Quick Overview
Duration
15 days, 14 nights. Departures arranged daily on a date that suits you. The full itinerary, with detailed timings for each day, is in the section below.
Departure
Pickup at 09:00 from your accommodation in Casablanca. The tour ends in Casablanca. We meet you at your riad, hotel, or Airbnb — no meeting points to find.
Availability
Daily, year-round. Best months: March to May and September to November. Summer (June to August) is hot in the desert; winter brings cold nights but pleasant days and fewer crowds.
Tour Highlights
Key Highlights
- Private 4x4 vehicle with experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
- Visit Rabat
- Visit Rif Mountains
- Visit Chefchaouen blue city
- Visit Plaza Uta el-Hammam
- Visit Spanish Mosque
- Visit Akchour waterfalls
- Visit Volubilis
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Today's route takes you casablanca → rabat. You'll see Hassan II Mosque, Rabat. For lunch: rabat. The highlight is Hassan II Mosque. In the evening, hotel rabat. Tonight you stay in hotel rabat.
Day 2
Today's route takes you rabat → chefchaouen. You'll see Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen blue city. For lunch: roadside. The highlight is arriving in the blue city at sunset. In the evening, riad chefchaouen. Tonight you stay in riad chefchaouen.
Day 3
Today's route takes you chefchaouen full day (akchour optional). You'll see Plaza Uta el-Hammam, Spanish Mosque, Akchour waterfalls. For lunch: chefchaouen. The highlight is sunrise blue alleys without crowds. In the evening, riad chefchaouen. Tonight you stay in riad chefchaouen.
Day 4
Today's route takes you chefchaouen → volubilis → fes. You'll see Volubilis, Meknes. For lunch: meknes. The highlight is Volubilis Roman streets. In the evening, riad fes. Tonight you stay in riad fes.
Day 5
Today's route takes you fes medina full day. You'll see Chouara tanneries, Al-Karaouine. For lunch: palace restaurant. The highlight is tanneries. In the evening, riad fes. Tonight you stay in riad fes.
Day 6
Today's route takes you fes → cedar forest → merzouga. You'll see Cedar Forest, Ziz, Erg Chebbi. For lunch: midelt. The highlight is first dune sunset. In the evening, berber camp erg chebbi. Tonight you stay in berber bivouac erg chebbi.
Day 7
Today's route takes you full day erg chebbi 4x4 circuit. You'll see nomad family, Khamlia, Black Desert. For lunch: khamlia. The highlight is Gnawa music. In the evening, second camp. Tonight you stay in second berber bivouac.
Day 8
Today's route takes you sunrise → camel return → todra → dades. You'll see sunrise, Todra. For lunch: tinerhir. The highlight is Todra walls. In the evening, kasbah hotel dades. Tonight you stay in kasbah hotel dades.
Day 9
Today's route takes you dades → draa valley → m'hamid → erg chigaga. You'll see Draa palmeraie, M'hamid, Erg Chigaga. For lunch: zagora. The highlight is second different desert. In the evening, berber camp erg chigaga. Tonight you stay in berber bivouac erg chigaga.
Day 10
Today's route takes you erg chigaga → aït ben haddou. You'll see Erg Chigaga sunrise, Aït Ben Haddou. For lunch: kasbah view. The highlight is sleeping next to the kasbah. In the evening, hotel near aït ben haddou. Tonight you stay in hotel aït ben haddou.
Day 11
Today's route takes you aït ben haddou → atlas trekking day → marrakech. You'll see Atlas hiking, Berber village lunch, Marrakech. For lunch: berber village. The highlight is short Atlas hike with mules. In the evening, riad marrakech. Tonight you stay in riad marrakech.
Day 12
Today's route takes you marrakech medina full day. You'll see medina, Majorelle. For lunch: marrakech. The highlight is Jemaa el-Fnaa. In the evening, riad marrakech. Tonight you stay in riad marrakech.
Day 13
Today's route takes you marrakech → essaouira. You'll see Essaouira ramparts. For lunch: essaouira. The highlight is Atlantic wind. In the evening, hotel essaouira. Tonight you stay in hotel essaouira.
Day 14
Today's route takes you essaouira full day (beach, surfing optional). You'll see Sidi Kaouki beach, Skala de la Ville. For lunch: fishing port. The highlight is fresh-grilled fish at the port. In the evening, hotel essaouira. Tonight you stay in hotel essaouira.
Day 15
Today's route takes you essaouira → casablanca airport. For lunch: roadside. The highlight is final coast drive. In the evening, departure.
