Tangier Trip Overview
This 7 days tour from Tangier to Merzouga Desert and Marrakech will allow you to enjoy the high atlas mountains, the spectacular landscapes they have to offer as well as Berber villages along the road. You will explore the ancient kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Visit Cinema Studios, see the rose town, Dades Valley, Todra valley and gorges. You will have an opportunity to ride camels, sleep in a tent like the one nomads use and experience the silence and tranquility of the stunning Sahara desert of Merzouga. In addition to explore and wander the historical cities of Fes and Marrakech , and much more to find out when booking this tour .
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Tangier, Morocco
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
This 7 days tour from Tangier to Merzouga Desert and Marrakech will allow you to enjoy the high atlas mountains, the spectacular landscapes they have to offer as well as Berber villages along the road. You will explore the ancient kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Visit Cinema Studios, see the rose town, Dades Valley, Todra valley and gorges. You will have an opportunity to ride camels, sleep in a tent like the one nomads use and experience the silence and tranquility of the stunning Sahara desert of Merzouga. In addition to explore and wander the historical cities of Fes and Marrakech , and much more to find out when booking this tour .
Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen
Stop At: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Chefchaouen’s medina has a strong influence of Spanish architecture, as it was once part of the “Spanish Morocco” it’s square is showered in funky artisanal shops beaming with colors. It’s also home to many rooftop restaurants and cafes, also available in your in the Riads, where you can enjoy the rest of the evening with a nice breeze and wonderful view.
Duration: 17 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Riad Asilah Chefchaouen , or similar
Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
start towards Volubilis crossing via ouazan and other rif villages, in volubilis we will discover the best preserved roman ruins in morocco and learn about the archeological site of Voulubilis and Roman existence in north Africa
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Meknes, Meknes, Fes-Meknes
after the visit of the ruins we will shift our way to Meknes city a 17 th century heritage, where we will stop for lunch and hang around the historical huge walls of the medina , including bab el mansour and moulay ismail tomb.after the visit of Meknes we will drive directly to Fes city where you will spend the night.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Riad Tahra & Spa , Or similar
Day 3: Fes guided tour
Stop At: Royal Palace of Fez, Avenue Omar Ibnou Khattab, Fes 30004 Morocco
The Dar El-Makhzen Palace, also called Palais Royal, is located in Fez. It is the official residence of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and his family. There is a museum with the same name in Tangier.
Dar El-Makhzen is still used by the King of Morocco as a residence while he is in the city of Fez. It is surrounded by high walls, spanning an area of 195 acres. The palace is closed to visitors who can admire the ornate main entrance from the outside.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fez Mellah, Fes Morocco
After a stop in front of the stunning gates of the royal palace , we will have a walk through the oldest Mellah in Morocco and discover the unique athmosphere .
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Fes el-Bali, Fes 30110 Morocco
Today you will have guided tour to discover the medina and the famous Souks of Fes and its narrow cobbled streets are filled with ancient mosques and towering green-glazed minarets as well as the unique Andalusian architecture in every corner of the old city and its monuments, We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University.The tour will includes olso a visit to the tanneries and the ceramic cooperative to see traditional moroccan crafts
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Riad Tahra & Spa , or similar
Day 4: Fes – Merzouga(Erg Chebbi Dunes)
Stop At: Azrou Cedar Forest, Azrou Morocco
We will pick you up from your hotel /Riad then, drive south to Azrou via Ifrane (switzerland of morocco) and then to the Middle Atlas mountains stopping by cedar forest to take some fascinating photos with the Barbarian Apes
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
we will continue the way through the Atlas Mountains enjoying the landscapes of Midelt, After lunch we’ll continue our journey through the Ziz Valley to Erfoud, Rissani before we reach Merzouga . After some time to rest we start the camel ride through the dunes in order to get to the desert camp where to spend the night . After dinner, local berbers will play drumming music around the campfire under the starry sky .
Duration: 17 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Africa Luxury Camps , or similar
Day 5: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
stop by toudra gorges to walk through it about 20min and on way you will take some picture as for the view panoramic of toudra valley .
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Babylon Dades , or simiar
Day 6: Dades Valley – Ait Benhadou – Marrakech
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
we will visit the Kasar of Ait Ben Haddou, declared World Heritage by UNESCO and whose interest fully justifies the visit to this area of the Altas. Once again the Ounila valley will lead us to the Kashba Taoulet, another historical and beautiful place and last visit before reaching Marrakech
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Riad BB Marrakech , or similar
Day 7: Marrakech City guided tour
Stop At: Koutoubia Mosque, Rue el Ksour, Derb Sabai, 13, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
The Koutoubia, is a symbol of Marrakech.
Its 77-metre minaret can be seen from 25 kilometres away and, lit up in the evenings, it becomes the city’s “spiritual lighthouse”, you cant miss within your stay in Marrakech
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palacio da Bahia, 5 Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Leaving the mosque of al-Fanaa ( Jamea al-Fnaa) after 900 meters approximately, meet the masterpiece and significant architecture of The Bahia (Brilliance) Palace or Qasr Al-Bahia in Arabic.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jemaa el-Fnaa, 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour, Marrakech Morocco
Jemaa el Fna is the living heart of the city, and is on UNESCO’s Oral and Immaterial Heritage list. It owes its fame to its size, its bustle of activity and its unique atmosphere. Open only to pedestrians, it is a whirligig of people to meet and sights to see, scattered with restaurant stalls offering an endless variety of food and drink. Jemaa el Fna really comes to life at night, with locals and visitors alike flocking to the terraces of the cafes that surround it. There are storytellers to listen to, fortunetellers to consult, acrobats to marvel at, and, of course, the famous Gnaoua dancers, leaping hither and thither to the hypnotic rhythm of their “krakachs” (metal castanets).
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
