Morocco Discovery Tour – 14 Days

Escape the ordinary and surrender to the full, magnificent tapestry of Morocco on our 14-Day Morocco Discovery Tour—a thoughtfully paced, deeply immersive expedition that weaves together imperial grandeur, desert silence, mountain serenity, and coastal charm into one seamless, unforgettable journey.

From the Atlantic breeze of Casablanca to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, the blue dream of Chefchaouen, and the ancient pulse of Fes Medina, this is the definitive two-week itinerary—crafted by Koutoubia Tours, your trusted Marrakech-based experts, with local insight, ethical values, and uncompromising authenticity.

No rushed transfers. No generic scripts. Just Morocco—as it lives, breathes, and welcomes.

🔹 Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
🔹 Departure: Daily from Casablanca or Marrakech (Private & Small Group options)
🔹 Destinations: Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes → Midelt → Erfoud → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) → Todra Gorge → Dades Gorge → Valley of Roses → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech → Essaouira → Casablanca
🔹 Includes: Private A/C 4x4 or mini-van, English/French-speaking driver-guide, 13 nights accommodation (riads, kasbahs, desert camp), daily breakfast, 3 dinners, all entrance fees, guided city & site tours, camel trek, airport/riad transfers, 24/7 support
🔹 Best Time to Go: March–May & Sept–Oct (ideal weather); year-round viable

🌟 Tour Highlights

✔️ All 4 Imperial Cities – Guided deep dives into Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes & Fes
✔️ Chefchaouen “Blue Pearl” – Wander dreamlike cobalt alleys in the Rif Mountains
✔️ Volubilis Roman Ruins – UNESCO site with stunning mosaics & panoramic views
✔️ Fes Medina Immersion – Al Quaraouiyine (859 CE), tanneries, medersas & hidden souks
✔️ Erg Chebbi Sahara – Sunset camel trek + overnight in luxury desert camp under stars
✔️ Gnaoua Music in Khamlia – Spiritual rhythms passed down through generations
✔️ Fossil Hunting in Erfoud – Hold 300-million-year-old trilobites from ancient seabeds
✔️ Todra & Dades Gorges – Hike beneath 300m cliffs & photograph surreal rock formations
✔️ Aït Ben Haddou – Iconic UNESCO kasbah of Gladiator, Game of Thrones & Lawrence of Arabia
✔️ Essaouira Atlantic Escape – UNESCO medina, fresh seafood, sea ramparts & ocean breeze
✔️ Argan Oil Co-op Visit – Meet women artisans & see (yes!) tree-climbing goats
✔️ Scenic Drives – Tizi n’Tichka Pass, Ziz Valley, Valley of Roses, Atlantic coastal road

Bonus: Ethical & empowering—supports women’s cooperatives, Berber families, nomadic communities & local guides.

🗺️ Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

• Warm welcome at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
• Private transfer to your city-center hotel
• Optional late-afternoon visit to Hassan II Mosque (exterior & interior tour; ocean terrace)
• Overnight in Casablanca

Day 2: Casablanca → Rabat (≈1 hr)

• If missed Day 1: final visit to Hassan II Mosque
• Drive to Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital
• Guided tour: Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, Chellah Necropolis
• Overnight in Rabat (heritage riad or 4★ hotel)

Day 3: Rabat → Chefchaouen (≈4 hrs)

• Scenic drive through Rif foothills to the “Blue Pearl”
• Afternoon exploration: Ras El Ma spring, Outa Hammam Square, blue-washed alleys & artisan boutiques
• Sunset views from the Spanish Mosque
• Overnight in Chefchaouen (mountain-view riad)

Day 4: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes (≈5 hrs total)

• Morning departure to Volubilis—UNESCO Roman ruins with Diana & Bacchus mosaics, triumphal arch
• Continue to Meknes, the “Versailles of Morocco”:
  • Bab Mansour gate, Heri es-Souani granaries, Royal Stables of Moulay Ismail
• Arrive in Fes by late afternoon
• Overnight in Fes Medina (traditional riad with courtyard)

Day 5: Fes Guided Medina Tour (Full Day)

• Expert local guide leads you through Fes el-Bali, world’s largest car-free urban zone:
  • Al Quaraouiyine University & Mosque (founded 859 CE)
  • Chouara Tanneries (iconic dye vats)
  • Medersa Bou Inania & Attarine, Jewish Mellah, Royal Palace gates
  • Hidden artisan quarters: copper, wood, ceramics, leather
• Free afternoon for shopping or rooftop relaxation
• Overnight in Fes

