Morocco Travel Itinerary 3 Weeks: A Loop from Tangier
A Morocco travel itinerary 3 weeks long that starts and ends at the port of Tangier: the north, the Sahara, the Atlas, Marrakech and the Atlantic coast, without driving any road twice.
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This Morocco travel itinerary 3 weeks long starts and ends at the port of Tangier. It suits travellers who come by ferry from Spain.
First, you visit Tangier and hike to the Akchour waterfalls near Chefchaouen. Then you explore Fes with a local guide. After that, you ride camels into the dunes and hike in the Todra and Dades gorges. Next, you spend time in Marrakech, the High Atlas and Essaouira. Finally, you follow the Atlantic north by Oualidia, Rabat and Asilah. As a result, our Morocco travel itinerary 3 weeks long never drives the same road twice. It is a private trip, on the dates you choose.
Highlights of this Morocco travel itinerary 3 weeks
- Tangier Kasbah
- Akchour waterfalls hike
- Guided Fes medina
- Camel ride & desert camp
- Todra & Dades hikes
- High Atlas day hike
- Three nights in Essaouira
- Kayak in Oualidia
- Murals of Asilah
Morocco travel itinerary 3 weeks: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Arrival in Tangier
We meet you at the port or the airport; the Kasbah and the old medina of Tangier.
- 2dayDay 2
To Chefchaouen
Drive into the Rif and walk up to the Spanish Mosque for sunset over 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, then Fes and an evening walk in the medina.
- 5dayDay 5
The Fes medina
A guided day among the madrasas, tanneries and craftsmen.
- 6dayDay 6
Cedar forest to Midelt
Ifrane and a walk in the cedar forest of Azrou, home of the Barbary macaques.
- 7dayDay 7
Camels into the dunes
The Ziz Valley to Merzouga and a sunset camel ride to the desert camp.
- 8dayDay 8
A day in the Sahara
Sunrise, a quad or buggy ride, sandboarding and Gnawa music in Khamlia.
- 9dayDay 9
Todra Gorge
Drive west and walk in the Todra Gorge; beginners can try rock climbing.
- 10dayDay 10
Dades canyon hike
A half-day hike in the canyons of the Dades Valley.
- 11dayDay 11
Skoura & Aït Benhaddou
Cycle in the Skoura palm grove and reach Aït Benhaddou for sunset.
- 12dayDay 12
To Marrakech
The Tizi n’Tichka pass and its Berber villages, arriving for lunch.
- 13dayDay 13
Marrakech
A guided visit of the palaces and souks, and Jemaa el-Fna at night.
- 14dayDay 14
To Imlil
Drive to the High Atlas and take an afternoon walk to the village of Aroumd.
- 15dayDay 15
High Atlas hike
A full day on foot over a pass with views of Toubkal, and lunch in a Berber village.
- 16dayDay 16
To Essaouira
Drive west to the ocean and walk the ramparts at sunset.
- 17dayDay 17
Essaouira on the water
A surf or kitesurf lesson, or a horse ride on the beach.
- 18dayDay 18
Rest day in Essaouira
A free day for the port, the galleries and the beach.
- 19dayDay 19
Safi & Oualidia
The potters of Safi, then kayak on the lagoon of Oualidia.
- 20dayDay 20
El Jadida, Casablanca & Rabat
The Portuguese cistern of El Jadida, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, and Rabat for the night.
- 21dayDay 21
Rabat & Asilah
The Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas, then the white town of Asilah by the sea.
- 22dayDay 22
Back to Tangier
A last walk among the murals of Asilah and the short drive to Tangier for your ferry or flight.
What’s included in this Morocco travel itinerary 3 weeks
Included
- 21 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
- 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 Tangier
- 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 14Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 15Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 16Riad in Essaouira
- Night 17Riad in Essaouira
- Night 18Riad in Essaouira
- Night 19Guesthouse in Oualidia
- Night 20Riad in Rabat
- Night 21Riad in Asilah
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 loop through the Rif, the Sahara, the Atlas and the coast. Summer is very hot inland, and winter brings rain to the north.
- 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 and quick-dry towel
- Windproof jacket for the coast
- 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.
Morocco Travel Itinerary 3 Weeks: your questions
Is this Morocco travel itinerary 3 weeks long made for travellers from Spain?
Yes. It starts and ends at the port of Tangier, so you can take the ferry from Tarifa or Algeciras and return the same way.
Can I bring my own car from Spain?
Our trips are private tours with our own driver. You can leave your car in Spain or at a secure car park, and we meet you at the port.
How long are the drives on this Morocco travel itinerary 3 weeks?
Most days have three to five hours on the road with stops. The longest is El Jadida to Rabat with the visits in Casablanca.
Can this Morocco travel itinerary 3 weeks start in Marrakech?
Yes. You can fly into Marrakech and follow the same loop; we change the order of the days.
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. Your passport is checked at the port.
What our travellers say
A holistic experience
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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 2 – To ChefchaouenDetails →
Surf & kitesurf experienceDay 17 – Essaouira on the waterDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 22-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 · extraCultural explorationExtra guided visit with a local guideSee the activity →Request this 22-day trip
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