10 days Best tour from Tangier to Marrakech overview:
Duration: 10 days – 9 nights
Departure: Tangier
Arrival: Marrakech
Tangier Marrakech desert trip itinerary:
Day 1: Tangier – Riff mountains – Chefchaouen
Staring your tour by meeting our professional guide at the airport/ Raid, You will leave the tangier city toward the city of Chefchaouen via the Riff Mountains which are considered as part of the beauty of the country. Of course, you will have many stops to take the picture in different panoramic views among the Mountains. Later on, you will arrive at the Blue city (bleu pearl), then you will have your rooms at the raid. In the afternoon you are going to have free time to explore the city by yourself. Over night at the Riad in the old medina.10 days Best tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Day 2: Chefchaouen- Volibilis(Roman ruins) – Meknes- Fes
After the traditional breakfast, we leave Chefchaouen (bleu pearl), crossing the Rif Mountains and passing through green land which is full of different types of products. Arriving at the Roman site (Volubilis) is a partly excavated Berber city in Morocco situated near the city of Meknes, and commonly considered as the ancient capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Built-in a fertile agricultural area, it developed from the 3rd century BC onward as a Berber, then proto-Carthaginian, settlement before being the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Driving to Meknes where we will have lunch and explore the main site of the city. Afterward, we will continue to the first imperial city of the Kingdom of Morocco where accommodation is in the old city.10 days Best tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Day 3: Fes sightsee (Culture tour with local guide)
Today you will have almost 6 hours exploring the city of Fes with a local guide. The tour is divided into two parts. The first will be by car as you will see the royal palace gate, the Jewish quarter, panoramic view of the old city and the ceramic factory to see the traditional Moroccan handicraft. Afterward, you will have enough time to see the inside the wall of the medina including Tanneries, the Bou Anania Medersa and Karaouine mosque. In the afternoon you have the view of the new medina and the sunset time at the panoramic view of the old city.
Day 4: Fes – Ifrane- Cedar Forest- Medalt – Ziz Valley- Merzouga
After breakfast you will start your long day where you will see different things in one day. Our day tour will start from the first imperial city of Morocco (Fes) toward the Sahara desert. We will travel through the middle Atlas Mountains. In our way, we will pass through the city of Ifrane which is known as “Moroccan Switzerland” because of its building. We will continue to the home of the native barbarian apes which the cedar forest, the largest and the biggest one in Morocco. After crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains we will see many tents and caves of the nomadic families before stopping at the city of Medalt which famous for the apples. En route, and before arriving the camel rides we will have a stop at the palm groves which is an impressive view of the palm trees.10 days Best tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Day 5: MERZOUGA (Exploring the Sahara desert area)
After the traditional breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to explore the desert area starting with one of the most attractive irrigation systems, where the inhabitant has to use over 100 years. From there to the village of KHAMLIA to discover a new style of life full music and Gnaoua culture. They are originally from different African countries but they became a part of the Berber tribe who is in the same area. Today you will experience the favourite food of this area which is “Berber pizza” organized by a Berber family. In the afternoon we will drive to the Riad and you will have the possibility to explore the village by yourselves.
Day 6: MERZOUGA- RISSANI- TOUDRA GORGES- DADES VALLEY
While you were enjoying the sunrise at the heart of the dunes and taking beautiful memories your camel man will take you back to the hotel where you will enjoy your breakfast and having a hot shower as well. Later on, we will drive to Dades valley passing through the city of Rissani/Sijilmassa which is one of the main stops of the commercial caravans that coming from Africa. On Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday there will be an opportunity to visit the traditional market of Rissani. We drive to Todra gorges as the main place of having a picnic because it is a wonderful view. Arriving at Dades valley where you will have an overnight in a hotel that sheds the light and have a good view of the valley.10 days Best tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Day 7: DADES VALLEY- ROSES VALLEY – OUARZAZAT- MARRAKECH
Today we travel off-road and explore the region between the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses. You will encounter the local nomads, some of whom still live in caves and tents. At El-Kelaa M’Gouna up to 4000 tonnes of rose petals are picked every spring to be processed into rosewater or exported for the perfume industry. The Rose Festival is held here in May. As we travel from El-Kelaa M’Gouna towards Skoura you will see Kasbahs set out among the greenery of the Dades Valley. The small town of Skoura is surrounded by an impressive palm grove and the most beautiful Kasbahs in southern Morocco are to be found here. Continuing south we arrive at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, probably the most celebrated, filmed, and photographed Kasbah in Morocco. Featured in numerous films (including Lawrence of Arabia, The Sheltering Sky, and Gladiator), it is the best-preserved Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Crossing the mountains via the Tizi n Tichka pass. then arriving at Marrakesh, the overnight at the Riad inside the Medina.
Day 8: MARRAKECH (city tour by local guide)
After breakfast at your Riad, the local guide will pick you up to start exploring the city of Marrakech. Today will see the most attractive sights and monuments that Marrakech contains including Bahia Palace, Koutoubia mosque, Saadian tombs, Jamaa El Fanaa square as well as exploring the traditional Souk of the city. In the afternoon, your driver will take you to visit the famous Majorelle Garden, Menara Garden and having a look at the new medina (geliz) of Marrakech. In the evening we will go back to the Raid.
Day 9: Marrakech – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will drive towards Ouzoud waterfalls in the Middle Atlas Mountains, and enjoy a scenic drive past the olive groves and Berber countryside of the plains north of Marrakech. Enjoy amazing views of North Africa’s longest cascades on this full-day excursion. Back to Marrakech in the afternoon.10 days Best tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Day 10: Marrakech –Airport
Transfer to the airport according to the schedule that interests you and end of our services.
Tangier Marrakech desert trip includes:
Free pick up from Airport is “Optional”
Private 4×4 vehicle/minibus
Several languages speaking driver
Tour guide “Optional”
Accommodation including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”
Camel trekking in Merzouga dunes
1 night in a desert camp including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”
Free pick up to the airport “just if your departure is the same day as the tour finishes or the next day”
Note: Please contact us for any tour reservation, our team will get back in touch with you as soon as possible. Thank you.
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