2 Weeks: The Full Morocco Experience, at an Unrushed Pace
Two weeks is where Morocco stops feeling like a highlight reel and starts feeling like an actual trip - enough time to properly sit with each place instead of checking it off and moving on. This itinerary is the real “everything” version: imperial cities, two mountain ranges, a full night in the Sahara, and a coastal finish in Essaouira, all at a pace that doesn’t leave you needing a vacation from your vacation.
The Itinerary
Days 1-2: Casablanca and Rabat Start in Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque, then continue to the capital, Rabat, for the Kasbah of the Oudayas and Hassan Tower.
Days 3-4: Chefchaouen Head north into the Rif Mountains for a proper two days in the Blue City - enough time to actually slow down rather than rush the medina in an afternoon. Our Chefchaouen guide covers what’s worth prioritizing.
Day 5: Volubilis, Meknes, and Fes Visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes on the way into Fes.
Day 6: Fes A full day in Fes el Bali - the tanneries, the madrasas, the deliberate chaos of the medina. Our Fes travel guide has the details (and the jokes about getting lost).
Days 7-8: Into the Sahara Cross the Middle Atlas cedar forests through Ifrane and Midelt, down through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, for a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a proper desert camp, followed by sunrise the next morning. Our Merzouga guide covers this leg in full.
Days 9-10: Gorges, Kasbahs, and Marrakech Wind back through the Todra and Dades Gorges, stop at the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, then cross the High Atlas into Marrakech.
Day 11: Marrakech A full day in the city - souks, palaces, Jemaa el-Fnaa. Our Marrakech travel guide covers everything worth doing here.
Days 12-13: Essaouira The coastal finish - the ramparts, the port, and a noticeably slower pace than everywhere else on the trip. Our Essaouira travel guide covers what to do with your time here.
Day 14: Back to Casablanca Return to Casablanca for departure, or an extra night if your flight timing needs it.
What’s Typically Included
- Private, air-conditioned transport for the full two weeks
- A driver/guide throughout
- Camel trek and one night in a Merzouga desert camp
- Hotel or riad accommodation for the rest of the trip
- Most breakfasts and a number of dinners
Lunches, individual site entrance fees, and tips are usually separate - always confirm the full breakdown with the operator before booking.
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Who This Trip Is For
This is the itinerary for someone who’s decided Morocco deserves a real trip rather than a stopover - honeymooners, retirees with flexible schedules, or anyone who’s tired of “10 countries in 10 days” style travel and wants to actually live somewhere for a few days before moving on. It’s also genuinely more comfortable than the shorter versions of this same route, simply because nothing has to be rushed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is two weeks too long for a first trip to Morocco? Not at all - it’s actually a more relaxed pace than the popular 7-10 day versions of a similar route, with room to breathe in each city instead of checking boxes.
Can this itinerary be customized? Yes - most operators offering a 14-day private tour will happily adjust the day count in each location if you want more time in the desert and less in a particular city, or vice versa.
Is this itinerary suitable for families? Generally yes - the unrushed pace tends to suit families with kids better than a compressed version of the same route, though the desert camp night is worth discussing with your operator if you’re traveling with very young children.
Two weeks lets Morocco actually unfold instead of flashing past - imperial cities, two mountain ranges, a full desert night, and a coastal wind-down at the end. If you have the time, this is the version of the trip that’s worth having.
