14-Day Morocco Highlights Grand Tour from Marrakech
🌟 Overview
Two weeks. One country. Every highlight. This 14-day round trip from Marrakech is the ultimate Morocco experience for travelers who want to see it all without any compromises. From the Sahara Desert to the blue city, from Roman ruins to Atlantic beaches, from the world's oldest university to Africa's most dramatic waterfalls — nothing is left out.
Designed for Americans, Australians, and international travelers who fly into Marrakech and have two weeks to devote to Morocco. Fly in and out of the same airport, see everything in between.
Tour Highlights
- 14 days covering every major destination in Morocco
- Sahara Desert: camel trek, luxury camp, sunrise over the dunes
- All four imperial cities: Fes, Meknes, Rabat, and Marrakech
- Chefchaouen: the famous blue city
- Volubilis: Roman ruins (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Essaouira: Atlantic coast, beach, and seafood
- Ouzoud Waterfalls: Morocco's most impressive cascade (110m)
- Atlas Mountains: Tizi n'Tichka, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, cedar forests
- Aït Ben Haddou: UNESCO kasbah and movie filming location
- Round trip from Marrakech
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 — Marrakech (Arrival & Tour)
- Pick-up from Marrakech airport or accommodation
- Guided Marrakech medina tour:
- Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs
- Majorelle Garden and YSL Museum
- Koutoubia Mosque (exterior)
- Souk exploration
- Evening at Jemaa el-Fna square
- Overnight in Marrakech
Day 2 — Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley
- Depart Marrakech early and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters — stop at viewpoints overlooking terraced Berber villages and deep valleys
- Visit Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage site) — explore this ancient fortified village of red clay kasbahs featured in Gladiator and Game of Thrones, and climb to the summit for panoramic views
- Continue through Ouarzazate and along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley
- Dinner & overnight in Dades area with views of the dramatic rock formations
Day 3 — Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Desert
- Walk through Todra Gorge, a narrow canyon where 300-meter limestone walls rise sheer on both sides — the narrowest section is only 10 meters wide
- Drive through palm-lined valleys and desert towns toward Merzouga
- Arrive in the late afternoon for a sunset camel trek into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes — watch the sand shift from gold to deep red as the sun drops
- Dinner with Berber music and drumming at your luxury desert camp under a canopy of stars
- Overnight in a luxury tent with en-suite bathroom
Day 4 — Merzouga (Full Desert Day)
- Wake early for sunrise over the Sahara — climb a nearby dune and watch the desert come to life in pink and golden light
- Breakfast at camp
- Full day immersed in desert activities:
- 4x4 desert excursion around the Erg Chebbi dune field — visit desert oases and dry lakes
- Visit a nomad family living behind the dunes for mint tea and conversation about desert life
- Drive to Khamlia village to hear traditional Gnawa music performed by descendants of sub-Saharan musicians
- Try sandboarding down the steep dune faces
- Second sunset in the dunes — each one looks different
- Dinner & overnight in Merzouga area
Day 5 — Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt
- Morning departure heading north through changing landscapes — from flat desert to river gorge to green mountain
- Drive through the Ziz Valley gorge with its panoramic viewpoints overlooking vast palm oases
- Pass through Erfoud, the fossil capital — optional stop at a workshop to see 360-million-year-old marine fossils being cut and polished
- Continue through mountain landscapes to Midelt, a quiet town at the junction of the Middle and High Atlas ranges
- Overnight in Midelt
Day 6 — Midelt → Middle Atlas → Fes
