Overview
Join us on an unforgettable 13 Days in Morocco Tour from Tangier Itinerary through the vibrant country of Morocco. Our Absolute Morocco tour takes you on a thrilling adventure, exploring the country’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. From the bustling streets of Marrakech to the serene beauty of the Sahara Desert, this tour has something for everyone.
- Duration: 13 days/12 nights
- Start: Tangier
- End: Tangier
- Tour Style: Private
Highlights of the 13 Days in Morocco Tour from Tangier Itinerary
- Explore the vibrant city of Marrakech
- Discover the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Experience the magic of the Sahara Desert
- Visit the stunning Todra and Dades gorges
- Wander through the charming blue city of Chefchaouen
- Explore the historic city of Fes
- Visit the iconic Hassan II mosque in Casablanca
Why private 13 Days in Morocco Tour from Tangier Itinerary
Our 13 Days in Morocco Tour from Tangier Itinerary is carefully designed to showcase the best of Morocco. With a mix of culture, history, and adventure, this tour is perfect for travelers looking to experience the authentic Morocco.
itinerary
Our 13 Days in Morocco Tour from Tangier Itinerary is divided into 13 exciting days, each with its own unique experiences and adventures. From the moment you arrive in Tangier to the moment you depart, we’ll take care of every detail to ensure that your trip is unforgettable.
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
Highlights: Chefchaouen, Rif mountains, panoramic views
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
Highlights: Chefchaouen, blue city, 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
Highlights: 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
Highlights: Fes, Medina, Quaraouin mosque
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 the sandy desert, then a stop will be made to enjoy the sunset. After that you continue to the camp which is a combination between the traditional tents of nomads and the luxury a hotel has. Where you can enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under vast open sky of stars.
Travel distance: 470 KM
Places to see: Ifrane, Cedars forest, Midelt, Ziz valley, Merzouga Sahara
Highlights: Ifrane, Cedars forest, Merzouga Sahara, camel ride
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 Mali, Sudan and Niger. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. After that we take a stroll in palm trees grove. Then drive a few kilometres to see the wild lake of Merzouga, also called the lake of flamingos. Finally, return to Merzouga. Dinner and overnight In a hotel.
Travel distance: 100 KM
Places to see: Merzouga, Khamlia, Merzouga lake, Erg Chebbi, palm grove
Highlights: Merzouga, Khamlia, Gnaoua music, nomads
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 cliff-sided canyon is an ideal place for rock climbers. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. Then we continue to the Dades valley through Boumalne Dades. Finally, inevitable stops at the “monkey fingers” rock formation. And for the panoramic view of the Dades valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Travel distance: 350 KM
Places to see: Rissani, Erfoud, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley
Highlights: Rissani, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, rock climbing
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. Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.
Travel distance: 220 KM
Places to see: Dades Valley, Roses Valley, Palm Groves of Skoura, Ouarzazate
Highlights: Rose valley, Kasbah of Amredhyle, 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. Overnight stay in a Riad.
Travel distance: 200 KM
Places to see: Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Telouet, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech
Highlights: Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Telouet, High Atlas Mountains
Day 10: Guided tour sightseeing Marrakech
After a warm breakfast, we will be exploring the Highlights of Marrakech with a local guide. The city is considered one of the imperial cities in Morocco. The visit includes : the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Quranic mosque. And stroll in the largest traditional souk in Morocco. Free time for lunch near the Jemaa El-Fna square. Later on, you visit the Koutoubia mosque the largest in Marrakesh, and the Majorelle garden. Transfer to your accommodation. Feel free to wander in Jemaa El-Fna square on your own.
Travel distance: 0 KM
Places to see: Marrakech, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Quranic mosque
Highlights: Marrakech, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Jemaa El-Fna square
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. Overnight stay in Essaouira.
Travel distance: 170 KM
Places to see: Marrakech, Essaouira, Argan trees, fishing port
Highlights: Essaouira, Argan trees, fishing port
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. Overnight stay in Rabat.
