Accommodation

Unless a specific accommodation is requested, we carefully curate and recommend a selection of the finest 3-star or 4-star authentic stays throughout your journey. From quintessential Moroccan lodging nestled within bustling medinas to charming hotels and riads exuding local charm, each establishment offers a unique experience reflective of the region’s culture and heritage. In the Sahara Desert, we provide accommodations ranging from Kasbahs to Berber-style tents, complete with private baths, hot water, and exemplary service, all while adhering to sustainable management practices. Daily breakfast is included. For those opting for our Desert Camp experience, we feature spacious walk-in tents adorned with traditional Berber-style bedding or sleeping pads, ideal for two or more persons. Detailed information regarding accommodations will be provided upon completion of your booking, ensuring a seamless and tailored experience for your journey.

Meals

As part of our commitment to providing a memorable experience, we offer our customers a daily breakfast served at their accommodation. For dinner, we provide a unique dining experience under the stars in the serene settings of the desert, Taliouine and Dades Gorges. However, in bustling cities, we offer our guests the flexibility to choose their dining venues from a plethora of options available, though we are happy to offer recommendations upon request. For those seeking an authentic taste of Moroccan cuisine, we also arrange home-cooked meals, providing an opportunity to savor traditional dishes prepared with love by local families, enriching the cultural tapestry of your journey.

Others

Eng, Fr, Spa-speaking professional driver/tour guide Shuttle from and to the airport Accommodation is organised at all stages of the tour City Guide: Marrakech and Fes Medina guided tour Private Transportation: 4wd or Minivan or Minibus Air-conditioned vehicle Visit to women’s cooperatives Toll road fees, fuel charges and all taxes Transport insurance An opportunity to give back and meet up with locals Camel ride in the desert Option: Some home-cooked dishes with local families, are available upon request and will be at the expense of the customer. Meals: Diner is included only in Merzouga Desert & Dades gorges and Taliouine Daily breakfast

Flights

Please note that while we are dedicated to facilitating every aspect of your travel experience, we do not handle flight bookings for our customers. However, we are more than happy to offer recommendations and assistance to ensure you find the best flights to complement your itinerary. Feel free to reach out to us for guidance and support in arranging your flights, and we’ll gladly assist you in making the most suitable arrangements for your journey.

Optional

As part of our dedication to responsible tourism, we’re thrilled to introduce our "Give Back" initiative, an integral aspect of our commitment to positively impact communities during your journey through Morocco. We proudly endorse the admirable efforts of Ennajah Association and Chabab Time, two non-profit organizations devoted to uplifting Moroccan society. Ennajah Association, headquartered in Zagora, focuses on sustainable development by addressing school dropout rates among girls through initiatives such as providing transportation and vital water resources to the community. Meanwhile, Chabab Time, with operations spanning across Morocco from Rabat, actively promotes youth involvement in public affairs. Moreover, we encourage our travelers to contribute to our giving efforts by donating items such as medications, clothes, or other essentials. Additionally, we may extend our support to a local Berber school by providing supplies and small toys, bringing joy and making a tangible impact on children’s lives. We believe in offering you the chance to make a meaningful difference, nurturing genuine connections, and ensuring your visit leaves a positive imprint. As you bid farewell, you’ll carry with you cherished mementos of your adventure – carpets, Argan oil, lanterns, and treasured memories – but more significantly, you’ll leave behind a lasting legacy of support and solidarity for the communities you’ve had the privilege to touch.

