Overview
15 days Morocco tour from Tangier, An exciting mix of culture and history, this 15 days grand guided cultural tour from Tangier covers most highlights of Morocco’s Imperial cities, Meknes, Fes, Rabat, and Marrakech with additional time dedicated to Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Casablanca.
15-day Morocco tour from Tangier: The Sahara desert in Merzouga with a camel ride and an overnight in desert camp, instead of Marrakech’s colorful souks and artisans with The exceptional architecture of the Kasbahs in the southeast of Morocco, delicious traditional food, all these highlights
Trip Highlights
- Explore the pearl of the north the blue city of Chefchaouen & its blue picturesque streets
- Explore the city of Tangier: Kasbah, Cap Spartel, Hercules caves
- Explore the 4 imperial cities of Morocco: Marrakech, Meknes, Rabat & Fes
- Explore the capital of Morocco (Rabat) and its cultural sights
Itinerary
Welcome to Morocco, I will take you to Tangier for a short city tour. After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel in Medina.
Today we will continue our journey toward Chefchaouen. On our way, we will cross the Rif Mountains and enjoy the wonderful views that this mountain chain has to offer. In Chefchaouen we will have a tour of the city-city with blue and white lime-washed houses. Then take you to your local small Riad/ Hotel.
After your breakfast we will depart to Fez we will drive towards Moulay Idriss which is an important religious site in Morocco. Then we will continue and drive to Volubilis -an archaeological site that features the best-preserved Roman ruins in this part of northern Africa. (UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997). We head to Meknes where we will visit the famous gates of Bab el-Mansour and Bab el Khamis. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Fez.
This day is especially dedicated to Fez, one of the oldest imperial cities. Fez was Morocco’s capital for more than 400 years and is still considered the religious and cultural center of the country. We discover the extraordinary medina El Bali (which is worth a few days of walking in itself). Other highlights include the Merenid Tombs, the Royal Palace, the Medersa Bou-Inania or Attarine, which places Nejarine with its splendid mosaic fountain, and the Mellah (Jewish quarter). Overnight at local Riad.
Today we will continue our tour toward Merzouga. On our way, we will enjoy the beautiful views of the Mid-Atlas Mountains while we’re passing through. We will drive through cedar forests and gorgeous towns (Ifrane and Azrou). On our way to Merzouga, we will have lunch in Midelt and then we cross the High Atlas mountains and drive through the gorges of the Ziz. The gorges are the result of the power of the Ziz River. We drive Via Erfoud to the famous dunes of Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) where we will have dinner and we stay in nomad tents overnight.
Today we will watch the sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga and then we continue towards Boumalen Dadès. On our way to Tinghir, we’ll be pass-through Jorf and Tinjdad. We will explore the gorges of the Todra. After we had lunch in the beautiful area we will depart to Boumalen Dades where we’ll be staying for the night.
In the early morning, we’ll depart to the Valley of the Roses. After visiting this town we’ll continue our journey to Ouarzazate and on our way, through the Skoura oasis, we will visit the famous monument Taourirt Kasbah (one of the most attractive and beautiful sites in southern Morocco). There is also the opportunity to visit the movie studios of Ouarzazate, these studios are known as Moroccan Hollywood. Overnight at local riad/hotel.
Today we’ll continue our journey to Marrakech, one of the four imperial cities in Morroco. On our way to Marrakech, we’ll stop at Aït Ben Haddou Old Kasbah (UNESCO as world heritage). Then we’ll continue towards Marrakech. On our way, we will pass the highest road pass in North Africa. In Marrakech, you will have the afternoon to yourselves, overnight at a local riad in the medina of Marrakech.
Today we’ll explore the city and we visit the highlights of Marrakech – Koutoubia mosque, Saadian tombs, and El Bahia Palace. In the afternoon we’ll visit the famous Djemaa el Fna square and its souk. After a full day of exploring Marrakech.
We will leave Marrakech and drive to the seaside resort Agadir. You will have the day to yourselves to explore the city or to rest on the beach. In the evening we’ll take you to where you will spend a night in Agadir.
Today we continue our tour towards Essaouira (called Mogador). It is ideal for fishing, windsurfing, and kite surfing. The harbor is a delightful diversion, filled with colorful boats that have been carefully decorated by local fishermen. We stay here overnight.
Today we will continue our journey to Casablanca (the economic capital of Morocco). We´ll take the coastal road to Casablanca and stop on our way at Safi and El Jadida. In Casablanca, we will free program and you can discover the city on your overnight at a local hotel.
Today we´ll visit the highlights of Casablanca – Place Mohamed V, Parc de la Ligue Arabe, amazing Hassan II Mosque. In the afternoon we continue our trip and drive towards Rabat, one of the four imperial cities. We will visit the tower of Hassan V (the minaret was begun by the Almohad sultan Yacoub al-Mansour in 1195 and was intended to reach 60m, making it the largest and highest in the Muslim world). Then we will visit the marble Mausoleum of Mohammed V. We stay in Rabat overnight in a local hotel.
In the morning we depart to Asilah (one of the most beautiful old cities in Morocco). It’s a peaceful beach village on the Atlantic coast which is known as an intimate, sophisticated introduction to Morocco, with galleries lining the narrow streets. The town has Mediterranean-influenced buildings, including whitewashed houses with blue accents. We´ll explore this beautiful whitewashed town, overnight in a small local riad.
After having breakfast we drive back to Tangier. We will visit some of the interesting places and we transfer you to the port or airport before your scheduled departure.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Pick-up service from your accommodation in Tangier Fuel included
- Private Transport by an A/C vehicle Professional English-speaking driver
- Overnight in desert camp dinner and breakfast are included Local guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each) Accommodations in selected hotels & Riads or Kasbahs (breakfasts are included) 15 days Morocco tour from Tangier
- Official art historian guide Fez, Meknes, Rabat Essaouira & Marrakech Drop off service at your accommodation in Tangier
- You can stop everywhere to take photos
Cost Excludes
- Entrance fees Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities Lunches and drinks
- The flight tickets to and from your homeland Anything not mentioned in the program 15 days Morocco tour from Tangier
FAQs
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes, especially if your day trip involves exploring historical sites or natural landscapes. It’s also advisable to dress modestly out of respect for local customs.
Depending on the destination and group size, transportation can vary from air-conditioned vans to minibusses or even private cars. Rest assured, we prioritize your comfort and safety in selecting the most suitable mode of transport.
Most of our day trip packages include meals, typically a delicious traditional Moroccan lunch. However, please check the specific details of your chosen trip for confirmation. If you have any dietary restrictions or preferences, kindly inform us in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Absolutely! We understand that every traveler has unique interests and preferences. While our day trip itineraries are carefully crafted to showcase the best of Morocco, we’re more than happy to work with you to tailor your experience. Just let us know your interests, and we’ll create a personalized itinerary for you.
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