35 days · 34 nights · Private tour from Casablanca
This 35 day Morocco tour is our longest and most relaxed journey: five weeks to travel the whole country without rushing. It starts and ends in Casablanca and loops through the imperial cities, the north, the Middle Atlas, two nights in the Sahara, the kasbah valleys, the Atlantic coast, Marrakech and Essaouira.
You travel with your own English-speaking driver from the first day to the last, sleep in hand-picked riads and hotels, and stay two to four nights in most places. Walking is kept short, and many days include free time, which makes this route ideal for retirees, slow travelers and anyone who wants to live Morocco rather than tick it off.
- Duration35 days / 34 nights
- Start and endCasablanca (airport transfers included)
- Sahara2 nights in a luxury camp, Merzouga
- PriceFrom $7,595 per person
- PaceRelaxed: 13 stops, free days, short walks
- GroupPrivate, from 2 travelers
- Meals34 breakfasts and 9 dinners
- GuidesLicensed local guides in key cities
Why travel Morocco in 35 days
Most Morocco tours move every day. This one gives you time: time to rest after your flight, to return to a café you liked, and to see the desert, the mountains and the ocean without long drives every morning.
- ◷A slow, comfortable paceTwo to four nights in most stops, free days built in, and guided walks usually limited to 1 or 2 hours.
- ◎The whole country in one tripImperial cities, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the Sahara, the Dades and Todra gorges, Agadir, Marrakech and Essaouira.
- ☾Two nights in the SaharaA camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes, a 4×4 excursion to Khamlia and Dayet Srji, and sunrise over the sand.
- ⌂Hand-picked riads and hotelsBoutique riads in the medinas, kasbah hotels in the valleys and a luxury desert camp, matched to the level you choose.
- ✦One driver, start to finishThe same private English-speaking driver for all 35 days, plus licensed local guides where they add the most.
- ✓Made for your needsIdeal for seniors and slow travelers. Every day can be adjusted, shortened or swapped before you travel.
Route and nights at a glance
A full loop from Casablanca: north along the Atlantic to Tangier, through the Rif to Fes, over the Middle Atlas to the Sahara, west through the kasbah valleys to the coast, then Marrakech and Essaouira.
| Destination | Days | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | 1–3 | 3 |
| Rabat | 4–5 | 2 |
| Tangier | 6–8 | 3 |
| Chefchaouen | 9–11 | 3 |
| Fes | 12–15 | 4 |
| Midelt | 16–17 | 2 |
| Merzouga (desert camp) | 18–19 | 2 |
| Dades Gorges | 20–22 | 3 |
| Aït Benhaddou | 23–24 | 2 |
| Agadir | 25–26 | 2 |
| Marrakech | 27–30 | 4 |
| Essaouira | 31–33 | 3 |
| Casablanca | 34 | 1 |
| Total | 35 days | 34 |
- Days 1–8Atlantic citiesCasablanca and the Hassan II Mosque, Rabat’s Kasbah of the Udayas, Asilah and Tangier.
- Days 9–15The north and imperial FesTétouan, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, the Fes medina and Meknes.
- Days 16–19Middle Atlas and SaharaIfrane, the cedar forest, Midelt, the Ziz Valley and two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Days 20–24Gorges and kasbahsTodra and Dades gorges, Skoura, Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou.
- Days 25–35South coast, Marrakech, EssaouiraTaroudant, Agadir, four nights in Marrakech, Essaouira and back to Casablanca.
35 day Morocco itinerary, day by day
Tap a day to read the plan. Driving days include regular stops, and every free day has optional ideas with your driver available.
Casablanca and Rabat
Days 1–5 · 5 nights
Day 1Arrival in Casablanca
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall at Mohammed V Airport with a Chegaga Travel sign and takes you to your hotel. The evening is free to rest after your flight.
Overnight: CasablancaDay 2Casablanca: free day to recover
A full day with nothing scheduled, so you can rest, adjust to the time zone and beat jet lag. If you feel like it, take an easy walk along the Corniche and its cafés.
Overnight: CasablancaDay 3Casablanca sightseeing
Visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in Africa, set right on the Atlantic with its 210-meter minaret. Continue to Mohammed V Square, the Central Market and the Habbous Quarter, see the Mehkama and the Notre Dame de Lourdes church, then drive through Anfa to the Ain Diab Corniche.
Overnight: CasablancaDay 4Casablanca to Rabat
A short drive to Morocco’s capital. With your licensed guide, visit the blue-and-white Kasbah of the Udayas, the Andalusian Gardens, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, then relax by the Bouregreg River.
Overnight: RabatDay 5Rabat in depth
See the Royal Palace from outside and the Chellah, where Roman ruins meet medieval Islamic tombs in quiet gardens. Browse Rabat’s calm medina and, if you like, the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: RabatTangier and Chefchaouen
Days 6–11 · 6 nights
Day 6Rabat to Asilah and Tangier
Drive north along the coast to Asilah, a whitewashed seaside town with colorful murals and Portuguese ramparts. Stop for lunch by the sea, then continue to Tangier, where Europe and Africa meet.
