12-Day Best of Morocco Tour from Tangier

Your Best of Morocco journey begins in Tangier.

Depending on your travel plans, you will be met at the airport, port or another agreed location in the city and transferred to your accommodation.

The first day is kept comfortable so you can settle in before beginning the longer road journey through Morocco.

If your arrival time allows, start discovering Tangier and its distinctive northern atmosphere.

The city's position between the Mediterranean and Atlantic has shaped its character for generations, making it a very different introduction from the mountain towns, desert landscapes and inland cities you will experience later.

Enjoy the evening at your own pace and spend your first night in Tangier.

After breakfast, leave Tangier and travel inland toward Chefchaouen.

The road moves away from the coast and into the greener landscapes of northern Morocco.

As you approach the Rif Mountains, the scenery becomes increasingly mountainous before arriving in Chefchaouen.

Spend the afternoon exploring the blue-painted medina.

Walk through narrow streets, small squares and traditional neighborhoods while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the town.

Because you will spend two nights here, there is no need to rush your first visit.

Enjoy a free evening and experience Chefchaouen after the busiest part of the day has passed.

Today is dedicated to Chefchaouen, giving you time to enjoy the town without packing your luggage or continuing immediately to another city.

Explore more of the blue medina and discover quieter streets beyond the most visited areas.

Take time to walk through local neighborhoods, browse small shops and enjoy the mountain setting surrounding the town.

The day can be adapted to your interests. You may prefer a relaxed pace inside the medina or additional time enjoying viewpoints and the surrounding scenery.

Staying a second night makes this part of the journey much less rushed than a short visit between Tangier and Fes.

Enjoy your final evening in Chefchaouen before continuing south the following morning.

After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and begin traveling south toward Fes.

The journey moves away from the Rif Mountains and through changing countryside before reaching one of Morocco's most important historic cities.

Arrive in Fes later in the day and check into your accommodation.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a first introduction to the city or simply relax before tomorrow's full sightseeing day.

Fes has a very different atmosphere from Chefchaouen, with a much larger medina and a strong tradition of craftsmanship and historic architecture.

Spend the first of two nights in Fes.

Spend today discovering Fes at a comfortable pace.

Explore the historic medina, where narrow streets connect traditional markets, workshops, residential neighborhoods and old buildings.

Fes is especially known for its craftsmanship and long cultural history.

Depending on your interests, spend time discovering traditional craft areas, historic architecture, viewpoints and different sections of the old city.

Having a complete day here means you can experience the medina without planning your visit around a long drive to the next destination.

Take breaks when you wish and enjoy the atmosphere of one of Morocco's most important cultural cities.

Return to your accommodation for a second night in Fes.

After breakfast, leave Fes and begin traveling south toward the Sahara Desert.

Pass through Ifrane before continuing into the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Forests, cooler temperatures and mountain roads create a strong contrast with the desert landscapes you will see later in the journey.

Continue toward Midelt, where time can be allowed for a break before traveling farther south.

As the route continues, the surroundings gradually become drier.

Travel through the Ziz Valley and enjoy views of palm groves running through the rocky landscape.

Continue toward Merzouga and arrive beside the Erg Chebbi dunes later in the day.

Enjoy your first views of the Sahara and spend the night at a hotel or riad in the Merzouga area.

Today is dedicated to the Sahara and the landscapes surrounding Merzouga.

After breakfast, spend time discovering more of the Erg Chebbi area instead of immediately continuing to another destination.

Depending on the day's arrangements, explore different desert landscapes and experience more of the surroundings beyond the main village.

Later in the afternoon, prepare for your camel trek.

Ride across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes as the sunlight begins to soften over the Sahara.

Stop to enjoy the scenery and watch the sunset before continuing toward your desert camp.

After arriving at camp, enjoy dinner and spend the night surrounded by the quiet dunes and open desert sky.

The Sahara experience is one of the defining moments of this Best of Morocco tour.

Start the morning surrounded by the quiet landscapes of the Sahara.

If you wish, wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes before breakfast.

Leave Merzouga and begin traveling west through southeastern Morocco.

Pass through the Rissani area before continuing toward Tinghir and Todra Gorges.

Take time to walk between the high canyon walls and enjoy a landscape completely different from the open Sahara dunes.

After the visit, continue toward the Dades Valley.

The road passes rocky mountains, traditional communities and changing valley scenery before reaching the Dades region.

Arrive later in the day for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, leave the Dades Valley and continue west through southern Morocco.

Travel through changing valley and mountain scenery toward Ouarzazate.

Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco's best-known fortified villages.

Take time to explore the village and see its traditional earthen architecture before beginning the journey toward Marrakech.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains along a scenic road surrounded by valleys, traditional villages and panoramic views.

Stops can be made for photos, rest and meals depending on your schedule.

Arrive in Marrakech later in the day and check into your accommodation.

Spend the first of two nights in Marrakech.

Today is dedicated to Marrakech.

Explore the historic medina and walk through traditional souks filled with workshops, shops and everyday local activity.

Marrakech offers a very different atmosphere from Chefchaouen, Fes and the Sahara.

Depending on your interests, spend time around historic areas, public squares, gardens or quieter neighborhoods beyond the busiest parts of the old city.

Because there is no long road journey today, you can explore Marrakech at a comfortable pace and take breaks whenever you wish.

Enjoy your final evening in the city and return to your accommodation for a second night.

After breakfast, leave Marrakech and travel north toward Casablanca.

Today's journey connects the historic atmosphere of Marrakech with Morocco's largest city on the Atlantic side of the country.

Stops can be made during the drive for rest, meals and photos depending on your schedule.

Arrive in Casablanca later in the day and check into your accommodation.

Depending on the arrival time, enjoy some free time and discover part of the city before your final day in Morocco.

Spend the last night of the tour in Casablanca.

Enjoy the final day of your journey in Casablanca.

Depending on your departure time, there may be an opportunity to discover more of the city before your final transfer.

Casablanca provides a modern ending to a route that has taken you through mountain towns, historic medinas, the Middle Atlas, the Sahara Desert and Marrakech.

After twelve days, your journey has connected several very different sides of Morocco without limiting the experience to one region.

Final transfer can be arranged according to your flight or onward travel plans.

Your 12-day Best of Morocco tour ends in Casablanca.