12 Days Desert Tour from Tangier

You will be welcomed at Tangier airport or port, by one of our professional driver/guide. Tangier the beautiful city mixing the modern and traditional. Depends on your arrival time, we will visit the Hercules Cave back to 8-BC, cape Spartel, the entrance of the Strait of Gibraltar, a beautiful place to have a coffee and not forget to visit the modern town.

Afterward, we will drive to check in to your hotel for a shower and rest.

An amazing day is waiting for you, from the Magic of Tangier to the beauty of Chefchaouen, we are so happy to explore the real world of Morocco. Be free to request your driver/guide for stops to stretch your legs, for coffee or for photos.

Leaving the city of Tangier we will drive to Akshour, a beautiful river that comes from the Rif Mountains source, if you are in love with hiking this is a good chance to enjoy the hiking. Afterward, We will drive to Chefchouen, the blue pearl of Morocco and the smallest touristic town.

An easy day in Chefchaoun to explore one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco, one of the stunning villages at the feet of the Rif mountains. The Chefchaouen medina had a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants and cafes. You will spend your night in a nice place to enjoy the breeze and the beauty of nature.

Departure in the morning to leave Chefchaouen for the Roman ruin of “Walili” -Volubilis-, great ruins with stunning scenery that will grab your attention when you are about to explore them. Process to Meknes city stands by Bab El Mansour, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and more are historical spots that Meknes is famous for, and which we’ll certainly see after lunch. To spend the night, we’ll proceed to Fes.

Beyond Marrakesh, Fes should be on your Moroccan bucket list!! We suggest you enjoy the itinerary in your way!

Dar El Makhzen: it's a Royal Palace founded by the Marinid Dynasty in 1276.

Mellah: Jewish quarter in Morocco medina.

The Al Attarine Madrassa: It is considered one of the highest achievement of Marinid architecture.

Fonduks: traditional hotels in the Nejjarine square.

Al Qarawin Mosque from outside: Al-Karaouine University for the Islam religious and legal sciences with heavy emphasis on, was founded by Fatima Al-Fihr in 859.

Chouara Tannery: where we make the leather, it is the highest Artesunate Export from all over Morocco, mixing tradition and modern process.

Fes Pottery & Ceramic

Today, We will be about to leave Fes for a drive through three of the middle -Atlas- villages, the valley of Ziz. A stop at Switzerland -Ifran City-, another at Azrou, particularly at the cedar forests that are famous for the Barbary Apes so as to feed them, and for lunch at Midelt. After lunch we will drive through the high Atlas Mountains to get to ziz gorges, will stop there for a picture and then keep our driving to Merzouga via Ziz valley and Errachidia City. Get to Merzouga in the afternoon.

Commence the trip after your breakfast, but today we are not leaving Merzouga. We’ll rather visit the area along with the “Gnaoua” village -Khamlia-. Meet Gnaoua people that are known for their unique type of music where drums are an essential tool they are using. Discover the magic of Morocco by visiting a Nomad family, join them for a glass of tea and find out about their lifestyle. Our lunch today is very unique, you will try Berber Pizza. After lunch we will drive to Change from Car to a dromedary ( Camel Ride) to across dunes to spend the night in a camp. At the camp you will be welcomed by a glass of tea before you get to your tent with a private shower, dinner will be served at any time you want even 20 Minute after you get your Private Tent. After dinner you will have a chance to experience the Berber night which is to play drums around the fir and dance the Berber’s way. Finally, sleep time is at your leisure.

Your camp guest will wake you up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. After breakfast you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to Merzouga appreciating the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. Meet your driver to leave for Risaani a local market where you will see the real of Morocco.

Afterward leave for Tinghir and the Todra Gorges They are spectacular limestone river canyons to discover and appreciate its beauty. Finally arrive in the Dades Valley where we will have dinner and spend the night.

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 may visit the Roses valley and Skoura village, then continue to Ouarzazat, “the Hollywood of Africa”. Lunch is at the famous Ait Ben Haddou 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 if you are interesting in that. We will arrive in Marrakech late afternoon.

Discover the city of Marrakech in this enlightenment day. Immerse yourself into the history, art and culture of this magnificent walled pink city:

Palais Bahia: Is a palace built in the late 19th century, intended to be the greatest palace of its time.

Mellah: The area of the first Jewish settlement.

Jemaa El-Fna square: is the main pulse of Marrakech.

Koutoubia Mosque: Is the largest mosque in Marrakech, Located nearby the Square.

Saadinn Tombs: Those tombs were created to stand as the final resting place for the many rulers and members of the Saadi dynasty.

Souk: traditional market located in medina.

Majorelle Garden: It is the creation of French painter Jacques Majorelle, who spent 40 years injecting his passion and creativity into this magical garden.

The hustle and bustle of Marrakech quickly slips away as you enter into the peace and beauty that is Essaouira. This ancient citadel on the West Atlantic coast of Africa literally means “wall” in the Berber language, and you’ll soon discover why. Your private tour will start at your hotel at 09:00 AM. As we leave Marrakech, we drive through lush valleys filled with orange groves, ancient olive trees and working farms as we drive to the coast. After a short while, we arrive in Chichaoua, where we can take a short break for a coffee or snack. Once you have had the chance to refuel a bit, we will continue on, soon coming upon our first signs of the Argan trees. These special trees are valued for their nutritive, cosmetic and numerous medicinal properties. After all of your morning travels,You arrive in Essouira, where you have the chance to wander the ancient streets and imagine what life has come before us. The streets have a genuinely Portuguese feel, after they renamed the city in the 16th century and used it as a port city of their own. Here You can dine on fish straight out of the sea at any number of local restaurants. At the afternoon we will drive back to Marrakech to spend the night.

Today, depends on your flight departure your driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel at any time suitable to start driving to Marrakech or Casablanca airport for the end of our Desert Tour from Tangier.