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16-Day Morocco Loop Tour from Tangier

16-Day Morocco Loop Tour from Tangier

Tetouan · Chefchaouen · Volubilis · Meknes · Fes · Ifrane · Azrou · Midelt · Errachidia · Merzouga · Khamlia …

⏱ 16 days☾ 15 nights⚑ From Tangier⚐ To Tangier✦ Private tour

Overview

A private 16-day journey from Tangier back to Tangier, with your own driver. Highlights: Tangier and Cap Spartel · Tetouan's white medina · A full day in Chefchaouen – plus 3 nights in the Sahara.

Duration16 days
StartsTangier
EndsTangier
TypePrivate

Highlights

  • Tangier and Cap Spartel
  • Tetouan's white medina
  • A full day in Chefchaouen
  • Volubilis and Meknes
  • Guided visit of the Fes medina
  • Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi

Itinerary

D1

Day 1 · Arrival in Tangier

Pick-up at Tangier airport, port or hotel. Visit Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, the Caves of Hercules and the old medina with its kasbah.

Night: Hotel in Tangier
D2

Day 2 · Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen

Along the Mediterranean to Tetouan and its white Andalusian medina, then up into the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen.

Night: Guesthouse in Chefchaouen
D3

Day 3 · Chefchaouen

A free day in Chefchaouen: the kasbah, Outa el-Hammam square and the walk to the Spanish mosque for the view – or an optional excursion to the Akchour waterfalls.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Guesthouse in Chefchaouen
D4

Day 4 · Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

Through the hills of the Rif to the Roman city of Volubilis, then imperial Meknes, arriving in Fes in the late afternoon.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Fes
D5

Day 5 · Fes

Guided tour of Fes el-Bali with a local guide: the Bou Inania madrasa, the Karaouine, the souks of the craftsmen and the famous Chouara tanneries. Free afternoon in your riad.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Fes
D6

Day 6 · Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga

Leave Fes through Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou, home of Barbary macaques, cross the Middle Atlas to Midelt and descend the Ziz Valley and its palm groves. In the late afternoon you ride a camel into Erg Chebbi for the sunset and your night in the desert camp.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
D7

Day 7 · A day around Erg Chebbi

Sunrise from the dunes, then a 4x4 tour: Gnawa musicians in Khamlia, tea with a nomad family, the seasonal lake of Dayet Srji and the old ksour of Rissani. Free time for sandboarding before a second night in Merzouga.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp or hotel in Merzouga
D8

Day 8 · Merzouga – N'Kob – Zagora

Along the desert road through Alnif, Tazzarine and the kasbah village of N'Kob to Zagora, at the end of the Draa Valley palm groves.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Guesthouse in Zagora
D9

Day 9 · Zagora – Agdz – Ouarzazate

Up the Draa Valley, one of the longest palm groves in Morocco, through Agdz and over the Anti-Atlas to Ouarzazate.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Hotel in Ouarzazate
D10

Day 10 · Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Visit of the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou and drive over the High Atlas to Marrakech.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Marrakech
D11

Day 11 · Marrakech

Guided tour of Marrakech: the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the souks of the medina. Evening on Jemaa el-Fna.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Marrakech
D12

Day 12 · Day trip to the High Atlas and Imlil

A day in the High Atlas: the Asni valley, the village of Imlil at the foot of Toubkal and a walk through Berber hamlets, back to Marrakech for the night.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Marrakech
D13

Day 13 · Marrakech – Essaouira

West across the argan country, with a stop at a women's argan cooperative, to Essaouira on the Atlantic.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Essaouira
D14

Day 14 · Essaouira

Free day in Essaouira: the ramparts of the Skala, the fishing port, the medina listed by UNESCO and the long beach.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Essaouira
D15

Day 15 · Essaouira – Oualidia – El Jadida – Casablanca

North along the Atlantic coast through the lagoon of Oualidia and the Portuguese city of El Jadida to Casablanca.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Hotel in Casablanca
D16

Day 16 · Casablanca – Asilah – Tangier

North along the Atlantic through Rabat and Asilah to Tangier, drop-off at the port, airport or hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Route map

Tour map

Your route

~2,700km by road
ATLANTIC OCEANMEDITERRANEAN SEAATLAS MOUNTAINSTangierChefchaouenFesMerzougaZagoraOuarzazateMarrakechEssaouiraCasablanca010203040506070809N200 km
  1. 01Tangier
  2. 02Chefchaouen
  3. 03Fes
  4. 04Merzouga
  5. 05Zagora
  6. 06Ouarzazate
  7. 07Marrakech
  8. 08Essaouira
  9. 09Casablanca

Road route; stops shown are the start, the overnight places and the end. Open in Google Maps ↗

Where you sleep

Night 1Hotel in Tangierafter day 1
Night 2Guesthouse in Chefchaouenafter day 2
Night 3Guesthouse in Chefchaouenafter day 3
Night 4Riad in Fesafter day 4
Night 5Riad in Fesafter day 5
Night 6Desert camp in Erg Chebbiafter day 6
Night 7Desert camp or hotel in Merzougaafter day 7
Night 8Guesthouse in Zagoraafter day 8
Night 9Hotel in Ouarzazateafter day 9
Night 10Riad in Marrakechafter day 10
Night 11Riad in Marrakechafter day 11
Night 12Riad in Marrakechafter day 12
Night 13Riad in Essaouiraafter day 13
Night 14Riad in Essaouiraafter day 14
Night 15Hotel in Casablancaafter day 15

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up at your riad, hotel or the airport
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Camel ride into Erg Chebbi with a camel guide
  • Night in a private tent with bed and en-suite bathroom
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Hotels, riads and guesthouses with breakfast (dinner where indicated)
  • Local guide in Fes
  • Local guide in Marrakech

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Local city guides (optional, on request)
  • Tips for driver and staff

Make it yours

Photos

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What to bring

  • A small backpack for the night in the desert (big luggage stays in the car)
  • Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat or scarf
  • Comfortable shoes and light, long clothes
  • A warm layer for the evening – nights are cold from November to March
  • Cash for drinks, lunches and tips
  • Your passport (hotels and camps ask for it)

Good to know

  • Accommodation chosen according to your budget.
  • Starts in Tangier and ends in Tangier; other start or end cities on request.
  • Two nights in the desert: the second one can be in a hotel at the foot of the dunes.
  • Long tours can include rest days – just tell us where you would like more time.
  • Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
  • Cancellation conditions are confirmed with your quote.

Questions about this tour

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Tangier – we pick you up at your hotel, riad or meeting point – and ends in Tangier. If you prefer another start or end point, we can adapt it.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and English-speaking driver. We never mix groups.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Absolutely. Add nights, change the start or end city, upgrade the hotels or the tent, or add activities – just tell us what you would like.

How do I book and pay?

Send us your dates by WhatsApp or email. We reply within 24 hours with the final itinerary and price, and explain the payment conditions in your quote.

What is the best time for this tour?

October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the tour runs too, with camel rides in the late afternoon and early morning to avoid the heat.

Another question?

Ask us on WhatsApp – we answer within 24 hours.

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