MOROCCO ITINERARY 13 DAYS
Are you looking for Morocco itinerary 13 days? here is a magnificent 13 days itinerary designed by local specialists at “Morocco Holiday“. This tour covers highlights of Morocco from historical Imperial cities such as Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech, epic mountains, stunning Oasis, sweeping sahara desert and ancient Kasbahs. Our Morocco itinerary 13 days exposes you to different Moroccan cultures and ancient Berber traditions. understanding different points of view and ways of local life. This is an 13-day road trip through 10 historical cities of Morocco which are Casablanca, Rabat, Tanger, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben-Haddou, Marrakech and Essaouira.
- DAILY TOUR
- DURATION: 13 DAYS TOUR/12 OVERNIGHT STAY
- TOUR STARTS FROM CASABLANCA ENDS IN CASABLANCA
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- TOUR CATEGORY: PRIVATE TOURS
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- DESTINATIONS: CASABLANCA, RABAT, ASILAH, TANGIER, CHEFCHAOUEN, MEKNES, VOLUBILIS, FES, ERG CHEBBI DESERT, TODRA GORGES, OUARZAZATE, MARRAKECH.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MOROCCO ITINERARY 13 DAYS
The highlights of this Morocco itinerary 13 days are the best attractions and places, you will visit and discover, and are the best things to do while you are in Morocco.
- Visiting the magnificent Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
- Wandering The Kasbah of the Udayas and its beautiful Andalusian gardens in Rabat.
- Wandering the old medinas of Tanger and Asilah.
- Roaming around blue city Chefchaouen.
- Exploring the archeological site of volubilis a Roman ruins situated near Meknes city.
- Touring the medieval city of Fes with its historical Medina.
- Admiring the stunning sceneries of Ziz Valley, Todra Gorges and Tizi N’tichka in the High Atlas Mountains.
- Traversing Erg Chebbi Dunes on a camel ride.
- Watching sunset and sunrise over the sand dunes of the desert.
- Spending a night under stars in a luxury camping in the heart of the Sahara.
- Hiking Ounila Valley and visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah a UNESCO site.
- Discovering Historical landmarks and old Medina of Marrakech.
- Immerse yourself in the local lifestyle, get opportunities to know and encounter Moroccan culture, through interaction with Berbers and local nomadic families, the artisan and art communities, and by engaging in cultural and traditional experiences during your Moroccan tour.
- Discovering historical city of Essaouira.
THE ADVANTAGES OF MOROCCO ITINERARY 13 DAYS IN PRIVATE TOUR
Opting for a private guided Morocco itinerary 13 days offers an array of opportunities and advantages, providing you with a great personalized and exclusive adventure experience. Here is why a private guided trip is an ideal choice for your 13 days Morocco tour:
- Tailor-made / Customization : Tailor your tour itinerary to suit your specific preferences and interests, select activities, destinations, places, and accommodations that meet your interests.
- Travel in complete comfort with your personalized attention: Immersing yourself in Moroccan culture and enjoying dedicated guidance from informative and knowledgeable local guides who can provide a service that suits your specific needs.
- Flexibility and privacy: Make the most of your time by visiting the historical landmarks, gardens, and spectacular landscapes that captivate you, ensuring a fulfilling and personalized Moroccan journey.
- Best Exclusive Experiences: Access great opportunities and activities that may not be available on group tours of Morocco, such as meeting local tribes, dining at local restaurants (not tourists), and engaging with local culture and communities.
Overall, choosing our private 13 days Morocco tour, you will enjoy more personalized and convenient Moroccan tour, allowing you to immerse and dive yourself in the authentic culture and highlights of Morocco.
