18-Day Morocco Tour From Tangier

1. Chefchoauen (The blue city)

2. Fes’s old Medina

3. The Sahara Desert

4. Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa)

5. Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou

6. Berber Villages

7. Agadir’s Beach

8. Essaouira’s quit city

9. Jamaa el fna square

10. Hassan II Mosque

1: Arrival in Tangier

• Explore the medina, Cap Spartel, and Hercules Caves.

• Overnight in Tangier.

2: Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen

• Stop in Tetouan (UNESCO-listed medina).

• Arrive in the blue city of Chefchaouen.

• Sunset at Spanish Mosque.

• Overnight in Chefchaouen.

3: Full Day in Chefchaouen

• Guided tour of the blue-washed streets.

• Hike to Akchour Waterfalls (optional).

• Free time for photography & shopping.

• Overnight in Chefchaouen.

4: Chefchaouen → Rabat

• Scenic drive to Morocco’s capital.

• Visit Hassan Tower & Kasbah of the Udayas.

• Overnight in Rabat.

5: Full Day in Rabat

• Explore Chellah Necropolis & Royal Palace.

• Stroll along the Bouregreg River.

• Overnight in Rabat.

6: Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes

• Discover Meknes (Bab Mansour, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum).

• Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO site).

• Arrive in Fes.

• Overnight in Fes.

7: Full Day in Fes

• Guided medina tour: Al Quaraouiyine, tanneries, madrasas.

• Traditional Moroccan dinner.

• Overnight in Fes.

8: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt

• Stop in Ifrane ("Little Switzerland").

• Cedar forests (wild monkeys).

• Cross Middle Atlas to Midelt.

• Overnight in Midelt.

9: Midelt → Ziz Valley → Erfoud → Rissani → Merzouga

• Drive through Ziz Gorge & palm oases.

• Fossil workshops in Erfoud.

• Arrive in Merzouga, sunset camel trek.

• Luxury desert camp under the stars.

10: Full Day in Merzouga Desert

• Sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes.

• Visit nomadic families & Gnaoua music village.

• 4x4 desert exploration.

• Second night in camp or hotel.

11: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Skoura

• Hike in Todra Gorge’s cliffs.

• Dades Valley’s "Monkey Fingers" rock formations.

• Overnight in Skoura.

12: Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou

• Visit Taourirt Kasbah & Atlas Film Studios.

• Explore UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou.

• Overnight at the kasbah.

13: Ait Ben Haddou → Taroudant → Agadir

• Drive through Anti-Atlas to Taroudant ("Little Marrakech").

• Relax in Agadir’s beachfront resort.

• Overnight in Agadir.

14: Agadir → Essaouira

• Coastal drive to Essaouira.

• Explore the medina & fishing port.

• Overnight in Essaouira.

15: Essaouira → Marrakech

• Argan oil cooperative visit.

• Arrive in Marrakech, evening in Jemaa el-Fnaa.

• Overnight in Marrakech.

16: Full Day in Marrakech

• Tour: Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Majorelle Garden.

• Free time for souks & rooftop dining.

17: Marrakech → Casablanca

• Visit Hassan II Mosque.

• Farewell dinner.

• Overnight in Casablanca.

18: Departure from Casablanca

• Transfer to Mohammed V Airport.

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier – The Gateway to Africa

Welcome to Tangier, a city where Africa meets Europe. After your arrival, you’ll explore the Tangier Medina, a maze of whitewashed buildings, bustling souks, and cafes with views of the Mediterranean. Don’t miss a visit to Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, and then head to the Hercules Caves, steeped in mythology and offering panoramic coastal views.

🛏️ Overnight in Tangier

Day 2: Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen

Today’s scenic drive takes you to Tetouan, whose UNESCO-listed medina reflects its Andalusian and Moorish heritage. Enjoy a short stop to explore its whitewashed walls and traditional craftsmanship before continuing to the blue pearl of Morocco—Chefchaouen.

Arrive in Chefchaouen by afternoon. Take a leisurely stroll through the sky-blue alleyways, and as the sun sets, hike up to the Spanish Mosque for breathtaking views over the city.

🛏️ Overnight in Chefchaouen

Day 3: Full Day in Chefchaouen

Begin with a guided tour through the medina’s photogenic blue walls, artisan shops, and ancient kasbah. You can opt for an afternoon hike to the Akchour Waterfalls, a natural paradise tucked in the Rif Mountains. Alternatively, enjoy a free day exploring the town at your own pace, perfect for photography, café hopping, and souvenir shopping.

🛏️ Overnight in Chefchaouen

Day 4: Chefchaouen → Rabat

Embark on a drive south to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city. On arrival, explore the Hassan Tower, the unfinished minaret of a 12th-century mosque, and stroll through the Kasbah of the Udayas, a fortified citadel with ocean views.

🛏️ Overnight in Rabat

Day 5: Full Day in Rabat

Spend the day discovering Rabat’s historic and cultural gems. Visit the Chellah Necropolis, where Roman and Islamic ruins intertwine with lush gardens. Drive by the Royal Palace, the King’s official residence. End your day with a walk along the Bouregreg River, offering stunning views of Rabat and neighboring Salé.

🛏️ Overnight in Rabat

Day 6: Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes

Depart Rabat for Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Highlights include Bab Mansour, one of Morocco’s grandest gates, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.

Next, explore Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, head to the spiritual heart of Morocco—Fes.

