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14-Day Tour from Tangier: Desert, Atlas and Essaouira

14-Day Tour from Tangier: Desert, Atlas and Essaouira

  • 14 Days / 13 Nights
  • Tangier
  • Private Tour
  • From 1 traveller
Summary

Tour details

Two weeks to get to know Morocco in depth without rushing: the north, the imperial cities and two nights in the desert, then a day among Berber villages in the High Atlas and two nights by the sea in Essaouira, before returning to Tangier along the coast.

A private tour with a driver, departing from Tangier on any day, with pick-up at the airport, the port or your hotel.

Scenic routesMoroccan landscapes
Local experienceCulture and traditions
Expert guidesLocal driver-guide
Comfort and safetyPrivate and flexible

Highlights

Two weeks from Tangier

  • The blue lanes of Chefchaouen, in the Rif Mountains
  • The Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes
  • The medieval medina of Fes and its tanneries
  • Two nights in the desert, with a 4x4 excursion and Gnawa music in Khamlia
  • The Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and the kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou
  • Marrakech, its gardens, palaces and Jemaa el-Fna square
  • A day among Berber villages in the High Atlas, at the foot of Toubkal
  • Essaouira, the walled town on the Atlantic
  • Casablanca, Rabat and Asilah along the Atlantic coast
Itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Arrival in Tangier

Pick-up at the airport, the port or your hotel in Tangier. Stroll through the Kasbah and the Grand Socco and, at sunset, visit Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.

Accommodation: Tangier

Day2

Tangier → Chefchaouen

Drive through the Rif hills to Chefchaouen. An afternoon to get lost in the blue lanes of the medina and watch the sunset from the Spanish Mosque.

Accommodation: Chefchaouen

Day3

Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Meknes, the imperial city of Moulay Ismail, with its monumental Bab Mansour gate. Arrive in Fes in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Fes

Day4

Fes

Guided visit of Fes el Bali, the largest medieval medina in the world: the Al Quaraouiyine University, the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Chouara tanneries. Free afternoon to explore the souks.

Accommodation: Fes

Day5

Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga

Cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and its cedar forests, with stops in Midelt and the palm groves of the Ziz Valley. At sunset, a camel ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi and a night at a desert camp.

Accommodation: Desert camp in Merzouga

Day6

Merzouga Desert Experience

Sunrise over the dunes. A 4x4 excursion around Erg Chebbi: visit a nomad family, the village of Khamlia and its Gnawa music, and the surrounding oases.

Accommodation: Merzouga

Day7

Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Visit the market of Rissani, birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty. Continue to the Todra Gorge, with rock walls up to 300 metres high, and arrive in the Dades Valley.

Accommodation: Dades Valley

Day8

Dades Valley – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar and the setting of many films. Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass and arrive in Marrakech.

Accommodation: Marrakech

Day9

Marrakech

Guided visit of Marrakech: the Majorelle Garden, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque and the medina. At sunset, Jemaa el-Fna square fills with musicians, storytellers and food stalls.

Accommodation: Marrakech

Day10

High Atlas Day Trip

A day in the High Atlas Mountains: the Imlil valley at the foot of Toubkal, with a gentle walk between Berber villages and tea with a local family. Return to Marrakech in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Marrakech

Day11

Marrakech – Essaouira

Drive to the Atlantic coast through argan country, with a stop at an argan oil cooperative. Arrive in Essaouira, a walled town by the sea.

Accommodation: Essaouira

Day12

Essaouira

A free day to enjoy the UNESCO-listed medina, the fishing port, the Skala ramparts and the beach. Ideal for resting, walking or tasting fresh fish at the harbour.

Accommodation: Essaouira

Day13

Essaouira → Casablanca → Rabat

Follow the Atlantic coast to Casablanca to visit the Hassan II Mosque. Continue to Rabat, the capital, for the night.

Accommodation: Rabat

Day14

Rabat – Asilah – Tangier

Morning in Rabat: the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower. Drive up the coast to Asilah, with its ramparts and murals, and on to Tangier, where the trip ends at the airport, the port or your hotel.

Please note: this is a suggested itinerary. As a private trip, we adapt the pace, the nights in each place and the accommodation level to your dates and preferences.

Tour map

Tour route

Route: Tangier → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Erfoud → Merzouga → Rissani → Todra → Dades → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech → Imlil → Marrakech → Essaouira → Casablanca → Rabat → Asilah → Tangier

1Tánger2Chefchaouen3Fes4Merzouga5Dades6Marrakech7Imlil8Essaouira9Casablanca10Rabat11Asilah2491 km aprox. por carretera
Frequently asked questions

About this tour

It starts and ends in Tangier, with pick-up and drop-off at the airport, the port or your hotel.

Yes. We pick you up at Tanger Med or Tanger Ville port, at Ibn Battouta Airport or at your hotel, depending on how you arrive.

Yes. It is a private tour: we can lengthen or shorten stages, change the accommodation or add nights to suit your dates.

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). In summer the desert is very hot, and in winter nights are cold in the Atlas and the Sahara.

Traveller reviews

What our travellers say

The best experience from start to finish!

We travelled as a family with Marruecos Tours from 28 July to 2 August and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. Communication with Mohammed was excellent and our guide Said was attentive, friendly and fun throughout. He took us to places only locals know. Thoroughly recommended.

Liliana Zaragoza
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Marrocos superou minhas expectativas

We would like to thank Youssef of Marrocos Tours for the excellent private tour of Morocco. It was an unforgettable experience, with a very well planned itinerary, great excursions and service that was always attentive and professional. We recommend Youssef to anyone who wants to see Morocco calmly and safely.

Ester780
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The Perfect Family Trip to Morocco

We recently returned from an incredible 12-day tour from Casablanca with our two children, and booking with Agencia Marruecos Tours was the best decision we made. Our driver and guide, Hassan, didn't just drive us from place to place — he became part of our family's story. The overnight desert camp in Merzouga was pure magic for all of us.

Convenient t
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A trip to northern Morocco

It was our first time with them and the result was very good. They adapted to our needs throughout and looked after us constantly. Without doubt an agency worth recommending. The trip through northern Morocco was a great success. Thank you for your work.

Santiago M
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From Fes to Marrakech

The three-day route from Fes to Marrakech made our trip to Morocco unforgettable. Our guide Said, charming and an excellent driver, brought deep knowledge of Amazigh culture and customs. The route is well organised, with stops at beautiful and interesting places.

Jet573220
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Kindness and exceptional service

They were very kind from the very start of the tour. Our guide Said was extremely patient; with him we discovered not only spectacular places and incredible views, but Moroccan culture too.

Jessrodmor
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Unforgettable

We had the opportunity to view different scenarios during the 12 days trip. Incredible! Hassan was our guide and was excellent!

Jose F
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An amazing experience

I finally fulfilled a lifelong ambition of mine to go to Morocco. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable experiences of my life! The nine days spent travelling were filled with such breathtaking scenery. My favourite part was spending the night in a tent in the Sahara Desert and riding camels around the desert.

Diana H
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Highly recommended

An excellent personalised experience, helped along by Idir’s passion for his country and its customs — and, despite his youth, his knowledge of every corner of Morocco.

Gabriel C
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