Overnight: TangierDay 7Tangier guided tour
With a licensed guide, visit the Kasbah Museum in the old Sultan’s Palace, walk the medina, the Grand Socco and the Petit Socco. In the afternoon, drive to Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and the Caves of Hercules.
Overnight: TangierDay 8Tangier at your pace
A gentle day with your driver available: coffee along the Corniche, a drive through the city’s residential districts, and an optional visit to the American Legation Museum, the first U.S. diplomatic property abroad. Afternoon free.
Overnight: TangierDay 9Tangier to Tétouan and Chefchaouen
Stop in Tétouan, whose UNESCO-listed medina shows a strong Andalusian influence, then drive into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. The evening is free to enjoy the blue streets as the lights come on.
Overnight: ChefchaouenDay 10Chefchaouen guided walk
Explore the blue medina with a licensed guide at an easy pace: the Kasbah Museum on the main square, the Grand Mosque from outside, artisan shops and local markets, with stories of the town’s Andalusian past.
Overnight: ChefchaouenDay 11Chefchaouen free day
No fixed plan. Visit the Ras El Ma spring, take a short drive into the Rif for views, shop for crafts or simply enjoy mint tea on a rooftop.
Overnight: ChefchaouenFes and Meknes
Days 12–15 · 4 nights
Day 12Chefchaouen to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Fes
Visit Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman site, with a local guide (a gentle walk of about an hour among the mosaics). Continue to the hilltop holy town of Moulay Idriss, then on to Fes.
Overnight: FesDay 13Fes: history and culture
Start with the view from the Borj Nord fortress, then walk the medina with your guide for up to 2 hours: the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Attarine Madrasa or Nejjarine Fountain, and a craft workshop. Finish by car at the Royal Palace gates and the Mellah.
Overnight: FesDay 14Fes: tanneries and museums
See the Al Quaraouiyine University from outside, the famous tanneries from the closest viewpoint, and the Dar Batha Museum or the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts. Afternoon free.
Overnight: FesDay 15Day trip to Meknes
About an hour’s drive to the imperial city of Meknes. See the Bab Mansour gate, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the royal granaries and stables, all in a compact area with little walking. Return to Fes in the late afternoon.
Overnight: FesMiddle Atlas and the Sahara
Days 16–19 · 4 nights
Day 16Fes to Ifrane, the cedar forest and Midelt
Stop in Ifrane, the alpine-style town nicknamed “Little Switzerland,” then walk among the cedars where Barbary macaques live. Continue to Midelt, the apple capital of Morocco, at the foot of the High Atlas.
Overnight: Midelt · dinner includedDay 17Midelt: valleys and rest
An unhurried day: a short drive through the Moulouya Valley orchards to the Hassan II dam, scenic stops in the surrounding mountains, and an optional visit to a local market or apple cooperative. Sunset from the hotel.
Overnight: Midelt · dinner includedDay 18Midelt to the Ziz Valley, Erfoud and Merzouga
Drive through the gorges and palm groves of the Ziz Valley to Erfoud, known for its fossils, and on to Merzouga. Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and arrive at your luxury desert camp for dinner under the stars.
Overnight: desert camp · dinner includedDay 19Sahara by 4×4
A 4×4 excursion to the village of Khamlia to hear Gnawa music, then Dayet Srji, a seasonal lake that can attract flamingos in spring and autumn. Return to the dunes for sunset and a second night at camp.
Overnight: desert camp · dinner includedGorges, kasbahs and Aït Benhaddou
Days 20–24 · 5 nights
Day 20Merzouga to the Todra and Dades gorges
Watch the sunrise from the dunes, then ride back to Merzouga. Optional stops in Rissani and at an Erfoud fossil workshop, lunch in the Todra palm grove and a short walk in the Todra Gorge, then on to the Dades Valley.
Overnight: Dades Valley · dinner includedDay 21Guided walk in the Dades Valley
After a long breakfast, walk with a local guide through Berber villages, terraced fields and along the Dades River. It is the longest walk of the tour (about 4 hours at an easy pace) and can be shortened on request.
Overnight: Dades Valley · dinner includedDay 22Dades Valley free day
A day to rest in the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs”: read on the terrace, take photos of the rock formations or arrange a short, easy walk to a nearby village.
Overnight: Dades Valley · dinner includedDay 23Dades to Skoura, Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou
Drive past the kasbahs to the Skoura oasis and Kasbah Amridil, then Ouarzazate and the Atlas Film Studios. End at Aït Benhaddou, the UNESCO-listed ksar, in time for sunset.
Overnight: Aït Benhaddou · dinner includedDay 24Aït Benhaddou at leisure
A slow morning and a free day: walk up through the ancient ksar, relax by the river and choose a terrace for lunch with views of the village.
Overnight: Aït Benhaddou · dinner includedTaroudant, Agadir and Marrakech
Days 25–30 · 6 nights
Day 25Aït Benhaddou to Taroudant and Agadir
Visit Taroudant, the walled town known as “Little Marrakech,” and its Berber and Arab souks. Continue west through farmland and argan groves to Agadir on the Atlantic.