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13 DAYS MOROCCO ITINERARY
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DAY 1: ARRIVE IN CASABLANCA
Start your Morocco itinerary 13 days tour with a comfortable airport transfer. Your tour driver will meet you in Casablanca airport, and transfer you to the city center to check-in at your hotel, and then start your Casablanca tour by visiting the Hassan II Mosque, sitting in a picturesque location on the atlantic ocean. Inaugurated in 30th August 1993, its 210 m minaret is the tallest in Morocco. 1 hour guided tours of the Mosque run in the mornings between 09:00 am and 3 pm. After the tour your driver will drop you of at your Hotel. (breakfast included).
- Total Driving time 40 min – Driving distance 35 kilometers.
DAY 2: CASABLANCA - RABAT - ASILAH
Today is the beginning of the adventure of Morocco itinerary 13 days, you’ll venture to Rabat the imperial city and present day capital of the country, a bustling with a rich history, diverse cultures and several siarchitectural sights. Explore the medieval fortification Kasbah, step back in time to Rabat’s original downtown oror city center, and enter through the massive doors of the des Oudaias Kasbah. Mostly a residential fort today, quietly stroll the peaceful blue and white-washed alleys. From there, wander the 20th-century Andalusian Garden. Explore the Tower of Hassan, a minaret of an incomplete 12th-century mosque and Mausoleum of the king Mohamed V.
After exploring the capital city Rabat travel towards the north to the beautiful blue city of Asilah. The old medina of Asilah known by its well-preserved fifteenth century ramparts and Babs (gates), built by colonial Portuguese, once you get to this wonderful town you will have time to explore, and wander around its narrow alleys and stunning Kasbah. Overnight stay in a cozy Riad in Asilah. (Breakfast included).
- Total Driving time 4 hours – Driving distance 295 kilometers.
DAY 3: ASILAH - TANGER - RIF MOUNTAINS - CHEFCHAOUEN
After breakfast you will travel towards top northern part of Morocco to explore Tangier with its wonderful Medina Kasbah was a fortified settlement, its history goes back to the phoenicians times. Visit Cap spartel a meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, after lunch continue your adventure 2 hours of driving through stunning landscapes of Rif Mountains to the blue city Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen situated in the heart of Rif Mountains. The attractions to discover in Chefchaouen are Outa el-Hammam Plaza, the main square in the heart of the Medina (old quarter). Visit the Grand Mosque and old kasbah (old fortress) and tour the gardens and museum of the kasbah, hike to the white Spanish Mosque (25 to 40 minutes) to enjoy spectacular city view from the above. Overnight stay in a cozy Riad in the Medina of Chefchaouen. (breakfast included).
- Total Driving time 3 hours – Driving distance 160 kilometers.
DAY 4: CHEFCHAOUEN - VOLUBILIS - MEKNES - FES
Third day of your Morocco itinerary 13 days, you’ll venture to Volubilis, a UNESCO world heritage site and it is the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. This old town was once one of the remote parts of the Roman Empire, yet after 300 years of rule, the Romans left to focus on other regions of the empire. in this site you’ll have 1 hour exploring the Roman buildings with great mosaics and grand arches. Afterwards,
Your next stop after exploring Volubilis is city Meknes about 40 min drive. Meknes is a fabulous city with a smaller, less busy old city (Medina) than what you’ll find in the Medina of Fes. The attractions you’ll visit here are Heri es Souani (where grain is stored), The water-basin, Al-Hadeem Square, The impressive gate of Bab Mansour, and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Continue your adventure to Fes. Your tour driver will drop you off at your accommodation at around 6 PM. Overnight stay in a cozy Riad.(breakfast included)
- Total Driving time 5 Hours – Driving distance 260 kilometers.
DAY 5: EXPLORING FES
Today you will meet your city guide for eploring Fes, the ancientest of the Imperial Cities in the country and perhaps the most exciting and interesting to explore. It’s Medina, a UNESCO Heritage Site. If you’re inspired by culture, history, food and architecture and have time to spare, you could spend 3 days or more wandering the old medina, visiting Medersas (quranic schools) and exploring beyond the medina surrounding the walls. If you have a shorter tour, a full-day discovering the medina and a few highlights attractions outside may be enough.
