Best routes in Morocco for tourists

Best Routes in Morocco for Tourists

Morocco offers strikingly varied landscapes in a compact territory: golden deserts, snow-capped mountains, wind-battered Atlantic coasts, medieval medinas and bustling modern cities. All of it concentrated in a territory of around 710,000 km². For tourists with one to two weeks, here are the best routes and circuits to follow in Morocco.

Circuit 1: The Grand Tour of Imperial Cities (7 days)

This classic circuit connects Morocco's four imperial cities:

• Casablanca: Starting point, Hassan II Mosque
• Rabat (90 km): Hassan Tower, Kasbah of the Udayas, Chellah
• Meknes (140 km from Rabat): Bab Mansour gate, medina, nearby Volubilis
• Fez (60 km): UNESCO medieval medina, tanneries, madrasas
• Marrakech (500 km): Jemaa el-Fna, Koutoubia, Majorelle Gardens
• Casablanca (240 km): Return

Ideal by private car with Welcomorocco to connect each stage comfortably.

Circuit 2: The Desert Route (10 days)

For adventure lovers and wide-open spaces:

• Casablanca → Marrakech (240 km)
• Marrakech → Ouarzazate via Tizi n'Tichka (200 km)
• Ouarzazate → Dades Gorges → Todra Gorges (200 km)
• Todra → Merzouga / Erg Chebbi Dunes (200 km)
• Return via Fez or Marrakech

Circuit 3: The Atlantic Coast (5–7 days)

A magnificent coastal route from Casablanca to Agadir:

• Casablanca → El Jadida (100 km): UNESCO Portuguese fortified city
• El Jadida → Oualidia (60 km): lagoon and oyster farming
• Oualidia → Essaouira (200 km): the city of winds
• Essaouira → Agadir (175 km): long beach and beach life

Circuit 4: Northern Morocco (5 days)

For discovering the Mediterranean coast and Rif mountains:

• Casablanca → Rabat → Tangier (340 km total)
• Tangier → Chefchaouen (120 km): the blue city
• Chefchaouen → Fez (200 km): return south

Tips for Planning Your Moroccan Circuit

• Book your accommodation in advance, especially in popular riads in Marrakech and Fez
• Plan rest days — Morocco is intense and rich, do not rush
• Inter-city transfers by Welcomorocco private car mean you arrive fresh and ready at each stage
• Carry dirhams in cash — small markets and craftspeople do not always accept cards
• The best time for circuits is spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November)

Welcomorocco for Your Inter-City Transfers

For every stage of your Moroccan circuit, Welcomorocco can handle your private car transfer. Book all your stages at once when planning your trip and enjoy a consistent, professional service throughout your journey.