The Ultimate 14-Day Morocco Sahara Desert Tour: From Marrakech to the Coast

We will welcome you upon arrival in Marrakech and drive you to your hotel or riad. Relax and settle overnight in Marrakech.

Discover the famous city of Marrakech, known as the “southern pearl” of Morocco. The second oldest Imperial city. Your tour will include the Menara Gardens, the famous Jardin Majorelle, Bahia Palace, and Saadian tombs. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque and the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Djemaa el-Fna. Relax at a cafe and explore the colorful souks. Overnight in Marrakech.

Leaving Marrakech for the seaside town of Essaouira is a relaxing drive. Argan oil cooperatives line the road. UNESCO has listed this city as a World Heritage site.

The fishing port, with wide beaches and an old walled medina on the cliffs, has been a popular spot for tourists. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere as you explore the small but lively medina. You can stroll along the ramparts or the beach. Don’t forget to visit the port to see the daily catch.

The organizers hold the Gnaoua Music Festival in Essaouira in June. Overnight in Essaouira, at the local riad. Our 14-day desert Morocco trip began with the first night outside Marrakech.

Depart for Oualidia from Essaouira. Stop in Safi, a previously Portuguese-occupied town. Known as the center of sardine exports, Safi is perhaps best known for its pottery.

Arrive and relax in Oualidia. This small seaside village has a protected lagoon, an estuary, and the wild Atlantic Ocean nearby.

You can enjoy many activities in Oualidia. These include walking, birdwatching, fishing, swimming, kayaking, kitesurfing, and surfing. Oualidia is in the heart of Morocco’s best bird habitat, especially in spring and autumn. Overnight in Oualidia

Depart from Oualidia for Rabat, continuing up the Atlantic Coast. Travel through El Jadida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then stop in Casablanca to see Mohammed V Square and the impressive Hassan II Mosque. (While this journey begins in Marrakech, we also arrange morocco desert tours from casablanca for those starting in the north.) Visit the Imperial City of Rabat, including the Mechouar, Mohammed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, and the Oudaya Kasbah.

Overnight in Rabat.

Continuing our 14-day Morocco trip, we take the beautiful coastal road from Rabat to Tangier. We will visit Asilah, a beautiful coastal town with its whitewashed houses and murals. Take a tour of Tangier, the gateway to Africa from Europe, and enjoy the view where the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans meet.

Overnight in Tangier.

Depart from Tangier for the charming mountain village of Chefchaouen, passing through the green valleys of the Rif Mountains.

People know Chefchaouen for its bright blue houses. Popular with both tourists and locals, especially in summer.

Explore Chefchaouen’s winding streets and narrow alleys. It has many souks that sell food and crafts. You can find woollen items, detailed embroidery, and goat’s cheese. These items come from northern Morocco and are unique to this area.

Relax in the square, visit a local farm, or hike in nearby parks. You will spend the night in the blue city, Chefchaouen.

After breakfast, we take a scenic drive from the Rif Mountains to the Roman ruins at Volubilis, an open-air museum. We will then go to Meknes, Morocco’s fourth imperial city. We will stop for lunch and explore the large walls of the medina, Bab El Mansour, and Moulay Ismail’s shrine. After visiting Meknes, we will drive directly to Fes for the night.

Today, we will enjoy all that Fes has to offer. Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world. Its medina is a heady mix of aromas, sounds, and sights. To navigate, follow one of the five themed tourist circuits. After visiting dye pits, tanneries, and palaces, we go back to our hotel.

After breakfast, we will drive through the Moyen Atlas to Ifrane, passing forests of cork oak and giant cedar. We will cross beautiful passes in the Middle and High Atlas ranges. After lunch in Midelt, we will cross Tizi-n-Talghomt and descend into a desert plain along the Ziz valley. Next, we will head south to Erfoud and Rissani, a large oasis. This route takes us to your wonderful Kasbah hotel at the edge of the golden sand dunes. This is where the morocco sahara desert tours experience truly begins.

Today is dedicated to our morocco desert tours merzouga package. Wake to a desert sunrise and return to the hotel by camel for breakfast and a shower. Then, we will take a 4WD off-road tour around the dunes. We will visit the oasis of Merzouga, a nomadic settlement, and Khamlia village to listen to Gnawa spiritual music. Continue to meet desert nomads in their tents. We’ll also see the lake of Merzouga (if it is still not dry) and visit the souk in Rissani. After a Rissani lunch, we drive back to our Kasbah. We have time to relax, then we get ready to ride camels into the pink sands of Morocco’s highest dunes. An evening in a nomad tent follows dinner and traditional music.

We proceed to Todra Gorge after leaving the desert. This 1000-foot gorge is called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. We have time to explore the gorge before moving on to the stunning Dades Valley for the night.

After breakfast, we will drive through charming villages and fields, with the High Atlas as a backdrop. Our journey continues toward Ouarzazate, visiting Berber villages and passing through the Valley of the Roses. After visiting the film museum in Ouarzazate, we will cross the riverbed to Ait Benhaddou. You will explore the ruined buildings and climb them for spectacular views. In the afternoon, you’ll drive north across the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260 m), descending past Berber villages to Marrakech.

Today, we will make the most of our time by wandering around Marrakech’s souks for souvenirs. Then we will transfer you to Marrakech Menara airport for your departure flight. This ends our 14-day Morocco trip from Marrakech.