13 Days from Tangier

The Grand Morocco
Tangier to Essaouira

Thirteen relaxed days — the most comprehensive Morocco journey from Tangier, ending with an overnight in the wind-swept Atlantic city of Essaouira.

📅Duration

13 Days / 12 Nights

🌍Coverage

Full Morocco

🏨Hotels

4★ + Luxury Camp

🐪Sahara

2 Nights Desert

👥Group

100% Private Tour

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Day 1
Tangier → Asilah → Rabat
Coastal drive stopping in charming Asilah. Overnight in Morocco's royal capital Rabat.
Day 2
Rabat (full day)
Full morning in Rabat: Kasbah des Oudaias, Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Chellah Roman necropolis and the elegant Ville Nouvelle. Overnight Rabat.
Day 3
Rabat → Casablanca → Chefchaouen
Morning visit to Casablanca — Hassan II Mosque and Corniche. Drive north to the legendary Blue City. Overnight Chefchaouen.
Day 4
Chefchaouen → Fes
Free sunrise morning in the blue medina. Drive to Fes. Evening exploration of the ancient souks and illuminated Bab Bou Jeloud.
Day 5
Full Day Fes
Guided tour: Chouara Tanneries, Al-Quaraouiyine, Bou Inania Medersa, Nejjarine, mellah and artisan souks.
Day 6
Fes → Meknes → Volubilis → Midelt
Meknes: Bab Mansour, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, stables. Roman Volubilis (UNESCO). Overnight Midelt.
Day 7
Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Ziz Gorge and palm oasis. Arrive Merzouga. Sunset camel ride to luxury desert camp.
Day 8
Full Sahara Day
Sahara sunrise from Erg Chebbi. Sandboarding, nomad family visit, 4×4 dune ride. 2nd night in the desert.
Day 9
Merzouga → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate
Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and the Draa Valley palm groves. Overnight Ouarzazate.
Day 10
Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech
Ait Benhaddou UNESCO kasbah and film studios. Tichka Pass crossing. Arrive Marrakech luxury riad.
Day 11
Full Day Marrakech
Jemaa el-Fna, Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Majorelle Garden and the famous souks.
Day 12
Marrakech → Essaouira
Drive to Essaouira. Explore the UNESCO Atlantic medina, ramparts, fishing harbour and spice market. Overnight in a charming Essaouira riad by the ocean.
Day 13
Essaouira → Transfer
Free morning in Essaouira — sunrise on the Atlantic beach, final seafood lunch. Transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport as required.

✅ What's Included

Private vehicle throughoutEnglish-speaking driver/guide 12 nights (4★ riads + 2 desert camp)Daily breakfast Camel ride & Sahara sunriseGuided Fes + Marrakech Rabat, Casablanca, Asilah, EssaouiraAll pickups & drop-offs

❌ Not Included

Lunches & dinnersEntry feesPersonal expenses

Starting from

€870 / person

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"The extra Rabat day made all the difference"

"We loved the extra day in Rabat — the Chellah ruins were unexpected and stunning. Ending in Essaouira overnight was perfect. Waking to Atlantic waves after the Sahara was the perfect contrast."

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Stefan V.
🇳🇱 Netherlands · February 2026
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"Best retirement trip!"

"My wife and I chose the 13-day tour for our retirement celebration. The relaxed pace, luxurious riads and extraordinary landscapes made it everything we dreamed of. Thank you to the entire team."

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Richard A.
🇦🇺 Australia · March 2026
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"Every single detail was perfect"

"From the first pickup in Tangier to the final hug from our driver in Essaouira, everything was extraordinary. This is the Morocco tour of a lifetime — and I've been to Morocco 4 times."

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Nathalie C.
🇫🇷 France · April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The Chellah is a stunning ruined Roman city and medieval Islamic necropolis in Rabat's suburbs — a hidden gem with beautiful gardens and nesting storks. Only included in our 13-day tour thanks to the extra Rabat day.

Yes — unlike the 12-day tour where Essaouira is a day trip, the 13-day tour includes an overnight in a beautiful Essaouira riad by the Atlantic. This allows for a sunrise on the beach and a relaxed final morning.

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