Fez el Bali or (“Old Fez”) is a great way to start your morning adventure. This city, founded in the 8th-century CE by Idriss I. The charming old medina area will likely draw most of your focus and time. The alleys are much windier, narrower, and steeper than those of the Medina of Marrakech. The sites you will visit in this variant city are Tanneries Chouara, Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, Al Attarine Madrasa, Royal Palace, Mellah (the old Jewish quarter) and handcraft souks in the heart of the Medina, as well as Borj north for a panoramic view to see entire city of Fez from the above. Overnight stay in Fes. (breakfast included).
- Total Driving time 17 min – Driving distance 15 kilometers.
DAY 6: FES - IFRANE - MIDELT - ZIZ VALLEY - MERZOUGA DESERT ERG CHEBBI
The fifth day of your Morocco itinerary 13 days is the longest driving day of the tour, today you will safari to the Desert. After an early breakfast at your Riad, you will begin your ascent across stunning views of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Most of your tour today will be spent winding your journey through the beautiful cedar and pine forests, amazing jagged mountains formation, and Berber town of Ifrane known as little Switzerland, stop here to stroll in this beautiful town then continue your adventure. As you cross the Mid Atlas Mountains, and start to descend towards the Desert. Half way around 1 pm, you will stop for lunch in a local traditional restaurant in the town of Midelt. After lunch, begin traversing spectacular Ziz Valley with its gorgeous gorge and lush oases filled with grooves of date palms. At late afternoon at around 5 pm, you will arrive the Sahara desert, here you will take camel trek across the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, then you get to the middle of the dunes, your camel guide will give opportunity for watching fascinating sunset over the dunes of the Sahara desert. After sunset ride your camel to get to your camp, (If you’re not interested in riding camels, we will pick up you to the camp in 4×4 jeep). Here you will enjoy a delicious dinner with a live Berber Music show and spend the night in private deluxe tents with a private bathroom and shower.
- Total Driving time 7 Hours – Driving distance 460 kilometers.
DAY 7: EXPLORING SAHARA DESERT ON OFF-ROAD TRIP 4X4 JEEP
Rise early to watch the sunrise and have a leisurely breakfast at the camp, you will return to Merzouga village in 4x4s and head to explore the desert areas, villages and oasis. Enjoy an adventure-filled day tour as you venture to the village of Khamlia, known for its unique Gnawa music. Explore charming melodies the Gnawa musicians perform, originating from sub-saharan african countries such as Mali, Niger, Sudan and Chad.
Continuing your expedition, you will navigate off-road to the mountain of MFis, an abandoned Ksar (village) once bustling with kohl and fossil mines. Your tour leads you to visit a nomadic family living with their sheep, goats and camels near the stunning Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes. These Berber families have embraced a nomadic lifestyle, Join them in their traditional tents, enjoying a cup of mint tea while discovering their bedouin customs and way of living.
After having lunch, in a local restaurant in Merzouga village we will transfer you to a beautiful Kasbah Riad, where you can relax and spend the night. Dinner and breakfast included.
DAY 8: MERZOUGA ERG CHEBBI DESERT - TODRA GORGES - DADES VALLEY - OUARZAZATE
Have a leisurely breakfast at the Riad, and head towards Todra Gorges, enjoy a nice walk in a beautiful oasis and the towering Gorges of Todra (600 feet high). After visiting these spectacular places, making your way to the picturesque Valley of Dades makes for a wonderful journey towards the southeastern part of the country. From this Valley, you will set off towards Valley of Roses, Skoura Oasis and Ouarzazate along the Route of 1000 Kasbahs (fortresses)! Upon arrival in the city of Ouarzazate, you can visit this vibrant town known as Hollywood of Africa, most famous now for the films and TV series that have been produced in this city such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Kingdom of Heaven, Game of Thrones and many more… Dinner will be served at your accommodation.
