15 days grand cultural tour to explore morocco from tangier

15 DAYS - 14 NIGHTS
  • 15 days Morocco tour from tangier

Description

15 days Morocco tour from Tangier, An exciting mix of culture and history, this 15 days grand guided cultural tour from Tangier covers most highlights of Morocco’s Imperial cities, Meknes, Fes, Rabat, and Marrakech with additional time dedicated to Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Casablanca.

15-day Morocco tour from Tangier: The Sahara desert in Merzouga with a camel ride and an overnight in desert camp, instead of Marrakech’s colorful souks and artisans with The exceptional architecture of the Kasbahs in the southeast of Morocco, delicious traditional food, all these highlights

DESTINATIONImperial Cities, Sahara Desert, South & Coast
DEPARTURE LOCATION                                                         Any Place in Tangier
RETURN LOCATIONAny Place in Tangier
DEPARTURE TIMEPlease arrive by 08:15 AM for a prompt departure at 08:30 AM
DURATION15 Days – 14 Nights
PRICEDepends on the number of travelers

INCLUDED

Pick-up service from  your accommodation in TangierFuel included
Private Transport by an A/C vehicleProfessional English-speaking driver
Overnight in desert camp dinner and breakfast are includedLocal guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each)Accommodations in selected hotels & Riads or Kasbahs (breakfasts are included) 15 days Morocco tour from Tangier
Official art historian guide Fez, Meknes, Rabat Essaouira & MarrakechDrop off service at  your accommodation in Tangier
You can stop everywhere to take photos

NOT INCLUDED

Entrance feesPersonal expenses
Tips and gratuitiesLunches and drinks
The flight tickets to and from your homelandAnything not mentioned in the program 15 days Morocco tour from Tangier

HIGHLIGHTS: 15 days Morocco tour from Tangier

  • Explore the pearl of the north the blue city of Chefchaouen
    & its blue picturesque streets
  • Explore the city of Tangier: Kasbah, Cap Spartel, Hercules caves
  • Explore the 4 imperial cities of Morocco: Marrakech, Meknes, Rabat & Fes
  • Explore the capital of Morocco (Rabat) and its cultural sights
  • Tour the ancient walled medina of Meknes and the beautiful gates
  • See the Roman ruins at Volubilis
  • Stroll the streets of Casablanca & explore its main attractions
  • Visit the biggest Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
  • Explore the beautiful beaches of Atlantic Essaouira & Agadir
  • Explore the old Portuguese city of Essaouira Mogador &
    enjoy a Moroccan fish lunch at the old harbor
  • Ride camels in the Sahara desert in an unforgettable experience
  • Sleep and enjoy an exceptional overnight in desert camp
  • Visit and explore the world heritage UNESCO Kasbahs
  • Discover the Berber culture and the lifestyle of the Berbers of Morocco
  • Stroll the labyrinth souks of Marrakech & Fes with your guide
  • Enjoy the stunning views of valleys & palm groves during our drive to the desert

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival To Tangier

Welcome to Morocco, I will take you to Tangier for a short city tour. After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel in Medina.

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Day 2: Tangier – Chefchaouen

Today we will continue our journey toward Chefchaouen. On our way, we will cross the Rif Mountains and enjoy the wonderful views that this mountain chain has to offer. In Chefchaouen we will have a tour of the city-city with blue and white lime-washed houses. Then take you to your local small Riad/ Hotel.

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Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fez

After your breakfast we will depart to Fez we will drive towards Moulay Idriss which is an important religious site in Morocco. Then we will continue and drive to Volubilis -an archaeological site that features the best-preserved Roman ruins in this part of northern Africa. (UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997). We head to Meknes where we will visit the famous gates of Bab el-Mansour and Bab el Khamis. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Fez.

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Day 4: Fez guided tour

This day is especially dedicated to Fez, one of the oldest imperial cities. Fez was Morocco’s capital for more than 400 years and is still considered the religious and cultural center of the country. We discover the extraordinary medina El Bali (which is worth a few days of walking in itself). Other highlights include the Merenid Tombs, the Royal Palace, the Medersa Bou-Inania or Attarine, which places Nejarine with its splendid mosaic fountain, and the Mellah (Jewish quarter). Overnight at local Riad.