Price & Inclusions
All Visit Maghreb tours are private by default. Your driver-guide and vehicle are exclusive to your group, regardless of size. The price below is for groups of 2 to 4 travellers in standard accommodation; ask us for solo, large-group, or luxury quotes.
Included
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle with experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- All accommodation as listed in the itinerary (14 nights)
- All breakfasts and dinners as per the itinerary
- Camel trek into the dunes (sunset and sunrise where applicable)
- Local guides at major historical sites
- Bottled water in the vehicle throughout the tour
- All road tolls and parking fees
- All taxes and government fees
Not Included
- International flights to Morocco
- Lunches (14 lunches at €10–€15 each, paid directly at restaurants)
- Entrance fees to optional sites
- Personal drinks (alcohol available at most hotels)
- Tips for driver-guide and local team (appreciated, not required)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Price
From €2195 per person in a group of 2 travellers. Solo travellers, larger groups, child discounts (under 12), and luxury upgrades all available — write to us for a custom quote. No deposit required until you approve the itinerary in writing.
Accommodation
You'll stay in carefully selected accommodation chosen for character and comfort. Two ergs, four imperial cities, Atlantic coast — varied accommodations across 14 nights. Standard tier includes private bathrooms with hot water and breakfast. Comfort and luxury upgrades available — let us know your preference and we'll match the right place for each night.
Transportation
Private 4x4 full Morocco circuit; longer 4x4 sections in deep desert (M'hamid). We use Toyota Land Cruiser, Hyundai SantaFe or equivalent — comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained. Driver-guides are licensed Moroccan natives with full English fluency (and Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Arabic on request). We stop every 90 minutes for photos, comfort breaks, or tea. Travellers prone to motion sickness should mention it at booking.
Optional Activities
Several add-ons are available with advance notice: hot-air balloon flight over the Marrakech palmeraie at sunrise (€220 per person), traditional hammam and massage in Marrakech (€40–€80), Berber cooking class (€25 per person, 1 hour added), quad bike or sandboarding in the dunes (€30 per hour). For luxury upgrades — 5-star riads, ensuite desert bivouacs, gourmet dining — write to us and we'll build a custom quote.
Why Choose This Tour
Visit Maghreb is a small collective of native Moroccan guides — twenty-two of us, based in Marrakech, Fes, and Merzouga. Licensed since 2008 (Moroccan tour operator license ATM-MA-2008). What makes us different from the big agencies: no commission stops at carpet shops or argan cooperatives (our guides earn full salaries instead), every itinerary is private by default (the price you see is the price for your group), and no deposit is required until you approve the itinerary in writing. We reply to every enquiry within 24 hours, with a draft itinerary and clear pricing — no obligation.
Map
Route summary: The complete kingdom — all four imperial cities, two ergs, Atlas trekking, Atlantic coast. The map below shows the full path of the tour, including key stopping points.
FAQs
Is this tour worth it?
For travellers who want to experience the route in 15 day(s) at a relaxed pace, yes. We hand-pick the route, the accommodation, and the timing to maximise the moments worth remembering. Travellers who want a longer or shorter version can ask us — we adapt every itinerary.
How much does this tour cost?
This tour starts at €2195 per person in a group of 2 travellers. Solo travellers, larger groups, child discounts, and luxury upgrades all change the final number — write to us with your group details and dates and we'll send a custom quote within 24 hours.
Is the tour private or shared?
All Visit Maghreb tours are private by default. Your driver-guide and vehicle are exclusive to your group, regardless of size. We do not mix groups.
Can vegetarians or special diets be accommodated?
Yes — every meal can be adjusted. Tell us at booking if you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal-only, kosher, or have any allergies. Moroccan cuisine is naturally rich in vegetables and grains, so substitutions are easy.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. We provide car seats on request (mention age and weight when booking). Schedules and meals are adapted for families. Some hotels have pools.
How do I book?
Use the contact form at the bottom of this page, write to visitmaghrebagency@gmail.com, or message us on WhatsApp at +212 721 167 413. We reply within 24 hours.
What should I pack?
Layered clothing, closed walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, refillable water bottle, scarf for sun and dust, camera with charged batteries, Type C/E plug adapter. For desert nights, a warm jacket regardless of season.
Booking & Contact
Tell us your dates, group size, and any preferences (riad style, dietary needs, must-see places). A real human guide replies within 24 hours with a draft itinerary and clear pricing. No deposit required until you approve the itinerary in writing. Once you confirm, we lock in your dates and send a final confirmation by email.
