13 Day Morocco Tour from Tangier

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier – Chefchaouen

Start your 13 Day Morocco Tour at Tangier with the Best Morocco Tours and as soon as you arrive, you can feast your anticipations and have full expectations of what is to come. Regardless as to whether you are a visitor coming a long distance or a neighbor, Tangier is a port town with a well blended culture and a history worth sharing with the other people. Nicknamed the bride of the north, the city attractively welcomes visitors with the combination of Mediterranean and Atlantic styles where Europe and Africa meet throughout the history. As you approach you will be slowly getting excited at the fantastic trip you are about to experience to Morocco, as you smell the spices mixed with the sea air.

Your day one begins once our welcoming and ready to assist you staff arrives to collect you at your hotel or simply Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) where we begin your experience. After you are comfortably seated in your transport, you will proceed to visit the popular sights in the city and see them. The legendary Cave of Hercules, the place where the past and the real history intersect, and the breathtakingly beautiful cape Spartel, when the sea of seas, the Atlantic, brilliantly smashes into the sea of seas, the Mediterranean, altogether Tangier is full of special places, which people must come to see and appreciate. The journey will then go inland to the beautiful and peaceful town of Chefchaouen that rises in the picturesque and rugged Rif Mountains after getting fully immersed in the distinct appeal and the rich history of Tangier.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Chefchaouen

Waking up to the soft melodies of Chefchaouen on your second day, the town will rise up gently with subtle and subtle light of the morning sun as you tour Morocco with the Best Morocco Tours on a 13 Day Morocco Tour. Full of the good breakfast, you will go outside with a lot of enthusiasm to see the famous blue walls of the city. The friendly streets of Chefchaouen will want you to explore more because once you walk down one of the small streets you will meet something new and pleasant. Spend some time looking at the gorgeous blue doors and windows on the white geometric shapes of buildings, as they make this town stand out as something different and unique to any other town in Morocco.

To skip on a visit to the Spanish Mosque would mean you have not really explored the Blue City of Chefchaouen. The gradual path will reward you with magnificent and panoramic views of Chefchaouen and surrounding Rif Mountains, which form a serene panorama, which you will not erase in your memory. Include it into your trip and allow yourself to breathe in fresh mountain air and feel deep calm and a special vibe that occupies every corner of this Moroccan jewel.

By the end of the day, you can go to your hotel and have an opportunity to reflect upon the numerous wonders that you saw in Chefchaouen. The vivid and peculiar colors, history or the friendly and sincere locals make it clear that one thing is certainly true. Your trips to Chefchaouen will be one that you will keep in your memory and even long after the Tours in Morocco are over.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

In Chefchaouen you will spend three days, and then part with this amazing and unique destination and get on to the next stage of your Moroccan experience. After a good breakfast to give power to the body, you will be driven to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis a UNESCO world heritage site and with the beautifully maintained mosaics and tall and impressive buildings and very important history to consider with. You can walk leisurely as the ruins of the ancient world will tell you the history of grandeur and ascension and downfall of various empires. This historical pit stop is an important one in your 13 Day Morocco Tour.

Your tour will start by three stops that are former imperial cities namely Meknes and Fes documented to have rich history and outstanding buildings. In Meknes you are strolling the city streets and each corner of it unfolds its history as the capital of the great empire of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Its gleaming gates and grand minarets still control the skyline, giving the stark reminders of the historical relevance of the city. Then you spend a leisurely drive on to Fes, the city of culture and spirituality which is Morocco, rich in deep traditional ways, magnificent craftwork, and long history.

Day 4: Guided Tour of Fes

Day 4 of your 13 days in Morocco Tour takes you to a day of leisure in the warmth of the Moroccan sun before your local guide takes you around the city that symbolizes the sacred and cultural heart of Morocco, Fes. Your explorations start in the Medina in the old city that is a World Heritage Site according to UNESCO. This masterpiece of a living city recounts centuries of history in terms of its winding alleys, busy bazaars and timeless buildings. In the company of your local guide, you will be able to marvel at all the new architectural marvels, bustling markets and ancient mosques which you encounter in the windy streets of the medina.

You will see the beautiful and exquisitely carved architecture of the Royal Palace gate that symbolizes the ancient traditions of Morocco and the reign of the dynasties. You will then enter into the Medrasa Bouanania which is an old Islamic school that was constructed in the 1300s where scholars would sit together sharing ideas and learning about such things as the world and life and you will be able to see the beautiful tile work and inner calm yards. Your tour will also include the visit of the renowned and ancient mosque and university of Quaraouine, one of oldest universities in the world and still operating. After a day full of wonderful explorations, you will come back to your peaceful Riad to take the peace of mind concerning all the wonderful things that you witnessed in the city of Fes.

