Tour overview

This 15-day small-group trip is a complete journey through Morocco, from the Atlantic city of Casablanca and the blue mountain town of Chefchaouen to imperial Fes, the Sahara, the High Atlas and the coast at Essaouira, ending in Marrakech. Groups have up to 16 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout. You stay fourteen nights: eleven in comfortable hotels, one at a desert camp, one in a traditional guesthouse in Ait Benhaddou and one in an Amazigh gite homestay in the mountains. Breakfast is included daily, with a lunch and four dinners, leaving plenty of freedom to try Morocco's tagines, street food and mint tea.

From Casablanca a high-speed train takes you to Tangier, then on to Chefchaouen, a town of blue-washed lanes in the Rif Mountains, with a free day to explore. A transfer through olive groves passes the Roman ruins of Volubilis on the way to Fes, where a guided walk through Fes el Bali, one of the largest medieval medinas in the world, reveals tanneries, mosques and craft workshops.

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A long, scenic drive south brings you to the Sahara for a night in a desert camp and sunrise from the dunes. You spend two nights in the Todra Gorge, with a guided hike through the canyon, then follow the road of a thousand kasbahs to Ait Benhaddou, staying in a guesthouse near the famous mudbrick ksar.

Crossing the Tizi n'Tichka pass, you reach the High Atlas for a night in a gite homestay in Aroumd, below Mount Toubkal, and a morning hike through the villages around Imlil. On the coast, a local guide shows you Essaouira's medina, Jewish mellah, harbour and ramparts. A local bus takes you to Marrakech for two nights among its souks, palaces and gardens.

The physical rating is medium, with long travel days and some hiking. This trip suits travellers with time who want to see all of Morocco's highlights in one great-value journey. Pack light, as you will travel by train, local bus and private vehicle. The trip runs year-round, with spring and autumn the most pleasant seasons for the desert and mountains.

Trip highlights

  • The blue town of Chefchaouen (Days 2–3)
  • A guided walk in the Fes medina (Day 5)
  • A night in a Sahara desert camp (Day 6)
  • Hiking the Todra Gorge (Day 8)
  • A homestay below Mount Toubkal (Day 10)
  • Essaouira's medina and ramparts (Day 12)

Your route

13 stops from Casablanca to Marrakech

15-day route: Casablanca – Chefchaouen – Fes – Sahara – Todra Gorge – Ait Benhaddou – Aroumd – Essaouira – Marrakech
  1. Casablanca Day 1
  2. Tangier Day 2
  3. Chefchaouen Days 2–3
  4. Volubilis Day 4
  5. Fes Days 4–5
  6. Erfoud Day 6
  7. Merzouga Day 6
  8. Todra Gorges Days 7–8
  9. Ouarzazate Day 9
  10. Ait Benhaddou Day 9
  11. Aroumd Day 10
  12. Essaouira Days 11–12
  13. Marrakech Days 13–15

Why choose this tour

All of Morocco's highlights in two weeks, at a great price. Varied stays, from a desert camp to a mountain homestay.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to Morocco
  • Travellers with time for a longer trip
  • Solo travellers looking for a group
  • Travellers on a budget
The leather tanneries of Fes

Day-by-day itinerary

15 days from Casablanca, Morocco to Marrakech, Morocco

  1. Day 1 · Casablanca Arrive in Casablanca

    A welcome meeting at 6pm.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Tangier, Chefchaouen Chefchaouen

    A high-speed train north, then to the blue town.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Chefchaouen Chefchaouen

    A free day in the Rif Mountains.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Volubilis, Fes Fes

    Through olive groves to Fes.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Fes el Bali Fes

    A guided walk in the medieval medina.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Sahara Sahara

    A long drive to a desert camp.

    Hotel
    Desert camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Todra Gorge Todra Gorge

    Sunrise over the dunes.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Todra Gorge Todra Gorge

    A guided hike through the gorge.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Ait Benhaddou Ait Benhaddou

    The road of a thousand kasbahs.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  10. Day 10 · Tizi n'Tichka, Aroumd Aroumd

    Over the pass to a mountain homestay.

    Hotel
    Gite homestay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Imlil, Essaouira Essaouira

    A village hike, then to the coast.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  12. Day 12 · Essaouira Essaouira

    A guided walk through the medina.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 13 · Marrakech Marrakech

    A local bus to Marrakech.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  14. Day 14 · Marrakech Marrakech

    Explore the souks at your own pace.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  15. Day 15 · Marrakech Trip ends

    The trip ends after breakfast.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Camels crossing the Sahara dunes

Where you stay

  • Casablanca (1 night) Hotel
  • Chefchaouen (2 nights) Hotel
  • Fes (2 nights) Hotel
  • Sahara (1 night) Desert camp, multi-share
  • Todra Gorge (2 nights) Hotel
  • Ait Benhaddou (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Aroumd (1 night) Gite homestay, multi-share
  • Essaouira (2 nights) Hotel
  • Marrakech (2 nights) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 11 nights in hotels, 1 at a desert camp, 1 in a guesthouse and 1 in a homestay
  • Meals 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
  • High-speed train, private transport and local bus
  • Fes medina walking tour
  • Sahara desert camp
  • Todra Gorge hike
  • Atlas homestay and village hike
  • Essaouira walking tour with a local guide
  • Leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 12 lunches and 11 dinners
  • Optional activities such as camel rides
  • Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
The minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You dislike long travel days
  • You want luxury — some stays are simple
  • You want many meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–15 · Lunch: Day 11 · Dinner: Days 6 and 9–10
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Morocco
Cannons on the ramparts of Essaouira

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Departures & prices

From £829 per person, twin share, tour only. 295 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

What is the desert camp like?

A multi-share camp in the dunes, with simple facilities.

How do we travel?

By high-speed train, private transport and local bus.

Are there long travel days?

Yes, the drive to the Sahara is long, with stops along the way.

Do I need a visa?

UK visitors do not usually need a visa for a holiday stay in Morocco. Check before you travel.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 15.

How many people travel together?

Up to 16 travellers, with a leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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