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15-Day Morocco Tour: The Complete Circuit from Casablanca

Casablanca 15 days / 14 nights From €2600 per person

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Duration

15 days / 14 nights

Tour type

Private only

Languages

French, Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian

Payment

Bank transfer, details sent by our team after booking

Overview

Fifteen days from Casablanca, about 1,900 km, taking in the north first: Rabat, Asilah, Tangier, Tetouan and Chefchaouen, then Meknes and Fes, two nights at Merzouga, the Todra gorges, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech. Two days are left free, in Marrakech and Casablanca, and three cities are explored with a guide.

Licensed local guides lead three full days, in Casablanca, Fes and Marrakech. Two other whole days have nothing planned at all: day 12 in Marrakech and day 14 back in Casablanca. That is what separates the fifteen-day loop from the shorter circuits: time to stop, to go back to a medina you liked, or to do nothing at all.

Two of the fourteen nights are spent at Merzouga, one of them in a tent at the camp. In the desert you ride a camel, watch the sun set and rise over Erg Chebbi, and a separate day goes to the desert villages: Gnawa music at Khamlia, the nomad families, the Rissani souk. About 1,900 km in all, with a driver-guide in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

Mohammed V, both ways

Private transfers at Casablanca airport on day 1 and day 15.

Three cities with a guide

Casablanca (day 2), Fes (day 6) and Marrakech (day 11).

15 days, 2 of them free

The north, the desert and the south over about 1,900 km, 14 nights on half board.

One driver-guide for the whole trip

From day 1 to day 15, in the same vehicle.

Highlights

The imperial cities: Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech
Tangier and the strait, Asilah and its murals, Andalusian Tetouan
Blue Chefchaouen, at the foot of the Rif
Volubilis and its Roman ruins, on the World Heritage list
Tizi n'Tichka, the pass that takes you over the High Atlas
Ouarzazate, its film studios, and the Ait Ben Haddou ksar

Itinerary

Main stopSecondary stop

Pickup location:

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
Day 2: Casablanca with a guide

Sightseeing

Day 2 stays in Casablanca with a guide. After breakfast: the Hassan II Mosque, viewed from outside with the interior as an option, then Ain Diab and its corniche, the Habous quarter and Mohammed V Square. Afternoon free; dinner and the night in Casablanca.
Day 3: Casablanca, Rabat, Asilah and Tangier

Stop

On day 3 the circuit leaves Casablanca and heads north up the Atlantic coast. In Rabat, the capital of the kingdom, you see the Hassan Tower, then the mausoleum of Mohammed V, then the Udayas Kasbah. Next comes Asilah, a small whitewashed town on the coast, noted for its murals and its art scene. The last leg reaches Tangier, where Africa faces Europe, for dinner and the night.
Day 4: Tangier, Tetouan and Chefchaouen

Stop

Day 4 opens with a panoramic tour of Tangier, with Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules as options. Heading back south, you stop briefly in Tetouan, a city of Andalusian influence, then continue to Chefchaouen, the famous blue city of the Rif, for dinner and the night.
Day 5: Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes and Fes

Stop

Day 5 leaves the Rif for the centre of the country. First comes Volubilis, whose Roman ruins are listed as World Heritage, then Meknes, the imperial city of the Bab el-Mansour gate and Moulay Ismail's mausoleum. The day finishes in Fes, the spiritual and cultural capital, which you explore with a guide tomorrow. You dine and stay the night there.
Day 6: Fes, a full guided day

Sightseeing

Day 6 goes entirely to the Fes medina, a UNESCO site, with a licensed guide: Fes el-Bali and its al-Qarawiyyin university, the madrasa of Bou Inania, the tanneries of Chouara and the craftsmen's quarters. Back at the hotel during the afternoon; dinner and a second night in Fes.
Day 7: Fes, Ifrane, Middle Atlas and Merzouga

Stop

From Fes the circuit swings south: a long drive, broken by several stops. First Ifrane, nicknamed the little Switzerland of Morocco, then the Middle Atlas cedar forests and their scenery, and later wide views over the Ziz valley. The drive ends at Merzouga, on the Sahara's edge, for dinner and a night in a desert camp.
Day 8: Merzouga, Khamlia and Rissani

Sightseeing

Day 8 is spent in the desert region around Merzouga, where you stay a second night. First Khamlia, a village noted for Gnawa music, and a meeting with nomad families; then Rissani, a historic Tafilalet town with a traditional souk at its centre. A camel ride or 4x4 outing can be added as options. You dine and sleep again in Merzouga.
Day 9: Merzouga, Erfoud, Todra gorges and Ouarzazate

Stop

Day 9 heads west, away from the dunes. First stop: Erfoud, known for its fossils and cutting workshops; then the Todra gorges and their towering walls. The road then runs through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, for dinner and the night.
Day 10: Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech

Stop

Day 10 leaves Ouarzazate for Ait Ben Haddou, a ksar on the World Heritage list that has served as a set for many films. The road then crosses the High Atlas at the pass of Tizi n'Tichka and descends to Marrakech, your base for three nights, where dinner awaits.
Day 11: Marrakech with a guide

Sightseeing

Day 11 is the guided tour of Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fna square, the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace, the souks with their craft markets, and lastly the Menara gardens. Free afternoon; dinner and the night again in Marrakech.
Day 12: Marrakech, a free day

Sightseeing

A completely free day to enjoy Marrakech at your own pace: hammam and spa, shopping in the souks, or an optional excursion to the Ourika valley or Essaouira. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
Day 13: Marrakech to Casablanca

Stop

Day 13: the private vehicle brings you back from Marrakech to Casablanca, where the loop began. After check-in, free time for shopping or an Atlantic walk. You dine and sleep in Casablanca.
Day 14: Casablanca, a free day

Sightseeing

Second free day and last full day in Morocco: rest, final shopping or the corniche. Last-minute visits remain possible as an option. Dinner and night, once again, in Casablanca.
Arrive back at:

Day 15: Departure from Casablanca

For logistical and operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change.

