15 Days Tour from Tangier: Totally Morocco

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• Begin and end in vibrant Tangier, where Mediterranean meets Atlantic
• Explore Chefchaouen’s iconic blue-hued medina nestled in the Rif Mountains
• Visit Volubilis’ ancient Roman ruins—a UNESCO World Heritage Site with exquisite mosaics
• Discover Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, with its grand Bab Mansour gate
• Immerse in Fes’ medieval medina—the world’s oldest university city and a UNESCO site
• Encounter wild Barbary macaques in the cedar forests of Azrou
• Experience the Sahara Desert with a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes
• Spend a magical night under the stars in a luxury desert camp with Berber hospitality
• Marvel at the dramatic Todra and Dades Gorges with towering red cliffs
• Pass through the fragrant Valley of Roses (seasonal blooms April–May)
• Visit Ouarzazate—the “Hollywood of Africa”—and its legendary film studios
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, featured in Gladiator and Game of Thrones
• Discover Marrakech’s imperial palaces, souks, and Jemaa el-Fna square
• Relax on the beaches of Agadir, Morocco’s modern seaside resort
• Wander Essaouira’s windswept medina, a UNESCO-listed port town rich in art and music
• Admire El Jadida’s Portuguese fortifications and Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque
• Explore Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital and royal residence
• Conclude with the whitewashed, mural-lined streets of artistic Asilah

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier

Journey Duration: Airport/port transfer + city orientation

Arrive in Tangier and meet your driver/guide. Begin with a short orientation tour: visit the Medina, Grand Socco, and views of the Strait of Gibraltar. Check into your hotel in the heart of the city. Overnight in Tangier.

Day 2: Tangier → Chefchaouen

Journey Duration: 2.5 hours | Distance: 120 km

Drive through the scenic Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen—the “Blue Pearl.” Enjoy a guided walking tour of its cobalt-washed alleys, artisan quarters, and Ras El Ma spring. Free time for photography or shopping. Overnight in a traditional riad.

Day 3: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes

Journey Duration: 6–7 hours | Distance: 260 km

Depart for Volubilis (UNESCO) to explore Roman mosaics and arches. Continue to Meknes to see Bab Mansour, Royal Stables, and Moulay Ismail’s Mausoleum. Arrive in Fes by evening. Overnight in a riad.

Day 4: Fes Guided Tour

Journey Duration: Full-day walking tour

With a local guide, explore Fes el-Bali: Al-Qarawiyyin University, Bou Inania Madrasa, Chouara Tanneries, Jewish Mellah, and Nejjarine Fountain. Visit the Merenid Tombs for panoramic views. Free evening. Overnight in Fes.

Day 5: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

Journey Duration: 8–9 hours | Distance: 480 km

Drive south through the Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane (“Little Switzerland”) and Azrou Cedar Forest (Barbary macaques). Lunch in Midelt. Cross the Ziz Valley with views of palm oases. Arrive in Merzouga. Camel ride into Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert camp.

Day 6: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Gorges

Journey Duration: 6–7 hours | Distance: 280 km

Sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, visit Rissani’s souk and Erfoud’s fossil workshops. Explore the Todra Gorges—ideal for walking beneath 300-meter cliffs. Continue to Dades Gorges, stopping at the “Monkey Fingers” rock formation. Overnight in a guesthouse.

Day 7: Dades Gorges → Valley of Roses → Skoura → Ouarzazate

Journey Duration: 4–5 hours | Distance: 160 km

Drive through the Valley of Roses (seasonal) and Skoura Oasis. Visit Kasbah Amridil. In Ouarzazate, tour the Atlas Film Studios and Taourirt Kasbah. Overnight in a riad.

Day 8: Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech

Journey Duration: 5–6 hours | Distance: 180 km

Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah. Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon. Free time in the medina. Overnight in a riad.

Day 9: Marrakech Guided Tour

Journey Duration: Full-day city tour

Visit Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and Ben Youssef Madrasa. Explore souks and Jemaa el-Fna square. Optional Majorelle Garden (entrance not included). Free evening. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 10: Marrakech → Agadir

Journey Duration: 3.5 hours | Distance: 250 km

Drive along the Atlantic coast to Agadir. Free day to relax on the beach, explore the marina, or visit the Kasbah viewpoint. Overnight in a seafront hotel.

Day 11: Agadir → Essaouira

Journey Duration: 3 hours | Distance: 180 km

Continue north to Essaouira, the “Windy City.” Explore the UNESCO-listed medina, Skala de la Ville ramparts, fishing port, and artisan quarters. Free time for seafood lunch and gallery browsing. Overnight in a coastal riad.

Day 12: Essaouira → El Jadida → Casablanca

Journey Duration: 4 hours | Distance: 240 km

Drive through Safi (pottery center) to El Jadida, a UNESCO Portuguese fortress town. Visit underground cisterns and ramparts. Continue to Casablanca. Free evening. Overnight in Casablanca.

Day 13: Casablanca → Rabat

Journey Duration: 1.5 hours | Distance: 90 km

Morning visit to Hassan II Mosque (exterior and interior). Drive to Rabat. Tour the Oudayas Kasbah, Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum, and Chellah Necropolis. Overnight in Rabat.

Day 14: Rabat → Asilah

Journey Duration: 2.5 hours | Distance: 160 km

Drive along the Atlantic coast to Asilah, famed for its whitewashed walls and annual mural festival. Wander narrow lanes, visit the medina, and enjoy ocean views. Overnight in a seaside riad.

Day 15: Asilah → Tangier → Departure

Journey Duration: 1.5 hours | Distance: 90 km

Return to Tangier. Depending on flight time, enjoy free time for last-minute shopping or coffee at Café Hafa. Private transfer to Tangier airport or port for your departure, concluding your 15-day Moroccan odyssey.