Planning to Morocco has created the most suitable Morocco tour plan so that you can experience the rich culture, deep history and beautiful and diverse landscape of Morocco in our 13 Day Morocco Tour which is based in Tangier. You will visit important bustling cities, you will discover the spectacular ruins of the past, you will manage to drive around the lovely deserts so successfully, as you get acquainted with the real and living life of Morocco and all this starting with the beautiful port city of Tangier, also known as the bride of the north. This expedition is unique to other Tours within Tangiers due to its exceptionally detailed character.
Each day of this perfectly-planned Moroccan Desert Trips itinerary, with its iconic Blue City of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, the legendary imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech, you will have an entirely new, unique experience. You can have an exciting Camel Ride in Merzouga, can have more interaction with the past in old medinas, and experience the great taste of Moroccan dishes; and thus you will never forget these life experiences. We can customize our Moroccan Tours to suit your own personal desires and requirements. and in case this step-by-step itinerary is not fully aligned to your perfect vision, please contact our professional team to negotiate your own custom Morocco Tours itinerary.
This tour is carefully created by our travel specialists to make it as comfortable and flexible as possible during your wonderful tour to the Moroccan Desert. In case of illustration, you can customize this ambitious itinerary with our professional service of Morocco Custom Tours easily, and ensure that the trip perfectly fit the desires of the person. Your Morocco private tours will therefore casually fit into your schedule and tailored travel concerns. Hence, select this outstanding desert tour in morocco and make your booking today. Your delight and perfect security all through our exciting 9-mile discours of this North African experience are in the forefront of our considerations.
13 Day Morocco Tour from Tangier
Begin your 13 Day Morocco Tour in Tangier with Planning to Morocco and immediately upon arrival you can look forward and have full expectations of the thrilling exploits that lie ahead. Whatever your role as a visitor or a neighbor, Tangier is a port town with a mixed culture and a history worth sharing. The city, also known as the bride of the north, is a beautiful place to visit with both Mediterranean and Atlantic influences, where Europe and Africa historically intersect. When you get there you will gradually become enthusiastic about the terrific Morocco Desert Trips you are about to go on, sniffing of the spices blended with the refreshing sea air.
The day one starts when our receptionist and willing-to-help staff staff drives to pick you at your hotel or just Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) where we manage to start your experience. Once you are safely seated on your means of transport, you will then get to see the popular sights of the city. The historic Cave of Hercules, where history and real history meet, the marvellously beautiful Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic sparklingly thwarts the Mediterranean, all combine to render Tangier full of places of especial interest, which must be visited and enjoyed.
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This well thought-out first day throws you directly into the many-sided interest of the region, and begins your Tours from Tangier in such a way as to be most effective. The tour to the Cape Spartel and the Cave of Hercules offers an instant link-up to the mythological times and geographical location of this area. The contrast between the famously European-historically colored seaside metropolis of Tangier and the serene, blue-washed mountain town of Chefchaouen provides a story of dramatic culture. This paradox is the ultimate precursor to the diverse experiences that you will have during the entire 13 Day Morocco Tour of Tangier.
Wake up to the dul gentle tunes of Chefchaouen, your second day morning and the town will wake up slowly to the soft light of the morning sun as you proceed with the 13 Day Morocco Tour of Tangier. Then, after having a good breakfast, you will be eager to visit the famous blue walls of the city. The cordial Chefchaouen streets will tempt you to walk more as you enter one of the narrow streets you will encounter something new and nice. You can also take some time to observe the beautiful blue doors and windows and the white geometric shapes of the buildings because they definitely make this town stand out of all the other towns in Morocco.
You cannot claim to have visited the Blue City of Chefchaouen without having visited the Spanish Mosque. The hiking trail will pay off with stunning, panoramic scene of Chefchaouen and the nearby Rif Mountains making a peaceful landscape that you will always remember. Take it with your visit and give yourself the privilege of breathing in this mountain air, of being in this atmosphere of calmness and of that special air that fills every spot of this Moroccan gem. At the end of the day you can go back to your hotel and have time to contemplate the many marvels you have witnessed in Chefchaouen. The colorful sights, the strange story and the warm and honest people make one thing undeniably true that your visits to Chefchaouen will be one that you will never forget even after your Moroccan Tours have come to an end.