Which circuit fits your trip: 9, 10, 12 or 15 days?

Circuit	Duration	Start and finish	Main stops	Nights at Merzouga	Formats	Price
9-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech: Desert and Imperial Cities	9 days / 8 nights	Loop from Marrakech	Ait Ben Haddou · Todra · Merzouga · Fes · Meknes · Rabat · Casablanca	1	Shared group or private	From €1150 Shared group, Mondays · next departure 2 Nov
10-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech: Sahara and Imperial Cities	10 days / 9 nights	Loop from Marrakech	Ait Ben Haddou · Todra · Merzouga · Fes · Meknes · Volubilis · Chefchaouen · Casablanca	1	Shared group or private	From €1250 Shared group, Mondays · next departure 2 Nov
10-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca	10 days / 9 nights	Loop from Casablanca	Marrakech · Ait Ben Haddou · Todra · Merzouga · Fes · Chefchaouen	1	Private only	From €1750
12-Day Morocco Tour: The Grand Circuit from Casablanca	12 days / 11 nights	Loop from Casablanca	Marrakech · Ait Ben Haddou · Merzouga · Rissani · Fes · Volubilis · Chefchaouen · Tangier · Asilah · Rabat	2	Private only	From €2100
15-Day Morocco Tour: The Complete Circuit from CasablancaThis tour	15 days / 14 nights	Loop from Casablanca	Rabat · Asilah · Tangier · Tetouan · Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Todra · Ait Ben Haddou · Marrakech	2	Private only	From €2600

What's included in the price?

Included

Private airport transfers and transport for the whole journey
Modern air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver-guide
13 nights in selected 4★ riads and hotels
1 night in a desert camp at Merzouga (day 7)
Breakfast and dinner on every day of the trip (half board)
Licensed local guides in Casablanca, Fes and Marrakech
Camel ride in the Sahara
Fuel and travel insurance
Mandatory transport insurance in Morocco

Not included

Lunches
Drinks and personal expenses
Entrance fees to monuments and any visit marked as optional

Our team on this tour

Abdellah

Licensed Tour Guide

Languages:: French, Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian

Abdellah is a licensed tour guide at Welcome to Morocco and guides every one of our tours. He guides in French, Arabic, English, Spanish and Italian. Mikel, who travelled in a mixed group with Spanish and American students, wrote on Trustpilot that “he did a fantastic job of speaking in English/Spanish explaining the cultural history of his beautiful country”. He also writes the travel guides on our blog.

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Mohssin

Driver

Mohssin is the driver at Welcome to Morocco and drives every one of our tours. After a private tour to Asilah in May 2025, Mark, a traveller from the US, wrote on Trustpilot: “The Mercedes van was very clean with water and our driver Mohssin was very good in all levels of traffic.”

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What should you know before you go?

Meeting point

Mohammed V airport when you arrive; if you are already staying in Casablanca, we collect you from your hotel.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts, with a full refund to your payment method, unless a different condition is stated before you pay (for example non-refundable hotel, camp or ticket costs). No refund within 24 hours of the start or for no-shows. Payment is made by bank transfer, to the account our team sends you after booking. Details: cancellation and refund policy.

Cancellation & refund policy

What to bring

• A warm layer for the night at the desert camp
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
• Comfortable closed shoes for the dunes and the walking visits
• A scarf against sand and wind
• Cash for lunches, drinks, tips and purchases along the way
• Discreet clothing for the religious sites along the route
• A small bag for the tent night at Merzouga; suitcases wait in the vehicle

Know before you go

• Start and end point: Casablanca, for a loop of about 1,900 km over fifteen days.
• Fourteen nights: thirteen of them in hotels and one in a tent in the desert.
• Two days are entirely free, in Marrakech and in Casablanca.
• Days 7 and 9 are long road stages.
• Two options are paid on site if you choose them: going inside the Hassan II Mosque and the Caves of Hercules.
• A stage may be moved depending on the weather or the state of the roads.

Accessibility

Not suitable for wheelchair users. If someone in your group has reduced mobility, contact us before booking.

Languages

French, Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian

Frequently asked questions

Which cities does the tour visit?

In route order: Casablanca, Rabat, Asilah, Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Fes, Merzouga, Rissani, Ouarzazate and Marrakech. Roman Volubilis and Ait Ben Haddou, with its ksar, are visited on the road between cities.

What accommodation is provided?

Of the fourteen nights, thirteen are in 4★ riads or hotels of our choosing and the other in a desert camp at Merzouga, on day 7.

What happens on the free days?

Two full days are left free, in Marrakech on day 12 and in Casablanca on day 14: hammam, shopping, rest, or an optional excursion to the Ourika valley or Essaouira. The driver remains available for agreed journeys.

Which meals are included?

Every day: breakfast and dinner, which is half board. Lunch is not included, which keeps the sightseeing flexible at midday, and drinks are extra.

Is a guide included?

Yes. Your driver-guide stays with you from arrival to departure, while a licensed local guide leads the city visits: day 2 in Casablanca, day 6 in Fes, day 11 in Marrakech.

How long is spent in the desert?

Two nights at Merzouga, one of them under canvas at the camp. The day in between is given to the desert villages, Khamlia, the nomad families, the Rissani souk, with a camel ride or a 4x4 outing as options.