15-Day Morocco Cultural Tour with Merzouga Desert and Imperial Cities

15 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Explore the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of Morocco on this immersive 15-day itinerary. Journey from the imperial cities of Fes, Marrakech, Rabat,...

Duration: 15 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Essaouira, Meknes, Midelt, Rabat, Ouarzazate, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Asilah, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi, Ifrane, Dadès Gorges, Boumalne Dades, Volubilis · Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish

Know before you go: Jain, vegetarian, vegan, Halal, and Kosher food options are available on request.

About Tangier

Morocco

Tangier

Tangier is everything you’d expect of Moroccan medina city. Life bursts between the souks and Grand Socco, while local guides reveal the majestic Kasbah and some of North Africa’s best beaches.

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What's Included

Accommodation
English/Spanish/French-speaking driver
Local guide in Chefchaouen, Fes, Marrakech, and Essaouira
Breakfast is provided daily, and dinner is included only during your stay in the Merzouga Desert, Dades, and Ouarzazate.
Camel ride
Mineral water
Private AC vehicle

Not Included

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price.
Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Fes

Arrive at Fes airport. Meet your guide and transfer to your riad or hotel for rest.
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Day 02

Guided Walking Tour of Fes

Enjoy a full-day guided walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Visit historical sites including Zaouia Moulay Idriss, Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate), Kairaouine Mosque (the oldest university), Attarine Medrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, the King's Palace, and the Jewish district ("Mellah"). Return to your riad for the night.
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Day 03

From Fes to the Merzouga Desert

Depart Fes and travel to Ifrane ("Lion City"). Explore Ifrane National Park and spot Barbary macaques. Continue to Midelt, the "apple capital" of Morocco. Proceed to Rissani and Erfoud. Enjoy a camel ride or 4x4 adventure to the desert camp. Take in the sunset and traditional music around the campfire. Overnight stay in a private desert tent.
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Day 04

Merzouga Desert Discovery

Set out on a 4x4 desert tour, visiting the Erg Chebbi dunes, ancient mines, the Gnawa village of Khamlia, Tisserdine, and Hassilabied Oasis. Enjoy a traditional lunch. Return to your camp for a sunset camel ride or 4x4 drive. Experience a desert banquet with music under a starry night sky. Overnight stay in a private tent.
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Day 05

Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Todra Gorge

Enjoy an early morning desert sunrise. Depart for Todra Gorge. Explore nomadic villages along the route. Reach Dades Gorge for stunning landscapes. Overnight stay in Boumalne Dades.
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Day 06

Through Dades Valley to Ouarzazate

Drive through Dades Valley and Rose Valley. Arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Africa". Visit Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios. Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.
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Day 07

Aït Benhaddou and Tichka Pass to Marrakech

Visit Aït Ben Haddou, a famous kasbah featured in films. Continue the journey to Marrakech via Tichka Pass. Arrive in Marrakech in the early evening. Enjoy free time to explore Marrakech. Overnight stay in Marrakech.
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Day 08

Marrakech City Tour

Visit the Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Medersa, El Bahia Palace, and Koutoubia Mosque. Explore Majorelle Gardens. Experience the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Overnight stay in Marrakech.
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Day 09

Marrakech to Coastal Essaouira

Drive to Essaouira, the "City of Wind". Visit an argan oil cooperative en route. Explore Essaouira's medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay in Essaouira.
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Day 10

Essaouira to Casablanca

Enjoy free time in Essaouira for shopping and exploration. Drive to Casablanca. Overnight stay in Casablanca.
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Day 11

Casablanca and Rabat Highlights

Explore Casablanca with visits to Mohamed V Square, Rick's Café, and Hassan II Mosque. Continue to Rabat, Morocco's political capital. Visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the Royal Palace. Overnight stay in Rabat.
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Day 12

Rabat to Tangier via Asilah

Depart for Tangier, passing through Asilah. Explore Tangier's medina, 15th-century ramparts, and landmarks. Enjoy free time to explore Tangier. Overnight stay in Tangier.
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Day 13

Through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen

Travel through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Explore the blue-painted streets and beautiful surroundings. Enjoy free time to discover Chefchaouen. Overnight stay in Chefchaouen.
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Day 14

Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

Visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis. Continue to Meknes, exploring Bab Mansour Gate, Souani Basin, and Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Arrive in Fes for the final night. Overnight stay in Fes.
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Day 15

Departure from Fes

Breakfast at your riad or hotel. Transfer to the airport or hotel for departure. End of your journey through Morocco.