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This exploration day guarantees that the visit to Chefchaouen will be highly enjoyed and appreciated due to its photogenic beauty and the unique atmosphere. Taking a stroll along the blue lanes is a meditative experience, an ideal contrast to the Tangierian coastal buzz. The Spanish Mosque outlook is a unique view of the whole town located in the beautiful nest of the Rif Mountains. A visit to the local artisan stores and the serenity of the square further enriches your cultural knowledge. The relief of not driving long distances will be more than welcome and you will manage to spend time to enjoy this quiet city.
In Chefchaouen, your three days will be over; you will leave this wonderful and unique place and embark on the next part of your journey around Morocco. After a good breakfast to get your body going you will be motivated to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its perfectly preserved mosaics, high-rise, impressive buildings and a story that is very significant. You may stroll along at your own pace while the remains of the ancient world inform you of the history of the greatness, rise and fall of different empires. It is a historical pit stop that is worth seeing during the trip of 13 days in Morocco, with Tangier as the starting point of your tour.
The next places to visit in your tour would be two ex-imperial cities that are known to have a rich history and excellent structures, that is, Meknes and Fes. History can be traced at every turn in Meknes, the former capital of the great empire of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Its shiny gates and high minarets continue to dominate the landscape and provide chilling reminders of how historically relevant the city is. Then you take a lazy ride in to Fes, the Moroccan city of culture and spirituality, full of deep traditional values, great craftsmanship, and ancient history. Your beloved Riad in Fes waits, and you get to sleep and then explore the city with its mazes.
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This day is an effective way of connecting the moroccan mountains to the imperial heartlands of Morocco, which forms part of any great Morocco tours. Volubilis is like a essential break in history, a piece of concrete continuity with the Roman civilization in North Africa. The move via Meknes, and its monumental architecture in particular, sets the scene of cultural immersion that awaits in Fes. This is the best way to use the most of your time travelling between these historical capitals in a day and you are bound to cover a lot of ground at a comfortable pace during this Morocco Desert Tours experience.
Day 4 of your 13 Day Morocco Tour, Tangier is a free day in the Moroccan sun before your local guide takes you around Fes, the city that represents sacred and cultural center of Morocco. Your tours will begin in the Medina, the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The living city is a masterpiece that narrates centuries of history in its twists and turns, its streets and marketplaces, and its enduring structures. With your local guide, you will be fascinated at all the architectural wonder, marketplaces, and old mosques you will see in the windy streets of the medina.
You will observe the beautiful, well-sculpted structure of the Royal Palace gate which manages to represent the ancient background of Morocco and the rule of the dynasties. And then you will be in the Medrasa Bouanania, an ancient Islamic school built in the 1300s where thinkers exchange ideas and you will be marveling at the tile work and inner quiet courtyards. On your tour, you will also be visiting the famous, ancient Quaraouine Mosque and university which was one of the oldest in operation in the world. A day of great explorations later, you will go home to your quiet Riad where you will be able to absorb all of the amazing things you saw in the city of Fes.
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The Fes medina is a complex place that requires an experienced guide to help you navigate without missing the most important places. The Medrasa Bouanania is an excellent place to explore the art and education of the Medrasa period in the Marinid era. The fact that Al-Qarawiyyin, the oldest university in the world is located here indicates that Fes has a rich intellectual heritage. The day is full of sensory experiences, whether it is the view of the Royal palace gates or the sound and smell of the colorful local souks. This in-depth discover is a key element of the entire Moroccan cultural experience provided in this extended tour.
As you proceed on with your 13 Day Morocco Tour, Tangier to Sahara desert, prepare to be surprised on the road as you head south to kick start your desert journey in Merzouga. You will read a bit of how people live in Morocco, and you will see that the scenery along your road is idyllic, at least until you reach the Middle Atlas Mountains. And that is where the strange town of Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco” with its neat Swiss-style buildings, its well-maintained gardens and the snow-covered mountains in winter–a complete contradiction to the rest of the country–is located.
