Desert Tours From Tangier

DAY 1: TANGER – CHEFCHAOUEN – FES

During the first day of your trip we will meet you at the ferry port /airport/bus or trains station  and drive through  the Rif mountains passing by Tetoun city to enjoy the views of the beautiful mountains till we get to Chefchaouan, one of the stunning villages in the feet of Rif mountains. Chefchaouen  medina had a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants and cafes where you will have lunch before we continue our way to Fes where we will spend the night in traditional Moroccan riad.

DAY 2: FES – IFRANE – CEDER FOREST  – ZIZ GORGES – ERFOUD –RISSANI – MERZOUGA

After breakfast we will drive south to Ifrane and Azrou through the Middle Atlas mountains. On the way we will stop at the cedar forests to see the Barbarian Apes in their natural habitat. Travelling through the Tizi Ntalghamt pass to Midelt and along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock, you’ll see views of the Middle-Atlas plateau and the scenery changing to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia. After lunch we’ll continue our journey through the Ziz Valley to Erfoud, Rissani and Merzouga. After a glass of mint tea, we’ll leave our luggage in a safe room then take a camel ride to a Berber camp in the middle of the Erg Chebbi Sad Dunes which are the highest sand dunes in North Africa. The camel trek takes about 1hr 30 min from to the camp where we will set up Berber tents for our night in the desert. The tents are well equipped with mattresses, blankets, and cushions. After dinner we will gather around the fire and enjoy the sound of traditional Berber drums under the stars.

DAY 3: MERZOUGA – TODRA GORGE – DADES VALLEY :

We will wake up early to enjoy a magnificent sunrise on the dunes then take a camel ride back to the hotel. After freshening up and breakfast we’ll leave for Tinghir and the Todra Gorges and finally arrive in the Dades Valley where we will have dinner and spend the night.

DAY 4: DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE- AIT BENHADDOU KASBAH – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAIN – MARRAKECH

After breakfast we’ll drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate. The route through the Dades Valley, the way of the thousand Kasbahs, provides numerous photo opportunities. We’ll visit the Roses valley and Skoura village, then continue to Ouarzazat, “the Hollywood of Africa”. Lunch is at the famous Ait Benhaddou kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. After touring this Unesco World Heritage site, our journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka pass, reaching an altitude of 2260m, over the High Atlas Mountains. We will stop to enjoy the impressive views and visit the Argan oil cooperative. We will arrive in Marrakech late afternoon.

INCLUDED IN TANGIER TO DESERT TOUR:

Private transfers, hotel pick up/drop off
All breakfasts and dinners
A comfortable Hotel/Camp (you may choose standard or luxury)
A night in Merzouga desert camp (standard/luxury)
With a local guide, go on a camel trek.

NOT INCLUDED:

Entry fees
Lunches and non-alcoholic beverages.

DAY 1: MEET YOU IN TANGER AND WE DRIVE TO CHEFCHAOUEN

During the first day of your trip we will meet you in the port /bus/train station or airport and drive through  the Rif mountains and Tetoun city to enjoy the views of the beautiful mountains till we get to Chefchaouan –one of the stunning villages in the feet of Rif mountains Chefchaouen medina had a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants and cafes where you will spend you night in a nice place to enjoy the breeze and the beauty of the nature.

DAY 2: CHEFCHAOUEN – VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FES

After your  breakfast in the riad  our authentic journey will start towards Volubilis crossing via Wazan and other Rif villages, in Volubilis  we will discover  the roman ruins  and learn about the archeological site   of Moroccan history ,after  the visit of the ruins we will shift our way to Meknes  city  the 17 th centry heritage where we will stop  for lunch and  hang around the historical huge walls of the medina , bab el mansour and enjoy a visit of Moulay ismail s shrine.

DAY 3: FES SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast in your riad , you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarter,the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum and Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes.

DAY 4: FES – IFRANE – MIDELT – ZIZ AVALLEY – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA – CAMLE RIDE AND NIGHT IN A CAMP

After breakfast in your hotel you will travel to Merzouga via Errachidia and Erfoud. You will be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, you’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia, here you will have lunch and enjoy the Berber hospitality. Afterwards, you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arrive at Merzouga on the afternoon. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you start your camel ride  to spend an over  night on the desert camp with Berber  music and sand boarding.

DAY 5: MERZOUGA – TODRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY

We will get up early to see the spectacular sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara before making our way back by camels  to our guest house for breakfast and  shower. Later We’ll drive through the mountains. We will arrive to Todra gorge where we will enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch and take a short walk through the gorge  before arriving at Dades Valley for dinner and accommodation.

