15-Day Tour from Tangier Exploring Morocco

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15-Day Tour from Tangier Exploring Morocco

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Duration

15 days

Max People

Min Age

Pickup

4X4

Overview

This 15-day private tour from Tangier is the ultimate journey to discover Morocco in depth, combining culture, history, nature, desert adventure, and coastal beauty. From the vibrant cities of Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakech to the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the Atlantic charm of Essaouira, and the vast Sahara Desert, this itinerary offers a complete Moroccan experience.

Travel through imperial cities, Roman ruins, lush valleys, dramatic gorges, palm oases, and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy camel treks in the Sahara, nights in nomadic desert camps, authentic riads, and encounters with local traditions, music, and nomadic life.

This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a slow-paced, immersive, and private exploration of Morocco, with time to truly experience each destination.

Tour Highlights

15-day private tour starting and ending in Tangier
Explore Tangier, the legendary Gateway to Africa
Visit the coastal town of Asilah and the Hercules Caves
Discover Rabat, Morocco’s capital and City of Gardens
Explore Casablanca and the iconic Hassan II Mosque
Enjoy the Atlantic coast and artistic atmosphere of Essaouira
In-depth stay in Marrakech, including Jemaa El Fna Square
Excursion to the stunning Ouzoud Waterfalls
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Travel the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs
Walk through the dramatic Dades and Todra Gorges
Experience the Sahara Desert in Merzouga
Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
Overnight in a Berber desert camp under the stars
Visit nomadic families and enjoy Gnawa music in Khamlia
Explore the lush Ziz Valley and traditional souks of Rissani
Discover Fez, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual capital
Wander the blue streets of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains

Included/Excluded

Private tour (no shared groups)
Pick-up from hotel, riad, airport, or preferred location
Accommodation with half board in hotels/riads (dinner, overnight stay, breakfast)
4×4 air-conditioned vehicle
Spanish-speaking driver/guide throughout the tour
Fuel
Camel trek to the desert camp (one camel per person)
One night in desert tents (haimas) among the dunes

Flights
Lunches
Tips and personal expenses not mentioned in the program

Tour Plan

Day 01 Tangier – Asilah

Pick-up upon arrival in Tangier. Free time in the morning to explore the city, known as the “Gateway to Africa”, one of Morocco’s most vibrant and mysterious cities (visit to Café Hafa).
We then head towards Asilah, stopping on the way to visit the Hercules Caves. According to legend, Hercules rested here after completing his twelve labors. The cave opens toward the Atlantic Ocean and is partially flooded during high tide, offering spectacular views.
Arrival in Asilah, a charming coastal town with a small medina, white-and-blue houses, and colorful murals.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 02 Asilah – Rabat

After breakfast, departure to Rabat.
Arrival in Rabat, known as the “City of Gardens” and the administrative capital of Morocco. Rabat is a harmonious blend of modernity and tradition, with elegant neighborhoods, landscaped gardens, luxury shops, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Free time to explore the city. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 03 Rabat – Casablanca

Continue along the Atlantic coast to Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco.
Full day to explore the city, including the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of the tallest mosques in the world and one of the few open to non-Muslim visitors.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 04 Casablanca – Essaouira

Drive along the Atlantic coast enjoying scenic ocean views until reaching Essaouira.
Arrival and free time to explore this UNESCO World Heritage city, famous for its preserved medina, historic ramparts, artistic atmosphere, and fishing harbor.
Essaouira Bay, influenced by the winds from the Mogador Islands, is a paradise for wind sports lovers.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 05 Essaouira – Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for a last walk through the medina of Essaouira before departing for Marrakech.
Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to your riad. Free time to relax and discover the surroundings.

Day 06 Marrakech – Marrakech

Free day to explore Marrakech, one of the four imperial cities of Morocco.
Discover its historic monuments, lively neighborhoods such as Gueliz, Hivernage, Palmeraie, Mellah (Jewish Quarter), and the winding streets of the medina leading to Jemaa El Fna Square, alive with musicians, storytellers, snake charmers, acrobats, aromas, and colors.
Overnight in a riad.

Day 07 Marrakech – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Marrakech

Excursion to the Ouzoud Waterfalls, the highest in Morocco (110 meters), located in the Middle Atlas near Azilal.
Surrounded by lush landscapes, the waterfalls offer breathtaking views. In the afternoon, you may see Barbary monkeys playing in the area.
Return to Marrakech. Overnight in a riad.

Day 08 Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

After breakfast, departure towards Ait Ben Haddou.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, passing Berber villages and spectacular scenery.
Visit the Kasbah of Telouet, then continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for many movies, including Babel.
Continue via Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to the Dades Gorges, part of the famous Route of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Dinner and overnight in the Dades Valley.

Day 09 Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga

After breakfast, drive to the Todra Gorges, where you can enjoy a walk between towering canyon walls over 200 meters high.
Continue toward the desert through the Tafilalet palm grove.

Arrival in Merzouga, at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Free time to walk on the sand and enjoy the landscape.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel near the dunes.

Day 10 Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Desert Tour – Desert Camp

After breakfast, explore the Erg Chebbi dunes by 4x4.
Visit nomadic families, desert oases, palm groves, and small desert villages.
Stop in Khamlia, a village of Malian origin, where you will enjoy a live Gnawa music performance with traditional mint tea.
In the afternoon, camel trek (approx. 1.5 hours) through the dunes to reach the heart of the desert.
Watch the sunset, enjoy dinner, Berber drumming, Moroccan tea, and sleep under the stars in nomadic tents.

Day 11 Merzouga – Rissani – Ziz Valley – Midelt

Early morning to admire the sunrise over the dunes.
Camel ride back to the hotel, breakfast, and shower.
Visit Rissani and its traditional souk, one of the most authentic markets in southern Morocco.
Continue through Erfoud, famous for fossil craftsmanship, and cross the impressive Ziz Valley, home to over 18,000 palm trees.
Arrival in Midelt. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

Day 12 Midelt – Volubilis – Meknes – Fez

After breakfast, departure towards Meknes with a stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Continue to Fez and spend the rest of the day discovering the city.
Overnight in Fez.

Day 13 Fez – Fez

Full free day to explore Fez, Morocco’s religious and cultural capital.
Discover Fez El-Bali (the old medina), Fez El-Jdid, the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), and the Ville Nouvelle.
Visit traditional workshops, tanneries, and souks where ancient crafts are still practiced.
Overnight in a riad.

Day 14 Fez – Chefchaouen

Early departure to Chefchaouen, nestled in the Rif Mountains.
This charming blue city is calm, fresh, and largely car-free, inviting visitors to wander its streets and enjoy its relaxed atmosphere.
Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 15 Chefchaouen – Tangier

Departure to Tangier and transfer to the port.
Farewell and end of our services.