And then you will be able to abandon the Alpine magic of Ifrane to the Sahara Desert. On approaching the desert, the green landscape slowly turns into the desolate, awe-inspiring landscape as you are technically at the edge of the Sahara. Upon reaching Merzouga, the access to the Dunes of Erg Chebbi, you will ride a camel in very large and impressive dunes. You give yourself to the dawdling, bobbing pace of the camel that will carry you to new heights to view new and ever changing landscapes of this fantastic desert and scenery, the ideal beginning to your morocco desert tour.
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Morocco has incredible geographical changes under this journey day, an amazing sight of the country on any Luxury Trip to Morocco. The break in Ifrane presents a vivid cultural and environmental contrast and then the terrain turns arid. The trip along the Ziz Valley with its vast palm groves creates a desire to explore the real desert. The instance when you arrive at Merzouga and start your camel riding in Merzouga towards the great Dunes of Erg Chebbi is an iconic moment and one that is ideally timed at sunset so as to increase the dramatic impact of the Sahara.
The 13 day Morocco Tour Tangier itinerary day 6 needs to begin with one of the key activities of the Sahara desert: as the sun rises, you see it shine over the vast dry land and bask the sand dunes in every color before they turn pink and gold. Get up and enjoy a wonderful regenerative breath of fresh desert morning air in your own comfortable tent as it gradually gets settled and wakes up to a new day of explorations and acquaintances with other cultures. After an enriching breakfast, there will be an opportunity to take a more descriptive tour and see several interesting, beautiful sites, ancient oases, and cultural attractions of the Merzouga region.
Your systematic Moroccan Field-Trips into the desert will go farther to-day, until you reach higher, more established dunes. You will find little oases spurting forth, smothered in green matter, life-giving, and perhaps some short-lived lakes which pop up in this desert which have attracted both avifauna and spots of quietness. You will also get a chance to see the real Berber nomads who have spent many years living in this rough yet actually beautiful land and you will have an opportunity to hear their stories about their way of life, how close they are to the desert and what makes their culture special, this is one of the major aspects of the Merzouga desert tours. Furthermore, you can also decide to ride a quads Merzouga adventure to get a little more adrenaline rush.
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This day-long exploration is a great addition to your experience on our Merzouga desert tours other than the first Camel Ride in Merzouga. It highlights the distinct culture and unexpected vestigia of life in the Sahara. An encounter with Berber nomads is a priceless experience of their survival and culture, a real cultural experience. Visit to the oases and possibly the seasonal lakes is a way to showcase the unexpected biodiversity of the area.
Day 7 of your 13 Day Moroccan tour of Tangier brings you out of Sahara Desert and off to Todra Gorges which is a magnificent natural phenomenon. We will have a well-thought-out route to follow, passing vibrant scenic landscapes. As we approach the Todra Gorge we are no longer on the open Saharan surfaces, but we are in the rockier desert like terrains, and finally we get to the gorge itself, where the cliffs of the ancient limestones have taken years to form what really is a spectacular sight.
Do it in a slow, restful walk along the quiet river that is meandering through the bottom of the gorge and enjoy the beauty and almost dreamlike view around you as the high cliffs form all sorts of shapes with the shadows that they cast and makes it even more astounding. The next highlight of your good ride will be the green and beautiful valley of the Dades, which is situated on the side of the desert and the desertic scenery. There are magnificent palm groves scattered along the Dades River as well as fertile land that is rich and forms quite a striking landscapes contrasting the desert that surrounds the valley and one of the high spots points of your Morocco desert tour.
This trip is a successful transference between the sandy desert and the theatrical mountain scenery, an impressive change within your Moroccan Desert Trips. The Todra Gorges are an impressive natural monument, through which you can walk under thousand-foot-high cliffs. The Dades Valley drive, dubbed by many the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, displays mind-blowing geological features and fortified houses of the past. A rest-stop in a scenically spectacular environment before heading further west to Marrakech.
We are now under the Moroccan sun and heading to Marrakech, having managed to leave behind the Dades Valley. It begins at Rose valley, which is a very pretty place in the spring when the Damask rose in flower colors the ground pink and red. We are going to make a stop here, where people will be able to sample home-made products with rose and thereby benefit local stores and farms. Further west we also cross the magnificent Atlas mountains as we ride the high mountains and steep terrains which give us a panoramic view of the various landscape as we pass. One will encounter plenty of opportunities to pull over and take photographs of Moroccan marvelous nature on the way.