- Total Driving time 6 Hours – Driving distance 370 kilometers.
DAY 9: OUARZAZATE - AIT BENHADDOU KASBA - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH
After a delicious breakfast at your cozy Riad, you will set off to the Red city Marrakech via UNESCO world heritage site of the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Tucked away in the foothills of High Atlas Mountains, it is one of the jewels of the Moroccan desert. In typical Berber fashion architecture. This unique Kasbah has been used for more movies than any other place in the country, films including, Hanna, Lawrence of Arabia, Babel, Jesus of Nazareth, The Mummy and The Gladiator. Hike across stunning Ounila valley and visit this site before traveling for Marrakech through spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Once in Red city Marrakech, check into your accommodation and then head off through the souks to the Jemaa El Fnna, the main square of the medina (old quarter). The famous square of Jemaa el-Fnna, is one of the main center attractions of the city of Marrakech. Coming alive at late afternoon and night with the snake charmers, local storytellers, musician bands and entertainers, the Jemaa El-Fnna square is well worth a visit. (breakfast included).
- Total Driving time 4 Hours – Driving distance 195 kilometers.
DAY 10: EXPLORING MARRAKECH
After breakfast, you will meet your local city guide and enjoy sightseeing tour of Marrakech. You will explore the Bahia Palace, grand Koutoubia mosque and its beautiful surrounding gardens, the Saadian Tombs, and traditional Souks (market) and crafts in the old Medina. After lunch, you will continue your tour through the winding and narrow alleyways of the old jewish quarter (Mellah) to the famous Jemaa el-Fnna, one of the center and major attractions of Marrakesh. Overnight stay in Marrakech.
DAY 11: MARRAKECH - ESSAOUIRA
At 9:00 Start your journey to Essaouira from Marrakech the trip takes about 3 hours drive, Upon approaching the city of Essaouira, you will start crossing the Argan trees forest, you may see some goats climbing the trees looking for Argan nutes, stop take photos and venture to the beautiful Essaouira. wandering the city is easy on your own, the Medina (old quarter) is pretty small (compared to other old Medinas in Marrakech and Fes), and its alleys are in order. First, visit the harbor (fishing port) and old Kasbah a Portuguese fortifications. Then continue to visit 18th century Medina with its well-kept ramparts, The major landmark of the old Medina of Essaouira is La Scala, which was constructed in the northern part of the medina against foreign attacks from the atlantic ocean. Then continue to Bab Laalouj one of the main gates or entrance of the city, then to the Mellah (the old Jewish neighborhood). Various galleries, art shops, souvenir artesance, and Thuya wood crafts are aligned along the beautiful alleys of Medina. If you are a beach lover, take a nice walk along the sandy beach, and enjoy beautiful atmosphere of Essaouira. Overnight stay in Essaouira.
- Total Driving time 3 Hours – Driving distance 190 kilometers.
DAY 12: ESSAOUIRA - EL JADIDA - CASABLANCA
Travel to EL Jadida, known as Mazagan, this coastal city was a Portuguese colony it was controlled by them in the16th century and in the date 1765 the Portuguese has abandoned their last territory in country. The visit of El Jadida will give you an opportunity to enjoy the tour of the town seaside, and admire the architecture of the citadel (Kasbah) and ramparts. The “Cité Portuguese and portuguese neighborhood ” are El Jadida’s main sight. After lunch continue to Casablanca. Overnight stay with breakfast included.
- Total Driving time 5 Hours – Driving distance 380 kilometers.
DAY 13: DEPARTURE
Your driver will transfer you to Casablanca Mohammed V airport. (breakfast included)
- Total Driving time 40 min – Driving distance 35 kilometers.
INCLUSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE FOR THE 13 DAYS MOROCCO TOUR
- Private comfortable air-conditioning SUV vehicle, a minivan, or a bus (depending on your travel group size).
- Airport shuttle ( pick-up and drop-off)
- Gasoline, parking, highways fees and car insurance.
