Private tours in Marrakech and across Morocco with local drivers and guides: Sahara Desert adventures, imperial cities and day trips, designed around you.
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15 Days
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From Tangier
Our 15 days Morocco tour from Tangier is the most complete way to discover the country if you arrive by ferry or fly into the north. Over 2 weeks in Morocco, you travel a full loop that starts and ends in Tangier. First, you visit white Tetouan and blue Chefchaouen. Next, you explore Volubilis, Meknes and two full days in Fez. Because the tour begins and ends at the port, it is also one of the easiest Morocco tours from Spain. Of all our Morocco tours from Tangier, this is the longest and most rewarding route, with six landscapes in one trip.
After Fez, you spend two nights in the Sahara, then follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ait Ben Haddou. Afterwards, you enjoy two nights in Marrakech and a peaceful night in a High Atlas village. Finally, you drive north along the Atlantic coast through Essaouira, El Jadida, Casablanca, Rabat and Asilah. In other words, it is a true Morocco grand tour and a perfect two week Morocco itinerary. Because this is one of our private Morocco tours, planned by a local Morocco travel agency, your English-speaking driver adapts every day to you.
Welcome to Morocco! Your 15 days Morocco tour from Tangier begins as soon as you arrive. Whether you come by ferry or by plane, your English-speaking driver meets you, which makes this a smooth Morocco tour from Tangier port. Then, you check in to your riad in the old medina.
In the afternoon, you explore the Kasbah, the Grand Socco and the lively medina. Later, enjoy a mint tea at the historic Café Hafa, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. To learn more, visit VisitMorocco’s Tangier page. In the evening, have dinner in a traditional restaurant.
Overnight: riad in Tangier.
After breakfast, you drive to the Medina of Tétouan, a white city with strong Andalusian roots. There, you stroll through its souks, craft workshops and quiet squares. Meanwhile, your driver explains how refugees from Granada shaped the town. As a result, its white houses look much like those of Andalusia.
In the afternoon, you climb into the Rif Mountains and arrive in Chefchaouen, the famous blue city founded in 1471. Then, walk through its blue lanes and up to the Spanish Mosque for sunset. For more, see VisitMorocco’s Chefchaouen guide or our Fes to Chefchaouen day trip.
Driving time: about 2.5 hours. Overnight: riad in Chefchaouen.
Start your day early in Chefchaouen, while the streets are quiet and perfect for photos. Then, enjoy a last coffee in the main square. Next, you drive south to the Archaeological Site of Volubilis, where Roman columns and floor mosaics are almost 2,000 years old.
Afterwards, you visit the Historic City of Meknes and its grand Bab Mansour gate, built by Sultan Moulay Ismail. Finally, you arrive in Fez in the early evening and check in to your riad in the medina. For a single-day version of this route, see our Volubilis day trip from Fez.
Driving time: about 5 hours. Overnight: riad in Fes.
After breakfast, a licensed local guide leads you through the Medina of Fez, one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world. First, you admire the golden gates of the Royal Palace, then enter the medina through the Blue Gate.
Next, you visit the Bou Inania Madrasa and watch leather being dyed at the Chouara Tannery. Afterwards, you see the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, one of the oldest centers of learning in the world. Fez is also the starting point of all our Morocco tours from Fez. For more details, read about our Fez medina guided tour.
Overnight: riad in Fes.
This morning, you climb into the Middle Atlas and pass Ifrane, nicknamed the Switzerland of Morocco. Then, you cross the cedar forest near Azrou, where Barbary macaques often wait by the road. Gradually, the green forests give way to wide, open plains.
After lunch in Midelt, you follow the Ziz Valley on the final stretch from Tangier to Merzouga. At sunset, you ride a camel into the dunes of Erg Chebbi, and dinner is served under the stars. If you only want this part of the trip, see our 3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga.
Driving time: about 7 to 8 hours with stops. Overnight: desert camp in Erg Chebbi.
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, a 4×4 takes you to Khamlia, where Gnawa musicians play rhythms that trace back to West Africa. Next, you visit a nomad family and share a glass of tea. Over tea, they explain how they live with very little water.
Later, you explore Rissani, the historic cradle of the Alaouite dynasty. In the afternoon, you can try sandboarding or simply relax. Indeed, this free day turns a simple Tangier desert tour into a true Sahara desert tour. Learn more on VisitMorocco’s Merzouga page.
Overnight: desert camp or hotel in Merzouga.
After breakfast, you drive west through the oasis towns of Erfoud and Tinejdad. Along the way, you stop at a fossil workshop, since Erfoud is famous for its ancient fossils. There, artisans show you how they polish the stones.
In the early afternoon, you reach the Todra Gorge, where rock walls rise almost 300 meters above a clear stream. Then, you continue to the Dades Gorge, where the road winds up in tight hairpin bends. Finally, enjoy dinner at your hotel while the evening light turns the cliffs red. Meanwhile, the quiet valley is the perfect place to rest.
Driving time: about 5 hours. Overnight: hotel in the Dades Gorge.
This morning, you follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Kelaat M’Gouna, the heart of the Rose Valley. Next, you pass the palm groves of Skoura, dotted with old mud-brick fortresses. Here, local cooperatives also sell rose water and natural cosmetics.
