Big Morocco Tour 15 Days From Casablanca

Big Morocco Tour 15 Days From Casablanca

Overview

The Big Morocco Tour 15 Days From Casablanca is an easy paced journey through Morocco’s imperial cities and ever changing landscapes, from Atlantic coastline to mountains and the Sahara. Across 15 days, you will travel by road between historic medinas, Roman ruins, cedar forests, valleys, gorges, and desert dunes.

🗺️ What to Expect

This tour flows like a grand Morocco sampler, with comfortable drives between major highlights and time to explore on foot in the medinas. You begin in Casablanca and follow the coast north to Rabat, Asilah, and Tangier, then turn inland to the blue washed lanes of Chefchaouen and the ancient stones of Volubilis. After immersive cultural days in Fes and the Middle Atlas, the scenery shifts dramatically as you reach Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi, with a camel trek and a night in a Berber desert camp.

The second half of the trip continues through Todra Gorges, the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs,” and onward to Ouarzazate, Taroudant, Agadir, and the coastal charm of Essaouira. You finish with guided discovery in Marrakech before your transfer back to Casablanca Airport.

✨ Highlights

• 🕌 Visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the largest of its kind in Africa
• 🏛️ Explore Morocco’s imperial heritage in Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech
• 🧿 Wander the white blue streets of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains
• 🏺 Discover the Roman ruins of Volubilis on the route to the imperial cities
• 🐪 Experience a camel trek and Berber camp night in the Merzouga Desert near Erg Chebbi
• 🏜️ Watch sunrise and sunset over Sahara dunes, with campfire ambiance and Berber music
• 🌊 Enjoy Atlantic coastal scenery in Essaouira, plus the famous argan trees with goats

📍 Itinerary

Day 1, Casablanca Airport, meet your driver guide. Transfer to your hotel in Casablanca, overnight.

Day 2, Casablanca to Rabat, visit Hassan II Mosque. Drive to Rabat, visit Mechouar, the tombs of Mohamed V and Hassan II, and the Kasbah of Oudayas. Overnight in Rabat.

Day 3, Rabat to Asilah to Tangier, visit Asilah, then continue to Tangier for the city, Cap Spartel, and Hercules Caves. Overnight in Tangier.

Day 4, Tangier to Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, visit Tangier and Hercules Caves, then drive to Chefchaouen. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 5, Chefchaouen to Volubilis to Meknes to Fes, travel through the Rif, visit Volubilis. Continue to Meknes, visit the old medina, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, Bab Mansour, and Lahdim Square. Continue to Fes, overnight.

Day 6, Fes, guided exploration of the old medina, including Al-Attarine Madrasa, Ennajarine Fountain, Al-Qarawiyyine University (founded 859), Bou Inania Madrasa, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. Visit Fes Al-jdid and enjoy a panoramic view over the medina. Overnight in Fes.

Day 7, Fes to Ifrane to Middle Atlas to Midelt, cross the Middle Atlas, pass Ifrane and Azrou, see Berber villages and cedar forests. Overnight in Midelt.

Day 8, Midelt to Ziz Valley to Erfoud to Merzouga, travel through the Ziz Valley, stop in Erfoud for fossil shops, continue to Merzouga. Walk the dunes and watch sunset. Dinner and overnight arrangements as per your accommodation plan.

Day 9, Merzouga to Erg Chebbi to Merzouga, visit Khamlia for traditional music and tea, visit the desert lake for birdlife, then Rissani and Tafilalte. Afternoon camel trek over the dunes, sunset, then overnight in a Berber camp with campfire and Berber music.

Day 10, Merzouga to Todra Gorges to Ouarzazate, early sunrise, then depart via Rissani and Tafilalt to Todra Gorges. Continue past Boumalne Dades and the Rose Valley on the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.” Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 11, Ouarzazate to Taroudant, drive via Taznakht and Taliouine, with a chance to visit saffron fields and meet local farms. Arrive Taroudant, tour the walled medina. Overnight in Taroudant.

Day 12, Taroudant to Agadir to Essaouira, drive to Agadir for lunch, then follow the coastal road to Essaouira, with scenic views and argan trees. Overnight in Essaouira.

Day 13, Essaouira to Marrakech, visit the seaport and medina, including the Skala, old cannons, and the museum of Sidi Mohammed Ben Abd Llah. Walk the market and enjoy seafood for lunch, then drive to Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 14, Marrakech, visit Menara, Bahia Palace, Badi Palace, and the Saadian Mausoleums. Continue to Koutoubia Mosque and Djemaa El Fna square. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 15, Marrakech to Casablanca Airport, transfer to Casablanca Airport. Breakfast included. No accommodation included.

✅ What’s Included

• Pick up at Mohamed 5 Airport in Casablanca, or from your hotel in Casablanca (if already arrived)
• Driver guide services throughout the tour
• Accommodation as listed in the itinerary, in riads or standard hotels, plus desert camp night in Merzouga
• Meals as stated in the itinerary, including breakfasts, and dinners in Merzouga desert camp where specified
• Transfers between all itinerary destinations, including transfer to Casablanca Airport on the final day

❌ Exclusions

• Any meals not explicitly stated in the itinerary
• Any accommodation not explicitly stated, including no accommodation on Day 15
• Any visits, stops, or activities not explicitly stated in the itinerary

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration, 15 days.
• Difficulty, easy.
• Meeting point, Casablanca Mohamed 5 Airport, or pick up from your hotel in Casablanca if you arrived earlier.
• End point, Casablanca Airport transfer on Day 15.
• Tour style, road trip between cities with guided visits and walking exploration in medinas and sightseeing areas.
• Desert experience, includes camel trekking and an overnight in a Berber camp in the Merzouga area as per itinerary.
• Cancellation policy, not provided in the source content.

📌 Ready to Explore Morocco’s Imperial Cities?

If you want a single itinerary that blends culture, coast, mountains, and the Sahara, the Big Morocco Tour 15 Days From Casablanca delivers a complete journey through Morocco’s most iconic places. Reserve your dates and experience a classic Morocco desert tour alongside the country’s legendary medinas and Atlantic coastline.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1. How long is the Big Morocco Tour 15 Days From Casablanca?
A1. The tour lasts 15 days. It starts with arrival in Casablanca and ends with a transfer to Casablanca Airport on the final day.

Q2. Is this tour suitable for beginners?
A2. Yes, the difficulty is rated EASY. The itinerary is designed as a comfortable road trip with guided visits and walking exploration.

Q3. What are the main cities and regions covered?
A3. You will visit Casablanca, Rabat, Asilah, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Fes, Midelt, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Taroudant, Agadir, Essaouira, and Marrakech. The route also includes the Rif Mountains, Middle Atlas, Ziz Valley, Todra Gorges, and the Erg Chebbi dunes area.

Q4. Does the Big Morocco Tour 15 Days From Casablanca include a desert camp and camel trek?
A4. Yes, the Merzouga portion includes camel trekking over the dunes and an overnight in a Berber camp. You also have opportunities to watch sunset and sunrise in the desert.

Q5. Where does the tour start and end?
A5. The tour starts with pick up at Casablanca Mohamed 5 Airport, or from your hotel in Casablanca if you arrived earlier. It ends with a transfer to Casablanca Airport on Day 15.