🛏️ Overnight in Fes

Day 7: Full Day in Fes

Enjoy a guided tour through the labyrinthine streets of Fes el-Bali, the oldest medina in the Arab world. Visit Al Quaraouiyine University, the tanneries, medieval madrasas, and artisan quarters. The medina’s charm lies in its authenticity and living traditions. End the day with a traditional Moroccan dinner.

🛏️ Overnight in Fes

Day 8: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt

Head south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, nicknamed "Little Switzerland" for its alpine architecture. Continue to Azrou’s cedar forests, home to wild Barbary macaques.

Cross lush landscapes to arrive in Midelt, a peaceful town nestled between mountains.

🛏️ Overnight in Midelt

Day 9: Midelt → Ziz Valley → Erfoud → Rissani → Merzouga

Journey through the dramatic Ziz Gorge into vast palm oases of the Ziz Valley. In Erfoud, explore local fossil workshops showcasing ancient marine life. Stop in Rissani, known for its traditional market, before reaching Merzouga.

Mount a camel for a sunset trek across the towering Erg Chebbi dunes, ending in a luxury desert camp beneath the stars.

🛏️ Overnight in Merzouga Desert Camp

Day 10: Full Day in Merzouga Desert

Start with a sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, visit nomadic Berber families, explore a Gnaoua music village in Khamlia, and take a 4x4 tour across the desert’s wild landscapes, including seasonal salt lakes and fossil beds.

You can choose to spend a second night in camp or opt for a desert hotel with comfort and views.

🛏️ Overnight in Merzouga

Day 11: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Skoura

Drive west toward the majestic Todra Gorge, known for its towering red cliffs—a haven for climbers and hikers. Continue to Dades Valley, home to surreal rock formations like the "Monkey Fingers".

Arrive in the palm-filled Skoura Oasis, dotted with centuries-old kasbahs.

🛏️ Overnight in Skoura

Day 12: Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou

Visit Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, then stop by the famous Atlas Film Studios where classics like Gladiator were filmed.

Proceed to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed kasbah village, perfect for sunset exploration and photography.

🛏️ Overnight in Ait Ben Haddou

Day 13: Ait Ben Haddou → Taroudant → Agadir

Travel through the scenic Anti-Atlas Mountains to Taroudant, a walled city often called “Little Marrakech”. Explore its souks and historic charm before reaching the coastal resort city of Agadir.

Relax by the beachfront promenade.

🛏️ Overnight in Agadir

Day 14: Agadir → Essaouira

Take a refreshing coastal drive north to Essaouira, a laid-back city with Portuguese, French, and Berber influence. Discover its UNESCO-listed medina, bustling fishing port, and Skala de la Ville ramparts.

🛏️ Overnight in Essaouira

Day 15: Essaouira → Marrakech

On your way to Marrakech, stop by a women’s argan oil cooperative to learn about this Moroccan “liquid gold.”

Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and experience the magical Jemaa el-Fnaa square, full of food stalls, snake charmers, and live performers.

🛏️ Overnight in Marrakech

Day 16: Full Day in Marrakech

A full-day tour introduces you to the city’s highlights: the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and the vibrant Majorelle Garden (once owned by Yves Saint Laurent). In the afternoon, get lost in the souks, shop for spices, leather, and pottery, then enjoy rooftop dining with city views.

🛏️ Overnight in Marrakech

Day 17: Marrakech → Casablanca

After breakfast, depart for Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world, with its magnificent oceanfront setting. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner to celebrate your incredible journey.

🛏️ Overnight in Casablanca

Day 18: Departure from Casablanca

Your grand Moroccan adventure concludes with a transfer to Mohammed V Airport. Depart with rich memories, vivid photographs, and a deeper connection to the colors, flavors, and spirit of Morocco.

2 - 3 People: $3350 Per Person

4 -5 People: $2730 Per Person

6 - 8 People: $2520 Per Person

9 - 12 People: $2380 Per Person

13 - 15 People: $2200 Per Person

• Private transport

• Fuel

• Expert local driver/guide

• Hotels (Dinner & Breakfast)

• Desert Camp (Dinner & Breakfast)

• Camel ride

• Local guides

• Flights

• Lunches

• Entrance fees

• Tips

1. Packed Itinerary with Frequent Travel

• This tour covers multiple cities and long drives (e.g., Merzouga to Dades Valley, Agadir to Essaouira). Be prepared for extended road trips through varied landscapes.

• Consider motion sickness remedies if needed, and pack comfortable travel essentials (neck pillow, snacks, entertainment).

2. Diverse Climate & Packing Needs

• You’ll experience coastal cities (Tangier, Essaouira), deserts (Merzouga), and mountains (Chefchaouen, Ifrane). Pack layered clothing—light for daytime, warm for desert nights, and sturdy shoes for walking.

• Desert nights can be cold, especially in Merzouga—bring a warm jacket.

3. Cultural & Physical Preparedness

• Medinas & historic sites (Fes, Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou) involve walking on uneven terrain. Comfortable shoes are a must.

• Respect local customs (modest dress in religious sites, asking permission before photographing people).

4. Accommodation Variety

• Expect a mix of hotels, riads, and possibly desert camps (Merzouga). Confirm if upgrades are available (e.g., luxury desert tents).

• Some stops (like Chefchaouen or Skoura) may have limited Wi-Fi—plan accordingly.

5. Meals & Dietary Restrictions

• Breakfasts and dinners are typically included, but lunches are at your expense

• Notify the driver in advance if you have dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.), as options may be limited in remote areas.