15 Days Tour around Morocco from Tangier

15 Days Tour around Morocco from Tangier

Book a 15 Days Tour around Morocco from Tangier for an unforgettable experience of a kingdom of magic that will captivate and inspire you with its contrasts, colors, and rich cultural heritage, and together we create a perfect trip to  Morocco, which will take you through the Imperial Cities, the beautiful coastal cities, the rolling dunes of the Sahara Desert, or the snowing peaks of the High Atlas Mountains to discover the real authentic Morocco, through its beautiful UNESCO sites, the old Medinas, the Sahara Desert, and the Berber heritage, this tour starts and ends in Casablanca. Experience sunset in the Sahara desert and stroll the golden dunes in a camel trek adventure. Follow your guide to explore the hidden old Medinas of Marrakesh, Essaouira, and Fes. Enjoy a guided walking tour at the great canyons of Dades and Todra, and the wonderful fortified Kasbahs and palaces. Learn about the local culture and traditions during your Morocco Tours, and enjoy delicious Moroccan meals from the traditional Moroccan cuisine.

15 DAYS TOUR AROUND MOROCCO FROM TANGIER HIGHLIGHTS

• Stroll through the gardens, mosques, palaces, and souks of Marrakesh
• Visit and explore the beautiful coastal cities of Morocco; Assila, Casablanca, El Jadida, and Essaouira
• Explore the UNESCO-listed medieval city of Fes
• Experience a camel trek for a lifetime sunset over the sand dunes of Merzouga
• Meet the locals and discover their lifestyle
• View sunrise over the Sahara on a camel ride
• Revel in the views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains
• Visit the exotic and well preserved Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
• Marvel at the magnificent Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

Day 1: Arrival at Tangier Airport – Assilah

Meet and welcome at Tangier airport/port and then we explore the city, known as “the Gate of Africa ”, one of the most vibrant, mysterious, and interesting cities of Morocco. (visit the coffee Hafa) Then we head to Asilah, we visit the Caves of Hercules. According to legend, this is where the mythical figure of Hercules rested after making his 12 tasks. The entrance to the cave is oriented toward the Atlantic and is flooded during high tides. Arrive in Asilah, a small coastal town, certainly one of the most beautiful in northern Morocco, with its small medina houses characterized by blue and decorated with colorful drawings (graffiti). Overnight in Hotel or Riad in (HB).

Assilah Morocco

Day 2: Assilah to Rabat

After breakfast, we depart for Rabat, known as the City of Gardens. It is the administrative capital of Morocco. It is a modern and traditional city, a dynamic mix of ancient and modern culture and it is surrounded by colorful hills and mountains. The city itself is elegant with harmonious gardens, luxury stores, shops, and flowers. Here we will explore its charming medina (old walled city), and well-preserved relics of Rabat’s Moorish past. First stop to admire the massive 12th-century minaret of Hassan Tower, before proceeding to the nearby Mausoleum of Mohammed V. One of the great monuments of modern Morocco, one of the witnesses of Moroccan modern architecture.

Stop for lunch, and then, our Rabat city tour continues to the cliff-top Kasbah Ouadayas. This fortress was the Almohad citadel of medieval Rabat, it’s guarded by an impressive arched gate built around 1195 and a palace with Andalucian gardens, as well as a panoramic terrace where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the river and sea. After Rabat’s city tour. Check in to our Hotel or Riad (HB).

Day 3: Rabat to Casablanca (1-hour drive)

After breakfast, we will head to Casablanca the largest city in Morocco, its mushrooming under French influence into one of Africa’s four largest cities. As Morocco’s commercial capital, Casablanca is an enigmatic meeting place of western modernity and Arabic tradition, we will visit the largest Hassan II mosque from inside and outside. Afterward, we will stop for lunch, then, we will visit the Habous quarter district and enjoy walking in Cornish of Casablanca. Overnight in Hotel ( HB).

Day 4: Casablanca – El Jadida – Essaouira

After breakfast at your hotel, we will drive towards Essaouira, first, stop for today, will be at El Jadida “Mazagan”, an old fortress Portuguese capital dating back to the 14th century. At El Jadida, we will visit the big Portuguese cistern, We walked around the old Portuguese city within the walls. You can climb the ramparts to see the view, you see some cannons lying around, you can visit the old synagogue. After exploring the city of El Jadida, we will continue our journey through the beautiful coastal road to reach Essaouira, Check-in at your hotel, then, in the afternoon, we will start an explorative Essaouria City Tour, starting from the old harbor, fish port, Sekkala and we will end in the old Medina. Overnight in Riad or Hotel (HB).

