13-Day Tangier to the Desert and Kasbahs Tour

Summary

16 Days Morocco Discovery Tour from Casablanca

Explore the imperial cities, the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages, desert landscapes, and the medieval cities of Fez and Marrakech. Sleep in a desert camp and ride camels, visit kasbahs and mosques. This fascinating mix of culture and history is offered on this guided tour from Tangier, covering most of Morocco’s main imperial cities—Meknes, Fez, Rabat, and Marrakech—with extra time in Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Casablanca. Experience the Sahara Desert in Merzouga with a camel ride and an overnight stay in the desert, and don’t miss the colorful souks and artisans of Marrakech. The exceptional architecture of the kasbahs in southeastern Morocco, traditional cuisine, and all these charms will captivate you and make you fall in love with the country.

  • DURATION: 13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS
  • FROM: TANGIER
  • TOUR: PRIVATE
  • ACCOMMODATIONS: AS FOLLOWS
  • PRICE: DEPENDS ON THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS

Main Highlights of the 13-Day Tour

    • Explore the medieval labyrinths of the medinas in Fez and Marrakech

    • Discover the architecture of kasbahs and Berber villages

    • Enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine

    • Stroll through the blue streets of Chefchaouen

    • Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis

    • See the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

    • Romantic dinner in a luxury desert camp

    • Admire the gates of Meknes and the royal stables

    • Ride a camel and watch the sunset over the Merzouga dunes

13-Day Morocco Tour Itinerary from Tangier

Discover the 13-day Morocco itinerary below to see what the tour includes. You also have the freedom to customize the route according to your preferences and interests.

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier – Chefchaouen

Welcome at the airport or port and transfer to Chefchaouen, one of the most charming cities in Morocco. A holy city with a dozen mosques and shrines, it is a lively city with cobbled streets leading to a series of shaded squares. Dinner and overnight at the Riad.

DAY 2 : Chefchaouen - Ouazzane - Volubilis - Meknes - Fez

After breakfast, enjoy some free time to explore the city and take photos, then depart for Meknes, crossing the Rif Mountains and enjoying the beautiful landscapes before arriving at Volubilis, the ancient Roman ruins dating from the 3rd century BC. Visit the site and continue onward.

In Meknes, Morocco’s fourth imperial city, founded in the early 17th century by Sultan Moulay Ismail, we will visit the magnificent gates Bab El Mansour and Bab Lakhmiss, the royal stables of Hri Souani, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. After the visit, continue to Fez, a beautiful city founded in the 8th century. Fez is the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities, with a medina that transports visitors to the 13th century, streets full of artisans, and activities reminiscent of ancient guilds, blending with farmers who have fled drought in recent years.

Day 3: Guided Cultural Tour in Fez

Free day in Fez, an ancient imperial city and one of the highlights of this tour. Fez is the jewel of the Arab world, a place full of remarkable experiences. Here, as in Florence or Athens, travelers seek the treasures of a civilization—the inexhaustible richness of a generous and diverse life, under the sun. Sensuality, colors, and flavors abound. Fez truly has it all. Here, no one knows where the pleasures of the mind end and the senses begin. With the refinement of its palaces and the vibrancy of daily life, Fez invites a multifaceted journey. The ancient madrasas, beautiful fountains, and art museums allow you to fall in love with the city, not forgetting the mosaic and Zellij workshops, a signature of Fez.

Day 4: Fez – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

After breakfast, travel through the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, crossing rivers and palm groves inhabited by traditional semi-nomadic Berber communities. Along the way, pass through Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and then the cedar forests of Azrou, where you can see the Berber monkey colony.

Leaving the bustle of the big cities behind, you will pass through tranquil villages dedicated to agriculture and pastoralism. Stop in Midelt for lunch, then continue to the Ziz Gorge and its palm-filled valley. The landscapes of the Ziz Valley herald the approach of the desert. Arrive in Er-Rachidia and finally in Merzouga in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at a hotel at the foot of the dunes.

DAY 5: Merzouga - Erg Chebbi

Breakfast at the guesthouse, then departure along one of the “Paris-Dakar” routes. Cross the other side of the dunes, visiting the Merzouga and Tissardmine oases, nomadic lands, MIFISS mines, and desert sands before reaching the village of Khamlia, inhabited by a black population from Mali.

