Morocco Highlights Tour
Morocco Highlights Tour. A journey through some of Morocco’s most fascinating landscapes and cultures. From the Atlantic coast and the blue streets of Chefchaouen to the historic medinas of Fes, the Atlas Mountains and the golden dunes of the Sahara, this tour brings together many different faces of Morocco in one unforgettable journey.
Duration: 15 Days
Costs: Contact us
Highlight Morocco Tour Overview
Private & Immersive
Travel Style
Focus
Culture · Sahara · Cities · Coast
Pace
Balanced & Varied
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Casablanca, your tour guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After settling in, you’ll have a relaxed briefing about your journey through Morocco, including an overview of the itinerary, practical information and helpful local tips.
Your guide will also be happy to answer any questions, ensuring you feel comfortable and well prepared for the adventure ahead.
Meals Included: None / Airport → hotel: 30–45 min
Begin your journey in Casablanca with a visit to the impressive Hassan II Mosque, beautifully located beside the Atlantic Ocean and one of Morocco’s most iconic landmarks.
Continue to Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital, to discover highlights such as the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the charming Kasbah of the Udayas, with its white-and-blue streets overlooking the river and ocean.
In the afternoon, travel north through the changing landscapes towards the Rif Mountains. Arrive in Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City, where you will settle into your accommodation and enjoy your first evening surrounded by its peaceful blue-painted medina.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner / Driving: 5–5.5 hrs
Enjoy a free morning in Chefchaouen and discover the Blue City at your own pace. Wander through its charming blue-painted streets, explore the medina, browse local shops or simply relax in a café and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Rif Mountains.
After lunch, meet your driver and continue your journey towards Fes, one of Morocco’s great imperial cities. Upon arrival, settle into your accommodation and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner / Driving: 3.5–4 hrs
Discover the fascinating imperial city of Fes with an experienced local guide. Step into the UNESCO-listed Fes el-Bali medina, a maze of narrow streets filled with colourful souks, traditional workshops, historic madrasas and centuries-old architecture.
Visit some of the city’s highlights, including the famous Chouara Tanneries, beautiful Islamic architecture and artisan quarters, while your guide shares stories about the history, traditions and everyday life of Fes.
Along the way, experience the sounds, colours and aromas of one of Morocco’s most captivating cities and gain a deeper understanding of its rich cultural heritage.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Guided tour: 5–6 hrs
Leave Fes for a day of history and discovery, beginning with the ancient Roman city of Volubilis. Walk among remarkably preserved ruins, columns and mosaics while enjoying beautiful views across the surrounding countryside.
Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, known for its monumental gates, historic medina and impressive royal heritage. Explore the city, enjoy some free time for lunch, and experience its more relaxed atmosphere before returning to Fes in the late afternoon.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner / Driving: 3–3.5 hrs + sightseeing
Leave Fes and travel south through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass through cedar forests near Azrou, home to wild Barbary macaques, with the chance to stop and observe them in their natural surroundings.
Continue through mountain landscapes and the spectacular Ziz Valley, where palm-filled oases contrast with the surrounding rocky scenery. As you travel further south, the landscape gradually becomes more desert-like until the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi appear on the horizon.
Arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara, ready to begin your desert experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner / Driving: 7–8 hrs
Today, discover the Sahara beyond the dunes. Begin with a journey through the desert to visit a nomadic family, share a traditional Moroccan tea and learn about their daily life and traditions in this remarkable environment.
Continue to Khamlia, a desert village known for its Gnawa music and cultural heritage, before returning towards the magnificent dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Later in the afternoon, meet your camels and ride across the golden dunes towards your desert camp. Stop along the way to watch an unforgettable Sahara sunset, before enjoying dinner and an evening of traditional music around the campfire beneath the desert stars.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner / Desert experience: 3–4 hrs, spread throughout the day
Leave the golden dunes of Merzouga behind and travel west through the changing landscapes of Southern Morocco. Pass desert villages and palm-filled oases on your way to Tinghir and the spectacular Todra Gorges.
Enjoy a gentle walk through the gorge, surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs that rise up to around 300 metres above the valley. Todra is also one of Morocco’s best-known rock-climbing destinations, attracting climbers from around the world with its impressive canyon walls and numerous climbing routes.