Day 5: Essaouira to Marrakesh

After breakfast, you will have free time to enjoy a walk in the blue and white alleys of Essaouira Medina, you can walk on the beautiful beach. The discreet charm of Essaouira is soothing. You will appreciate the sweetness of winter and the freshness of summer. The city has attracted poets, scholars, and artisans for centuries.

Essaouira is a city of art. The perspective of the streets of the medina, the shimmering colors of the houses, the regional cuisine, the local craftsmanship so famous or the music Gnawa … All these reasons make Essaouira a magical and mysterious city!. Around 11 we will leave for Marrakesh. Once in Marrakech, we will visit the botanic gardens, Majorelle gardens, you will have free time to discover this hidden gem of Marrakech. Overnight in Hotel or Riad (HB).

Day 6: Marrakech City Tour

Today, we will explore the Red City Marrakesh, we begin with a visit to the stunningly beautiful Ben Youssef Medersa, a former Koranic school, originally founded in the 14th century by the Merenids, this Medersa was once the largest in North Africa and remains one of the most beautiful. The exquisite zellij patterns and cedar carvings exemplify the Islamic emphasis on decorative arts to inspire reflection.
After visiting the Koranic school, we will then take a walk through the old medina and its labyrinth souks (Markets). This maze of colorful alleys and small squares is home to a bewildering number of stalls and workshops devoted to specific crafts. Emerging, you find yourself in the famous Djemaa el Fna, the city’s main square. No one is really certain how it came into being, but over the last 1,000 years, the square has become the heartbeat of Marrakech, here, you will be amazed by the fire eaters, mime artists, snake charmers, and street musicians performing at every turn.
Just opposite the square, you’ll find the Koutoubia Mosque. Built in the 12th century, the very impressive Koutoubia minaret served as inspiration for the architects of the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Our Marrakesh city tour will continue to explore another highlight the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace, with its lush green courtyards, incredible painted woodwork ceilings, and exquisite gypsum zellij carvings. Tonight, you’ll dine at PalaisSouleiman, where you can also enjoy listening to classical/Andaluz and Gnawa music. The palace once belonged to one of Marrakech’s last great chiefs, Caïd Layadi, and its extraordinary architecture has been well-preserved. Overnight in Riad or Hotel (HB).

Day 7: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate

Breakfast at your hotel or riad, head to Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, stop at the roses valley to visit a local cooperative running by locals to learn about this kind of Damascus rose and the products they made from. Afterward, we will continue our journey through the valley of  The ”Thousand kasbah route”  and the Skoura oases with its authentic 17-century kasbahs, explore one of the wonders of southern Morocco. We will reach Ouarzazate, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then, we will visit the old house of the Pasha de Marrakech, the Kasbah Taourirt, After exploring this amazing Unesco site, we will continue our journey to Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a large fortified village, marked as world heritage by Unesco since 1987 and a site that still attracting movies makers and directors from all over the world. This amazing village and kasbah are some of the most scenic sites in Morocco. Due to its location, this kasbah was a meeting trading center coming from the sub-Sahara and the north. More recently, as a best-preserved Kasbah in the Atlas region, a fortified enclosure inside a walled town that you will surely recognize, since this Citadel has been the scene of such famous films as Gladiator, Sahara, Asterix, and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, among many others. After lunch at a local restaurant near the kasbah, we will continue our journey towards Ouarzazate, on-road, we will stop to visit the Cinema studios, the Kasbah Taourirte (another fortified palace in the middle of the city) Overnight in Riad or Hotel (HB).

Day 8: Ouarzazate –  Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga

Breakfast at your hotel or riad we will Later, we will drive to explore one of the wonders of southern Morocco, the cinema studios. Afterward, we will continue our journey through the valley of  The ”Thousand kasbah route”  and the Skoura oases with its authentic 17-century kasbahs. Continue driving to reach the roses valley, where we will have a short stop will be at the roses valley to visit a local cooperative running by locals to learn about this kind of Damascus rose and the products they made from. We will have free time to explore the great canyons of Dades. And then, we will leave towards the Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. There you will have enough time to explore the gorge, from its plunging depths to dizzying heights. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colors as the sun slowly moves from east to that flows through it giving life to a huge variety of colorful fruit, nut trees, and extraordinary red rock formations. After exploring these amazing canyons, we will continue our journey to the Sahara Desert, we will stop to have lunch on road, then continue driving enjoying the changing of desert sceneries and landscapes. Arrival at Merzouga, you can relax and enjoy a mint tea, before starting a new desert adventure tour, you will start a camel trek for 1 hour and a half through the huge dunes to watch the sunset and sleep under a nomadic tent at the large dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy the starry nighttime desert. Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp at the dunes. (HB).

