8 Days Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech
8 Days Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech, via Chefchaouen is a grand tour of the Moroccan desert that will take you to the beauty of the Moroccan country.
Description:
Our 8 Days Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech, will take you to visit many of the important places of Morocco, Chafchaouen, the blue city, as well as the Roman monuments at Volubilis. In addition to visiting Meknes, Fez is the cultural city of Morocco and Swiss Ifrane. Then we head south to visit the cedar forests, Midelt, the stunning Ziz valley, and the traditional market of Rissani.
Add to that Erfoud, the city of fossils, as well as the Merzouga desert. Where you can ride camels and spend the night in a luxury camp in the middle of the desert. Also enjoy the magic of sunsets and sunrises in the desert. Then walk through the beautiful Todra and Dades gorges. Visit the famous Kasbah of Ait ben Haddou. Cross the Great Atlas and Tizi at the Tichka curve. Then stroll around Marrakech with a local guide.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Arrival at the port/airport of Tangier and meeting with our Driver Guide, to start your 8 Days Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech begining with Chauen and, if time permit, a stop in the Spanish town of Tetouan.
Arrival in Chauen, transfer to the hotel and free time to explore its streets, old white and blue houses and panoramic views.
Overnight stay and breakfast in a charming riad.
Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fez
Depart in Fez, where we will cross the Rif forest and travel to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. If desired, we will visit the ruins with a local guide and then continue to Meknes, a city that flourished thanks to Sultan Moulay Ismail. Visit his mausoleum and the famous Bab Mansour Gate. After the tour we will leave for our destination, Fez. Arrival in Fez and free time.
Overnight in a charming riad.
Day 3: Touring Fes
After breakfast, guided city tour. The whole day is devoted to exploring the intellectual city of the kingdom. Visiting numerous monuments: Medersas (Koranic school), Chahri, Buynania Attarin, Souksa, Fez El Jedid, Karawin Mosque (first university in the world).
Free time and overnight in a charming riad.
Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Merzouga Desert
From Fez we will travel toward the Middle Atlas Mountains with a stop in Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Africa.
The next village will be Azrou, passing through a national park known for its cedar trees, which are home to the area’s famous monkeys. Then will drive through the Ziz Valley, which will take us to Erfoud, known for its fossils.
Arrival in the desert, where we will exchange our four-wheel-drive vehicle for camels, on which you will ride pleasantly for two hours through the dunes until, reach the camp in the heart of the desert, where we will be greeted with Berber tea in the tradition of the Sahara.
Overnight in the camp under the starry desert sky
Day 5: Merzouga Desert – Todra gorges – Ouarzazate
We will leave the dunes and drive from Erfoud to Tingher to visit the Todra Gorge and have lunch. Berfore Continue our 8 days Morocco trip from Tangher pass through the town of Boumalne dades, stopping en route to take pictures in the Dades Gorge. Passing through the Valley of the Roses, and visit the Thousand Kasbahs Road. We will visit the Kasbah (Amridir) and head to the town of Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco. Arrival At Ouarzazate and will visit Famous Kasbah of the Taourirte. Overnight in a charming riad.
Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Telouat – Marrakech
Depart from Ouarzazate and visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, the location of such films as “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Obelix,” and “The Moomins.” then drive across the mountains to visit the Kasbah of Telouat. In the afternoon, we will arriva to Marrakech via the port of Tizi Ntika (2260m above sea level), one of the most beautiful ports in Morocco. Rest and overnight in a charming hotel.
Day 7: Explore Marrakech
Morning sightseeing tour of Marrakech with local guide – change at 09:00 for a guided tour of Marrakech, founded by the Almorragh Dynasty in the 11th century. Highlights In the afternoon, free to explore the city, negotiate. In the evening, enjoy the sunset from the observatory in the square. Watching the sunset is an undeniable pleasure for anyone who sets foot in Marrakech.
Day 8: Marrakech or Casablanca Airport
Transfer to Marrakech airport and departure. End of service. Thank you and best wishes for your 8 Days Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech.
Tour includes
- Pick up service from your Hotel/Riad in Tangier
- Private Transport by an A/C vehicle
- Overnight in desert camp dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each
- Official art historian guide in Marrakech
- Official art historian guide in Fes
- You can stop everywhere to take pictures
- Fuel included
- Professional English speaking driver
- Half-board accommodations in selected hotels ( breakfasts are included)
- Drop off service at your accommodation/Airport
Tour excludes:
- The flights tickets to and from your homeland
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips and gratuities
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