Morocco Itinerary 13 Days from Spain: A Loop from Tangier
A Morocco itinerary 13 days long for travellers from Spain: a loop from Tangier through Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this Morocco itinerary 13 days
This Morocco itinerary 13 days long is a loop for travellers coming from Spain. We meet you at the port of Tangier and bring you back there.
First, you spend two nights in Chefchaouen and hike to the Akchour waterfalls. Then you visit Volubilis and spend a guided day in Fes. After that, you cross the Middle Atlas and ride camels to a desert camp. Next, the Todra Gorge, the Dades and Aït Benhaddou lead to Marrakech. A day hike in the High Atlas follows. Finally, Rabat and Asilah take you back to the ferry. In short, our Morocco itinerary 13 days loop is private and on your dates.
Highlights of this Morocco itinerary 13 days
- Ferry from Spain to Tangier
- Two nights in Chefchaouen
- Akchour waterfalls hike
- Guided Fes medina
- Camel ride & desert camp
- Todra & Dades gorges
- High Atlas day hike
- Rabat & Asilah
Morocco itinerary 13 days: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Tangier to Chefchaouen
We meet you at the port of Tangier and drive into the Rif mountains to the blue city.
- 2dayDay 2
Akchour waterfalls hike
A walk along the river to the Akchour waterfalls, back to Chefchaouen for sunset at the Spanish Mosque.
- 3dayDay 3
Volubilis to Fes
The Roman ruins of Volubilis on the way south, and an evening walk in Fes.
- 4dayDay 4
The Fes medina
A guided day in the medina: the Bou Inania madrasa, the Chouara tanneries and the craftsmen.
- 5dayDay 5
Middle Atlas to Merzouga
Ifrane and the cedar forest, the Ziz Valley and arrival at the edge of the dunes.
- 6dayDay 6
A day in the Sahara
A nomad family and Khamlia, then a camel ride at sunset to the desert camp.
- 7dayDay 7
Sandboarding & Todra Gorge
Sunrise and sandboarding, then west to walk in the Todra Gorge and sleep in the Dades Valley.
- 8dayDay 8
Dades walk to Aït Benhaddou
A morning walk in the Dades, then Skoura and Ouarzazate to the ksar of Aït Benhaddou.
- 9dayDay 9
Over the High Atlas to Marrakech
The Tizi n’Tichka pass and Berber villages, then an evening on Jemaa el-Fna.
- 10dayDay 10
Guided Marrakech
The palaces, the souks and the gardens of Marrakech with a local guide.
- 11dayDay 11
High Atlas day hike
A walk in the valleys around Imlil and lunch in a Berber home, back to Marrakech.
- 12dayDay 12
Casablanca & Rabat
North on the motorway with a stop at the Hassan II Mosque, and an evening in Rabat.
- 13dayDay 13
Asilah & the ferry
The white walls of Asilah by the ocean, then the port of Tangier for your ferry back to Spain.
What’s included in this Morocco itinerary 13 days
Included
- 12 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 Tangier (hotel, riad, airport or port)
- Camel ride as described in the programme
- Local guide for the guided visits
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 Chefchaouen
- Night 2Riad in Chefchaouen
- Night 3Riad in Fes
- Night 4Riad in Fes
- Night 5Riad in Merzouga
- Night 6Desert camp
- Night 7Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 8Guesthouse in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 9Riad in Marrakech
- Night 10Riad in Marrakech
- Night 11Riad in Marrakech
- Night 12Riad in Rabat
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
Spring and autumn are best for a loop that covers the north and the Sahara. Summer is very hot in the desert, and winter brings rain to the Rif.
- JanPossible
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayGood
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecGood
What to bring for this trip
- Passport (checked at the port)
- Walking shoes for Akchour and the medinas
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees
- Light rain jacket for the Rif
- Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
- Warm layer for the desert night
- Small overnight bag for the camp
- Snacks for the long drives
- 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.
Morocco Itinerary 13 Days from Spain: your questions
How do I get from Spain for this Morocco itinerary 13 days long?
Take the ferry from Tarifa to Tangier (about an hour) or from Algeciras to Tanger Med. We meet you at the port and bring you back there on day 13.
Do I need a car for this Morocco itinerary 13 days loop?
No – you travel with our driver for the whole loop, so you can leave your car in Spain.
Is the drive from Marrakech back to Tangier long?
We split it: Marrakech to Rabat on day 12 with a stop at the Hassan II Mosque, then Rabat to Asilah and Tangier on the last day.
Do I need a visa to enter Morocco?
Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US, Canada and many other countries can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Check the rules for your passport before travelling.
Can we end in Marrakech instead?
Yes – if you fly home from Marrakech, we drop the last two days and add time in the Atlas or Essaouira.
What our travellers say
A holistic experience
Booking a trip with Moroccan active adventures gave us the most memorable new years celebration of our lived. Our guide Mouhssin was especially talented at turning down deserted mountain/desert roads and finding beautiful riads…
Activities on this trip
Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.
Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 13-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 · extraQuad & buggy ridesQuad or buggy in the Agafay desert or the palm groveSee the activity →
Optional · extra4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad familiesSee the activity →
Optional · extraCycling & mountain bikingMountain biking on Atlas trailsSee the activity →
Optional · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesFood tour or cooking classSee the activity →
Optional · extraFaith & spiritual journeysSpiritual and heritage visitSee the activity →Request this 13-day trip
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- Private tour on your dates
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