15-Day Grand Morocco Circuit from Tangier: Complete Country Tour
🌟 Overview
This is the ultimate Morocco experience. In 15 days, you'll see every major highlight the country has to offer — from the Mediterranean coast to the Sahara Desert, from Roman ruins to imperial cities, from mountain passes to Atlantic beaches. Starting and ending in Tangier, this full-loop circuit is designed for travelers who want to see it all.
Perfect for travelers arriving by ferry from Spain or flying into Tangier, with two full weeks to immerse themselves in Morocco's extraordinary diversity.
Tour Highlights
- Complete country circuit: coast, mountains, desert, cities, and beaches
- All four imperial cities: Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech
- Chefchaouen: the blue city with a full day to explore
- Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Sahara Desert: camel trek, luxury camp, sunrise over the dunes
- Atlas Mountains: Tizi n'Tichka, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley
- Essaouira: Atlantic coast, beach, seafood, and medina
- Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque and Corniche
- Full loop: Tangier to Tangier, no flights needed in between
Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Tangier
- Pick-up from Tangier port (ferry from Spain), airport, or your accommodation
- Explore Tangier, the gateway between Africa and Europe:
- Visit the Kasbah Museum in the old fortress overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar
- Wander through the atmospheric medina and its narrow lanes
- Drive to Cape Spartel, the northwestern tip of Africa where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean
- Visit the legendary Hercules Cave with its Africa-shaped opening to the sea
- Overnight in Tangier
Day 2 — Tangier → Chefchaouen
- Scenic drive south through the Rif Mountains, passing terraced hillsides and small farming villages
- Arrive in Chefchaouen by midday
- Afternoon exploring the famous blue streets — every building, alley, and doorway is painted in shades of blue, creating one of the most photographed towns in the world
- Browse artisan shops selling handwoven blankets, goat cheese, and local soaps
- Overnight in a traditional riad in Chefchaouen
Day 3 — Chefchaouen (Full Day)
- Full day to explore at your own pace:
- Hike up to the Spanish Mosque for sweeping panoramic views of the blue town nestled in the mountains
- Discover the medina's hidden corners — quieter lanes, small squares, and rooftop terraces with mountain views
- Visit Ras El Maa waterfall on the edge of town, where locals wash wool in the mountain stream
- Shop for hand-woven Rif blankets, leather goods, and artisan crafts unique to this region
- Overnight in Chefchaouen
Day 4 — Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
- Drive south through the Rif countryside
- Visit Volubilis — Morocco's best-preserved Roman ruins with 2,000-year-old floor mosaics, triumphal arches, and columns still standing
- Continue to Meknes, the imperial city of Sultan Moulay Ismail:
- See the magnificent Bab Mansour gate, one of the grandest in North Africa
- Visit the vast Royal Stables and granaries that once housed 12,000 horses
- Walk through the historic medina and old mellah
- Arrive in Fes in the evening
- Overnight in Fes
Day 5 — Fes (Full Day)
- Full-day guided tour of the Fes medina with a licensed local expert:
- Visit Al-Qarawiyyin University, founded in 859 AD — the oldest continually operating university on earth
- Watch leather being dyed by hand at the iconic Chouara tanneries — view from a rooftop terrace
- Study the intricate geometry and carved cedar of the Bou Inania Madrasa
- Explore the souk alleys — spices, brass, textiles, ceramics, and traditional musical instruments
- Visit artisan workshops to see centuries-old craft techniques still practiced daily
- Overnight in Fes
Day 6 — Fes → Middle Atlas → Midelt
- Depart Fes and drive south through the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Stop in Ifrane, a tidy alpine town nicknamed "Little Switzerland"
- Visit the Azrou cedar forest where wild Barbary macaques live among ancient cedar trees — walk among the monkeys as they play in the branches
- Continue through mountain landscapes dotted with villages and grazing flocks to Midelt, at the foot of the High Atlas
- Overnight in Midelt
Day 7 — Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert
- Drive through the spectacular Ziz Valley gorge — stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the vast palm oasis stretching below
- Pass through Erfoud, the fossil capital of Morocco — optional visit to a workshop where 360-million-year-old marine fossils are cut and polished
- Arrive in Merzouga as the afternoon light turns golden
- Begin your sunset camel trek into the towering Erg Chebbi dunes
- Watch the sunset paint the sand in shades of orange, red, and purple
- Arrive at your luxury Berber desert camp
- Dinner with Berber music and drumming around the campfire
- Stargazing under some of the clearest skies in Morocco
- Overnight in a luxury tent with en-suite bathroom
Day 8 — Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
- Wake early for sunrise over the Sahara — climb a dune and watch the desert floor light up
- Breakfast at camp, then sandboarding down the dunes and a 4x4 excursion through the surrounding desert
- Drive west to Todra Gorge, a narrow canyon where 300-meter limestone walls rise vertically on both sides
- Continue through palm valleys to the Dades Valley with its dramatic "Monkey Fingers" rock formations
- Dinner & overnight in Dades area
Day 9 — Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou
- Morning drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, through the Valley of Roses — fragrant rose fields bloom here every April and May
- Visit Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa" — optional tour of Atlas Film Studios where Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia were filmed
- Explore Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage site) — an ancient fortified village of red clay kasbahs rising above the river, with panoramic views from the top
- Dinner & overnight near Ouarzazate
Day 10 — Ouarzazate → High Atlas → Marrakech
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters
- Scenic stops at Berber villages clinging to mountainsides and viewpoints with sweeping valley panoramas
- Optional visit to an Argan oil cooperative
- Arrive in Marrakech by mid-afternoon
- Evening at Jemaa el-Fna square — street performers, food stalls, storytellers, and snake charmers
- Overnight in Marrakech
Day 11 — Marrakech (Full Day)
- Full-day guided tour of Marrakech with a local expert:
- Bahia Palace — stunning Moorish architecture with courtyards of carved stucco and painted ceilings
- Saadian Tombs — royal tombs rediscovered in 1917 after centuries hidden
- Majorelle Garden and the adjacent YSL Museum — botanical paradise and fashion history
- Koutoubia Mosque — Marrakech's iconic 77-meter minaret (exterior)
- Shopping in the souks — carpets, leather, spices, lanterns, and metalwork
- Free evening in the medina
- Overnight in Marrakech
Day 12 — Marrakech → Essaouira
- Morning drive west to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast
- Stop at an Argan oil cooperative where local women demonstrate traditional pressing methods
- Explore Essaouira's medina (UNESCO World Heritage site) — whitewashed walls, blue shutters, and a relaxed coastal vibe
- Walk along the 18th-century Portuguese ramparts with ocean views and down to the wide sandy beach
- Fresh seafood dinner at the port (own expense) — grilled sardines and prawns straight off the boats
- Overnight in Essaouira
Day 13 — Essaouira (Free Day)
- Full day at your own pace on the Atlantic coast:
- Morning walk on the wide beach — watch surfers and windsurfers
- Explore the bustling fishing port where colorful boats are repaired and the day's catch is auctioned
- Browse art galleries — Essaouira has long attracted painters and musicians
- Optional: take a surfing lesson, try windsurfing, or join a cooking class with local seafood
- Last-minute shopping for argan oil products, thuya wood carvings, and coastal crafts
- Overnight in Essaouira
Day 14 — Essaouira → Casablanca
- Drive north along the Atlantic coast to Casablanca, Morocco's largest city
- Visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the world's largest mosques with its 210-meter minaret and retractable roof over the ocean — guided interior tours available
- Stroll along the Corniche waterfront promenade
- Overnight in Casablanca
Day 15 — Casablanca → Tangier
- Morning drive north to Tangier through farmland and rolling hills (or take the high-speed train)
- Arrive by early afternoon
- Drop-off at Tangier port (for ferry to Spain), airport, or accommodation
📅 Book the ultimate 15-day Morocco adventure — see the entire country in one unforgettable journey!
