15 Days Grand Morocco tour from Tangier

Your 15-day adventure begins as we pick you up from your preferred location in Tangier—whether it’s your hotel, airport, ferry terminal, or station—for a smooth transition. Head south to Asilah, a picturesque coastal town renowned for its captivating blue-and-white medina walls decorated with vibrant street art. Spend the evening relaxing and staying overnight at a local hotel.

Depart along the coast for Rabat, Morocco’s elegant administrative capital known as the “City of Gardens.” Discover a seamless blend of modern flair and ancient heritage amidst vibrant hills and well-kept parks. Enjoy free time to explore the city’s sophisticated layout, luxury boutiques, and historical sites before spending the night at a hotel.

Continue your Atlantic journey down to Casablanca, the country’s bustling economic hub. Explore the city’s top highlights, most notably the majestic Hassan II Mosque—a towering engineering marvel standing proudly on the ocean’s edge and open to non-Muslim visitors. Afterward, settle in for an overnight stay at your hotel.

Drive further down the Atlantic shoreline, soaking in gorgeous coastal scenery all the way to Essaouira. Enjoy free time to wander through a UNESCO World Heritage medina that feels suspended in time. As the final walled fortification on the Atlantic coast, the town’s sweeping bay and windswept shores make it a paradise for coastal explorers. Check in to your hotel for the evening.

After breakfast, take advantage of some final free time to explore Essaouira’s vibrant arts scene and medina. Afterward, journey inland toward Marrakech, where you will check into a traditional riad. Use the rest of the day to dive into the vibrant atmosphere of the city at your own pace.

Spend a full day uncovering the magic of Marrakech, one of Morocco’s four historic imperial cities. Wander through the labyrinthine streets of the ancient medina, visit the tranquil Jewish Quarter (Mellah) and the modern Gueliz district, or admire the magnificent architecture of local monuments. As evening arrives, head to the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square to experience an open-air spectacle filled with musicians, storytellers, and local food stalls.

Embark on a scenic day trip from Marrakech to the magnificent Ouzoud Waterfalls, plunging down in the heart of the Grand Atlas province of Azilal. Surrounded by lush, colorful landscapes, you can relax by the cascading waters and watch the local wild monkeys play in their natural habitat before returning to Marrakech for the night.

Leave Marrakech behind as you ascend into the High Atlas Mountains via the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the historic Kasbah of Telouet and the UNESCO-listed cinematic treasure of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for Hollywood productions like Babel. Continue past Ouarzazate and through the picturesque Rose Valley into the Dades Gorges, marking the start of the famous “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.” Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a local hotel.

Begin your morning with a visit to the striking Todgha Gorge, taking a scenic stroll beneath towering canyon walls that rise over $200text{m}$ high. Afterward, travel through the sprawling Tafilalet palm grove straight toward the desert. Arrive in Merzouga and check into a hotel set right at the foot of the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes, where you can unwind and take a peaceful evening walk across the fine desert sands.

Following a hearty breakfast, embark on a thrilling times desert excursion around the Erg Chebbi dunes. Visit nomadic families, discover hidden desert oases, and stop by the village of Khamlia to enjoy an uplifting traditional Gnawa music performance. In the afternoon, switch to camels for a peaceful trek into the heart of the dunes just in time for sunset. Spend a magical night at a desert camp featuring traditional drumming and dinner under a brilliant canopy of stars.

Wake up early to catch a breathtaking sunrise over the golden dunes before taking a camel ride back to the hotel for breakfast and a refreshing shower. Head out to explore Rissani’s vast traditional souk, a historic trading hub of the south. Continue past Erfoud’s famous fossil workshops and drive through the dramatic Ziz Valley—lined with over 18,000 palm trees—before arriving in Midelt for dinner and an overnight stay.

Depart Midelt after breakfast and head toward the historic imperial city of Meknes, stopping along the way to explore the remarkably preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis. Afterward, continue your journey north to Fez, where you will spend the remainder of the day settling in and catching your first glimpse of the city.

Dedicate a full day to exploring Fez, Morocco’s ancient cultural and intellectual capital. Lose yourself in the winding alleys of the medieval old town (Fez el-Bali), visit the Jewish Quarter (Mellah), and watch local artisans practice time-honored leather-working and pottery traditions in the bustling souks. Spend the night in a charming local riad.

Set out early in the morning for Chefchaouen, a stunning mountain town nestled in the Rif Mountains, instantly recognizable by its striking blue-washed buildings and twin mountain peaks. Enjoy a peaceful day wandering through clean, low-traffic streets, breathing in the fresh mountain air, and admiring the town’s unique aesthetic.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Chefchaouen before taking a seamless transfer back to Tangier, where your unforgettable 15-day Moroccan expedition concludes at your chosen airport or ferry terminal.