Transport

At Morocco Social Impact Travel (MSITravels), we are dedicated to ensuring the utmost comfort and convenience for our esteemed clientele. Recognizing the diverse needs of our travelers and the unique requirements of each tour, we offer a comprehensive range of transportation services tailored to your preferences. Our commitment to excellence begins with our fleet of air-conditioned vehicles, which includes shuttle services to and from the airport, ensuring a hassle-free start and end to your journey. Additionally, we take care of all toll road fees, fuel charges, and taxes, sparing you from any unexpected expenses along the way. Whether embarking on adventurous off-road expeditions or exploring more conventional routes, our transportation options are designed to cater to your needs. From spacious 4-wheel drive vehicles ideal for small groups to 7-seater minivans, minibus options for larger groups of up to 17 travelers, and coaches for groups exceeding 17 passengers, we ensure a comfortable and seamless travel experience for all. For those seeking an authentic desert exploration, we also offer camel rides, allowing you to discover the vast expanse of the desert like a local nomad. Trust MSITravels to provide you with reliable transportation solutions that enhance your journey through Morocco.

Insurance

We offer transportation insurance as part of our services to ensure a secure journey for our customers. However, it’s essential to note that comprehensive travel insurance is not included in our packages. We strongly advise all travelers to arrange their own travel insurance policies to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances and provide additional peace of mind throughout their trip.

Guide

In our service, we deliver more than mere transportation; we provide our customers with an immersive journey guided by skilled professionals every mile of the way. Your devoted driver, who doubles as a tour guide, is proficient in English, French, and Spanish, ensuring seamless communication and insightful commentary throughout your adventure. They’ll be your companion, not only ensuring your safety but also offering enriching perspectives on Morocco’s varied landscapes and cultural richness. Moreover, in cities such as Fes and Marrakech, we arrange for seasoned local guides to lead you through the intricate alleyways and hidden treasures, allowing for a deeper exploration of each destination’s essence. With our experienced team at your service, every moment of exploration is destined to be profound and unforgettable.

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

Tangier Arrival

Welcom to Morocco !

Welcome to Tangier, the gateway between Europe and Africa! For a truly unique experience, consider taking the ferry from Spain to Morocco, where you can enjoy the thrilling sensation of crossing from one continent to another in just under an hour. Whether you arrive by ferry or at Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport, our friendly driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free start to your Moroccan adventure.

Tangier is considered to be the gateway between Europe and Africa. Lying on the Maghreb coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier offers a unique blend of cultures and influences that have for centuries shaped the city, attracting artists, spies, and eccentric foreigners. While the port city was once dismissed as being a not-so-hot place to visit, Tangier today has undergone a makeover and gleams with pride.
Day 2 Tangier City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tangier City Tour

We start this tour from the gateway of Europe to Africa, Tangier named for the goddess Tinge, and the lover of Hercules, who mythically pulled Europe apart from Africa to form the Strait Gibraltar. A dramatic drive takes you through La Montagne over a pine-covered headland to the Cap Spartel Lighthouse that lies just 14km west of Tangier. 5km further you’ll get to Grottes d’Hercule where you’ll have much-photographed view from within the mythical dwelling cave of Hercules that resembles a map of Africa. Back to the Medina where you’ll spend a few hours Meandering down the alleyways, within its 15th century Portuguese fortress walls to visit the Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Culture. Wander up St Andrew’s Church for a spot of gravestone reading, then take in the latest art exhibition at center culturel Ibn Khaldoun.
Day 3 Tangier – Chefchaouen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tangier – Chefchaouen

Leaving the famously decadent Tangier, with its Europe-facing Medina and skip inland into the Rif Mountains. European influence continues in Chefchaouen with its bright blue, Andalusian-tiled medina, with its grand red-hued Kasbah lording it over the Main square of Outa Hmam. Chaouen a city that perched beneath the raw peaks of the Rif Mountains. The « Blue Town » has a mystical blue-washed Medina, surely the prettiest and the smallest when compared to others in the country. The town remained isolated with the Andalusian character architecture. Chaouen is undoubtedly a place to enjoy exploring at random.
Day 4 Chefchaouen – Fes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chefchaouen – Fes

You will have a free morning to discover Chefchaouen city that perched beneath the raw peaks of the Rif Mountains. The «Blue Town» has a mystical blue-washed Medina, surely the prettiest and the smallest when compared to others in the country. The town remained isolated with the Andalusian character architecture. Chefchaouen is undoubtedly a place to enjoy exploring at random.

