Ahwach World Beats Festival Tour — Ouarzazate
Dive into the rich rhythms of Morocco’s Atlas region with our Ahwach World Beats Festival Tour.
Classic · 13 days · 12 nights
13-Day Absolute Morocco Tour from Tangier
Explore Morocco’s most iconic destinations: from the blue city of Chefchaouen, imperial capitals Meknes and Fes, cedar forests and Middle Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, Todra & Dades Gorges, Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou, the High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech, Essaouira, Casablanca, Rabat, and Asilah.
Duration
13 days · 12 nights
Starts
Tangier
Ends
Tangier
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
Explore Morocco’s most iconic destinations: from the blue city of Chefchaouen, imperial capitals Meknes and Fes, cedar forests and Middle Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, Todra & Dades Gorges, Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou, the High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech, Essaouira, Casablanca, Rabat, and Asilah.
Day
01
~2 hrs drive
Arrival in Tangier → Chefchaouen
Pick-up from your hotel, port, or airport in Tangier. Visit Cape Spartel and the Cave of Hercules. Scenic drive through Tetouan and the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Arrival and check-in at your riad. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day
02
~4 hrs drive
Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Morning free to explore Chefchaouen's blue-washed alleys. Depart for Volubilis to visit the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins. Continue to Meknes to see Bab Mansour, Sahrij Souani, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Arrival in Fes and check-in at your riad. Overnight in Fes.
Day
03
Full Day in Fes
Guided tour of Fes medina: Al-Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, tanneries, and more. Optional panoramic views from Borj Sud. Overnight in Fes.
Day
04
~7 hrs
Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt → Erfoud
Drive via Ifrane, visit cedar forest near Azrou. Continue through Midelt & Ziz Valley. Overnight in Erfoud.
Day
05
~1 hr
Erfoud → Merzouga
Transfer to Merzouga. Camel trek into Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Overnight in desert camp.
Day
06
~5–6 hrs
Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley
Sunrise camel ride. Visit Rissani market. Explore Todra Gorges & Dades Valley. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day
07
~6 hrs
Dades Valley → Rose Valley → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou
Drive through Rose Valley & Skoura palmeraie. Visit Ouarzazate & Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou. Overnight in Aït Ben Haddou.
Day
08
~4–5 hrs
Aït Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech
Cross Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrival & check-in in Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day
09
Full day in Marrakech
Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fna. Majorelle Garden & modern quarters. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day
10
~2.5 hrs
Marrakech → Essaouira
Drive via argan cooperatives. Explore Essaouira medina, port & ramparts. Overnight in Essaouira.
Day
11
~4 hrs
Essaouira → Casablanca
Visit Hassan II Mosque, Corniche, Mohammed V Square. Overnight in Casablanca.
Day
12
~5–6 hrs
Casablanca → Rabat → Asilah
Visit Rabat: Hassan Tower, Kasbah of the Udayas. Continue to Asilah. Overnight in Asilah.
Day
13
~1–2 hrs
Asilah → Tangier
Morning in Asilah, explore the medina & beach. Drive back to Tangier for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Good to know.
Best time to travel.
Spring (Mar–May) & Autumn (Sep–Nov) for mild weather. Summer can be hot, winter nights are cold (especially desert & Atlas regions).
Nothing here is fixed.
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add activities (like ATV, extra stops), or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
What's included
- Private transport in A/C 4×4/minivan + fuel
- English-speaking driver/guide
- 12 nights in Riads/hotels + 1 night desert camp
- Camel rides (sunset & sunrise)
- Daily breakfasts & selected dinners
- Pick-up & drop-off
Not included
- Lunches & drinks
- Entrance fees
- Optional activities (quad biking, hammam, etc.
Let's plan this trip together.
Every journey is shaped to the people on it. Tell us your dates, your pace, and what pulls you here — we’ll come back with a tailored itinerary and a clear quote.
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