Accommodation

chefchaouen : hotel vancii or similar fes : riad farouzi or similar merzouga : tiziri camp or similar boumalen dades : ksar sultan or similar marrakech : riad elhouma or similar essaouira : riad baladin or similar

Guide

English and French-speaking driver

Meals

Breakfast is provided daily, and dinner is included only during your stay in Merzouga desert and boumalen dades.

Transport

Private ac vehicle

Others

Camel ride Mineral water

Not included:

Flights

Insurance

not included

Others

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Day 1 Tangier - Chefchaouen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tangier - Chefchaouen

On the first day of the DESERT TRIP FROM TANGIER, we will take you from Tangier to Chefchouen, passing through several villages in the impressive Rif Mountains, where you can enjoy the magnificent landscapes and views. Chefchouen is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Morocco. This blue town has beautiful architecture, handicraft stores and funky art. You will have plenty of time to explore the medina and sights of Chefchouen. Overnight in a hotel/riad in the medina.
Day 2 Chefchaouen - Fes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chefchaouen - Fes

The second day of this DESERT TRIP FROM TANGIER will take us to Fes, where we will visit some places of interest. After a drive through the village of Ouazzane, we stop to visit the special ruins of the Roman Empire. This fascinating and archaeological stops in an interesting story.

Then we continue to Meknes, one of the four royal cities of Morocco. Here we visit some historical sites, including Bab Mansour (the main gate to the medina of Meknes), the shrine of Moulay Ismail and the square Lahdim. After lunch and a short visit to Meknes, the tour will continue to Fes. Overnight stay in a hotel/riad in Fes.
Day 3 Fes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fes

On the third day of TANGIER DESERT TOUR we explore the sites and monuments that hold valuable culture, architecture and history. We start with a visit to the gate of the Royal Palace. Afterwards, we embark on an exploratory walk through the Jewish Quarter (Mellah).

Afterwards, we continue the journey visiting Al-Karaouine University/Mosque (the first university in the world according to many scholars and UNESCO), the beautiful Tennaries, Al-Attaraine Museum and Moulay Idris Mausoleum. Overnight stay will be in the same riad/hotel.
Day 4 Fes - Merzouga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fes - Merzouga

On the 4th day of the DESERT TRIP FROM TANGIER, the destination is the desert. The route takes us through several places, starting with the city of Ifrane (Switzerland of Morocco). Then we pause to visit the cedar forest (a large forest area where monkeys live) near the town of Azrou.

Afterwards, the journey continues to the desert of Merzouga via Errachidia, the Tizi N’Talghamt pass, the beautiful Ziz Gorges and Erfoud (the capital of the fossil industry in Morocco). Upon arrival in Merzouga, we will serve you a Moroccan mint tea before driving to your hotel where you will spend the night.
Day 5 Merzouga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Merzouga

Exploring the different desert areas is one of the experiences you will appreciate. That is exactly what we are going to do today. We will visit some places. It starts with the drive to Khamlia village, where we will learn about the interesting way of life and culture of the people. This village is inhabited by people originally from Mali, Sudan and Mali. They were brought here as slaves at that time. The village is also known for its Gnawa music. After lunch, we will drive to the city of Rissani (optional visit), which is historically the first dynasty of the Alouite family (royal family). In the city there are the largest souks where a variety of goods are sold and people from the surrounding villages come to shop. Visiting the souks is a special and cultural experience. Then we drive back to Merzouga. Afterwards we start the camel trek to the Erg Chebbi dunes. You will spend the night and have dinner in a Berber hut under the endless starry sky. You can also listen to the Berber drums and music around the campfire.
Day 6 Merzouga – Boumalne Dades
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Merzouga – Boumalne Dades

In the morning the camel man will wake you up early enough to enjoy a breathtaking view of the sunrise over the high sand dunes. After that, a camel ride back to Merzouga is on the agenda. In Merzouga village you will freshen up and have breakfast. The tour will continue by passing through Erfoud and other villages to the Dades Valley. Todra Gorge is the next place you will visit. It is known for its high and narrow cliffs that are a destination for hikers.

After a walk, lunch and enjoying the view and the landscape, we will drive to Dades Valley. Overnight stay in a hotel in Dades.
Day 7 Boumalne Dades – Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Boumalne Dades – Marrakesh

On the 7th day we leave the hotel in the Dades Valley and continue our tour visiting more sights and places. We will drive to Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa). On the way we will stop to visit the Valley of the Roses and the Road of the Thousand Kasbahs and enjoy the fascinating views. The day continues to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. This wonderful site has been a World Heritage Site since 1987 and has served as a backdrop for several international films such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and many more.

We will then drive to the city of Marrakech via the Tizi N’Ticka and the High Atlas Mountains, rich in magnificent landscapes. Overnight stay in a riad in Marrakech.
Day 8 Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakesh

Day 8 of the DESERT TOUR OF TANGIER is dedicated to exploring the most beautiful sides of Marrakech. The Red City is very rich in monuments and sites worth visiting. Our trip starts with a visit to the beautiful Majorelle Gardens, the Saadian Tombs and the beautiful Bahia Palace. We will then visit the medina and the interesting souks. Overnight stay in a riad in Marrakech.
Day 9 Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Essaouira

On the 9th day of the DESERT TRIP FROM TANGIER we will make an excursion to Essaouira. It is a city worth seeing in Morocco. It takes about 2 hours to reach from Marrakech. Essaouira is known as the city of the wind, which is a perfect attraction for surfers, and Mogador, the name it had when it was founded by the Portuguese in the 15th century.

In Essaouira there are several attractions to visit, such as the Skala Ramparts, the Medina (Unesco World Heritage Site), the port of Essaouira, where you can eat fresh seafood …. Essaouira not only has a wonderful and ancient architecture, but is also located on the Atlantic Ocean. The trip also includes a cultural visit to the argan oil cooperative to see how the rare oil is extracted and learn about its natural and cosmetic uses. Overnight stay in a riad in Marrakech.
Day 10 Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakesh

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10 Days Tour From Tangier To Marrakech

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Itinerary of your trip 10 Days Tour From Tangier To Marrakech

Tangier - Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen - Fes

Fes

Fes - Merzouga

Merzouga

Merzouga – Boumalne Dades

Boumalne Dades – Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Essaouira

Marrakesh

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