved set of Roman ruins with mosaics and sweeping countryside views. Take a short stop in Meknes to see the Bab Mansour gate and optionally the old medina or the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, then continue about an hour further to Fes, where you’ll check into your riad for the night.

Spend the full day on a guided walk through Fes el-Bali, one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world. Highlights include the Chouara Tannery, where you can view the leather dyeing pits from the surrounding terraces, the exterior of the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University (one of the oldest universities in the world), the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the souks selling metalwork, ceramics, and textiles. In the evening, have dinner on a rooftop overlooking the medina.

This is a long, scenic driving day, roughly seven to eight hours total including stops. You’ll pass through Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine architecture and cedar forests — keep an eye out for Barbary macaques near Azrou. From there, you’ll cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and pass through the palm groves and gorges of the Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga by late afternoon. From Merzouga, transfer by 4×4 or camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a desert camp, where you’ll watch the sunset over the dunes and have dinner under the stars around a campfire.

Wake up for sunrise over the dunes, with an optional  some sandboarding. The rest of the day is free to relax at camp, or you can add on a cooking class ( berber pizza ) ,buggy biking is sand dunes excursions. this day is your option  relaxing in peace of desert or Adventure .

Leave the dunes behind and head into less-touristed desert country, passing through Ramlia, a remote oasis village known for its date palm groves, and the Sidi Ali area, home to a small seasonal desert lake that draws migratory birds. It’s a slower, quieter day compared to the main tourist circuit, and a good one for photography.

Head toward the Todgha Gorge, a dramatic limestone canyon with walls rising up to 300 meters, where a short walk along the river is worthwhile. From there, continue into the Dades Valley, sometimes called the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs,” driving through the famous switchbacks of the Dades Gorge road

Drive through the Valley of Roses and over the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Along the way, stop at Ait Ben Haddou, the UNESCO-listed fortified village that’s appeared in films like Game of Thrones , the Odyssey and Gladiator. From there, continue on to Marrakech, arriving by evening.

Spend the day exploring the Red City’s highlights: Jemaa el-Fnaa square, alive with snake charmers, food stalls, and storytellers, especially at night; the Bahia Palace and Badii Palace; the exterior of the Koutoubia Mosque; the souks, filled with spices, lanterns, leather goods, and textiles; and the Saadian Tombs. In the evening, have dinner overlooking Jemaa el-Fnaa as the square comes alive.

Use this day to slow down after the long drives. Treat yourself to a traditional hammam and massage at a spa or riad, and if you’d like to add sightseeing, consider the Majorelle Garden and YSL Museum, or Le Jardin Secret. It’s also a good day for leisure shopping or café time in Gueliz, the newer part of the city.

Drive roughly two and a half to three hours to the Atlantic coast, passing through argan tree country along the way. In Essaouira, explore the fortified medina walls and ramparts at Skala de la Ville, wander the fishing port and enjoy fresh grilled seafood, and browse the laid-back souks known for thuya wood crafts and art galleries

Spend the morning free in Essaouira for a beach walk or last-minute souvenir shopping, then drive back to Casablanca, about three to three and a half hours. Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy a final dinner, revisit the Corniche, or simply relax before your departure.

Transfer to Mohammed V International Airport for your flight home. { the departure of this 15 days tour can be in Marrakech , Agadir or rabat }