DAY 6: DADES VALLEY – ROSES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AIT BENHADDOU KASBAH – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAIN –MARRAKECH

After breakfast , we will travel through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip  .we will stop at   Ait Benhaddou Kasbah for lunch, the largest  Kasbah in Morocco, built by T-hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains. It used to be one of his stops during his long travel from the Sahara to Marrakech., now  the kasbah is one of the Unesco heritage sites. after that  we will shift the way to cross high atlas mountains full of panoramic views and attractive Berber villages all along the way till Marrakech . overnight in a fancy riad in the medina.

DAY 7: MARRAKECH SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast in the riad , you can start exploring Marrakech ” the red city of Morocco”. We will ensure that you see the most important sites of historical and cultural interest, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palacel. After Lunch at a restaurant near the square, you will walk through the souks and view hundreds of handicrafts. On the afternoon, you will have some free time to wonder by yourself the other parts of the city .

DAY 8: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

Transfer to the airport.

INCLUDED IN TANGIER TO DESERT TOUR:

Private transfers, hotel pick up/drop off
All breakfasts and dinners
A comfortable Hotel/Camp (you may choose standard or luxury)
A night in Merzouga desert camp (standard/luxury)
With a local guide, go on a camel trek.

NOT INCLUDED:

Entry fees
Lunches and non-alcoholic beverages.

DAY 1: MEET YOU IN TANGIER

During the first day of your trip we will meet you in the port /bus/train station or airport and we explore Tangier main sights. Overnight in local riad/hotel.

DAY 2: TANGER TO CHEFCHAOUEN

Today we drive through  the Rif mountains and Tetoun to enjoy the views of the beautiful mountains till we get to Chefchaouan –one of the stunning villages in the feet of Rif mountains Chefchaouen medina had a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants and cafes where you will spend you night in a nice place to enjoy the breeze and the beauty of the nature.

DAY 3: CHEFCHAOUEN

During the next day you will have a free program in Chefchaouen.

DAY 4: CHEFCHAOUEN – VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FES

After your  breakfast our authentic journey will start towards Volubilis crossing via Wazan and other Rif villages, in Volubilis  we will discover  the roman ruins  and learn about the archeological site   of Moroccan history ,after  the visit of the ruins we will shift our way to Meknes  city  the 17 th centry heritage and enjoy a visit of Moulay ismail s shrine. Then we will drive directly to Fes city where you will spend the night in a fancy riad.

DAY 5: FES GUIDED DAY TRIP

After breakfast we will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarter,the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum and Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes.

DAY 6: FES – IFRANE – MIDELT – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA – CAMLE RIDE AND NIGHT IN A CAMP

After breakfast we will travel to Ifrane and we visit Midelt. Afterwards, you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arrive at Merzouga on the afternoon. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you start your camel ride  to spend an over  night on the desert camp with Berber  music and sand boarding.

DAY 7: MERZOUGA – TODRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY

We will get up early to see the spectacular sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara before making our way back by camels  to our guest house for breakfast and  shower. Later We’ll drive through the mountains. We will arrive to Todra gorge where we will enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch and take a short walk through the gorge  before arriving at Dades Valley for dinner and accommodation.

DAY 8: DADES VALLEY – ROSES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AIT BENHADDOU KASBAH – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAIN – MARRAKECH

After breakfast , we will travel through the Dades Valley via the road of thousand kasbahs. We will stop at Ait Benhaddou Kasbah for lunch, the largest  Kasbah in Morocco. It used to be one of his stops during his long travel from the Sahara to Marrakech., now  the kasbah is one of the Unesco heritage sites. after that  we will shift the way to cross high atlas mountains full of panoramic views and attractive Berber villages all along the way till Marrakech . Overnight in a fancy riad in the medina.

DAY 9: MARRAKECH GUIDED DDAY TRIP

After breakfast we explore Marrakech ” the red city of Morocco”. We will ensure that you see the most important sites of historical and cultural interest, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palacel. After Lunch at a restaurant near the square, you will walk through the souks and view hundreds of handicrafts. On the afternoon, you will have some free time to wonder by yourself the other parts of the city .

DAY 10: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

Transfer to the airport.

INCLUDED IN TANGIER TO DESERT TOUR:

Private transfers, hotel pick up/drop off
All breakfasts and dinners
A comfortable Hotel/Camp (you may choose standard or luxury)
A night in Merzouga desert camp (standard/luxury)
With a local guide, go on a camel trek.

NOT INCLUDED:

Entry fees
Lunches and non-alcoholic beverages.