Camel Ride Trips15-Day Amazing Morocco Tour from Casablanca
The most complete way to discover Morocco. Over fifteen days, explore the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes, Roman Volubilis, two nights in blue Chefchaouen, the Erg Chebbi dunes with a camel trek and a night in a nomad camp, the gorges and kasbahs of the south, a mountain lodge below Mount Toubkal, two nights by the sea in Essaouira, and Marrakech to finish.
Who is the 15-day Amazing Morocco tour for?
Travelers who want to see everything without rushing: honeymooners, seniors, families and first-time visitors who have two weeks. It combines the imperial cities, Chefchaouen, the Sahara, the High Atlas Mountains and the Atlantic coast, with two nights in most places and guided days in Fes and Marrakech. For a slightly shorter trip, see the 14-day Morocco at Leisure or the 12-day luxury desert tour.
- 1 night Meknes
- 2 nights Chefchaouen
- 2 nights Fes
- 1 night kasbah by the dunes
- 1 night nomad camp in Erg Chebbi
- 1 night Dades or Todra Gorges
- 1 night Ait Ben Haddou or Ouarzazate
- 1 night Berber lodge in Imlil
- 2 nights Essaouira
- 2 nights Marrakech
How much driving is there on the 15-day Amazing Morocco tour?
The whole route covers about 2,500 km by road. On this 15-day tour, 5 of the 15 days have little or no driving. Times below are approximate and include short stops for photos, lunch and visits.
| Day | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Casablanca → Meknes | about 230 km | 3–4 hours with stops |
| Day 2 | Meknes → Volubilis → Moulay Idriss → Chefchaouen | about 230 km | 3–4 hours with stops |
| Day 3 | A full day in Chefchaouen | — | Little or no driving |
| Day 4 | Chefchaouen → Fes | about 200 km | 3–4 hours with stops |
| Day 5 | Fes with a local guide | — | Little or no driving |
| Day 6 | Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Ziz Valley → Merzouga | about 470 km | 7–8 hours with stops |
| Day 7 | Rissani, the flamingo lake and a camel trek | about 60 km | Short drives by 4x4 |
| Day 8 | Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Gorges | about 280 km | 4–5 hours with stops |
| Day 9 | Dades → Valley of Roses → Ait Ben Haddou | about 140 km | 2–3 hours with stops |
| Day 10 | Tizi n'Tichka → Imlil and the High Atlas | about 250 km | 4–5 hours with stops |
| Day 11 | Imlil → Essaouira | about 250 km | 4–5 hours with stops |
| Day 12 | A free day in Essaouira | — | Little or no driving |
| Day 13 | Essaouira → Marrakech | about 190 km | 3–4 hours with stops |
| Day 14 | Marrakech with a local guide | — | Little or no driving |
| Day 15 | Marrakech → Casablanca | about 240 km | 4–5 hours with stops |
Local desert team
We are based in Rissani, next to Merzouga, so the camels and camp are run by our own people.
Licensed local guides
Guided visits of the old medinas in Fes and Marrakech.
Private vehicle
Air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with your own English-speaking driver-guide.
Three comfort levels
Basic, Mid-Range or Luxury hotels, riads and desert tents.
15-Day Amazing Morocco Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca → Meknes
Your driver meets you in Casablanca and takes you to Meknes, the imperial city of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Explore the medina, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the royal granaries, El Hedim square and the monumental Bab Mansour gate, then relax at a café on the square.
Visit the Hassan II Mosque, built over the Atlantic, with one of the tallest minarets in the world (guided visit inside on request, entrance fee not included), then walk along the Corniche.
Overnight: Riad in Meknes
- Day 2
Meknes → Volubilis → Moulay Idriss → Chefchaouen
Walk among the mosaics and columns of Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman city in Morocco, and see the hillside holy town of Moulay Idriss, an important place of pilgrimage. Continue through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen.
Overnight: Riad or hotel in Chefchaouen
- Day 3
A full day in Chefchaouen
A day to enjoy the blue city at your own pace. Wander its blue-washed lanes and stairways, climb to the Spanish Mosque for the view, and bring your camera: Chefchaouen is one of the most photogenic towns in Morocco.
Overnight: Riad or hotel in Chefchaouen
- Day 4
Chefchaouen → Fes
A scenic drive through the Rif to Fes, the oldest of Morocco's imperial cities. Settle into your riad and enjoy your first evening in the medina.
Overnight: Riad in Fes
- Day 5
Fes with a local guide
Start with a panoramic view from the Merinid Tombs and the city ramparts. With a licensed local guide, visit the 14th-century Bou Inania Madrasa, the Attarine Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain and the famous tanneries.
After lunch in the medina, explore the souks of copperware, pottery, leather and spices, and the old caravanserais where merchants once rested.
Overnight: Riad in Fes
- Day 6
Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Cross the Middle Atlas through Ifrane, the alpine-style 'Switzerland of Morocco', and the cedar forest of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. Pass the Legionnaires' Tunnel and follow the Ziz Valley, with its palm groves and canyon walls, south to the Sahara.
Overnight: Kasbah hotel by the Erg Chebbi dunes, dinner included
- Day 7
Rissani, the flamingo lake and a camel trek
Discover the desert around Erg Chebbi, the largest dunes in Morocco: black volcanic plains, palm groves, salt flats and golden sand. Visit the traditional market of Rissani, look for flamingos at the Merzouga lake, and share lunch with a local Berber family.
