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Morocco Itinerary Adventure – 15 Days of Desert, Cities & Coast

A 15-day journey through Morocco’s vibrant cities, historic medinas, breathtaking desert landscapes, and mountain villages. The majority of this trip was taken as part of a guided tour, making it easy to get around while still experiencing authentic local culture. This itinerary blends iconic highlights with hidden gems, designed from real experiences to guide you through Morocco with ease and inspiration. From camel treks in the Sahara to foodie walking tours in Marrakech and Essaouira, it combines cultural immersion, adventure, and relaxation.

Casablanca → Meknes: ~3.5–4 hours drive; Meknes → Volubilis: ~30 minutes; Volubilis → Fes: ~1 hour; Sites within Fes: 5–15 minutes walking; Fes → Erfoud: ~7–8 hours; Erfoud → Khemliya Village: ~20–30 minutes; Camel trek into desert: ~1–2 hours; Erfoud → Todra Gorge: ~2–3 hours; Todra Gorge → Skoura: ~1–1.5 hours; Skoura → Ait Benhaddou: ~1–1.5 hours; Ait Benhaddou → Ouirgane: ~4 hours; Ouirgane → Marrakech: ~1.5–2 hours; Marrakech → Essaouira: ~2.5–3 hours; Essaouira → Marrakech: ~2.5–3 hours; Local travel in cities: mostly walking (5–20 minutes between attractions).

Day 1: Casablanca – arrival and leisure; Day 2: Casablanca – city tour including Hassan II Mosque; Day 3: Meknes & Volubilis en route to Fes – Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and Roman ruins; Day 4: Fes – Medina, Chouara Tannery, Medersa el-Attarine; Day 5: Fes – Marinid Tombs and artisan shops; Day 6: Fes → Erfoud – scenic stops in the Middle Atlas; Day 7: Khemliya Village & Sahara – walking tour, medfouna cooking, camel trek; Day 8: Sahara – sunrise and return to Erfoud; Day 9: Todra Gorge & Skoura – hike and tea demonstration; Day 10: Skoura → Ait Benhaddou → Ouirgane – Kasbah Amridil, Ksar walk, Tman Art Studio; Day 11: Ouirgane → Marrakech – Atlas Mountains hike and Berber village visit; Day 12: Marrakech – Medina, foodie walking tour, Jemaa el-Fnaa; Day 13: Marrakech → Essaouira – cooking class, El Badi Palace, Jardin Majorelle, sunset at city walls; Day 14: Essaouira – medina, markets, sunset horse riding on the beach, cooking class; Day 15: Essaouira → Marrakech – departure.