12-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier

Highlights

• Two nights in Chefchaouen
• Volubilis, Meknes and a guided day in Fes
• Nomads, Gnawa culture and a camel trek at Erg Chebbi
• Todra Gorge, the Valley of Roses and Ait Benhaddou
• A day in Marrakech and a day trip to Essaouira
• Hassan II Mosque, Rabat and the seaside medina of Asilah

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1. Day 1

   Tangier – Chefchaouen

   The tour starts at the port or your hotel in Tangier. Travel to Chefchaouen, the blue and white town of the Rif Mountains, with free time to explore.

   Overnight:

   Hotel in Chefchaouen

2. Day 2

   Free day in Chefchaouen

   A free day to discover Chefchaouen at your own pace.

   Overnight:

   Hotel in Chefchaouen

3. Day 3

   Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

   Travel via Ouezzane and Rif villages to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then to Meknes for lunch and a walk along the great walls of the medina to Bab Mansour, before continuing to Fes.

   Overnight:

   Riad in Fes

4. Day 4

   Exploring Fes

   Walk the narrow streets of Fes — the Royal Palace gate, the Mellah, Al Quaraouiyine, the tanneries and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch in a traditional restaurant, visit a pottery and tile cooperative and finish with a panoramic view over the medina.

   Overnight:

   Riad in Fes

5. Day 5

   Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga

   Travel through the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and Azrou, stopping in the cedar forest to see Barbary macaques, then south past nomad settlements and volcanic landscapes. After lunch in Midelt, cross the Tizi n'Talghemt pass and enjoy views over the Ziz Valley, continuing through Erfoud to Merzouga.

   Overnight:

   Hotel in Merzouga

6. Day 6

   Merzouga region and camel trek

   Explore the region — visit nomad families in their traditional tents, meet the Gnawa community and, depending on the season, see migratory birds such as flamingos on the lake of Merzouga. In the afternoon, ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset, then enjoy a traditional dinner at a comfortable camp with private Western-style bathrooms — or sleep under the stars.

   Overnight:

   Desert camp, Erg Chebbi

7. Day 7

   Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge

   Watch the sunrise from the dunes and ride back by camel to the hotel to shower and have breakfast. Drive via Erfoud and Tinejdad to Tinghir for lunch, walk through the Todra Gorge and continue to the Dades Valley.

   Overnight:

   Hotel in the Dades Valley

8. Day 8

   Dades Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

   Travel the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs via Kelaat M'Gouna, the Valley of Roses and the Skoura oasis to Ouarzazate. After lunch, visit Ait Benhaddou, then cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), stopping for views and at an argan oil cooperative. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon.

   Overnight:

   Riad in Marrakech

9. Day 9

   Exploring Marrakech

   Discover the Saadian Tombs, the Majorelle Garden, the Koutoubia and the Bahia Palace, have lunch near Jemaa el-Fna and explore the souks, with a free afternoon.

   Overnight:

   Riad in Marrakech

10. Day 10

    Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech

    Drive to Essaouira, a historic Atlantic port town, to explore its old streets, ramparts and bronze cannons, then return to Marrakech in the afternoon.

    Overnight:

    Riad in Marrakech

11. Day 11

    Marrakech – Casablanca – Rabat – Asilah

    Head north, visiting the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and passing through Rabat, the capital, before continuing to Asilah, an elegant whitewashed town on the coast.

    Overnight:

    Riad in Asilah

12. Day 12

    Asilah – Tangier

    Drive to Tangier and, depending on your departure time, visit some of the city's sights before your transfer to the ferry port or airport.

Practical information

Tour type

Private round trip from Tangier

Pick-up and drop-off

Tangier port

Frequently asked questions