Morocco in 2 Weeks: the Grand Tour
Two weeks lets you do what shorter trips cannot: the full loop - imperial cities, the blue town, the desert AND the ocean, without a single brutal driving day. This is the route we would give a friend.
The Route, Day by Day
| Days | Program |
|---|---|
| 1 | Land in Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque, ocean corniche |
| 2 - 3 | Train north: Tangier (Kasbah, cafe Hafa) then bus to Chefchaouen - the blue city at golden hour |
| 4 - 6 | Fes (4h bus): two full days in the medieval medina + day trip to Meknes and Volubilis |
| 7 - 8 | South through Ifrane's cedars and the Ziz valley to Merzouga - camel trek, Erg Chebbi camp night, dune sunrise |
| 9 | Todra and Dades gorges - night in the valley of the kasbahs |
| 10 | Skoura palm grove, Ouarzazate studios, Ait-Ben-Haddou, over the Tizi n'Tichka to Marrakesh |
| 11 - 12 | Marrakesh: souks, Bahia palace, Majorelle, Jemaa el-Fna - and a proper hammam |
| 13 | Essaouira (2h30): ramparts, port, grilled sardines, ocean air |
| 14 | Back to Marrakesh for your flight home - or swap the last two nights for Agadir beach time |
Transport
- Mixed formula (recommended): trains and CTM buses for the north (fast, cheap, comfortable - the Al Boraq high-speed train covers Tangier - Casablanca in about 2h10), then a 3-day desert tour or rental car for the Fes - Merzouga - Marrakesh leg.
- Full self-drive: total freedom; pick the car up in Fes and drop it in Marrakesh - see our car rental guide.
When and How Much
- Best months: March - May and September - November; December - February works with layers (see Morocco in December).
- Budget: comfortable mid-range runs roughly 800 - 1,200 Dhs per person per day all-in; details in our price guide.
- Shorter? Use the 10-day version or the 7-day loop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2 weeks too long for Morocco?
Not remotely - two weeks covers the four faces of Morocco (cities, mountains, desert, coast) at a pace that leaves room for mint tea. Most travelers wish they had a third week.
Should I book everything in advance?
Book the first nights, the desert camp and festival-period stays ahead; the rest can stay flexible outside Christmas - New Year and Easter.
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