Day 5: Fes – Ifrane – Merzouga Sahara

As you continue to take your 13-Day tour of Morocco to Sahara Desert, you are advised to brace yourself against surprises along the road as you head south to the Sahara to kick start your desert adventure in Merzouga. Your road can lead you through some idyllic scenery to show you a bit of how people in Morocco live their lives until you reach Middle Atlas mountains. There, you will find the usual town of Ifrane, which is called the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to the neat Swiss styles of architecture and its well-kept gardens and the snow-capped mountains during the winter—a blatant contrast to the rest of the nation.

Then you can go out of Sahara Desert and enter the Alpine magical depths of Ifrane. When you are approaching the desert, lush green scenery is gradually transformed into the barren though impressive landscape, as you are probably on the fringe of the Sahara. After arriving to Merzouga, the gateway to Erg Chebbi dunes, you ride a camel through the massive and breathtaking dunes. You allow yourself to go with the slow, swaying rhythm of the camel that will take you to new vantage points to experience constantly changing views of this amazing desert and landscape.

Day 6: Explore Merzouga Region

Your sixth day on the 13 Day Morocco Tour itinerary should start with an experience of the Sahara Desert; as you watch the sun come up and warmly illuminate the huge arid and barren terrain, washing colors all over the sand dunes and transforming them to pink and gold. Wake up in your comfortable tent and cast a deep, regenerative breath of fresh desert morn air as it slowly settles down and reawakens to a new day of explorations and encounters with new culture. Following a breakfast, there will be a chance to have a more detailed tour to view a number of fascinating and beautiful views, ancient oases as well as cultural attractions of the region of Merzouga.

Your organized Morocco Excursions into the desert will today go further, until you reach taller and more famous dunes, such as Erg Chebbi, which begin to melt and you see tiny oases bursting, covered by green matter, which is of great importance to life and inclusion of water in such an arid land, and probably some ephemeral lakes appear in this desert, bringing some avifauna as well as places of silence. You will also have an opportunity to meet real Berber nomads who have lived in this harsh but really beautiful land many years and you can listen to their stories how they live, how near they are to the desert and what makes their culture unique.

Day 7: Merzouga Sahara – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley: Through Dramatic Natural Wonders on Your 13 Day Morocco Tour

Day 7 of your 13 Day Morocco Tour of Tangier takes you out of the Sahara Desert and on-wards towards Todra Gorges, a beautiful natural phenomenon. Our path will be carefully planned so as to go through dynamic and scenery landscapes. As we get closer to the Todra Gorge we leave the open Saharan surfaces and enter the more of desert-like rock, and at last we reach the gorge itself where the towering cliffs of ancient limestone have been years in the making to create a breathtaking spectacle indeed.

Take a slow relaxing stroll along the tranquil river that is winding through the bottom of the gorge and take in the tranquility and near dream like the scenery around you as the high cliffs create various shapes using the shadows they cast and it all appears even more striking. Your comfortable journey will go on to the green and good Dades Valley which is located along the desert and inhospitable lands. Dades Valley has attractive palm groves on its land that spread widely along the Dades River and a rich land that forms a beautiful contrast to the desert of the surrounding.

Day 8: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

The sun of Morocco is softening up when we move on and head to Marrakech leaving the Dades Valley. The trip starts at Rose Valley, quite a lovely place during spring when there are the flowers of Damascus rose and the land is filled with pink and red color. We will take a break here and allow people to taste home-made rose-related products and thus benefit the local shops and farms. As we move further west we will also pass through the grand Atlas Mountains and ride the high mountains and steep terrains which panoramically show us the diverse landscape as we move. A lot of opportunities to stop and make photographs of Moroccan marvelous nature will arise on the way.

Eventually we will make it to Ouarzazate, which is the gateway to the Sahara since it has good desert views and decent movie studios to film movies as well. Here, you will observe the renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou which is a special spot on the UNESCO list that’s constructed along a hill and overlooking the peaceful Ounila River. This ancient and crusty mud-brick citadel has managed to withstand the test of time, and its mighty walls have been the silent spectator of the history of Morocco as well as making several appearances in various movies and television. It is an important stop in your 13 Day Morocco Tour out of Tangier.