Day 6: Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Erfoud (≈6 hrs)

• Drive through Middle Atlas: stop in Ifrane (“Moroccan Switzerland”) & Azrou Cedar Forest (spot Barbary macaques!)
• Lunch in Midelt (apple capital)
• Descend into the Ziz Valley, a palm-fringed oasis
• Arrive in Erfoud, “Gateway to the Sahara”
• Optional: visit a fossil workshop (trilobites, ammonites)
• Overnight in Erfoud (kasbah-style hotel)

Day 7: Erfoud → Rissani → Khamlia → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) (≈3 hrs)

• Visit Rissani: Alaouite Mausoleum & lively souk (if day matches)
• Stop in Khamlia Village for a soulful Gnaoua music session
• Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon
• Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes (1 hour)
• Arrive at your luxury desert camp: private tent, hot shower, Berber decor
• Dinner & campfire: 3-course feast, live music, stargazing
• Overnight in Erg Chebbi Desert Camp

Day 8: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Gorge (≈5 hrs)

• Optional: Sahara sunrise over golden dunes
• Breakfast at camp
• Drive to Todra Gorge—hike canyon trails beneath 300m cliffs
• Continue to Dades Gorge; photo stop at the “Monkey Fingers”
• Overnight in Dades Gorge (family-run kasbah with valley views)

Day 9: Dades Gorge → Valley of Roses → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech (≈7 hrs)

• Morning drive through Valley of Roses (Apr–May: rosewater distilleries)
• Stop in Ouarzazate: optional visit to Atlas Studios or Cinema Museum
• Guided tour of Aït Ben Haddou—UNESCO kasbah, star of Gladiator & Game of Thrones
• Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m)
• Arrive in Marrakech by evening
• Overnight in Marrakech Medina

Day 10: Marrakech Guided City Tour

• Morning guided highlights:
  • Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs
  • Medina souks: spices, lanterns, textiles, artisan quarters
• Free afternoon: relax, hammam, or Majorelle Garden
• Sunset at Djemaa el-Fna—storytellers, musicians, food stalls
• Overnight in Marrakech

Day 11: Free Day in Marrakech

• Your day, your choice:
  • Cooking class in a riad kitchen
  • Traditional hammam & massage
  • Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum
  • Souk shopping with a local guide
  • Optional Atlas Mountain hike (Aroumd village)
• Overnight in Marrakech

Day 12: Marrakech → Argan Country → Essaouira (≈2.5 hrs)

• Scenic drive via Haouz plains & argan forests—spot tree-climbing goats!
• Visit a women’s argan oil cooperative: learn traditional extraction & tastings
• Arrive in Essaouira, “Wind City of Africa”
• Explore: Skala de la Ville ramparts, Medina souks, fishing port
• Seafood dinner at a waterfront restaurant
• Overnight in Essaouira (sea-view riad)

Day 13: Essaouira → Safi → Oualidia → Casablanca (≈5 hrs)

• Morning at leisure: beach walk, art galleries, or mint tea with ocean views
• Coastal drive north:
  • Safi: stop at pottery workshops (traditional green-glazed ceramics)
  • Oualidia Lagoon: relax, birdwatch, or taste fresh oysters
• Arrive in Casablanca by evening
• Overnight in Casablanca

Day 14: Departure Day

• Breakfast at hotel
• Private transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (CMN) based on flight time
• Safe travels—and shukran for letting us share the soul of Morocco with you.

Ready for the Ultimate Moroccan Odyssey?

🌍 Available as a Private Tour or Small Group Experience
This is the most comprehensive, flexible, and ethically run 14-day tour in Morocco—designed for travelers who seek depth, comfort, and meaning. Private tours offer full customization (extra desert night, hiking add-ons, luxury upgrades), while small groups (max 6 guests) deliver camaraderie and value—without the crowd.

✅ Why choose Koutoubia Tours?
• 100% locally owned & operated in Marrakech
• 40%+ of stays in community-run or family-owned accommodations
• Real guides—no scripts, just stories, passion, and pride
• Carbon-conscious routing: no backtracking, fuel-efficient vehicles

📞 Call or WhatsApp us now to begin your 14-day discovery:
+212 666-449409 | +212 663-578729 | +212 637-500967
✉️ Email: contact@koutoubiatours.com

We reply within 1–2 hours—because your Moroccan dream deserves to begin today.

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