Stop for tea accompanied by the sounds of castanets and drums, then return to the hotel for lunch. Free time until the camel ride across the vast golden sands to enjoy the sunset and the spirit of the desert under a starry sky. Dinner and overnight in nomad tents at the desert camp.

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

Breakfast. Explore around Erg Chebbi, an expanse of sand featuring Morocco’s tallest dune, over 250 meters high, along the route of the old Paris-Dakar and near the mountains bordering Algeria. Stop at the Tissardmine oasis and visit a nomad camp to learn about their life and customs.

Then, enjoy a panoramic stop to take in the full view of Erg Chebbi. Stop in Khamlia, a village originally settled by people from Mali, for tea accompanied by a small Gnawa music performance. Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by a 1.5-hour camel ride to the foot of the Great Dune, immersed in the desert sunset. Overnight in a Haima in the heart of the desert under a spectacular starry sky.

Day 7: Dades Gorges – El-Kalaa M’gouna – Skoura – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, depart for Ouarzazate through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, then continue through the Rose Valley to the Skoura palm grove, famous for its kasbahs, including Amridil, featured on old 50 Dirham notes. Skoura is the first stop along the Dades road toward Kelaat M’Gouna, the Dades Gorges, Boumalne, and the Todra Valley—an area renowned for its oasis architecture.

Arrive in Ouarzazate, stop for lunch, and visit Kasbah Taourirt, built of earth and part of the town of the same name. This strategic complex sits at the confluence of the Dades and Ouarzazate rivers, forming the Draa River, and historically served as a crossroads for ancient caravan routes.

DaY 8: Ouarzazate - Marrakech

Breakfast and departure for Marrakech. Along the way, visit the famous Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best-preserved fortified village in southern Morocco. Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon, check-in at the Riad, dinner on your own.

Day 9: Guided Historical Tour of Marrakech

Day dedicated to exploring Marrakech: Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and Djemaa el Fna with its large morning souk and an afternoon magic show. Then visit the Majorelle Botanical Gardens. Overnight at a hotel or Riad.

DaY 10: Marrakech - Casablanca - Rabat

Breakfast and departure for Casablanca, the largest city and economic capital. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, built in the last decade of the 20th century by King Hassan II. Tour the Ain Diab Corniche and enjoy a fish lunch overlooking the Atlantic. Continue to Rabat, the political capital and Morocco’s third imperial city. Visit Kasbah Chellah, Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Overnight at a hotel or Riad in Rabat.

DaY 11: Rabat - Assilah - TangIer

Breakfast and visit to the Royal Palace and Kasbah of the Oudayas. Learn about the history of the kasbah, including the Portuguese occupation in 1471, its reconstruction in 966 by Caliph Al-Hakam II, and brief Moroccan control in the 17th century. After the visit, depart for Asilah, a city founded in 1500 BC, exploring its Roman and medieval remnants. Then continue to Tangier. Overnight at a hotel or guesthouse.

Day 12: Tangier City Tour

Guided tour of Tangier, discovering the true face of the city. Explore the Corniche and central beach, take photos of the port, and enjoy views of the Spanish coast. Visit the Hercules Caves and stroll through the 15th-century Kasbah, including its archaeological museum and colorful streets.

Day 13: Departure from Tangier

Breakfast and transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule, assistance with check-in, and end of the tour.

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Tour Inclusions and Exclusions​

Price Includes:
  • Camel ride (one camel per person)
  • Accommodation on a half-board basis in selected hotels and riads
  • Transfers to and from the hotel
  • Official guide specialized in history and art
  • Overnight stay in a desert camp with dinner included
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned minivan or 4×4 with fuel included
  • Professional driver
  • Flights
  • Lunches and some dinners
  • Entrance fees to monuments

Price of the 13-Day Morocco Itinerary

The price varies depending on the number of participants: the more people join the tour, the lower the price per person. Since transportation costs are fixed, the price is divided among the participants. The price also depends on the quality of accommodation. Contact us to get an exact quote.

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