Later on, you will be picked up by your driver/ tour guide and head south to Fes where you can prepare for tomorrow’s amazing tour in its mysteries and secrets of the 9000 alleyways that make it a maze, do not panic the guide will show you the must-see sites.
Day 5 Fes Walk & Talk Medina Guided Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fes Walk & Talk Medina Guided Tour

Do not panic the guide will show you the must-see sites. With your private Fes born and bred guide you will have the opportunity to discover the ancient breeding ground for scholars and artisans and the largest Medina of the world. Your will see the America Fondouk, Nejjarines, the Tanneries, the Medersa (Theological college) and Karaouine the first established university in the world. Your guide will shed light on many tales and 1200 years of history of this UNESCO-protected Medina. Optionally, after exploring the Medina, we can drive you to Sefrou for a delicious home-cooked meal at Lalla Fatiha’s place, or you can indulge in a traditional Moroccan Hammam spa experience.
Day 6 Fes – Ifran – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fes – Ifran – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert

An early-morning start is recommended for this day. We leave the mazing Medina of Fes with its mysteries and secrets of the 9000 alleyways head to southeast towards Merzouga and the gateway into the golden dunes of the Sahara desert. En route we will pass by the cedar forests of Ifran, the Switzerland of Morocco, where you might think that you are in the Alps. If we’re lucky we’ll come across the Barbary Macaques in our way to Midelt where we’ll stopover for lunch. After eating we drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains to reach the Ziz Valley, which considered to be among the largest producer oasis dates in Morocco, then it’s off to Merzouga with its highest dunes in Morocco, you can store any baggage while packing an overnight bag to bring along. You’ll have the chance to be accompanied by a camel and blue-turban-robed guide into the sandy seas. After hour-long camel ride you will be among the luckiest to watch the sun set over the Sahara dunes and spend a night in a Bedouin style tent.
Day 7 Merzouga Desert – Erfoud – Todgha Gorges – Dades Gorges
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Merzouga Desert – Erfoud – Todgha Gorges – Dades Gorges

This morning you’ll wake up with the sun shining on you face to witness what we hope is a glorious sunrise among the dunes, meanwhile to watch the light creep slowly down the dunes and pull all the world around you outside their warmth heavy mound of blankets for an early-breakfast. After an hour-ride camel back out of the desert you will depart and head for Erfoud where you can marvel at the million-year-old fossils that the area is famous for. Then heading north for a sublime experience in the Todgha gorges where we’ll be stuck between the gigantic rock walls. Arriving to Dades gorges a rust-red and mauve mountains. A series of crumbling Kasbahs and Ksours line the valley in the Berber villages to the monkey Fingers Mountains.

If we get there earlier and you still have some energy to hike a couple of hours we will drop-off our luggage at the hotel and get dressed for the hike.
Day 8 Dades Gorges – Valley Of Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Taliouine
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dades Gorges – Valley Of Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Taliouine

Shadowing the high Atlas Mountains as you head west brings you to Ouarzazate via the valley of roses and daggers. While you’re in Ouarzazate You might like to explore home to Taourirt Kasbah and the «Ouallywood» studio. From here, head past to Ouarzazate to Ait Benhadou, the 11th century UNESCO-protected red mud-brick ksar, that has formed the backdrop for many Hollywood movies production such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, Gladiator, Game of Thrones and many others. The next stop is in Taliouine, the African center of red gold- saffron, the world’s most expensive spice.
Day 9 Taliouine – Taroudant – Tizi N’Test – Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taliouine – Taroudant – Tizi N’Test – Marrakech