Travel distance: 320 KM
Places to see: Essaouira, Casablanca, Hassan II mosque, Casablanca Cornish
Highlights: Casablanca, Hassan II mosque, Casablanca Cornish
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 Highlights of the city including : the Hassan tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and The Kasbah of Oudaya. Free time for lunch. Finally, we head north through Assilah to reach Tangier airport. End of the 13-days Absolute Morocco tour from Tangier.
Travel distance: 220 KM
Places to see: Rabat, Hassan tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of Oudaya
Highlights: Rabat, Hassan tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of Oudaya
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Inclusive and Exclusive of the tour
Inclusive
- 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
Exclusive
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Entrance fees, when needed
- Tips (optional)
- Anything not in inclusive
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Know Before You Go
When making your reservation, please be sure to communicate any dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free preferences. Rest assured, we are committed to accommodating your specific meal preferences during your trip to ensure an enjoyable dining experience.
Throughout the desert tour, your guide will recommend lunch stops at local restaurants offering fresh, healthy options. However, if you have a particular restaurant in mind, feel free to inform your guide, and they will gladly assist in making it part of your journey.
For those seeking an added thrill, consider exciting activities like quad biking or buggy driving in the stunning Erg Chebbi Dunes. If you’re interested in these exhilarating desert experiences, just let your guide know, and they’ll help arrange the perfect adventure to enhance your trip.
To make the most of your desert experience, consider upgrading to our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. This extended itinerary includes an extra night in Dades Gorges and another night in Ouarzazate, allowing you more time to explore the breathtaking landscapes and rich culture of Morocco. This tour breaks up the longer drive and offers a more relaxed pace, making it an ideal choice for those looking to fully experience the journey.
If you’re limited on time, a 4-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga might be a great option. This 4-day desert tour offers a perfect balance of exploration and adventure, giving you ample time to explore the Merzouga desert and its surroundings.
For those with only three days to spare, our 3-day desert tour from Marrakech provides a faster yet fulfilling experience. Please note, however, that this option includes just one night in the desert, ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience Morocco’s desert landscapes without the extended driving.
If you have an even tighter schedule, the 2-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is an excellent choice. Although shorter, it still provides a glimpse into the magic of the desert, with the highlights of Merzouga and the Sahara dunes.
No matter your choice, our goal is to provide you with an unforgettable desert adventure tailored to your interests and schedule.
Food Alergies
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions you may have. We provide helpful information for vegans and vegetarians and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs, ensuring this information is communicated to your driver and hotels.
However, please be aware of the following considerations: We cannot guarantee the absence of allergen traces in containers, bags, or kitchens, as Morocco’s food standards may differ from those in your country. If any member of your tour has severe allergies, it is advisable to bring appropriate food items. Additionally, we cannot control potential insect encounters.
We recommend exercising extra caution in any uncertain situations.
FaQ
What type of vehicles are used for the trip ?
What a great inquiry! “Private desert trips” require comfortable transportation. For groups bigger than 8, we employ Land Cruiser TXs, Ford 8-seater vans, Mercedes Bens Sprinter minibuses, and a variety of other comfortable vehicles.What a great inquiry! “Private desert trips” require comfortable transportation. For groups bigger than 8, we employ Land Cruiser TXs, Ford 8-seater vans, Mercedes Bens Sprinter minibuses, and a variety of other comfortable vehicles.
How far in advance should we book this tour ?
Making your vacation plans as soon as you can is encouraged because the early bird gets the worm.
How to pay for the tour ?
Initially, we ask that a small deposit be given to our account via PayPal during the booking procedure. Second, the balance must be paid in cash and should be handed to our driver/guide on the first day of the tour in euros, dollars, or the equivalent in dirhams.
How do i take my luggage to the camp?
At the start of your camel trek, a 4×4 vehicle will convey your luggage. As a result, your bags will be there when you arrive at the camp.
Is it possible to have vegetarian food or vegan food?
Serving vegan or vegetarian food is possible. On the first day of your trip, please email me or let your driver/guide know as soon as you can.
I don’t want to ride camels to the camp, how i do I reach the camp?
If you don’t want to ride a camel, we can transport you to the camp in a 4 × 4 vehicle.
