16-Day Morocco Cities, Sahara & Atlantic Coast Tour

Overview

Tour Highlights

• Visit Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Marrakech, and Essaouira
• Explore the Hassan II Mosque, Hassan Tower, and Oudayas Kasbah
• Enjoy guided city tours in Tangier, Fes, and Marrakech
• Wander the blue alleys of Chefchaouen
• Discover Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis
• Ride camels in Merzouga and sleep in a Sahara camp
• Experience the dunes, nomad culture, and desert landscapes
• Visit Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and Ait Ben Haddou
• Cross the High Atlas Mountains
• Relax on the Atlantic coast in Essaouira

Itinerary

1. Day 1 Arrival in Casablanca

   Arrive in Casablanca and transfer to your hotel. Begin your Morocco journey with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque and a walk through Mohammed V Square.

2. Day 2 Discovering Rabat

   Travel to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, and visit its key landmarks, including Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Oudayas Kasbah overlooking the Atlantic.

3. Day 3 Tangier’s Cultural Charm

   Head north to Tangier, where a local guide introduces you to the city’s rich character. Explore the medina, the kasbah, the Kasbah Museum, the American Legation Museum, and the Corniche.

4. Day 4 Into the Blue City

   Continue to Chefchaouen, one of Morocco’s most photogenic towns. Stroll through its blue-washed streets and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Uta el-Hammam Square.

5. Day 5 Leisure in Chefchaouen

   Enjoy a free day to explore Chefchaouen at your own pace. Visit local shops, enjoy a café terrace, or walk to the Spanish Mosque for beautiful mountain views.

6. Day 6 Imperial Heritage and Roman Ruins

   Leave Chefchaouen and travel toward Fes. Along the way, visit the imperial city of Meknes and the UNESCO-listed Roman site of Volubilis.

7. Day 7 Guided Tour of Fes

   Discover Fes with a local guide. Explore the old medina, Al-Qarawiyyin, Bou Inania Madrasa, the tanneries, and the lively artisan quarters that make Fes one of Morocco’s cultural treasures.

8. Day 8 Journey to the Sahara

   Travel south through Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, and the Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga. In the afternoon, enjoy a camel trek into the dunes and spend the night in a Sahara desert camp.

9. Day 9 Merzouga Desert Experience

   Spend the day exploring the Merzouga area. Visit nomad families, discover the dunes by 4×4, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara.

10. Day 10 Rissani and Todra Gorge

    Depart the desert and visit Rissani, known for its traditional market and desert heritage. Continue to the spectacular Todra Gorge, then travel on to Boumalne Dades.

11. Day 11 Through the Dades Valley

    Explore the beauty of the Dades Valley before continuing to Ouarzazate. Visit Taourirt Kasbah and, if desired, Atlas Film Studios.

12. Day 12 Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech

    Visit the famous ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic historic sites. Then cross the High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech.

13. Day 13 Exploring Marrakech

    Discover Marrakech with a local guide. Visit Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia area, the medina souks, and the lively Jemaa el-Fna square.

14. Day 14 Atlantic Escape to Essaouira

    Travel to Essaouira and enjoy its charming medina, fishing port, Skala ramparts, and refreshing ocean atmosphere.

15. Day 15 Free Day by the Coast

    Spend a relaxed day in Essaouira. Enjoy the beach, fresh seafood, shopping, or simply the easy rhythm of this coastal town.

16. Day 16 Return to Casablanca

    Drive back to Casablanca for your departure. Depending on your flight time, a stop in El Jadida can be added before airport drop-off.

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