Overnight: AgadirDay 26Agadir free day
Beach, promenade and seafood. Optional visits to the Agadir Kasbah viewpoint, the Souk El Had market or a traditional hammam.
Overnight: AgadirDay 27Agadir to Marrakech
Drive inland through argan country and the foothills of the High Atlas to Marrakech, arriving in the afternoon with time to settle into your riad.
Overnight: MarrakechDay 28Marrakech: palaces and gardens
With your licensed guide, pass the Koutoubia Mosque, visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, then in the afternoon the Majorelle Garden and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Walking is limited to 1 or 2 hours at a time.
Overnight: MarrakechDay 29Marrakech: souks and culture
Visit the Ben Youssef Madrasa and selected parts of the souks for crafts, textiles and ceramics. In the afternoon, drive to the Menara Gardens or the Palmeraie, and end the day on a café terrace over Jemaa el-Fna square.
Overnight: MarrakechDay 30Marrakech at your pace
A flexible day: an olive grove or argan cooperative, a scenic drive to the Ourika Valley foothills, or a day at the pool and spa of your riad.
Overnight: MarrakechEssaouira and return to Casablanca
Days 31–35 · 4 nights
Day 31Marrakech to Essaouira
About 3 hours west through olive groves to the windy port town of Essaouira. Afternoon free along the seafront promenade.
Overnight: EssaouiraDay 32Essaouira guided visit
A short guided walk (1 to 2 hours) along the Skala ramparts and through the UNESCO-listed medina and its workshops, with an optional stop at the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. Seafood lunch by the harbor.
Overnight: EssaouiraDay 33Essaouira free day
Relax by the sea, drive to Diabat village or an argan oil cooperative, or shop in the medina with your driver’s help.
Overnight: EssaouiraDay 34Essaouira to Casablanca
About 4.5 hours along the Atlantic back to Casablanca. Evening free for a last walk on the Corniche.
Overnight: CasablancaDay 35Departure
At the time agreed, your driver takes you to Mohammed V Airport for your flight home.
What’s included in the 35 day tour
✓Included
- 34 nights in hand-picked riads and hotelsIncluding 2 nights in a luxury desert camp in the Sahara
- 34 breakfasts
- 9 dinners2 in Midelt, 2 in the Sahara, 3 in the Dades Valley, 2 in the Ouarzazate area (Aït Benhaddou)
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole trip
- Private English-speaking driver for all 35 days
- Licensed guides in Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes and Aït Benhaddou
- Local guides in the Dades Valley and Marrakech
- Camel ride and 4×4 excursion in the Merzouga dunes
- 24/7 support from our team in Marrakech
✕Not included
- International flights
- Lunches, and dinners other than the 9 listed
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums and attractionsPaid directly on site
- Optional activities and personal expenses
- Tips for your driver, guides and hotel staff
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
How much does the 35 day Morocco tour cost?
The price depends on the hotel level you choose. All prices are per person for 2 travelers sharing a room; groups of 3 or more pay less per person.
Standard
3-star hotels and riads
$7,595
per person · about $217 per day
Comfort
4-star hotels and charming riads
$9,520
per person · about $272 per day
Luxury
5-star hotels and luxury riads
$20,020
per person · about $572 per day
We confirm the final price in writing for your dates and hotels before you book. A 20% deposit confirms your tour.
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35 day Morocco tour: frequently asked questions
Is 35 days too long for Morocco?
Not if you like to travel slowly. Most tours of 10 to 15 days move almost every day. Over 35 days you stay 2 to 4 nights in most places, have regular free days and still see the imperial cities, the north, the Sahara, the gorges, the coast and Marrakech.
Who is this tour best for?
Retirees, slow travelers and couples who want comfort, short walking times and a private driver throughout. Guided walks are usually 1 to 2 hours; the longest is an optional walk in the Dades Valley of about 4 hours, which can be shortened.
How much does the 35 day Morocco tour cost?
For 2 travelers, from $7,595 per person in Standard hotels, $9,520 in Comfort and $20,020 in Luxury. Groups of 3 or more pay less per person.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast every day (34) and 9 dinners: 2 in Midelt, 2 in the Sahara camp, 3 in the Dades Valley and 2 in the Aït Benhaddou area. Lunches, other dinners and drinks are not included.
Which desert do we visit, and for how long?
You spend 2 nights in a luxury desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, with a camel ride at sunset and a 4×4 excursion to Khamlia and Dayet Srji. Compare Merzouga and Erg Chegaga.
Can I change or shorten the itinerary?
Yes. This is a private tour, so we can add or remove nights, swap Agadir for more time in Marrakech, or turn it into a shorter route. See our tailor-made Morocco tours or our 22 day Morocco tour.
What is the best time of year for this tour?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable for both the cities and the Sahara. In summer the desert is very hot, and in winter desert nights are cold, so we adjust the timing of each day to the season.
How do I book?
Send us your dates and wishes. We reply with your personalized itinerary and price, usually within 24 hours, and a 20% deposit confirms your tour. Request your quote.
Ready to spend five weeks in Morocco?
Tell us your dates and the hotel level you prefer. Our team in Marrakech will send your personalized 35 day itinerary and price within 24 hours, free of charge.