3 Week Trip to Morocco: Tangier to the Surf Coast in 20 Days
A one-way 3 week trip to Morocco from north to south: from Tangier and the Rif, through Fes and the Sahara to Marrakech and the Atlas, and down the Atlantic coast to Agadir.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 3 week trip to Morocco
Our 3 week trip to Morocco crosses the country from north to south. You start in Tangier, often after the ferry from Spain, and end by the ocean near Agadir.
First, you visit Tangier and Asilah, then hike to the Akchour waterfalls near Chefchaouen. Then you explore Fes with a local guide. After that, you ride camels into the dunes of Merzouga and hike in the Todra and Dades gorges. Next, you spend three nights in Marrakech and two in the High Atlas. Finally, you follow the coast from Essaouira to Taghazout for a surf lesson. In short, this 3 week trip to Morocco is private and runs on your dates.
Highlights of this 3 week trip to Morocco
- Tangier & Asilah
- Akchour waterfalls hike
- Guided Fes medina
- Camel ride & desert camp
- Quad & sandboarding
- Todra & Dades hikes
- Camels in the Agafay desert
- High Atlas day hike
- Surf in Taghazout
3 week trip to Morocco: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Tangier & Asilah
We meet you at the port or the airport, visit the Kasbah of Tangier and Cap Spartel, and drive to Asilah.
- 2dayDay 2
To Chefchaouen
A morning among the murals of Asilah, then the Rif mountains and the blue city.
- 3dayDay 3
Akchour waterfalls hike
River paths, pools and God’s Bridge in the Talassemtane park.
- 4dayDay 4
Volubilis & Fes
The Roman ruins of Volubilis on the way to Fes, and an evening walk in the medina.
- 5dayDay 5
The Fes medina
A guided day among the madrasas, tanneries and workshops.
- 6dayDay 6
Cedar forest to Midelt
Ifrane and a walk in the cedar forest near Azrou, home of the Barbary macaques.
- 7dayDay 7
Camels into the dunes
The Ziz Valley to Merzouga, then a sunset camel ride to the desert camp.
- 8dayDay 8
A day in the Sahara
Sunrise, a quad ride, sandboarding and Gnawa music in Khamlia.
- 9dayDay 9
Todra Gorge
Drive west and walk in the Todra Gorge, with rock climbing for those who want it.
- 10dayDay 10
Dades canyon hike
A half-day hike in the Dades canyons and a quiet evening in the valley.
- 11dayDay 11
Skoura & Aït Benhaddou
Cycling in the Skoura oasis, then the ksar of Aït Benhaddou at sunset.
- 12dayDay 12
To Marrakech
The Tizi n’Tichka pass and its Berber villages, arriving in Marrakech for lunch.
- 13dayDay 13
Marrakech
A guided morning in the medina and a free afternoon.
- 14dayDay 14
Agafay at sunset
A slow morning, then camels and a quad ride in the stone desert of Agafay, back for dinner.
- 15dayDay 15
To Imlil
Drive to the High Atlas and settle into a mountain guesthouse.
- 16dayDay 16
High Atlas day hike
A full day over the Tizi n’Mzik pass with views of Toubkal, and lunch in a Berber village.
- 17dayDay 17
To Essaouira
Drive west to the Atlantic and walk the ramparts at sunset.
- 18dayDay 18
Essaouira on the water
A kitesurf lesson or a horse ride on the beach, and the port in the afternoon.
- 19dayDay 19
Imsouane & Taghazout
Follow the coast south, stop in the fishing village of Imsouane, and reach Taghazout.
- 20dayDay 20
Surf & departure
A morning surf lesson, then Agadir airport.
What’s included in this 3 week trip to Morocco
Included
- 19 nights of accommodation as listed (riads, guesthouses and a desert camp)
- Breakfast every morning
- Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Pick-up in Tangier and drop-off in Agadir (hotel, riad, airport or port)
- Camel ride as described in the programme
- Local guide for the guided visits
- Surf lessons with board and wetsuit
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums
- Optional activities (for example quad, buggy or balloon) unless listed
- Travel insurance
- Tips for drivers and guides
Draft based on this programme – our team confirms the exact list with your quote.
Where you stay
- Night 1Riad in Asilah
- Night 2Riad in Chefchaouen
- Night 3Riad in Chefchaouen
- Night 4Riad in Fes
- Night 5Riad in Fes
- Night 6Guesthouse in Midelt
- Night 7Desert camp
- Night 8Riad in Merzouga
- Night 9Guesthouse in Todra Gorge
- Night 10Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 11Riad in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 12Riad in Marrakech
- Night 13Riad in Marrakech
- Night 14Riad in Marrakech
- Night 15Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 16Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 17Riad in Essaouira
- Night 18Riad in Essaouira
- Night 19Surf house in Taghazout
Comfort level: Standard + – comfortable riads, guesthouses and a traditional desert camp, chosen by our team. Luxury camps and riads are possible on request.
Best time for this trip
April, May, September and October are best for a route from the Rif to the Sahara and the Atlantic. Summer is very hot inland, and winter brings rain to the north and cold desert nights.
- JanPossible
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecPossible
What to bring for this trip
- Passport (checked at the port)
- Walking shoes for the hikes and medinas
- Light rain jacket for the Rif
- Warm layer for the desert night and the Atlas
- Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
- Swimsuit for the surf and the river pools
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Headtorch for the camp
- Refillable water bottle
Booking & payment
- How to book
- Send your request; we confirm the programme and the price in writing on WhatsApp or by email.
- Payment
- A deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid on arrival.
- Cancellation
- Our cancellation conditions are sent with your quote, before you pay anything.
- Weather & changes
- If the weather stops an activity, we adapt the day or replace the activity.
3 Week Trip to Morocco: your questions
Can I start this 3 week trip to Morocco from Spain?
Yes. Take the ferry from Tarifa to Tangier or from Algeciras to Tanger Med; we meet you at the port.
Why does the 3 week trip to Morocco end in Agadir?
Agadir airport has many flights to Europe, and ending there means you never drive the same road twice.
Is 20 days enough for a 3 week trip to Morocco from north to south?
Yes. It is close to three weeks and gives you time in every region without long days, except the drive from Fes to the Sahara, which we split at Midelt.
Can we end the 3 week trip to Morocco in Marrakech instead?
Yes. We can drop the coast or loop back from Taghazout to Marrakech in about three hours.
Do I need a visa?
Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US, Canada and many other countries can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days. Check the rules for your passport before you travel.
What our travellers say
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Activities on this trip
Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.
Quad & buggy ridesDay 8 – A day in the SaharaDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 7 – Camels into the dunesDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 7 – Camels into the dunesDetails →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 11 – Skoura & Aït BenhaddouDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 3 – Akchour waterfalls hikeDetails →
Surf & kitesurf experienceDay 20 – Surf & departureDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 20-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.
Optional · extraHot air balloon rideSunrise flight before or after your tripSee the activity →
Optional · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesCooking class or food walk in the medinaSee the activity →
Optional · extra4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad familiesSee the activity →Optional · extraKite surfing lift-offKitesurf lesson in windy EssaouiraSee the activity →Optional · extraWindsurfing adventureWindsurfing sessionSee the activity →Optional · extraJet ski adventure on the coastJet ski on the bay of AgadirSee the activity →Request this 20-day trip
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