Included & Not Included
- • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
- • Professional English-speaking driver/guide throughout
- • 14 nights accommodation in quality hotels, riads, and luxury desert camp
- • Daily breakfast; dinners included at desert and kasbah accommodations only
- • Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes
- • Guided tours in Fes and Marrakech medinas
- • Pick-up and drop-off at Tangier port, airport, or accommodation
- • Sandboarding and 4x4 desert excursion
- • Traditional Berber cheche (turban/scarf) — yours to keep
- • Polished fossil souvenir from Erfoud
- • Lunches and drinks
- • Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
- • Tips for guides and drivers
- • International flights or ferry tickets
Duration
15 Days, 14 Nights
Group Type
Private
Transportation
4×4 or Minibus
Payment Methods
PayPal
Bank Transfer (IBAN)
Only 10% deposit required
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We traveled to Morocco in a group of 6 adults, including my parents, who are already seniors, in the middle of summer. For my family it was a leap of faith to trust an agency we found online for the first time, but it turned out to be a wonderful surprise. Hamid, the trip organizer, was very kind and attentive both before and throughout the whole tour. It was a fully personalized tour - we got to do everything we wanted, from visiting the Sahara to enjoying the beach. He always looked out for our comfort, especially my parents': comfortable transport, well-timed stops at places with restrooms, beautiful air-conditioned hotels, and varied, plentiful food. Thanks to his organization we were able to enjoy the trip with real peace of mind. It was a great experience we would absolutely recommend.
Last week I did a self-drive trip from Fes to Merzouga, leaving the car rental, the riad in Merzouga, the desert camp, and the guided desert activities all in the hands of MerzougaWay and Hamid, and I can only say that everything was perfectly organized, right on time. Thanks to everyone at the riad we stayed at and the desert camp, as well as the guides who joined us for the 4x4 experience, Berber culture, and the camel transfer. Thanks to Hamid and MerzougaWay for that quad-bike ride back to the riad from the camp - what an experience, riding a quad across the dunes early in the morning. If you're thinking of traveling to Merzouga, I definitely recommend Hamid as the organizer of your adventure.
Excellent!! We loved the tour. Thank you Hamid for everything. Everything well organized, the guide Eljo (Elhousain) was very attentive, highly recommend. Everything super clean, we had a great driver, we felt very safe with him. Unbeatable desert excursion. Thanks MerzougaWay!
Trustworthy tour agency. I wrote Hamid what I wanted and he just made it happen. He arranged everything so quick and smooth. We had a 3-day Merzouga tour from Marrakech. Said was our guide and he made me and my wife very comfortable. He took us from our riad and carried us in his modern 4x4 Toyota to magnificent places. He gave us the confidence to ask him whatever we wanted to do and wherever we wanted to drive - like old friends. He is open-minded and respectful. I recommend asking the agency for Said to be your driver. In the 3-day tour you cross the Atlas mountains, stay one night in a perfect hotel in Dades with great food, then stay one night in Erg Chebbi dunes in a luxury glamp camp. One night wasn't enough for a real desert experience - if you have time, take two nights in the desert.
Unforgettable holiday. An 8-day itinerant tour in Morocco, including 3 days organized by Hamid - MerzougaWay: a route from Fes to Marrakech, spending a night in the desert and in Ouarzazate. Our guide Youssef, who drove us all along the way, was very professional and took us to try real experiences that not all tourists get to see. Breathtaking landscapes - Morocco amazed and fascinated us. We drove many miles but still traveled comfortably. Absolutely recommend it - they are a highly professional agency and managed to take us to unique places, like a Berber village in the desert where we were the only tourists. A spectacular, unforgettable experience.
Morocco from the heart with MerzougaWay. Heartfelt congratulations to Hamid, who organized our trip impeccably - present, correct, and extremely helpful. A special mention for our driver Ali, who was by our side through 3 intense days toward the desert: attentive, polite, discreet, and a genuinely good, nice driver. We found snow in the Atlas range and then sun in Ait Ben Haddou, visited women's cooperatives working argan oil and roses, saw the Dades Gorges, and finally reached the Sahara dunes by camel before sleeping in a tented desert camp. 3 intense and exciting days. Next time in Morocco I'll rely on you again, inshallah!
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