Exclusive 15-Day Morocco Itinerary: Marrakech, Desert & Coast

The scent of orange blossoms drifts through Marrakech’s medina as the call to prayer echoes across ancient rooftops. Days later, you’re standing barefoot atop a dune in Erg Chigaga, the desert stretching endlessly in every direction, as a thousand stars ignite the night sky. This isn’t just another Morocco itinerary—it’s a Rare & Remarkable journey, blending cultural immersion, adventure, and the kind of exclusivity few travelers ever experience.

What makes this Morocco itinerary unique?

Unlike standard tours, this 15-day adventure is designed as a cinematic arc: vibrant cities give way to hidden oases, silence-filled deserts, poetic coastlines, and lunar dreamscapes. It’s a journey that balances luxury, authenticity, and transformation.

• Duration: 15 days / 14 nights

• Destinations: Marrakech · Skoura Oasis · Erg Chigaga Desert · Essaouira · Agafay Desert

• Perfect for: Adventurers, culture seekers, honeymooners, and anyone longing for a soulful, exclusive experience

• Top Highlights:

  • Private hammam ritual and rooftop dining in Marrakech

  • A stay at Dar Ahlam — the legendary “House of Dreams” in Skoura

  • Camel caravan into the dunes of Erg Chigaga, nights under canvas at Scarabeo Camp

  • Private vineyard tastings and art-led gallery tours in Essaouira

  • A futuristic desert lodge in Agafay, complete with sunrise tea rituals and optional helicopter flights over the Atlas

    
    

Day-by-Day Journey Through Morocco

Day 1 – Marrakech Arrival

Begin with a direct flight into Marrakech. Your first night is spent at El Fenn, an artistic oasis where courtyards, colors, and calm set the tone. A private hammam ritual and rooftop dinner overlooking the Koutoubia Mosque welcome you to the kingdom.

Days 2–6 – Skoura Oasis: Dar Ahlam

Travel across the High Atlas to Dar Ahlam, a palm grove retreat known as the House of Dreams. Here, time slows. Expect candlelit dinners in the desert, Berber cooking lessons, poetry sessions in hidden gardens, and encounters with artisans keeping Morocco’s heritage alive.

Days 7–9 – Erg Chigaga Desert: Scarabeo Camp

A 4x4 and camel caravan carry you deep into Erg Chigaga, where the silence itself feels infinite. Nights at Scarabeo Camp bring desert luxury under canvas—stargazing with an astronomer, Gnawa music by the fire, and sunrises that will stay with you forever.

Days 10–12 – Essaouira: Coastal Poetry

Fly west to the breezy Atlantic town of Essaouira. At Heure Bleue Palais, a Relais & Châteaux hideaway, you’ll experience gallery-hopping with a curator, horseback rides at dusk, and private wine tastings in the hinterlands. The ocean’s rhythm carries through every moment.

Days 13–14 – Agafay Desert: The White Camel Lodge

The journey ends in Agafay, a lunar desert just outside Marrakech. The White Camel Lodge combines futuristic domes with elemental luxury: sunrise tea rituals, starlit tasting menus on rocky outcrops, and the option of a helicopter flight over the Atlas.

Day 15 – Return to Zurich

With Morocco’s scents, silences, and stories etched into memory, a private transfer brings you back to Marrakech for your flight home.

Why is this itinerary so exclusive?

• Rare Stays: Each accommodation is handpicked for its rarity, design, and emotional resonance. From the dreamlike Dar Ahlam to the futuristic White Camel, these aren’t hotels—they’re chapters in the story.

• Private & Immersive: You won’t just see Morocco—you’ll cook with Berber women, sip tea with nomads, and wander galleries with curators.

• Sustainable Touches: Solar-powered desert camps, artisan cooperatives, and zero-waste practices ensure every journey leaves a positive impact.

When is the best time to visit Morocco?

The sweet spot for this journey is late September to early May. Autumn brings golden light and comfortable desert nights, while spring bursts with life in the oases. Summer is best avoided due to extreme heat in the Sahara.

Want the full details?

For the complete day-by-day breakdown with flights, transfers and experiences, view the full itinerary here.

How can you book this itinerary?

This journey is not off-the-shelf—it’s tailor-made. With limited availability each season, securing your spot early is essential.

Ready to begin your Moroccan story?

At The Occasionist, we design more than trips—we craft once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Contact us today to inquire about Morocco or visit our Morocco destination page for further inspiration.

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