Tangier Trip Overview
The journey from north to south, from Tangier to the desert, offers a gradual variety of scenery in every way. From the more European north, the blue of Chaouen to the imperial cities of Fez and Meknes. The passage through the Atlas Mountains (snow in winter) and the contrast with the oases and the desert and the Berber culture.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Tangier, Morocco
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
The journey from north to south, from Tangier to the desert, offers a gradual variety of scenery in every way. From the more European north, the blue of Chaouen to the imperial cities of Fez and Meknes. The passage through the Atlas Mountains (snow in winter) and the contrast with the oases and the desert and the Berber culture.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier – Chaouen – Fez
Stop At: Chefchaouen, Morocco
From Tangier we will travel early to Chaouen (approximately two and a half hours). The blue pearl of Morocco is our first stop of the day for a stroll through its indigo streets.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
The spectacular Roman ruins of Volubilis can be visited in the afternoon at one stop before reaching Fez.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
We will arrive at the imperial city at night to drop the clients at their accommodation.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Fez city tour
Stop At: Medina of Fez, Fes 30000 Morocco
We visit the largest medina in Morocco, which houses the oldest university and the famous leather tanneries, among other ancestral trades that continue with their activity today.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Royal Palace of Fez, Avenue Omar Ibnou Khattab, Fes 30004 Morocco
The royal palace and its 7 beautiful golden doors are a must stop on a visit to Fez. Also if there is time you can take a short walk through the Jewish quarter that is right next door.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Borj Sud, Avenue Borj S, Fes Morocco
We will climb to the top of the hill where there is a historical military tower, to enjoy panoramic views of the city of the minarets. Then we will go to a nearby ceramic cooperative to see the artisan wonders that take place there.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Fez – Azrou – Desert
Stop At: Azrou Cedar Forest, Azrou Morocco
From Fez we will cross the Atlas Mountains. The Azrou cedar forest where we will make a small stop on our way from Fez to the desert, is home to barbary macaques that live in freedom, although they are used to tourists who make this journey.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
The city of apples that we will cross is going to be another of our intermediate stops on today’s 7-hour drive.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Valée de Ziz, N13, Morocco
We will stop to admire the overflowing greenery of the Ziz Valley, before reaching the desert.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Finally we will arrive at the Merzouga desert to enjoy it the next day.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Merzouga desert
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
With the car we will cross part of the tracks to see the dunes of Merzouga, and visit the shops of one of the Berber nomads.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khamlia, Khamlia, Draa-Tafilalet
We will pass through the town of Khamlia, whose inhabitants come from the Sha ethnic group of Central Africa. It is typical to listen to the Gnawa music with which they liven up meals.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Near Erfoud, there are some fossil quarries. We will go to see them and if desired to a fossil store. Then free time for desert activities such as quad biking or a camel ride to the dunes or a desert camp.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Desert – Meknes
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Don’t miss the opportunity to watch the sunrise from the highest dune in the Merzouga desert. Then we will head back north.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meknes, Meknes, Fes-Meknes
We undo the way back north, to Meknes, the most unknown of the four imperial cities of Morocco that we will visit briefly tomorrow.
Duration: 7 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Meknes – Tangier
Stop At: Bab Mansour Gate, 17, Rue Ain El Anboub et Rue Lalla Aicha Adouia Quartier HAMMAM JDID, Meknes 52000 Morocco
The huge door that leads into the medina is the most representative element of Meknes. Opposite the square reminiscent of that of Marrakech where you can walk and see the stalls.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mausoleum of Mouley Ismail, Rue Palais, Meknes Morocco
Recently remodeled, it is a beautiful mausoleum honoring the sultan who made Meknes the capital of the empire.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tangier, Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
If there is time, we will also visit the Meknes granaries and then take the motorway back to Rabat and Tangier.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