- A professional english speaking tour driver during your trip.
- Fes sightseeing tour with local city guide.
- Exploring Marrakech with local city guide.
- 12 overnights stay with breakfast included.
- Dinner provided at the camp in the desert and Hotel in Merzouga and Ouarzazate.
- 1 hour camel ride in the Erg Chebbi desert.
- 4x4 jeep tour exploring Sahara desert.
- 1 hour exploring Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
- Entrance fee for historical sites in Rabat, Fes and Marrakech.
- Entrance fee for including sites in Rabat, Fes, Marrakech.
- Flexible stops admiring stunning panoramic views along the way.
- Flight tickets
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and Lunches
- Dinner in Casablanca, Asilah, Chefchaouen, Fes, Marrakech and Essaouira.
- Tips for the driver and guides
ACCOMMODATIONS
- Casablanca: Hotel Kenzi Basma
- Asilah: Riad Al Alba
- Chefchaouen: Puerta Azul
- Fes: Riad Dari
- Erg Chebbi Desert: Berber Camp
- Merzouga: Riad Dar Morocco
- Ouarzazate: Palm View Palais
- Marrakech: RIAD DE L’ORIENTALE
- Essaouira: Palais des Remparts
PRICE MOROCCO ITINERARY 13 DAYS
PRICE FOR THIS MOROCCO ITINERARY 13 DAYS STARTS FROM 1490 EUROS PER PERSON PRIVATE TOUR: THE PRICE CAN CHANGE DEPENDING ON YOUR GROUP SIZE AND CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS. RIADS AND DESERT CAMPS, AND TIMING OF YOUR TOUR. FOR PERSONALIZED PRICING DETAILS AND INFO THAT SUIT YOUR GROUP, WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT US VIA EMAIL OR WHATSAPP AND WILL PROVIDE PRICING TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS AND PREFERENCES.
BOOKING PROCESS 13 DAYS MOROCCO TOUR
- To book or to tailor 13 days Morocco tour. Contact our team through Email or Whatsapp, and provide us with number of travelers, type of hotels, Riad accommodations (average or superior). provide us with your trip date.
- Plan your Morocco itinerary 13 days with one of our knowledgeable and expert travel agents, agree in the tour and the price.
- Officially to book your tour with our company, you will need send us a small deposit via one of our payement methods (PayPal or Bank Transfer). the remaining amount will be paid when you meet your driver guide in Casablanca.
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The main purpose of Morocco itinerary 13 days
The main purpose of This Morocco itinerary 13 days is to explore Moroccan culture, historical imperial cities such as Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech. Wandering the blue town of Chefchaouen and the archeological site of Volubilis, visit the old Kasbahs and Medinas with their colorful Souks (traditional markets). Take a desert safari and learn about nomadic lifestyle. Discover Moroccan cuisine with its delicious dishes. Admire the nature and stunning sceneries of Atlas and Rif Mountains with its spectacular valleys. A 13 days Morocco tour is primarily focused on visiting and viewing the main attractions, nature, beauty, historical landmarks, gardens, and places of interest in Morocco.
Is 13 days in Morocco enough?
6 days – 7 days and 8 days tour is a good amount of time, if you’re interested in visiting imperial cities of Morocco such as Rabat, Fes, Meknes and Marrakech. but if you want to combine between imperial cities, the magic of the sahara desert and stunning nature of Atlas Mountains, you will need at least 9-day – 10-day to 11 days tour in Morocco. But if you would like to explore what this vibrant country has to offer go for grand tours 12 days, 14 days or 16 days.
The interesting about this Morocco itinerary 13 Days
The interesting about 13 days Morocco itinerary are epic mountains, stunning Oasis, sweeping sahara desert and ancient Kasbahs and old cities. Morocco itinerary 13 days exposes you to different Moroccan cultures and ancient Berber traditions. understanding different points of view and ways of local life.