- Drive north through the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Visit the Azrou cedar forest where wild Barbary macaques play in ancient cedar trees — walk among them as they swing between branches
- Pass through Ifrane, a tidy alpine town nicknamed "Little Switzerland" with its clean streets and European-style chalets
- Arrive in Fes by afternoon
- Guided tour of the Fes medina with a licensed local expert:
- Visit Al-Qarawiyyin University, founded in 859 AD — the oldest continuously operating university in the world
- Watch artisans dye leather by hand at the famous Chouara tanneries
- Admire the intricate geometry of the Bou Inania Madrasa
- Overnight in Fes
Day 7 — Fes (Free Day)
- Full day to explore Fes at your own pace:
- Revisit the medina for shopping
- Jewish Quarter (Mellah)
- Merenid Tombs for panoramic views
- Traditional hammam experience
- Overnight in Fes
Day 8 — Fes → Volubilis → Meknes → Chefchaouen
- Morning drive to Volubilis Roman ruins
- Continue to Meknes: Bab Mansour gate and the old medina
- Afternoon drive through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen
- Overnight in the blue city
Day 9 — Chefchaouen (Full Day)
- Full day exploring at your own pace:
- Blue-painted streets and artisan workshops
- Hike to the Spanish Mosque for panoramic views
- Kasbah museum and gardens
- Ras El Maa waterfall
- Shopping for woven blankets and local crafts
- Overnight in Chefchaouen
Day 10 — Chefchaouen → Rabat
- Drive through the Rif Mountains to Rabat
- Explore Morocco's capital:
- Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum
- Kasbah of the Udayas
- Medina and oceanfront
- Overnight in Rabat
Day 11 — Rabat → Ouzoud Waterfalls
- Drive south toward the Middle Atlas foothills
- Arrive at the Ouzoud Waterfalls:
- 110-meter cascade — Morocco's tallest and most beautiful waterfall
- Hike down to the base of the falls
- Spot Barbary macaques in the olive trees
- Optional boat ride to feel the spray up close
- Dinner & overnight near Ouzoud
Day 12 — Ouzoud → Marrakech
- Morning free for one more look at the waterfalls
- Drive to Marrakech (3 hours)
- Afternoon free: revisit the souks, try a cooking class, or relax at a hammam
- Overnight in Marrakech
Day 13 — Marrakech → Essaouira
- Drive to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast
- Visit an argan oil cooperative along the way
- Explore the medina (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Walk along the ramparts and beach
- Fresh seafood dinner at the fishing port (own expense)
- Overnight in Essaouira
Day 14 — Essaouira → Marrakech (Departure)
- Free morning in Essaouira:
- Beach walk or last-minute shopping
- Coffee at a seaside café
- Drive back to Marrakech (2.5 hours)
- Drop-off at Marrakech airport or accommodation
📅 Book the ultimate 2-week Morocco experience — everything the country has to offer, starting and ending in Marrakech!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of year for this tour?
The best months are October to May, when daytime temperatures are comfortable for sightseeing and desert nights are cool and clear. June to August can be extremely hot in the Sahara, so we recommend planning around those months.
How cold does the desert get at night?
Sahara nights can drop to 5–10°C in winter (December–February) and around 15–20°C in shoulder season. Luxury camps provide thick blankets and heating, but we recommend bringing a warm layer just in case.
Can I modify the route or add extra stops?
Yes — private tours are fully flexible. You can extend your stay at any stop, add detours to places like Rissani souk or Khamlia village, or change the overnight locations. Contact us with your wishlist.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes, children aged 4 and above can join comfortably. The camel ride is gentle and guides ensure a safe pace. We can also adjust the itinerary to include shorter driving days for families with young children.
Where do we sleep during the tour?
You'll stay in traditional Moroccan riads or kasbahs along the route, and in a luxury desert camp in the Sahara. All accommodations include private rooms with en-suite facilities.
