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Treasures of Morocco: Chefchaouen to Marrakech - 13 Days

13 days
From Tangier to Marrakesh
4.3
25 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tangier to Chefchaouen

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the medina (old town) at own pace
    • Visit Outa el Hammam main square to watch daily life
    • Walk side streets away from tourist crowds
    Landmarks
    Outa el Hammam
    Rift Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Chefchaouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of medina
    • Visit Grand Mosque (exterior view)
    • Explore kasbah, garden, museum, and prison cells
    • Visit Ras el Ma spring
    • Hike to Spanish Mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Order tea or coffee at Plaza Outa el Hammam restaurants and cafés
    • People-watching at Plaza Outa el Hammam
    Landmarks
    Plaza Outa el Hammam
    Grand Mosque
    Kasbah of Chefchaouen
    Ras el Ma Spring
    Spanish Mosque
  3. Day 3

    Chefchaouen to Fes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Akchour Waterfall with local guide
    • Walk through Rift Mountain trails and dense forest
    • Swimming in natural pools at waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Photography at waterfalls
    • Additional exploration in forest area
    Landmarks
    Akchour Waterfall
    Rift Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Fes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Fes Medina
    • Visit artisan workshops for leather, ceramics, and textiles

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurant featuring tajine
    • Visit a traditional hammam (bath house)
    • Independent exploration of medina
    Landmarks
    Fes Medina
  5. Day 5

    Fes to Sefrou

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Sefrou Craft Center watching artisans at work
    • 3-mile hike to local waterfalls
    • Swimming in waterfall pools

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase items from Sefrou Craft Center
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Evening exploration of Sefrou town
    • Dinner at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Sefrou
    Middle Atlas Mountains
    Sefrou Craft Center
  6. Day 6

    Sefrou to Erfoud

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner under the stars)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Middle Atlas forest and mountain passes
    • 4WD vehicle desert crossing from Erfoud to Merzouga
    • Camel ride to desert camp
    • Dinner under the stars
    • Traditional Berber music evening

    Optional Activities

    • Barbary ape spotting in forest
    • Photography of oasis landscapes and ksars
    • Exploration during stops
    Landmarks
    Azrou
    Middle Atlas Forest
    Tizi-n-Talremt Pass
    Ziz Valley
    Er Rachidia
    Erfoud
    Merzouga
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Sahara Desert to Dades Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Camel ride from desert camp to Erfoud
    • 4WD vehicle journey to Dadès Valley
    • Exploration of Berber villages and kasbahs
    • Visit to Aït Youl, Aït Arbi, Aït Oudinar, Aït Ouffi, and Aït Toukhsine

    Optional Activities

    • Photography of rock formations
    • Walking exploration of landscapes
    • Tasting local food and tea in villages
    • Cultural interaction with villagers
    Landmarks
    Dadès Valley
    Aït Youl
    Aït Arbi
    Aït Oudinar
    Aït Ouffi
    Aït Toukhsine
  8. Day 8

    Dades Valley to Ouarzazate

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kasbah de Taorirt

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Atlas Studios (time permitting)
    • Photography at various sites
    Landmarks
    Atlas Studios
    Kasbah de Taorirt
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Ouarzazate to Marrakech

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch with local Berber singer in Telouet
    • Explore food stalls at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
    • Listen to storytellers and musicians
    • Visit fortune teller
    Landmarks
    Aït Benhaddou
    Telouet
    Tiz n Tichka Pass
    Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  10. Day 10

    Marrakech

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of medina markets
    • Exploration of Attarin market
    • Exploration of Haddadine market
    • Exploration of Smata market
    • Visit to Souk des Teinturiers

    Optional Activities

    • Meal or tea at rooftop café overlooking Jemaa el-Fna
    Landmarks
    Koutoubia Mosque
    Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
    Attarin Market
    Haddadine Market
    Smata Market
    Souk des Teinturiers
  11. Day 11

    Marrakech to Essaouira

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of argan oil production facility/association
    • Visit to Bayt Dakira Jewish cultural center
    • Tour of Jewish quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Spotting goats in argan trees
    • Beach time in Essaouira
    • Independent exploration of town
    Landmarks
    Essaouira
    Bayt Dakira
    Jewish Quarter of Essaouira
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Essaouira to Marrakech

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Majorelle Gardens
    • Visit Medersa Ben Youssef (16th-century Koranic school)
    • Visit Marrakech Museum in Dar Mnebbi Palace
    • Visit Museum of Moroccan Arts and Crafts

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Jemaa el-Fna square in evening
    • Independent exploration of medina
    Landmarks
    Majorelle Gardens
    Medersa Ben Youssef
    Marrakech Museum
    Dar Mnebbi Palace
    Museum of Moroccan Arts and Crafts
    Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
  13. Day 13

    Marrakech to Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.3(25 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Tour ID: 247077

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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