Continue along the legendary Road of 1,000 Kasbahs, passing ancient earthen villages, traditional kasbahs and beautiful Atlas scenery before arriving in Boumalne Dades for the night.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner / Driving: 4.5–5 hrs
After breakfast, leave Boumalne Dades and travel west through the beautiful landscapes of the Valley of Roses and along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara. Take some time to explore the city and, if you wish, visit one of its famous film studios or the historic Taourirt Kasbah.
In the afternoon, continue to Aït Ben Haddou, a spectacular UNESCO-listed fortified village built from traditional earthen architecture. Walk through its narrow passages and climb towards the top for beautiful views across the surrounding valley.
Spend the night near Aït Ben Haddou and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere once the daytime visitors have left.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner / Driving: 3–3.5 hrs
After breakfast, leave Aït Ben Haddou and travel west through the beautiful and changing landscapes of southern Morocco.
Stop in Taliouine, a small town surrounded by mountains and known as the heart of Morocco’s saffron-growing region. Enjoy some time here before continuing through the landscapes of the Anti-Atlas and the Souss Valley.
Pass through Taroudant, with its impressive ochre-coloured city walls and lively local atmosphere, before continuing towards the Atlantic coast.
By late afternoon, arrive in Agadir, where the mountains and valleys of southern Morocco finally give way to the ocean.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Driving: 5–6 hrs
After breakfast, leave Agadir and begin your journey north along Morocco’s beautiful Atlantic coast.
Your first stop is Taghazout, a relaxed fishing and surfing village known for its beaches and laid-back atmosphere. Take some time to explore the village, enjoy the ocean views or simply experience the slower rhythm of coastal life.
Continue north along the scenic coastal road, passing small villages, beaches and dramatic Atlantic landscapes. Along the way, you may stop at viewpoints or quiet coastal spots before continuing towards Essaouira.
Arrive in Essaouira in the afternoon and settle into your riad or hotel. Enjoy your first walk through the whitewashed medina, visit the harbour or watch the sunset over the Atlantic.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Driving: 3.5-4 hrs
Today is yours to enjoy Essaouira at your own pace.
Wander through the narrow streets of the UNESCO-listed medina, explore local artisan shops, visit the colourful fishing harbour or walk along the historic ramparts overlooking the Atlantic.
Enjoy fresh seafood, relax at a café, spend some time on the beach or simply soak up the laid-back atmosphere that makes Essaouira so special.
Accommodation: Riad or hotel in Essaouira
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, say goodbye to the relaxed atmosphere of Essaouira and travel inland towards Marrakech.
Along the way, watch the landscape gradually change from the Atlantic coast to the countryside of western Morocco. You may even spot the region’s famous argan trees and goats along the route.
Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and settle into your riad or hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace — wander through the medina, explore the souks or experience the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Driving: 2.5-3 hrs
After breakfast, meet your local guide and set out to discover the fascinating history and culture of Marrakech.
Visit the beautiful Bahia Palace, known for its intricate decoration and peaceful courtyards, before continuing to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, one of Marrakech’s most recognisable landmarks.
Continue into the heart of the medina to explore the impressive Ben Youssef Madrasa, a masterpiece of traditional Moroccan architecture and one of the city’s most beautiful historic sites.
Along the way, your guide will lead you through the colourful streets and souks of the medina, sharing stories about Marrakech, its traditions and everyday life.
After the guided tour, enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to Morocco. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you tothe Airport in time for your flight.
After a journey filled with ancient cities, mountain landscapes, desert experiences, Atlantic coastlines and local encounters, you leave Morocco with many memories to take home.
We hope this is not goodbye, but simply until next time.
Meals Included: Breakfast
What is included:
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Private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle throughout the journey
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Professional driver and transportation between all destinations
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Accommodation in carefully selected hotels, riads and guesthouses
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Tour guide for the whole trip
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Entrance fees to monuments and attractions included in the itinerary
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Desert camp overnight in the Sahara
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Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes for the sunset
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Local guided tours
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Guided visits and excursions according to the itinerary
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Merzouga desert excursion, including the nomadic family visit and Khamlia
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Breakfast every day throughout the journey
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Airport transfers on arrival and departure
What is not included:
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International flights to and from Morocco
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Lunches and dinners, except meals specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
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Drinks and personal expenses
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Travel insurance
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Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and other service providers
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Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
NOTICE
Before welcoming you to Morocco, we make sure every detail is in place – from your final route and guides to timings, logistics, availability and agreed costs.