Contact Information
For more information or to book this tour, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected] WhatsApp/Phone: +212675203319 / +212668534981
Included & Not Included
- • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
- • Professional English-speaking driver/guide throughout
- • 13 nights accommodation in quality hotels, riads, and luxury desert camp
- • Daily breakfast; dinners included at desert and kasbah accommodations only
- • Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes
- • Guided tours in Fes and Marrakech medinas
- • Ouzoud Waterfalls excursion
- • Pick-up and drop-off at Marrakech accommodation or airport
- • Sandboarding and 4x4 desert excursion
- • Traditional Berber cheche (turban/scarf) — yours to keep
- • Polished fossil souvenir from Erfoud
- • Lunches and drinks
- • Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
- • Tips for guides and drivers
- • International flights
Duration
14 Days, 13 Nights
Group Type
Private
Transportation
4×4 or Minibus
Payment Methods
PayPal
Bank Transfer (IBAN)
Only 10% deposit required
Email:
[email protected]What Our Travelers Say
Real reviews from Google and TripAdvisor
We traveled to Morocco in a group of 6 adults, including my parents, who are already seniors, in the middle of summer. For my family it was a leap of faith to trust an agency we found online for the first time, but it turned out to be a wonderful surprise. Hamid, the trip organizer, was very kind and attentive both before and throughout the whole tour. It was a fully personalized tour - we got to do everything we wanted, from visiting the Sahara to enjoying the beach. He always looked out for our comfort, especially my parents': comfortable transport, well-timed stops at places with restrooms, beautiful air-conditioned hotels, and varied, plentiful food. Thanks to his organization we were able to enjoy the trip with real peace of mind. It was a great experience we would absolutely recommend.
Last week I did a self-drive trip from Fes to Merzouga, leaving the car rental, the riad in Merzouga, the desert camp, and the guided desert activities all in the hands of MerzougaWay and Hamid, and I can only say that everything was perfectly organized, right on time. Thanks to everyone at the riad we stayed at and the desert camp, as well as the guides who joined us for the 4x4 experience, Berber culture, and the camel transfer. Thanks to Hamid and MerzougaWay for that quad-bike ride back to the riad from the camp - what an experience, riding a quad across the dunes early in the morning. If you're thinking of traveling to Merzouga, I definitely recommend Hamid as the organizer of your adventure.
Excellent!! We loved the tour. Thank you Hamid for everything. Everything well organized, the guide Eljo (Elhousain) was very attentive, highly recommend. Everything super clean, we had a great driver, we felt very safe with him. Unbeatable desert excursion. Thanks MerzougaWay!
Trustworthy tour agency. I wrote Hamid what I wanted and he just made it happen. He arranged everything so quick and smooth. We had a 3-day Merzouga tour from Marrakech. Said was our guide and he made me and my wife very comfortable. He took us from our riad and carried us in his modern 4x4 Toyota to magnificent places. He gave us the confidence to ask him whatever we wanted to do and wherever we wanted to drive - like old friends. He is open-minded and respectful. I recommend asking the agency for Said to be your driver. In the 3-day tour you cross the Atlas mountains, stay one night in a perfect hotel in Dades with great food, then stay one night in Erg Chebbi dunes in a luxury glamp camp. One night wasn't enough for a real desert experience - if you have time, take two nights in the desert.
Unforgettable holiday. An 8-day itinerant tour in Morocco, including 3 days organized by Hamid - MerzougaWay: a route from Fes to Marrakech, spending a night in the desert and in Ouarzazate. Our guide Youssef, who drove us all along the way, was very professional and took us to try real experiences that not all tourists get to see. Breathtaking landscapes - Morocco amazed and fascinated us. We drove many miles but still traveled comfortably. Absolutely recommend it - they are a highly professional agency and managed to take us to unique places, like a Berber village in the desert where we were the only tourists. A spectacular, unforgettable experience.
Morocco from the heart with MerzougaWay. Heartfelt congratulations to Hamid, who organized our trip impeccably - present, correct, and extremely helpful. A special mention for our driver Ali, who was by our side through 3 intense days toward the desert: attentive, polite, discreet, and a genuinely good, nice driver. We found snow in the Atlas range and then sun in Ait Ben Haddou, visited women's cooperatives working argan oil and roses, saw the Dades Gorges, and finally reached the Sahara dunes by camel before sleeping in a tented desert camp. 3 intense and exciting days. Next time in Morocco I'll rely on you again, inshallah!
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We are a passionate team of local guides dedicated to sharing the beauty and culture of our home, Morocco. Our journey began with a simple desire to offer authentic, memorable experiences that go beyond the typical tourist trails.
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