Semester at Sea Morocco tours will Arrive in Tangier, Morocco, during both the Spring voyage in April 2026 (137th Voyage) and the Fall voyage in September 2026 (138th Voyage). That gives students a great chance to see Morocco, starting from Tangier. Morocco is full of history, culture, and amazing views, from lively medinas and old kasbahs to Mediterranean beaches and rich local food.
Students can join guided city tours in Tangier, take day trips to Chefchaouen, visit the historic streets of Fes, experience the energy of Marrakech, and head into the Sahara Desert for camel rides and overnight camp stays. To help make each stop fun, safe, and easy to enjoy, Morocco Itinerary Days, offers custom trips for Semester at Sea students, with flexible plans, local guides, and safe transportation for both voyages.
The right Semester at Sea Morocco Itinerary helps students make the most of their limited time in port. Morocco Itinerary Days specializes in trips built around the needs of Semester at Sea travelers on both the Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 voyages. These tours are planned to match the ship schedule, so students can visit top places in Morocco without feeling rushed.
Transportation is safe, reliable, and comfortable, with private vehicles available for travel from Tangier and back. Local guides share the history, culture, and daily life of each region, from Tangier and Chefchaouen to Fes, Marrakech, and the Sahara. Because every student group is different, itineraries stay flexible and easy to adjust.
There are also plenty of activities that mix fun with learning. Students can enjoy day trips, desert camp nights, camel rides, and cultural visits that feel personal and memorable. By booking with Morocco Itinerary Days, students get a well-planned Semester at Sea Morocco tour that blends cultural learning, local experiences, and adventure across the country.
After arriving at Tangier Port, meet your Morocco Itinerary Days driver and start your student-friendly Morocco adventure. Travel through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City. Once there, enjoy free time to walk through the blue-painted streets, take photos, and enjoy the calm atmosphere. Spend the night in a traditional riad, with dinner available on request.
Leave Chefchaouen and continue to Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities. With a licensed local guide, explore the medina, artisan areas, tanneries, mosques, and markets. Along the way, learn more about Moroccan history, crafts, and architecture. Later, enjoy a free evening for dinner and a walk through the old city.
Travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests and Berber villages on the way to the Sahara Desert. When you arrive, take a camel ride across the dunes at sunset and settle into your desert camp. Then enjoy a traditional dinner, local music, and a quiet night under the stars in a private tent.
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, you can choose extra desert activities such as quad biking or dune buggy rides. Later, leave the desert and drive through the Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves and wide desert views. Arrive in Midelt in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Continue north through forests and small towns toward Meknes, another of Morocco’s imperial cities. Stop for a short visit to key landmarks such as Bab Mansour and El Hedim Square. Then drive back to Tangier, with arrival expected in the late afternoon.
Arrive at Tangier Port and meet your guide. Then travel through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the well-known blue city. Enjoy a short walk in the medina before continuing on to Fes for the night.
After breakfast, leave Fes and drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass cedar forests and Berber villages on the way to Merzouga in the Sahara Desert. Arrive in the afternoon, ride camels at sunset, and spend the night in a desert camp beneath the stars.
Start the day with desert activities such as quad biking on the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Then continue on the road to Marrakech, passing valleys, rocky plains, and mountain routes. Spend the night in Marrakech.
In the early morning, students can choose an optional hot air balloon ride over the plains near Marrakech. After that, explore the city’s highlights, including the medina and souks. Later in the day, take the high-speed train back to Tangier for departure.
After arriving at Tangier Port, meet your private driver and begin the trip south to Marrakech. The road passes through scenic parts of northern Morocco, with views of hills, towns, and open countryside. Once in Marrakech, check into your riad or hotel. In the evening, students can explore Jemaa el-Fnaa, walk through the medina, or simply take in the city’s busy atmosphere.
Leave Marrakech early and drive through the High Atlas Mountains. Stop at scenic viewpoints along the route, then visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After that, continue through Ouarzazate and toward the Sahara. This route shows students how quickly Morocco’s landscapes and local culture can change from one region to the next. By late afternoon, arrive at the Merzouga luxury desert camp and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Spend the day in the Sahara Desert and enjoy a full desert experience. Start with an early camel ride to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at camp, students can choose from quad biking, buggy tours, or more camel trekking. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing at camp, learning about Berber culture, or observing the desert setting. Later, enjoy a second dinner in camp with traditional music around the fire.
After breakfast, leave the desert and head north to Fes, passing through the Ziz Valley and Midelt. Along the way, stop for photos of the changing scenery and visit local kasbahs. These stops give students a closer look at rural life and regional history in Morocco. Arrive in Fes in the evening and check into your riad or hotel.
Start the day with a guided tour of Fes, including the medina, Al Quaraouiyine University, and the leather tanneries. Then travel to Chefchaouen, where students can walk through the blue streets and take photos of the well-known buildings. Afterward, continue to Tangier for evening arrival and departure or port check-in. This last day gives students a broad look at the styles, history, and culture of northern Morocco.
You can reach us anytime. To book a tour or ask a question, just use our Inquiry Form or the reservations page. You can also contact us on WhatsApp. Our team replies as quickly as possible, usually within 24 hours at most. All bookings are handled manually for better accuracy and flexibility. A deposit is required once your reservation is confirmed.
At Morocco Itinerary days, you travel with experienced drivers and multilingual local Berber guides who know Moroccan history, culture, and attractions very well. They have many years of experience in the tourism industry and in organizing tours across Morocco. All our tours are available in English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Our tour prices depend on several factors, such as trip length, group size, type of accommodation, and travel season (high or low). We offer a best-price guarantee on the land-only part of your trip. Once you confirm and book, the price will not change unless you request changes to your itinerary or services.
All our vehicles are modern, well-maintained, and fully insured. We focus on comfort and safety and choose cars that help reduce their impact on the environment. We offer a wide range of transportation options, including SUVs and minivans like Toyota Prado, Hyundai H₁, Ford Tourneo, Mercedes Vito, plus minibuses for groups.
We arrange your stay in quality places that reflect the charm of Morocco. You can choose from hotels, resorts, guesthouses, authentic local riads, kasbahs, and Sahara desert camps, with Standard, Midrange, Superior, or Luxury options. We match your accommodations to your preferences and interests. You can also enjoy a selection of Moroccan dishes, with vegetarian and vegan options available.
Past guests recommend us on TripAdvisor, travel blogs, newspapers, itinerary guides, and many other websites around the world. Customer satisfaction is at the core of what we do. We care about every detail of your trip and work hard to meet and exceed your expectations from the first message to the final goodbye.