We will finally reach Ouarzazate which will be the entrance to Sahara because there are proper desert scenery and good movie studios to shoot movies. This is where you will find the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou which is a special site on the UNESCO list that is built on the hill and occupying the tranquil river Ounila. This old and battered mud-brick citadel has been able to stand the test of time and its great walls have been the silent observer of the history of Morocco as well as featured in a number of films and TV shows. It forms part of your 13 Day Morocco Tour of Tangier before you pass over the high Tizi n’Tichka pass to reach Marrakech.
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Cultural and cinematic hits abound in this part of the tour and form one of the highlights of your Luxury Trip to Morocco. A drive through the Rose Valley is a beautiful sensory treat and an understanding of industries in the area. Ait Ben Haddou gives a genuine and beautiful insight into the pre-Saharan architecture and its significance in world cinema. The last theatrical view crossing the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n Tichka pass gives you an image to remember before you enter the busy city of Marrakech.
On day nine of your tour, you will find yourself in Marrakech with the sounds of the desert behind you and sure to be ready to venture into the special history of the city. You are going to know the city today in a very rich and informative tour and this tour will be conducted by a local professional who will effectively present you to the very impressive present and past of the city. The first place that you should visit during your tour of Marrakech is the most popular square Jemaa El-Fna, which, being a UNESCO object, is also one of the places where you will encounter Moroccan life, unbelievable visions, sounds and flavors, a cultural hub.
As the colorful home of the Jemaa El-Fna square visit, so too will the picturesque Medina, the ancient world, which, being certified as a UNESCO World Heritage, has much to offer. View the elaborate, gorgeous edge tilework on the Bahia Palace, a wonderful example of 19th-century Moroccan palace construction, and the mausoleums of the kings of Marrakech in the Saadian Tombs, with its rich dynastic history. In the course of the day, you may walk across the crowded markets and observe all the colorful fabrics, delicious spices, crafts, and other items on stand in every stall. Dinner will be the culmination of this evening, with reflection on the exciting exploration of the day.
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The city tour entails guiding the visitor through the bustling mazes of Marrakech. Historical locations such as the Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs give crucial background to the strength and creation of the city. The sensory treat that is Jemaa El-Fna square is not a sight you will forget, either during the day or in the evening as it transforms. By touring the various souks, you can observe traditional artisans, and experience the local life which is one of the main purposes behind your extended Tangier tours.
When you part ways with the hustle of Marrakech on day ten of your 13 Day Morocco Tou, we will drive peacefully west to Essaouira where you can relax on the Atlantic Ocean. You will have an opportunity to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the wild coast and the decorated Argan trees as you drive down the breathtaking route, and may even come across some curious goats perching on them as well as they seek their meals.
Its unique feel will be discovered quickly, once you get to Essaouira, which is surrounded by an old and still preserved walls, the bustling fishing port, and the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site full of artisan shops and blue-white-colored houses. Take some time to walk along the broad beaches and see the surfers and the seagulls effectively pay tribute to the area. As the sun starts to go down, cascading across the sky and covering all with gorgeous colours, you are free to go back to your hotel and relax to the sound of waves as you proceed with the Morocco experience.
It is a day of invigorating sea-coast interlude, a change in the hurry and bustle of the imperial cities to the slow town relaxation of a tropical beach. The scenery is dramatic with the Argan trees and goats and offers some exclusive photography. The medina and old port of Essaouira provide another taste of architecture and culture compared to Marrakech or Fes with its blue-and-white color. The reduced speed and sea air is a refreshing change and you have time to reflect on your journey before returning north.
In your great 13 Day Morocco Tour starting at Tangier, towards the end of your trip, you will find when you go north of Essaouira, to the economic capital of Morocco, Casablanca that nostalgia and modernity coalesce. On arriving in Casablanca, you will head into the largest Mosque in Morocco and the third largest worshiping place in the world: Hassan II Mosque, which is a huge, spectacular mosque, where the minaret can be spotted at every corner of the city. Take time to learn the many details of the art work and the scale of the building.
