01Day 1 · Casablanca
Casablanca arrival
Meet your driver on arrival in Casablanca, then settle in; any orientation walk depends on your arrival time.
- On the road
- Airport or station transfer; arrival time to confirm
- Night
- Casablanca
14 daysFrom Casablanca
Sahara to Sea: Morocco Complete
A fourteen-day route through the imperial cities and Chefchaouen to Erg Chebbi, the valleys and Marrakech, finishing with two Essaouira nights.
Route: CasablancaRabatMeknesVolubilisFesChefchaouenIfraneErfoudMerzougaTodraDadesAit BenhaddouMarrakechEssaouira
- Length
- 14 days
- Starts
- Casablanca
- Ends
- Essaouira
- Pace
- Moderate
- Region
- All Morocco
Every trip is private and priced to your dates, group and style. Ask for a quote.
At a glance14 places
Highlights
Four imperial cities, desert nights and a real Atlantic stay
- 1Casablanca to Rabat
- 2Rabat to Fes via Meknes and Volubilis
- 3Fes: medina discovery
Day by day14 days
The trip, day by day
A sample plan Serenity reviewed. Your planner confirms timings and stays in your proposal.
02Day 2 · Rabat
Casablanca to Rabat
Selected Rabat landmarks after the transfer, with time by the Atlantic.
- On the road
- Road transfer and city visits
- Night
- Rabat
03Day 3 · Fes
Rabat to Fes via Meknes and Volubilis
Selected Meknes sights and Volubilis on the way to Fes.
- On the road
- Full road and sightseeing day
- Night
- Fes
04Day 4 · Fes
Fes: medina discovery
Selected medina streets, madrasas and artisan quarters with your guide.
- On the road
- Local visits; flexible daily pace
- Night
- Fes
05Day 5 · Chefchaouen
Fes to Chefchaouen
Transfer to the Rif Mountains for an unhurried walk in the blue medina.
- On the road
- Intercity road transfer
- Night
- Chefchaouen
06Day 6 · Fes
Chefchaouen to Fes
Return to Fes to break the onward journey to the Sahara.
- On the road
- Intercity transfer; a buffer before the desert drive
- Night
- Fes
07Day 7 · Merzouga
Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane and Erfoud
Cross the Middle Atlas towards Merzouga with regular rest stops.
- On the road
- Long road transfer
- Night
- Merzouga
08Day 8 · Merzouga
Merzouga: Erg Chebbi desert day
Explore the dunes at suitable times and spend a second desert overnight. Camel and vehicle alternatives can be discussed.
- On the road
- Local visits; flexible daily pace
- Night
- Merzouga
09Day 9 · Dades
Merzouga to Dades via Todra
Travel west with a selected Todra Gorge stop, then overnight in Dades.
- On the road
- Long road transfer and a short gorge visit
- Night
- Dades
10Day 10 · Marrakech
Dades to Marrakech via Ait Benhaddou
Visit Ait Benhaddou and cross the High Atlas to Marrakech.
- On the road
- Long road and sightseeing day
- Night
- Marrakech
11Day 11 · Marrakech
Marrakech: palaces, gardens and souks
Guided visits balanced with free time, completing the four imperial cities on this route.
- On the road
- Local visits; flexible daily pace
- Night
- Marrakech
12Day 12 · Essaouira
Marrakech to Essaouira
Travel to the Atlantic coast for medina, harbour and ramparts views.
- On the road
- Road transfer
- Night
- Essaouira
13Day 13 · Essaouira
Essaouira: a full Atlantic coast day
Time for the beach, galleries and a relaxed meal. Water activities depend on conditions and prior arrangements.
- On the road
- Local visits; flexible daily pace
- Night
- Essaouira
14Day 14 · Essaouira
Essaouira departure
Transfer for your departure from Essaouira. For a Marrakech flight, request a road transfer and a suitably late departure.
- On the road
- Departure transfer; allow the check-in time required by your carrier
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- This is a sample private itinerary. Your planner confirms timings, accommodation, access and inclusions in your personalised proposal.
What your proposal itemises
- 13 suggested nights: room category and exact accommodation
- Transport, pickup point and Essaouira departure arrangements
- Guide services, language and any specialist sessions
- Meals, entrance tickets and optional activities, itemised in your quote
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Disclosure: City Tours Morocco is affiliated with Serenity Morocco Tours, who run this trip. Trip facts from Serenity’s own page (opens in a new tab), reviewed 26 October 2026.
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