Overview
13 Days in Morocco Tour from Tangier Itinerary - Morocco private tours - luxury tour from fez to desert - chefchaouen - camel trek trips
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Tangier ⇢ Chefchaouen
We pick you up from your accommodation, the airport or the port in Tangier, and drive inland to Chefchaouen, passing through the city of Tetouan and the Rif mountains. Stops will be made along the way for panoramic views. Finally, we reach the Chefchaouen, where you’ll spend the night in a hotel. Travel distance: 220 KM Places to see: Chefchaouen, Rif mountains, Tetouan
Day 2: Sightseeing Chefchaouen the blue city
After breakfast, we explore Chefchaouen, also known as Achaoun, which means horns in Berber. The city is famous for its buildings and alleyways painted in blue and white. We’ll stroll in its charming old Medina, which has so many beautiful authentic blue doors. Free time for lunch. Finally, you can hike to the Spanish mosque, located on a high ground, where you can see the spectacular view of the whole blue city. Travel distance: 0 KM Places to see: Chefchaouen, Spanish mosque
Day 3: Chefchaouen ⇢ the Roman ruins of Volubilis ⇢ Meknes ⇢ Fes
After breakfast, we drive to visit the ancient Roman ruins Volubilis. It is well preserved, as it is recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. We’ll stroll in the ruins, and then drive 30 km to visit one of the imperial cities, Meknes the Ismaili capital. In which we visit Bab Al-Mansour, Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal stables, the granary and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Then we head to Fes, where you’ll spend the night in a riad. Travel distance: 320 KM Places to see: Volubilis, Meknes, Fes
Day 4: Guided Tour Sightseeing Fes
We pick you up from your accommodation after breakfast, to explore the city of Fes. The city is considered one of the imperial cities, besides being the cultural and religious center of Morocco. We’ll visit the Royal Palace gate, the well preserved medieval Medina, the Blue gate or Bab Boujloud, the Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine fountain, the Tanneries, and finally the Quaraouin mosque and university – The oldest university in the world. Travel distance: 0 KM Places to see: Fes, Royal Palace gate, Medina
Day 5: Fes ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Cedars forest- Midelt ⇢ Ziz valley ⇢ Merzouga Sahara
After breakfast, we continue our trip south through Imouzzer. We’ll visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow and also the alpine-style architecture houses. No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Then we continue to cedars forest, where the Barbary macaques lives. Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. Later, we continue to Midelt, where we will have a free time for lunch. Then we drive through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass, and along the Ziz valley, with stops for panoramic views. In the afternoon we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Where you switch to camels to cross…
Day 6: Explore Merzouga region ⇢ Nomads ⇢ Khamlia ⇢ Merzouga lake ⇢ Erg Chebbi ⇢ palm grove
After breakfast, we dedicate the day to explore the region of Merzouga. The area has so many incredible sites, from sand dunes, wild lake, mines, fossils areas, to fabulous oases. Which are ideal places for so many outdoor activities. We start our journey in Merzouga, by driving off-road to visit an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit in their handmade woven tent. And learn how they live while drinking a Berber tea. Our next destination is the Khamlia village, where you can enjoy the Gnaoua music and dancing performances. Its inhabitants are originating from sub-Saharan countries like…
Day 7: Merzouga Sahara ⇢ Rissani ⇢ Erfoud ⇢ Todra Gorges ⇢ Dades Valley
Wake up early in the morning is a must do, in order to contemplate the beautiful sunrise. Free time for breakfast. Then we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani still a major trading center in the region. With a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. After a stroll in Rissani souk. Thereafter, we continue to Erfoud, where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble. Then we drive through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves to reach the Todra Gorges. The course of Todra river has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains. This high red…
Day 8: Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Palm Groves of Skoura – Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we continue our trip to Kalaa Magouna to visit the Rose valley. A Rose Festival is held annually in May. Where the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, oil, to cosmetic products. We then drive through the palm groves of Skoura and visit the Kasbah of Amredhyle. Then we reach Ouarzazate, where we visit the studios in which famous movies were shot. And also visit the Taourirt Kasbah.
Day 9: Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah- Telouet ⇢ High Atlas Mountains ⇢ Marrakech
After breakfast, we depart to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies including : Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And TV series including Game Of Thrones. After that we visit the Telouet Kasbah. Then we continue to Marrakesh by going through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for lunch, and to take pictures at interesting spots. Finally, we reach Marrakesh.
Day 10: Guided tour sightseeing Marrakech
After a warm breakfast, we will be exploring the
Day 11: Marrakech ⇢ Essaouira
After breakfast, we drive west to Essaouira city. On the way we will make stops to see the Argan trees goats, and for panoramic views. We reach the Essaouira city, formerly Mogador, one of the important coastal cities in Morocco. In which we visit the fishing port, the ancient ramparts with cannons, and the old medina.
Day 12: Essaouira ⇢ Casablanca
In the 12th day of your 13-day Absolute Morocco tour. We depart from Essaouira and drive along the coastline, with stops for panoramic views. We reach Casablanca city the economical center of Morocco. Where we visit the Hassan II mosque the largest mosque in Morocco, and the Casablanca Cornish. Free time for lunch. Then drive to Rabat the capital of Morocco.
Day 13: Sightseeing Rabat the capital ⇢ Tangier airport
After breakfast. we explore Rabat city one of the imperial cities in Morocco, and the current capital. It is located on northwest of Morocco. You will visit the
What's included
What's included
- Pick-up at your Hotel or Riad.
- Comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4, van/minibus.
- Driver/guide speaking English
- Exciting camel trekking
- Experience through the Erg Chebbi dunes
- 12 Dinners
- 12 Breakfasts
Not included
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Entrance fees, when needed
- Tips (optional)