In the late afternoon, ride a camel into the dunes for sunset and spend the night in a nomad camp, with a Moroccan dinner and a sky full of stars.
Overnight: Nomad camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, dinner included
- Day 8
Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Gorges
Wake up for sunrise over the Sahara and ride back by camel for breakfast. Drive west to the towering walls of the Todra Gorge, then by 4x4 through wild mountain landscapes to the Dades Gorges, with an optional walk for the energetic.
Overnight: Hotel in the Dades or Todra Gorges, dinner included
- Day 9
Dades → Valley of Roses → Ait Ben Haddou
After a morning walk in the quiet valleys, follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Kalaat M'Gouna, famous for its Rose Festival, and the palm oases of Skoura. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, one of the best-preserved earthen ksars in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight: Riad or hotel near Ait Ben Haddou or in Ouarzazate
- Day 10
Tizi n'Tichka → Imlil and the High Atlas
Cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass and continue to Imlil, at the gateway to Toubkal National Park, below Mount Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa. Walk to the village of Aroumd for a warm welcome and wide mountain views.
Overnight: Berber family lodge in the High Atlas
- Day 11
Imlil → Essaouira
After a morning in the mountain villages, drive west through argan country to Essaouira, a relaxed Atlantic town of whitewashed houses and blue shutters.
Overnight: Riad or hotel in Essaouira
- Day 12
A free day in Essaouira
Relax on the beach, walk the old ramparts where Portuguese, French and Berber styles meet, browse the woodwork and craft shops, and enjoy fresh grilled fish by the port.
Overnight: Riad or hotel in Essaouira
- Day 13
Essaouira → Marrakech
A free morning in Essaouira and a seafood lunch, then a short drive to Marrakech. In the evening, discover Jemaa el-Fna square, with its storytellers, musicians, food stalls and fresh orange juice.
Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
- Day 14
Marrakech with a local guide
A full day in Marrakech: a horse-drawn carriage ride around the ramparts, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Majorelle Garden, the 16th-century Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace and the Dar Si Said museum of Moroccan crafts, with lunch in the medina.
Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
- Day 15
Marrakech → Casablanca
After breakfast, your driver takes you to Casablanca airport or your hotel.
Transfer to Casablanca airport or your hotel
Moments from the journey
Choose Your Comfort Level
Choose the level that suits you. The route and guides stay the same; only the hotels, riads and desert camp change.
Basic
- Clean 2–3 star hotels and guesthouses
- Simple traditional riads
- Standard tent in a desert camp
- Private rooms, breakfast included
Mid-Range
- Selected 3–4 star hotels
- Traditional riads with character
- Comfort desert tent with private bathroom
- Private rooms, breakfast included
Luxury
- Premium 4–5 star hotels and boutique riads
- Suites available on request
- Luxury desert tent with en-suite bathroom
- Breakfast included, selected dinners
Included & Not Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and 4x4 where needed
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Local guides in Fes and Marrakech
- 14 nights in riads, hotels, a kasbah, a mountain lodge and a desert camp
- Camel trek in Merzouga
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in Marrakech
- Breakfast every day
- Dinners in Merzouga, the desert camp and the gorges
- Pickup and drop-off in Casablanca
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Activities not listed in the itinerary
Questions About the 15-Day Amazing Morocco Tour
Is 15 days too long for Morocco?
No. Two weeks lets you see the imperial cities, Chefchaouen, the Sahara, the High Atlas and the coast with two nights in most places, so the trip never feels rushed.
How many nights in the Sahara?
Two nights in Merzouga: one in a kasbah hotel by the dunes and one in a nomad camp after a camel trek.
Is this tour good for seniors and honeymooners?
Yes. The pace is relaxed, with free days in Chefchaouen and Essaouira. Choose the Luxury level for boutique riads and a luxury desert tent.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast every day, plus dinners in Merzouga, the desert camp and the gorges. Other meals and drinks are extra.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. Every tour is private, so we can add nights, skip a stop or end in Marrakech instead of Casablanca.
Can I choose a different hotel level?
Yes. This tour is available in Basic, Mid-Range and Luxury. The route, driver-guide and local guides stay the same; only the hotels, riads and desert camp change, along with the price.
How much driving is there on the 15-day Amazing Morocco tour?
The whole route covers about 2,500 km by road. On this 15-day tour, 5 of the 15 days have little or no driving. The longest day is Day 6, Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Ziz Valley → Merzouga: about 470 km, 7–8 hours with stops. All times are approximate and include short stops.
How much does the 15-Day Amazing Morocco tour cost?
The 15-Day Amazing Morocco tour starts from €2,435 per person at Mid-Range level, based on 2 travelers sharing. The price depends on your group size and comfort level (Basic, Mid-Range or Luxury). Message us on WhatsApp at +212 669 576 091 for an exact quote.
How do I pay for this tour?
Send a 20% deposit by PayPal, Payoneer or international bank transfer (SWIFT) and your tour is confirmed automatically. Pay the remaining 80% on the first day of the tour, in cash (EUR, USD or MAD) or online. Cancel 11 days or more before the tour for a full refund of your deposit. See our booking terms.
Other grand tours from Casablanca: 10-day Grand Tour, 12-day luxury desert tour and 14-day Morocco at Leisure.
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