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Day 5: Fez – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

Today we will continue our tour toward Merzouga. On our way, we will enjoy the beautiful views of the Mid-Atlas Mountains while we’re passing through. We will drive through cedar forests and gorgeous towns (Ifrane and Azrou). On our way to Merzouga, we will have lunch in Midelt and then we cross the High Atlas mountains and drive through the gorges of the Ziz. The gorges are the result of the power of the Ziz River. We drive Via Erfoud to the famous dunes of Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) where we will have dinner and we stay in nomad tents overnight.

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Day 6: Merzouga – Todra – Dades Valley

Today we will watch the sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga and then we continue towards Boumalen Dadès. On our way to Tinghir, we’ll be pass-through Jorf and Tinjdad. We will explore the gorges of the Todra. After we had lunch in the beautiful area we will depart to Boumalen Dades where we’ll be staying for the night.

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Day 7: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate

In the early morning, we’ll depart to the Valley of the Roses. After visiting this town we’ll continue our journey to Ouarzazate and on our way, through the Skoura oasis, we will visit the famous monument Taourirt Kasbah (one of the most attractive and beautiful sites in southern Morocco). There is also the opportunity to visit the movie studios of Ouarzazate, these studios are known as Moroccan Hollywood. Overnight at local riad/hotel.

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Day 8: Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Today we’ll continue our journey to Marrakech, one of the four imperial cities in Morroco. On our way to Marrakech, we’ll stop at Aït Ben Haddou Old Kasbah (UNESCO as world heritage). Then we’ll continue towards Marrakech. On our way, we will pass the highest road pass in North Africa. In Marrakech, you will have the afternoon to yourselves, overnight at a local riad in the medina of Marrakech.

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Day 9: Marrakech guided tour

Today we’ll explore the city and we visit the highlights of Marrakech – Koutoubia mosque, Saadian tombs, and El Bahia Palace. In the afternoon we’ll visit the famous Djemaa el Fna square and its souk. After a full day of exploring Marrakech.

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Day 10: Marrakech – Agadir

We will leave Marrakech and drive to the seaside resort Agadir. You will have the day to yourselves to explore the city or to rest on the beach. In the evening we’ll take you to where you will spend a night in Agadir.

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Day 11: Agadir – Essaouira

Today we continue our tour towards Essaouira (called Mogador). It is ideal for fishing, windsurfing, and kite surfing. The harbor is a delightful diversion, filled with colorful boats that have been carefully decorated by local fishermen. We stay here overnight.

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Day 12: Essaouira – Casablanca

Today we will continue our journey to Casablanca (the economic capital of Morocco). We´ll take the coastal road to Casablanca and stop on our way at Safi and El Jadida. In Casablanca, we will free program and you can discover the city on your overnight at a local hotel.

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Day 13: Casablanca – Rabat

Today we´ll visit the highlights of Casablanca – Place Mohamed V, Parc de la Ligue Arabe, amazing Hassan II Mosque. In the afternoon we continue our trip and drive towards Rabat, one of the four imperial cities. We will visit the tower of Hassan V (the minaret was begun by the Almohad sultan Yacoub al-Mansour in 1195 and was intended to reach 60m, making it the largest and highest in the Muslim world). Then we will visit the marble Mausoleum of Mohammed V. We stay in Rabat overnight in a local hotel.

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Day 14: Rabat – Asilah

In the morning we depart to Asilah (one of the most beautiful old cities in Morocco). It’s a peaceful beach village on the Atlantic coast which is known as an intimate, sophisticated introduction to Morocco, with galleries lining the narrow streets. The town has Mediterranean-influenced buildings, including whitewashed houses with blue accents. We´ll explore this beautiful whitewashed town, overnight in a small local riad.

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Day 15: Assilah -Tangier

After having breakfast we drive back to Tangier. We will visit some of the interesting places and we transfer you to the port or airport before your scheduled departure.

– The price of this Morocco tour depends on the number of travelers, please fill in the booking form or contact us to get the pricing for your tour.

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