12-Days Morocco Tour: Desert, Kasbahs, Beaches and Mountains

Morocco Amazing 12 Days Tour From Tanger

Overview

Discover Morocco from the north to the deep south on the Morocco Amazing 12 Days Tour From Tanger, blending blue mountain towns, Atlantic beaches, imperial cities, and the Sahara dunes. This Morocco Amazing 12 Days Tour From Tanger is designed for an easy-paced, story-rich journey through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes and cultural highlights.

🗺️ What to Expect

This journey starts in Tangier and heads into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen’s blue-washed lanes, then continues through Roman history at Volubilis and the imperial rhythm of Meknes and Fes. You will travel across the Middle Atlas, cedar forests, and sweeping valleys toward Merzouga, where desert life unfolds through local villages, music, and a night among the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

From the Sahara, the route flows through Todra and Dades Gorges, the Rose Valley, and Ouarzazate, then across the High Atlas via Tichka Pass to Marrakech and the breezy Atlantic charm of Essaouira. The final days follow the coast through Casablanca and Rabat to Asilah, before returning to Tangier, completing a well-rounded Morocco experience.

✨ Highlights

• 🏔️ Wander Chefchaouen’s blue streets beneath the Rif Mountains
• 🏛️ Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and explore imperial Meknes
• 🧭 Enjoy a guided cultural deep dive in Fes, including its UNESCO-listed old Medina
• 🐪 Experience Erg Chebbi with a sunset camel ride and a night in a Berber desert camp
• 🎶 Meet the Gnawa community in Khamlia and share mint tea and music
• ⛰️ Travel through Todra Gorges and the scenic Dades Valley
• 🌊 Feel the Atlantic air in Essaouira, then continue to Casablanca, Rabat, and Asilah

📍 Itinerary

Day 1, Tangier to Chefchaouen, reception at Tangier port or airport. Drive through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 2, Chefchaouen to Volubilis to Meknes to Fes, visit Volubilis Roman ruins, then Meknes and its old Medina walls. Continue to Fes for dinner and overnight.

Day 3, Fes guided city tour, explore the old Medina, including Bou Inania Madrasa, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Ennajarine Fountain, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, and Al-Qarawiyyine University. Panoramic viewpoint, then brief visit to Fez Al-Jadid. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4, Fes to Azrou to Midelt to Merzouga, travel through the Middle Atlas, cedar forests, Ifrane, and Azrou. Continue via Ziz Valley and Erfoud to Merzouga. Dinner and overnight in a Berber desert camp.

Day 5, Merzouga and Erg Chebbi experience, visit Khamlia village for mint tea and Gnawa music, then the desert lake, and Rissani (Tafilalet). Return, then enjoy a sunset camel ride and overnight in a Berber tent in Erg Chebbi. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 6, Merzouga to Todra Gorges to Dades Gorges, early sunrise, camel ride, shower and breakfast. Drive through Berber villages to Todra Gorges, then continue to Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 7, Dades to Rose Valley to Ouarzazate, scenic drive past Kalaat M’gouna and Skoura kasbah landscapes. Arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight.

Day 8, Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech to Essaouira, visit Ait Ben Haddou kasbah and its Berber earthen architecture. Cross the High Atlas via Tichka Pass, stop for panoramic views, lunch in Marrakech, then continue to Essaouira for overnight.

Day 9, Essaouira to Marrakech, explore Essaouira’s old city and enjoy the beach air. Return to Marrakech in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in riad.

Day 10, Marrakech guided city tour, visit Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Tower, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace. After lunch near the square, walk the souks and see local handicrafts. Free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in riad.

Day 11, Marrakech to Casablanca to Rabat to Asilah, early drive to Casablanca to visit Hassan II Mosque and other sights. Continue on the coastal road through Rabat to Asilah. Dinner and overnight.

Day 12, Asilah to Tangier, relax and explore Asilah’s highlights. Return to Tangier, tour ends after breakfast.

✅ What’s Included

• Reception at Tangier port or Tangier airport
• 11 nights accommodation as listed in the itinerary or similar
• Breakfasts and dinners as specified in the itinerary
• Guided city tours in Fes and Marrakech, as described
• Desert experience in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, including camel rides and Berber camp nights as described

❌ Exclusions

• Lunches and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Any services not explicitly mentioned in “What’s Included”

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration, 12 days.
• Difficulty, EASY.
• Meeting point, reception at Tangier port or Tangier airport (Day 1).
• Route style, a north-to-south loop covering mountains, desert, and Atlantic coast, with multiple overnight stops.
• Desert note, the itinerary includes sunrise and sunset camel rides, plus overnight stays in a Berber camp in Erg Chebbi.
• What to bring, comfortable walking shoes for medinas and kasbahs, and layers for mountain and desert temperature changes.
• Cancellation policy, not provided in the source content.

🚀 Ready to Travel from Tangier to the Sahara?

If you want a well-paced journey that connects the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the cultural depth of Fes, the dunes of Merzouga, and the energy of Marrakech, the Morocco Amazing 12 Days Tour From Tanger is built for you. Secure your dates and enjoy a complete Morocco route that balances cities, kasbahs, coast, and desert in one seamless experience.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1. Where does the tour start and end?
A1. The tour starts with reception at the port of Tangier or Tangier airport. It ends in Tangier on the final day after time in Asilah.

Q2. Is the Morocco Amazing 12 Days Tour From Tanger suitable for beginners?
A2. Yes, the difficulty is listed as EASY. The itinerary is designed as a multi-stop road journey with guided city visits and comfortable overnight stays.

Q3. What desert experiences are included in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
A3. You will visit Khamlia village for mint tea and Gnawa music, see the desert lake, and travel to Rissani. The experience also includes sunset and sunrise camel rides and overnight stays in a Berber camp in the dunes.

Q4. Which cities have guided tours during the Morocco Amazing 12 Days Tour From Tanger?
A4. The itinerary includes a guided city tour in Fes and a guided city tour in Marrakech. In Fes, the tour covers key sites in the old Medina, and in Marrakech it includes major landmarks and souks.

Q5. What meals are included during the tour?
A5. Breakfast and dinner are included as specified throughout the itinerary. Lunches and drinks are not listed as included.