15-Day Morocco Grand Tour — Everything
Two weeks to see it all — the four imperial cities, the blue city, the Sahara, the gorges, the Atlas and the Atlantic coast, at a genuinely relaxed pace.
Introduction
The 15-day Morocco grand tour is the complete picture: all four imperial cities, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the Sahara at our desert camp, the gorges and kasbahs, and finally the Atlantic coast at Essaouira. Two weeks means you can settle into each place rather than tick it off. It is private throughout and built around your dates.
Overview
The 15-day grand tour is our most complete itinerary. Over two weeks it links the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech, the blue town of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the Sahara at Merzouga, the Dades and Todra gorges, Ait Ben Haddou and the Atlantic coast at Essaouira. It is private throughout, paced so you settle into each place rather than rushing, and includes a night in our luxury desert camp.
Why choose this tour
- The whole country — north, desert, south and coast.
- The most relaxed pace of any of our tours.
- Our own desert camp at Erg Chebbi.
- Private and fully tailored.
Highlights
- All four imperial cities
- Chefchaouen and Volubilis
- The Sahara dunes at Merzouga with a luxury camp
- Dades and Todra gorges, Ait Ben Haddou
- The Atlantic coast at Essaouira
- A genuinely relaxed two-week pace
Itinerary
Day 1Day 1–2: Casablanca → Rabat
Arrive, the Hassan II Mosque, then the capital Rabat. 2 nights.
Day 2Day 3–4: Rabat → Chefchaouen
North to the blue town of Chefchaouen with a full day to explore. 2 nights.
Day 3Day 5: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
The Roman ruins of Volubilis and imperial Meknes en route to Fes. Overnight Fes.
Day 4Day 6–7: Fes
Two days for the great medina, tanneries and old city. 2 nights Fes.
Day 5Day 8: Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga → camel trek → camp
Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, sunset camel trek to the luxury camp. Overnight camp.
Day 6Day 9: Merzouga → Todra → Dades
Sunrise, then the Todra and Dades gorges. Overnight Dades.
Day 7Day 10: Dades → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka to Marrakech. Overnight Marrakech.
Day 8Day 11–12: Marrakech
Medina, souks, palaces and gardens, with free time. 2 nights Marrakech.
Day 9Day 13–14: Marrakech → Essaouira
To the breezy Atlantic port of Essaouira — ramparts, beach and fresh seafood. 2 nights Essaouira.
Day 10Day 15: Essaouira → Marrakech → departure
Return to Marrakech and airport transfer. Breakfast included.
Tour route map
Accommodation
You sleep in comfortable hotels and riads on the route and one night in our own private luxury camp at Erg Chebbi — an en-suite tent with a real bed, hot shower and blankets. Family and honeymoon tents are available. See the luxury camp page.
Transport
Transport is by private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with fuel and an English-speaking driver-guide throughout, at a relaxed pace with stops for photos, tea and breaks.
Pick-up & meeting point
We collect you from your hotel, riad or the airport, with times confirmed by WhatsApp the evening before. Airport transfers are included on the longer tours.
Included & not included
- ✓Private vehicle with fuel and driver-guide
- ✓All airport transfers
- ✓14 nights: hotels/riads + 1 luxury desert camp
- ✓Sunset and sunrise camel trek
- ✓Daily breakfast + half board at the camp
- ✓English-speaking driver
- ✓Bottled water
- ✗Most lunches and dinners
- ✗City guides and monument fees
- ✗Tips
- ✗Travel insurance
Pricing
Per person for the private tour; fully customisable over the two weeks.
| Group size | Price per person | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | €1720 | Private tour |
| 3–4 people | €1380 | Private tour |
| 5+ people | €1150 | Private tour |
Best time to travel
These tours run all year. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most comfortable. Desert nights are cold in winter; July–August are hot at midday, so we keep the camel trek to sunrise and sunset. See our best time guide.
What to pack
Bring light layers and a warm jacket for cold desert nights, a scarf, closed shoes, sun protection, a refillable bottle, a head-torch and a power bank. Full list: Morocco packing list.
Travel tips
What to expect: real driving distances on good but winding roads. Tips: carry small dirham notes for lunches, entry fees and tips, and keep onward flights to the evening of the final day or later.
How booking works
Tell us your dates, group size and starting city by the enquiry form or WhatsApp and you hear back personally, usually within a few hours, with a clear all-in price. A small deposit holds your dates and you pay the balance on arrival, so you never prepay in full. Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure, and we confirm your pickup by WhatsApp the night before.
Booking direct with our Berber family
Hotel Les Roches is our own — we were born at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes and have run it since 2004. You deal with the same family that owns the hotel, runs the desert camp and leads the camels, so there is no agency markup, nothing is subcontracted, and the price you are quoted is the price you pay.
What a night at our camp is like
After the sunset camel trek you reach our private camp as the sky turns from gold to deep blue. The tents are proper rooms — a real bed with warm blankets and an en-suite hot shower — and dinner is a home-cooked tagine under the stars, followed by Berber drums around the fire. With no light for a hundred kilometres the Milky Way is astonishing, and you wake early to climb a dune for sunrise.
What our guests say
★★★★★
Perhaps the greatest hotel in the area — literally in the desert, with a beautiful pool. The staff is dedicated to making your stay just what you expected. I will definitely return.
Rhonda Vasquez · Google · 2025
★★★★★
The hotel is lovely, next to the dunes. We stayed in a reasonably priced, lovely suite. Everything was beautiful and cosy.
JP and Maria · Tripadvisor · 2025
★★★★★
I don't know how you can go wrong with this: a hotel by the dunes, camel rides to a luxury camp, food and entertainment provided. The staff and guides were so happy to make a night of it.
Tyler Findlay · Tripadvisor · 2025
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LuxuryFrequently asked questions
What does the 15-day add over the 11-day?
Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis and two nights on the coast at Essaouira, plus an even gentler pace.
Is two weeks too long?
Not for first-time visitors who want the whole country — the pace is relaxed, with several two-night stops.
Is the desert camp included?
Yes — a night in our private luxury camp at Erg Chebbi.
Can it be shortened or changed?
Yes — it's private and fully flexible; we tailor it to your interests.
How far is Merzouga from Marrakech, and how long is the drive?
It's about 560 km and 8–9 hours over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, which is why the journey is spread over 2–3 days with stops at Aït Ben Haddou, the gorges and the Ziz Valley rather than driven in one go.
How comfortable is the desert camp?
Very — our private luxury camp at Erg Chebbi has en-suite tents with real beds, hot showers, private bathrooms, rugs and plenty of blankets for the cool desert night, plus a Berber dinner under the stars.
Are your tours private or shared?
Every tour is private by default — your own vehicle, driver-guide and flexible pace. Shared group departures are offered only on the Marrakech–Merzouga–Marrakech and Marrakech–Merzouga–Fes routes.
Is the tour suitable for families and older travellers?
Yes. The pace is gentle, the camel ride is optional (we can drive you to camp by 4x4 instead), and we adapt for children and any mobility needs — just tell us when you book.
When is the best time of year to travel?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most comfortable, with warm days and cool nights. Winter nights are cold and summer is hot at midday, so we run camel treks at sunrise and sunset.
Have a question before you book?
Message the team directly — we usually reply within a couple of hours.
⚡ Spring & autumn dates fill fast — book ahead. · ✓ Free cancellation up to 48h before arrival.