2 Weeks in Morocco: Top 3 Recommendations
Morocco is the kind of country where you cannot afford to skim the surface. It has such a depth of highlights, ranging from the towering Atlas Mountains to hip portside towns with sprawling ancient streets and beautiful palaces. Two weeks in Morocco is the perfect amount of time to explore these sights and more without having to rush. The itineraries listed below last from 12 to 15 days and offer a balance of self-paced exploration and tours to Morocco led by expert local guides.
- Jutta Marianne Hornbeck
- From USA
1. Family Adventure: 12 days in Morocco
| Day 1 | Welcome to Marrakech |
| Day 2 | Explore Ait Benhaddou, a Unesco World Heritage site |
| Day 3 | Journey to the Berber oasis of N’kob and explore the fortified village |
| Day 4 | Drive through the Anti Atlas and see Erg Chebbi dunes |
| Day 5 | Travel from Merzouga to Todra, Morocco's Grand Canyon |
| Day 6 | Discover Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of North Africa |
| Day 7 | Drive back to Marrakech |
| Day 8 | Free day for a Marrakech tour |
| Day 9 | Visit Essaouira, Morocco’s hippest coastal town |
| Day 10 | Enjoy a relaxing day at the beach in Essaouira |
| Day 11 | Shop your favorite souvenirs in Marrakech |
| Day 12 | Bid farewell to Morocco |
Lose yourself in the vastness of the Sahara and visit the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou during this 12-day trip. See the dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a night at a Berber camp in the desert. In addition to deserts and mountains, this tour also includes a free day in the imperial city of Marrakech and some downtime on a beach in Essaouira. See tours.
2. Best of Morocco: 14 days in Morocco
| Day 1 | Arrive in Casablanca |
| Day 2 | See Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque and Rabat’s royal palace, travel to Meknes |
| Day 3 | Explore Meknes and see the Roman ruins of Volubilis |
| Day 4 | Discover Fes with an expert tour guide |
| Day 5 | Journey through dramatic landscapes of Middle Atlas to Erfoud |
| Day 6 | Enjoy off-road driving in the dunes of Erg Chebbi |
| Day 7 | See the sunrise over the Sahara, venture into Todra Gorge |
| Day 8 | Have your pick of two hiking options to explore the gorge |
| Day 9 | Drive through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, visit Ait Benhaddou |
| Day 10 | Leave for the High Atlas, sample mint tea, and experience local life |
| Day 11 | Journey to the port town of Essaouira |
| Day 12 | Explore Essaouira on your own |
| Day 13 | Return to Marrakech for a walking tour |
| Day 14 | Transfer to the airport for your flight home |
This 14-day Morocco itinerary ticks off all the country’s highlights while providing wonderful insights into local culture and traditions. Spend two weeks in Morocco and explore incredible natural and man-made landmarks. Start your journey from the ancient port city of Casablanca and call it an end after a walking tour of Marrakech. In between, you will encounter the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the vast, arid Sahara, and the stunning Todra Gorge. Also included are an off-road adventure in Erg Chebbi and a visit to the Unesco-listed fortified Berber settlement of Ait Benhaddou. See tours.
3. Sahara and Beyond: 15 days in Morocco
| Day 1 | Arrive in Casablanca |
| Day 2 | See the Roman ruins of Volubilis and continue to Fes |
| Day 3 | Explore Fes’ medina, see its ancient architecture |
| Day 4 | Continue to Marrakech, experience the chaos of vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa |
| Day 5 | Explore the historic streets of Marrakech |
| Day 6 | Drive to Atlas Mountains, roam the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou |
| Day 7 | Make your way to the Sahara, camp on the dunes of Erg Chigaga |
| Day 8 | Drive to Zagora, delve into the history of Draa Valley |
| Day 9 | Venture into Lesser Atlas Mountains |
| Day 10 | Explore the stunning market town of Taroudant |
| Day 11 | See the pink-hued cliffs of Aït Mansour |
| Day 12 | Stroll the beaches of coastal Essaouira |
| Day 13 | Free day for Essaouira tour |
| Day 14 | Head back to Marrakech, see the 12th century Menara Gardens |
| Day 15 | Bid farewell to Marrakech |
If you want to experience it all and have around two weeks in Morocco, then this itinerary is for you. Combine the culture, religion, and history of the country with bucket-list destinations like the Sahara and the Lesser Atlas Mountains. Go dune bashing in Erg Chigaga and visit small towns and remote oases as you hop from one city to another. Wander down the labyrinthine alleys of Ait Benhaddou and learn more about the history of the Draa region at an ancient library in Tamegroute. For an action-packed trip in Morocco, this is the itinerary to go with! See tours.
