16-Day Morocco Tour: Complete North, Sahara & Coast
Sixteen days turns the grand route into a genuine road journey rather than a checklist. It adds a slower High Atlas crossing, a full Chefchaouen day, Tangier, and a full Essaouira day while preserving two nights around the Sahara dunes.
Best for travellers who want the classic complete Morocco circuit with fewer compromises on pace.
Trip at a glance
- Private vehicle and English-speaking driver-host for 16 days
- Custom accommodation level: Comfort, Premium or Luxury
- Sahara desert stay on routes that include Merzouga
- Local guided visits can be added where useful
- Airport pickup and finish-city transfer can be built around your flights
DurationPrivate
FormatFlexible
Start city2–8
Ideal private group
Day-by-day: 16-Day Morocco Tour
Best for travellers who want the classic complete Morocco circuit with fewer compromises on pace. Driving times are approximate and the itinerary can be tailored.
Arrive in Marrakech
Meet your driver at Marrakech Menara Airport and transfer directly to your riad. The rest of the day is deliberately light, giving you time to settle in and experience Jemaa el-Fna at your own pace.
- Airport pickup
- Riad check-in
- Jemaa el-Fna
Marrakech — guided city discovery
Explore Marrakech with a local guide, combining the medina, historic monuments and the souks. The exact order can be adapted around opening hours and your interests.
- Koutoubia
- Bahia Palace
- Ben Youssef Madrasa
- Souks
Marrakech → High Atlas valleys → Aït Ben Haddou
Leave the city for the High Atlas, with time for mountain viewpoints and a village stop before crossing the Tizi n’Tichka route. Continue to the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou and nearby Ouarzazate.
- High Atlas
- Tizi n’Tichka
- Aït Ben Haddou
- Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate → Skoura → Valley of Roses → Dades
Travel at an easier pace through Skoura’s palm groves, the Valley of Roses and villages of the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs before reaching the Dades Valley.
- Skoura
- Kasbah country
- Valley of Roses
- Dades
Dades → Todra Gorge → Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)
Walk below the cliffs of Todra Gorge before continuing south-east to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, head into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset and your Sahara overnight.
- Dades Gorge
- Todra Gorge
- Merzouga
- Erg Chebbi
A full Sahara day around Erg Chebbi
Slow the pace with a full day around Erg Chebbi. Depending on your interests, visit Khamlia, meet local families, take an optional 4x4 circuit or simply enjoy more time among the dunes.
- Erg Chebbi
- Khamlia
- Local villages
- Optional 4x4
Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Middle Atlas → Fes
Leave the Sahara through the Ziz Valley and travel north across changing landscapes. Continue through the Middle Atlas and Ifrane before arriving in Fes.
- Ziz Valley
- Middle Atlas
- Ifrane
- Fes
Fes — full-day guided medina tour
Explore Fes el-Bali with a licensed local guide. Focus on the medieval lanes, traditional workshops, historic madrasas, souks and the city’s living craft traditions.
- Fes el-Bali
- Tanneries
- Historic madrasas
- Souks
Fes → Meknes → Volubilis → Chefchaouen
Travel north through the imperial city of Meknes and the Roman site of Volubilis before continuing into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen.
- Meknes
- Volubilis
- Rif Mountains
- Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen — a slow day in the Blue City
Keep a full day for the blue medina, local viewpoints and a relaxed lunch. This extra time makes longer itineraries feel less rushed and gives you flexibility for photography or a short walk.
- Blue medina
- Kasbah square
- Viewpoints
- Free time
Chefchaouen → Tetouan → Tangier
Continue through northern Morocco via Tetouan toward Tangier. Use the afternoon for the medina, the kasbah area and views where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.
- Tetouan
- Tangier medina
- Kasbah
- Strait viewpoints
Tangier → Asilah → Rabat
Follow the Atlantic south with a stop in whitewashed Asilah, then continue to Rabat for the Hassan Tower, the Oudayas and an evening in Morocco’s capital.
- Asilah
- Rabat
- Hassan Tower
- Kasbah of the Oudayas
Rabat → Casablanca
Spend the morning in Rabat, then make the short journey to Casablanca. Visit the exterior or interior of Hassan II Mosque according to opening times and your preference.
- Rabat
- Casablanca
- Hassan II Mosque
- Atlantic corniche
Casablanca → El Jadida → Essaouira
Travel along the Atlantic coast with a stop around El Jadida before continuing to Essaouira. Arrive with time for the harbour, medina and sunset ramparts.
- El Jadida
- Atlantic coast
- Essaouira harbour
- Medina
Essaouira — coast, medina and free time
Enjoy a full day without luggage or long drives. Explore the UNESCO-listed medina, fishing harbour, ramparts and beach, or simply keep the day open for food and relaxation.
- Medina
- Harbour
- Ramparts
- Beach
Essaouira → Marrakech
Return inland to Marrakech at an easy pace. Depending on your flight, finish at the airport or add a final riad night and one last evening in the medina.
- Essaouira
- Marrakech
- Riad or airport
What's included — and what's not
Included
- Private vehicle and fuel for 16 days
- English-speaking driver-host
- 15 nights of accommodation at the confirmed level
- Daily breakfast unless your final quote states otherwise
- Desert camp and camel experience where shown in the itinerary
- Airport or city pickup as confirmed
- Route planning, parking and road tolls
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches and most drinks
- Monument and museum entrance fees unless specified
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
How much does a 16-day private Morocco tour cost?
We do not publish a made-up fixed price for this itinerary. The exact rate depends on the number of travellers, travel dates, vehicle size and whether you choose Comfort, Premium or Luxury accommodation.
Send us your dates and group size and we will return a written quote with the route, accommodation level, inclusions and payment schedule clearly stated.
Request a tailored quotePrivate departures & flexibility
This 16-day itinerary can start on any available date. We can also change the start city, finish city, hotel level, number of desert nights and pace. Longer tours are especially suitable for customisation because small route changes can remove unnecessary backtracking.
Cancellation: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience, subject to the written booking terms confirmed for your reservation.
Best time
Spring and autumn are especially comfortable; winter and summer routes can be adjusted around mountain and desert conditions.
What to pack
Comfortable shoes, sun protection, light layers, warmer evening layers for the desert, and modest clothing for cultural visits.
Who it suits
Couples, families and small private groups who want a route adapted to their pace rather than a fixed coach schedule.
Accommodation
Choose Comfort, Premium or Luxury. Exact hotels, riads and desert camps are confirmed before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Is this 16-day Morocco tour private?
Yes. This ready-made itinerary is designed as a private tour with your own vehicle and driver-host. The route can be adapted to your dates and travel style.
Can the start or finish city be changed?
Yes. Marrakech is the default framework, but we can adapt the start or finish to Fes, Casablanca or Tangier when the route and your flights allow it.
Can we choose Comfort, Premium or Luxury accommodation?
Yes. Accommodation can be quoted at different levels. We confirm the exact hotels, riads and desert camp before you pay a deposit.
Are the driving times fixed?
No. Driving times are approximate and can change with traffic, weather, stops and the exact hotel location.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes. You can add rest nights, remove stops, change the pace or include specific interests such as food, hiking, photography or family-friendly activities.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience, subject to the confirmed booking terms sent with your reservation.
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