13 Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca

Upon arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, meet your guide for a warm welcome and start your 13 day Morocco tour before transfer to Morocco’s largest city and economic hub, Casablanca. After a brief city introduction, enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coastline to Rabat, the country’s capital. Dinner and overnight stay in Rabat.

   Explore Tangier, Morocco’s gateway to Europe and an inspiring home for artists worldwide. Visit the iconic St. Andrew’s Church, Tangier, tour upscale villa neighborhoods including the Royal Palace of Tangier, and journey to Cape Spartel where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Explore the prehistoric Cave of Hercules before returning to Tangier for a city tour including the Kasbah of Tangier (Dar El Makhzen), the American Legation Museum, Mendoubia Gardens, and the lively Grand Socco and Petit Socco squares. Enjoy live Andalusian music in the evening. Overnight in Tangier.

   After breakfast, drive approximately three hours to Chefchaouen, a picturesque town in the Rif Mountains. Stop for lunch in Tetouan, a historic Mediterranean port city near the Strait of Gibraltar. Continue to Chefchaouen, famous for its blue-painted streets and charming medina. Afternoon sightseeing and overnight in Chefchaouen.

Travel from Chefchaouen to Moulay Idriss, near the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. Explore the well-preserved archaeological site and visit Moulay Idriss, Morocco’s sacred town where the first Arab conquerors settled. Proceed to Meknes, an imperial city rich with historical monuments. Spend the afternoon exploring Meknes before continuing to Fes for dinner and overnight

Discover Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural heart, with a guided full-day tour. Visit Jamaa Al-Karaouine University, the oldest university in the world, and the stunning Medersa Bouanania. Explore the traditional tanneries, artisan workshops, and the vibrant souks of the UNESCO-listed Fes el Bali medina. Overnight in Fes.

 Depart from  Fes on your seventh day of the 13 day morocco tour, and drive through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests famous for their Barbary macaques and traditional woodcraft. Stop in Ifrane, known as “Moroccan Switzerland,” and continue through the Berber village of Azrou. Cross the dramatic Ziz Valley and gorges, then head to Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara. Continue via a rugged desert trail to Merzouga. Enjoy a sunset camel ride over the golden dunes before spending the night in a luxury Berber desert camp.

Optionally rise early for a breathtaking sunrise camel ride over the dunes. After breakfast, drive to Tinghir, passing through Rissani and Tinjdad. Explore the stunning Todra Gorges, a deep canyon with soaring cliffs. Continue to Kelaat M’Gouna, famed for its rose cultivation and rose-based products. Arrive in Ouarzazate, Morocco’s “Hollywood of Africa,” for dinner and overnight.

Tour Ouarzazate’s famous Taourirt and Tifoultout Kasbahs, then visit local film studios that have featured in major movies. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, an iconic fortified village used as a backdrop for films like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass before arriving in Marrakech for dinner and overnight.

Explore Marrakech’s vibrant medina and historical sites, starting with Jemaa el-Fnaa square, bustling with entertainers, food stalls, and artisans. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and Saadian Tombs. Enjoy lunch at your hotel before an afternoon tour of the souks and artisan quarters. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Marrakech.

Depart Marrakech in the morning for a scenic 170 km drive toward the Atlantic coast. Along the way, pass through argan tree groves, where goats are often seen climbing the trees to eat the berries. Enjoy an optional stop at a women-run argan oil cooperative to learn about the process and taste local products.
Upon arrival in Essaouira, explore the charming blue-and-white medina, the lively fishing port, and local markets showcasing traditional thuya wood handicrafts. Enjoy free time for lunch and seaside walks. In the late afternoon, depart Essaouira and return to Marrakech in the evening.

Depart Marrakech and drive through Berber villages to visit a traditional Berber house, where you’ll learn about Moroccan mint tea preparation and enjoy a local breakfast. Experience a 30-minute camel ride, then continue to Setti Fatma village. Hike approximately 1.5 hours to the stunning Seven Waterfalls in the Ourika Valley. Enjoy lunch at a Berber restaurant before returning to Marrakech via a scenic alternative route. Overnight in Marrakech.

After breakfast, transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport for your departure flight, concluding your unforgettable 13 day Morocco tour adventure.