Day 9: Guided Tour of Marrakech

Day nine of your tour will see you in Marrakech, with those sounds aplenty behind you and sure to be ready to explore the special history of the city. Today, you will explore the city in a rich and informative tour, which will be led by a local professional who will introduce you to the impressive present and history of the city. Your tour of Marrakech should begin on the most famous square Jemaa El-Fna which is not only the object of UNESCO, but also where you may see Moroccan traditions, unbelievable sights, and sounds and tastes.

Since the visit of the vibrant Jemaa El-Fna square, you will also visit the picturesque Medina, the old world ensuring UNESCO the status of a World Heritage Site and having a lot to discover. Admire the detailed and beautiful tile work applied to the Bahia Palace, a fantastic 19 th century example of Moroccan palace building, and see the mausoleums of the rulers of Marrakech in the Saadian Tombs to see how wealthy its dynastic history was. As the day drags on you can stroll through the busy markets and see all the colorful fabrics, yummy spices, crafts, and other things on display in each board.

Day 10: Marrakech – Essaouira

After leaving behind Marrakech’s bustling scene on day ten of your 13 Day Morocco Tour from Fez with the Best Morocco Tours, you wiil drive in peace west to Essaouira where relaxation is by the Atlantic Ocean. While driving down the stunning route you shall be able to see the beautiful views of the wild coast and the adorned Argan trees with the possibly witnessing curious goats sitting atop them while they looking for their meals.

Essaouira once you arrive you will soon find its special atmosphere as you explore its old and preserved walls, the bustling fishing harbour and the old town a World Heritage site declared as UNESCO, crowded with craftsman shop and houses painted with white and blue. Spend a little time walking the wide beaches while watching surfers and seagulls do the area justice. With the sun beginning to set rolling down over the top of the sky and bathing us in just the most beautiful hues, you can retreat into your hotel and unwind the sound of waves because as you continue your Morocco adventure.

Day 11: Essaouira – Casablanca

Towards the end of your fantastic 13 Day Morocco Tour of Tangier you will travel north of Essaouira to Casablanca (the largest city of Morocco) which is the economic hub of Morocco as you watch the nostalgia and the modernity intertwined. Upon arrival in Casablanca you will proceed to visit the largest Mosque in Morocco and the third largest place of worship in the world: the Hassan II Mosque, which is a large and spectacular Mosque and whose minaret can be seen all around the city. Take your time to study the numerous details of the art work and the magnitude of the art work.

You can spend time leisurely strolling along the Corniche after you see Hassan II Mosque that is always full of people interested in feeling the fresh air blowing off the water, as well as adding the vibrant energy of the city. Sit back and have a decent lunch in one of the many cafes or restaurants in Casablanca getting to taste the different Moroccan dishes and observe Casablanca blushing into life after the lunch hour before we proceed to Rabat the capital city where we are going to learn even more about the history as well the modern way of life there. It is a perfect way of visiting this Morocco travel package.

Day 12: Rabat Sightseeing – Tangier                                                          

the Best Morocco Tours will lead you into the sights of Rabat, the capital of Morocco filled to the brim with historical sites, architectural sculptures and a spectacular seafront, making it the most beautiful city in the country. Your tour of Rabat will begin with the viewing of the great Hassan Tower, a mosque that is in form of a tower in which the Almohad dynasty projected their artistic sense and aspiration. Next we will show you the serene and exquisitely adorned Mausoleum of Mohammed V where former king lies and where you can see magnificent art of marble and mosaic.

Following the visit of the Mausoleum, you will visit the Kasbah of Oudaya with its white walls and blue decor and its charming and narrow streets that provide the place with a timeless dynamism of peace and calmness. Stop in the kasbah to enjoy the wide views of the Atlantic Ocean and take a short time reflecting on all the experiences you have had so far before we leave Rabat and head back north to Tangier, your first port of entry in Morocco. It is a great way to end off your 13 Day Morocco Tour from Tangier with a final encapsulation in culture and history.

Day 13: Departure from Tangier

As you wind up your 13 days absolute Morocco journey, take some time to recollect highlights and memories that you have obtained during your travel around Morocco. Whether you have been to the colorful streets of Chefchaouen, the calmness of the desert of the Sahara, the chaotic city of Marrakech, Morocco has definitely left a strong and unforgettable impression on you.

You can also spend your day in any location which you did not have time to visit in Tangier, such as mint tea tasting in a Moroccan cafe or trading in the crowded markets. Due the very real kindness of Moroccan Berber hosts and the thrilling and unforgettable atmosphere of Morocco, take it with yourself, as you are getting ready to go home. Next, we will move you to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) and beginning of your other part of the trip leaving you with memories that you will not forget soon. When you are in the sky look down and see the beautiful Moroccan nature and how much this place has become important to you.