Day 9: Exploring the Sahara Desert

Wake up early and climb the sand dunes to watch the most beautiful sunrise ever and then enjoy breakfast. after breakfast, you can ride camels back to your hotel or enjoy a transfer with an SUV through the sand dunes. Then, meet your driver/guide to start a new adventure Sahara tour through the dunes of Erg Chebbi. This tour will offer the opportunity to explore the surrounding desert, visiting small villages and fossil carriers, in addition to the nomadic family, to see how the nomads live in the Sahara. As well, we will have some fun in the village of Khamlia and enjoy the Berber Gnaoua music of the black people of the village. After that, we will enjoy a traditional lunch (Berber Pizza) in our hotel or in a local restaurant. After lunch, we will drive back to our hotel free afternoon or you can experience some activities such as sandboarding, climbing the sand dunes, or just relaxing at the hotel. In the afternoon, we will start a new desert adventure tour, you will start a camel trek for 1 hour and a half through the huge dunes to watch the sunset and sleep under a nomadic tent at the large dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy the starry nighttime desert. Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp at the dunes. (HB)

Day 10: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Azrou – Ifran – Fes

Wake up early and climb the sand dunes to watch the most beautiful sunrise ever and then enjoy breakfast. after breakfast, you can ride camels back to your hotel or enjoy a transfer with an SUV through the sand dunes. We will have a short stop in Erfoud, to visit the fossil factory (optional) then, continue via the Ziz valley and its gorges and Errachidia to arrive at Midelt, stop for lunch at a local restaurant. we will drive to Azrou, the forest of Azrou where we stop to enjoy watching the monkeys climb the cedars trees. We will drive through the beautiful road to reach the city of Ifrane, a nice and clean city to stop in a cafe overlooking the lake to enjoy a coffee, before heading to Fes. Once in Fes, we will have a short drive through the Remparts and the old Medina walls to discover the city before check-in to our Hotel or Riad. Overnight in Riad or Hotel in Fes (HB).

Day 11: Fes City Tour

Full-Day dedicated to exploring the oldest imperial city of Morocco, today we will travel back in time to the Middle Ages when you visit Fes El Bali (Old Fez), the world’s largest living medina (walled city) and the cultural heart of Morocco. The city dates back to the 8th century when Moulay Idriss II moved from Volubilis to found the capital of Morocco’s first independent the Islamic Kingdom. Over the centuries Fez prospered due to successive waves of skilled Muslim and Jewish immigrants from Andalucia. The city also benefited from wise sultans who expanded the caravan trade with West Africa and built many Madrasas (Koranic schools) and Al-Karaouine, the oldest, still-functioning university in the world!
Our Fes Private Tour Highlights will include the Bouanania Medersa, Bab BouJeloud, Dar Batha ethnographic museum, and Nejjarine Square with its beautiful fountain, elaborate mosaics, and nearby Fondouq, now converted to a museum of carpentry artifacts. As well we will explore the new Fes; the Merinid Dynasty area; we will visit the Royal Palace, mosques, madrasas, souks (markets), and the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter notable for its Andalucian architecture and two synagogues.
After exploring the palace, we will head to visit a Ceramic workshop to see how the beautiful fountains are made from the small Zellij (ceramic) and how the traditional Moroccan crafts (mosaics, gypsum carving). After visiting Fes, we will drive back to your Riad where you can relax and enjoy a mint tea on a terrace overlooking the old Medina. Overnight in Riad or Hotel (HB).

Day 12: Fes – Volubilis – Meknes

After breakfast,  we will continue our journey towards   Meknes, another imperial city, known for its huge walls and beautiful unique gates, the city tour of Meknes, will include: The Royal stables, The Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, and the visit to Bab Al Mansour Gate. After exploring Meknes. After about 1 hours drive, we will reach Volubilis, a world heritage site and the old Roman capital; we will explore the ruins with a local guide to witness the traces of the Roman civilization in north Africa. After visiting Volubilis. Overnight in Riad or Hotel in Meknes (HB).

Day 13: Fes – Chefchaouen

Early morning departure towards Chefchaouen – a small charming town located in the foothills of the Megou Tisouka and mountains of the Rif Mountains, which rise above the town like two horns, giving the city its name ( in Berber Chefchaouen means ” look at the horns ” ) Cities with very little car traffic, in which a clean and fresh air invites you to stay to discover the beauty of the place and its surroundings breath.

Day 14: Chefchaouen city tour – Tangier

Free morning to explore Chefchaouen, then we will head to Tangier, visit the Cap Spartel and Medina. Overnight in Tangier hotel or Riad.

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Day 15: Tangier Airport Transfer

After breakfast, departure to Tangier and transfer to the airport or ferry terminal where the tour ends.

NB:

• Our Tours from Tangier can be extended/upgraded if you wish to spend more days in Marrakesh or any other city in Morocco.