After visiting Hassan II Mosque, which never lacks people who want to feel the fresh air blowing off the water, and imbibe the energy of the lively city, you can spend time leisurely walking along the Corniche. Take a rest and enjoy a good lunch in either of the numerous cafes or restaurants in Casablanca, and meanwhile get a taste of the various Moroccan dishes, and see Casablanca flushing into life after the lunch hour, before we head off to Rabat, the capital city where we are going to know even more about the history and the modern lifestyle there. It is an ideal completion of this stage of your Morocco travel package.
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This day will show you contemporary, economic Morocco, which you may not get to see on the short tours. It is impossible not to mention the visit to the Hassan II Mosque, representing the beautiful modern Islamic architecture and craft of the country. The visit to the Corniche gives us an idea of the modern lifestyle at the coast of the city. The successful transformation of the old, historical cities into the modern, powerful center of Casablanca offers a comprehensive, three-dimensional look at the role and the direction of Morocco today.
Planning to Morocco will show you the wonders of Rabat, the capital city of Morocco; a city that is full of historical landmarks, architectural sculpture and a spectacular seafront, that makes it a really gorgeous city. Your Rabat visit will start with a sightseeing of the great Hassan Tower, a sort of tower shaped Mosque where the Almohad dynasty managed to project their sense of art and their desire. And now we shall present to your gaze the peaceful and beautifully Mausoleum of Mohammed V, where rests the former king, and where you will witness a magnificent work of marble and mosaic.
A visit to the Mausoleum will be followed by the Kasbah of Oudaya, with its white walls and blue decoration and its charming, small streets that endow the site with the eternal dynamism of tranquility and harmony. Spaces out in the kasbah and take a moment to see out to the Atlantic Ocean, before we leave Rabat and head back up north to Tangier, where you first entered Morocco. And a final recap of culture and history can be a splendid conclusion to your 13 Day Morocco Tour of Tangier and completes your loop successfully.
The tourism of Rabat features an exploration of the official political and historical core of Morocco. Visits to both the Hassan tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V are very vital in the history of the dynastic and contemporary history of the country. A final quiet historical district to see is the visit of the charming Kasbah of Oudaya with its uniquely Andalusian influence. Going back to Tangier would logically bring your long trip to its conclusion, so you are ready to leave and have a nice last day.
When you are finishing your 13 Day Morocco Tour from Tangier trip, spend some time reflecting on highlights and memories that you have acquired in the course of your journey around Morocco. You may also use your last morning to go to any place you were not able to visit in Tangier be it tasting mint tea in a Moroccan cafe or engaging in trade in the overcrowded markets. Because of all the real kindness of the Moroccan Berber hosts, and the exciting, unforgettable vibe of Morocco, bring it with you as you prepare to head home.
Then we will drive you to start the other leg of your journey by comfortably getting you to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG). Lastly, when you are up in the sky, you look down and see the beautiful Moroccan nature, and how this place has become so important to you.
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Yes, you definitely spend one unforgettable night nestled deep within the massive Dunes of Erg Chebbi inside a quality morocco desert tour camp, guaranteeing an authentic and peaceful experience.
Absolutely! Planning to Morocco focuses on creating a tour to your interests in Morocco and so, in case you want more Berber traditions, hiking in the Atlas Mountain, cooking lessons, or art classes, then just call our travel specialists andwe will give you perfect schedule.
Your accommodation will be with comfortable, culturally important stays; you will spend a night in a quality, classic desert camp, enjoying authentic atmosphere, in cities such as Fes and Marrakech, as part of your Morocco Desert Trips.
Yes, you will have many opportunities to enjoy authentic and aromatic Moroccan cuisine; more so, in-between tasting delicious breakfast, you can have free lunch times to go out to local restaurants and sample typical street food such as sfenj (donuts) or Harira (soup) to get a real taste of local life.
The unique feature of the tour is the fact that it is quite lengthy and highly personalized; therefore, we maintain the small number of participants in the tour in order to provide the intimate experience in the tour, however, you can always upgrade to a Morocco private tours option, which allows doing everything at your own pace and create your own itinerary.
Your safety is paramount on this Luxury Trip to Morocco and hence we take every measure possible such as using a well-maintained vehicle and drivers, our choice of accommodation and having our team available 24/7 to handle any unexpected situation so that you can enjoy yourself fully.
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