Day 1: Arrival in Tangier

Welcome at Tangier airport or port, transfer to hotel in the medina, accommodation in hotel/riad.

Day 2: Tangier – Chefchaouen

Today we continue our 15-day itinerary from Tangier to Chefchaouen. On the way, we’ll cross the Rif mountains and enjoy the magnificent views this mountain range has to offer. In Chefchaouen, we’ll stroll through the town with its white and blue houses. Afterwards, we’ll drive you to your little riad/hotel.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknès – Fès

After breakfast, we drive to Fez and visit Moulay Idriss, an important religious site in Morocco, then Volubilis, an archaeological site and the best-preserved Roman ruins in this part of North Africa (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997). Drive to Meknes, where we visit the famous Bab el Mansour and Bab el Khamis gates. Arrival in Fez late afternoon.

Day 4: Guided tour of Fès

This day is mainly devoted to Fez, one of the oldest imperial cities. Fès was the capital of Morocco for over 400 years and is still considered the country’s religious and cultural center. We’ll visit the extraordinary El Bali medina (worth a few days’ exploration in its own right). Other highlights include the Mérénides tombs, the Royal Palace, the Medersa Bou Inania or Attarin, where you’ll find Nejarin with its marvellous mosaic fountain and the Mellah (the Jewish quarter). Overnight in one of the local riads.

Day 5: Fès – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

Today we continue our journey to Merzouga. Along the way, we’ll enjoy magnificent views of the Middle Atlas Mountains. We pass through cedar forests and beautiful villages (Ifran and Azrou). On the way to Merzouga, we’ll have lunch in Midelt before crossing the High Atlas and the Ziz gorges. These gorges are the result of the force of the Ziz river. We pass through Erfoud before reaching the famous Merzouga dunes (Erg Chebbi), where we dine and spend the night in nomad tents.

Day 6: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

This morning, we watch the sunrise over the Merzouga dunes, then continue on to Bumalen Dades. On the way to Tingir, we pass through Jorf and Tinjdad. We explore the Todra Gorge. After lunch in this picturesque region, we head for the Dades Valley, where we spend the night.

Day 7: Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate

Early in the morning, we head for the Valley of the Roses. After visiting this town, we continue our journey to Ouarzazate and visit the famous Kasbah Taurirt monument (one of the most attractive and beautiful places in southern Morocco) on our way to the Skoura oasis. You’ll also have the chance to visit Ouarzazate’s film studios, known as the Hollywood of Morocco. Overnight in a riad/hotel.

Day 8: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Today we continue our journey to Marrakech, one of Morocco’s four royal cities. En route to Marrakech, we’ll stop at the ancient Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site). We continue our journey to Marrakech. On the way, we pass through the highest motorized port in North Africa. In Marrakech, you’ll have the afternoon free and spend the night in a riad in the Marrakech medina.

Day 9: Guided tour of Marrakech

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

Day 10: Marrakech – Agadir

We will leave Marrakech and head to the coastal town of Agadir. You will have the day at leisure to explore the city or relax on the beach. In the afternoon we will drive you to Agadir where you will spend the night.

Day 11: Agadir – Essaouira

Today we continue our tour to Essaouira (called Mogador). It is ideal for fishing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. The port is a delightful diversion, full of colorful boats that have been carefully decorated by local fishermen. Here we will spend the night.

Day 12: Essaouira – Casablanca

Today we will continue our journey to Casablanca (Morocco’s economic capital). We will take the coastal road to Casablanca and stop on the way in Safi and El Jadida. In Casablanca, we will have free program and you will be able to discover the city in your evening in a local hotel.

Day 13: Casablanca – Rabat

Today we will visit the highlights of Casablanca: Mohamed V Square, the Arab League Park and the incredible Hassan II Mosque. In the afternoon we will continue our journey and head towards Rabat, one of the four imperial cities. We will visit the tower of Hassan V (the minaret was started by the Almohad Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour in 1195 and was planned to reach 60 meters, making it the largest and tallest in the Muslim world). Next, we’ll go to Mohammed V’s marble mausoleum. Overnight in Rabat at a local hotel.

Day 14: Rabat – Asilah

In the morning we leave for Asilah (one of the most beautiful ancient cities in Morocco). It is a quiet beach town on the Atlantic coast that is known as an intimate and sophisticated introduction to Morocco, with galleries lining the narrow streets. The town features Mediterranean-influenced buildings, including whitewashed houses with blue accents. We will explore this beautiful whitewashed city and spend the night in a small local riad.

Day 15: Assilah -Tangier

After breakfast we return to Tangier. We will visit some of the sights and transfer you to the port or airport and end of the 15 days tour from Tangier.