From Taliouine to Marrakech via Taroudant that is considered to be one of the most elegant purely Berber towns of Morocco with its majestic, tawny-brown and honey-gold circuit of 7km walls. While you stroll and linger around, note the distinctive, highly beautiful blue veils that many of older local ladies put on. Later on you will be driven via the road that blasted through the high Atlas Mountain by the French in the late 1920s and famed by Tizi n’Test that offer one of the best panoramic drives in morocco. Heading north to Marrakech we will stop over for Tinmal village to visit the 1156-year mosque.
Day 10 Marrakesh Walk & Talk Medina Guided Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakesh Walk & Talk Medina Guided Tour

Today, with your private Marrakech born and bred guide, you embark exploring the Red City from its old part with its Medina’s skinny lanes that leads to lavish sites, tombs and religious monuments decked out in marble. Bahia and El-Badii Palace and Saadien’s Tombs will be your targets. Afterward, you driver/Tour Guide will pick you up for the outside medina visit to explore the Majorelle garden, Museum Saint Laurent, Berber Museum. While in Marrakech you will surely encounter thousands of motorcyclists and horse-carts roaming in the city and some of them pull over next the vast square of Jemaa El-Fnaa where it’s carnival night every night and musicians, acrobats, storytellers and slapstick acting troupes tap into the Medina frenetic pulse.
Day 11 Marrakech – Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakech – Essaouira

After having your breakfast at the Riad, you’ll be picked up by your driver/tour guide around 08:00am, you will head to Essaouira. Beside the road we’ll have the chance to see the tree goats’ phenomenon, before having enough time to explore Jimi Hendrix’s town. You’re free to roam in the city that was once and still a haven for hippie backpackers and Gnawa musicians. You can book a local guide, if not you can start your visit by the ramparts a series of forts that were built in the 15th century around the Medina of Mogador. Inside the Medina you’ll have the chance visit The Mellah (former Jewish quarter), the Morocco’s 3rd fishing port where you can have a delicious fish meal. For the sports-oriented travelers, Essaouira is a place to some fine wind and kitesurfing schools.
Day 12 Essaouira – El-Jadida – Casablanca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Essaouira – El-Jadida – Casablanca

Around 8am you’ll head north to the 15 century Portuguese fortified city of Mazagan known now as El-Jadida, nicknamed «the Deauville of Morocco» its Portuguese structures, fortified ramparts and a system of defense surrounding the Medina which advances out into the sea, all evoke the city’s past history. (Listed as World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO), an ancient coastal town impressive testimony of Portuguese architecture. Driving north to Casablanca where you spend your last night in morocco before leaving.
Day 13 Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier

If time didn’t allow you to visit Casablanca’s sights yesterday you must do it this morning. After we done with Casa the Morocco’s political and administrative capital will be waiting, Rabat may be short on top-drawer tourist attractions, but it compensates with plenty of charm. You will have the opportunity to explore the city in a short sojourn, first through the monumental Hassan tower with the pillared stumps of its mosque being all that remains from the earthquake of 1755. There is also the near-by Mausoleum of the royal family. And do not miss to have a cup of mint tea in red Oudayas, a walled village within a city. Head further to north to the famously decadent Tangier which has always carried a slightly seedy allure, in part due to its time as a semi-independent international zone that attracted eccentric foreigners, artists and spies. The corniche bustles.
Day 14 Tangier Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tangier Departure

Airport Shuttle!

We tell you «see you soon» instead of goodbye, and we hope that you’ve spent with us one of your memorable tours ever.

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14-Day Grand Moroccan Cultural Odyssey From Tangier

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Itinerary of your trip 14-Day Grand Moroccan Cultural Odyssey From Tangier

Tangier Arrival

Tangier City Tour

Tangier – Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen – Fes

Fes Walk & Talk Medina Guided Tour

Fes – Ifran – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert

Merzouga Desert – Erfoud – Todgha Gorges – Dades Gorges

Dades Gorges – Valley Of Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Taliouine

Taliouine – Taroudant – Tizi N’Test – Marrakech

Marrakesh Walk & Talk Medina Guided Tour

Marrakech – Essaouira

Essaouira – El-Jadida – Casablanca

Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier

Tangier Departure

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