After lunch in Ouarzazate, often called the Hollywood of Africa, you continue to the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou and climb to the top for sunset. Afterwards, you spend the night here, once the day visitors have left. For a shorter visit, see our Ait Ben Haddou day trip from Marrakech.
Driving time: about 4 hours. Overnight: guesthouse in Ait Ben Haddou.
After breakfast, you cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass at about 2,260 meters. Along the way, you stop for photos of terraced fields and Berber villages clinging to the slopes. Moreover, the winding road offers some of the best views of the trip. This is the classic final leg of every Tangier to Marrakech tour.
In the early afternoon, you arrive in Marrakech, the starting point of all our Morocco tours from Marrakech. Then, in the evening, walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa, the lively heart of the Medina of Marrakesh, where musicians and food stalls fill the square.
Driving time: about 4 hours. Overnight: riad in Marrakech.
After breakfast, a licensed local guide shows you the highlights of the Red City. First, you visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, then admire the Koutoubia Mosque from outside. Along the way, your guide shares stories about the dynasties that built the city.
In the afternoon, you explore the souks or relax in the Jardin Majorelle. Alternatively, enjoy a traditional hammam after many days on the road. In the evening, you are free to explore at your own pace. For more ideas, see VisitMorocco’s Marrakesh page or our day trips from Marrakech.
Overnight: riad in Marrakech.
This morning, you drive about 90 minutes south into the High Atlas to Imlil, a village at about 1,740 meters. Then, a local mountain guide takes you on an easy walk to the Berber village of Aroumd, at the foot of Mount Toubkal.
Along the trail, you stop for mint tea with a local family and enjoy wide views over the valley. In the evening, a home-cooked tagine awaits at your guesthouse. Our 12 days Morocco tour from Marrakech also includes Imlil, while our Ourika Valley day trip offers another taste of the Atlas.
Driving time: about 1.5 hours. Overnight: guesthouse in Imlil.
After breakfast, you leave the mountains and drive west through the argan forest. On the way, you stop at a women’s cooperative that makes argan oil by hand, and you may even spot goats climbing the trees. Meanwhile, the landscape slowly changes from mountains to rolling hills.
In the afternoon, you reach Essaouira and walk the Skala ramparts of the Medina of Essaouira. Then, enjoy grilled fish by the harbor at sunset. If you prefer a shorter visit, see our Essaouira day trip from Marrakech or VisitMorocco’s Essaouira page.
Driving time: about 4 hours. Overnight: riad in Essaouira.
This morning, you drive north along the Atlantic coast to Safi, Morocco’s pottery capital. There, you visit the potters’ quarter and watch artisans shape and paint ceramics by hand. If you like, you can buy a hand-painted plate or bowl as a souvenir.
Next, you stop for a seafood lunch in Oualidia, a peaceful lagoon town famous for its oysters. In the late afternoon, you reach El Jadida, the old Portuguese City of Mazagan, and visit its underground cistern, where light falls through a single opening in the roof. Learn more on VisitMorocco’s El Jadida page.
Driving time: about 4.5 hours. Overnight: hotel in El Jadida.
After breakfast, you drive to Casablanca to visit the Hassan II Mosque, whose minaret rises about 210 meters above the ocean. Moreover, it is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims on a guided tour. Casablanca is also the start of our Morocco tours from Casablanca.
In the afternoon, you continue to Rabat, the capital. There, you visit the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas, part of the UNESCO site Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City. Rabat is also the starting point of our Morocco tours from Rabat.
Driving time: about 2.5 hours. Overnight: hotel or riad in Rabat.
On your last day, you drive north along the coast to Asilah, a whitewashed fishing town surrounded by Portuguese ramparts. There, you stroll through the medina and admire the colorful murals painted by local and international artists. Meanwhile, the sea breeze makes it a pleasant final stop.
Afterwards, you continue to Tangier, arriving in the afternoon. Finally, your driver takes you to the port or Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, and your 15 days Morocco tour from Tangier comes to an end. Because the loop finishes where it began, catching your ferry back to Spain is easy.
Driving time: about 3.5 hours.
Yes. The tour is fully private, so only you and your travel companions share the vehicle and the English-speaking driver. Therefore, you can change the pace, choose your hotels and stop wherever you like.
Yes. We pick you up and drop you off at Tangier Ville port, Tanger Med port or Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport. In fact, this is why it is one of our most popular Morocco tours from Spain.
Yes. Two weeks is the ideal length for a Morocco grand tour. This two week Morocco itinerary covers the north, Fez, the Sahara, Marrakech, the High Atlas and the Atlantic coast without rushing.
You spend two nights in Merzouga. The first night is in a desert camp after the camel trek, and the second can be in the camp or in a hotel at the edge of the dunes.
Yes. Our 13 days Morocco tour from Tangier ends in Marrakech, while our 10 days Morocco tour from Tangier covers the north and the Sahara in less time. In addition, our 12 days Morocco tour from Tangier is a shorter loop.
Yes. If your flight lands elsewhere, see our 15 days Morocco tour from Casablanca or our 14 days Morocco tour from Rabat.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are ideal. Summer is very hot in the Sahara, while winter brings cold nights in the desert and snow in the High Atlas.
Private tours in Marrakech and across Morocco with local drivers and guides: Sahara Desert adventures, imperial cities and day trips, designed around you.
