8 days desert tour from Marrakech to Tangier

A very warm welcome to Morocco with Tarla Day Tours.

You will be welcomed at the Menara Airport in Marrakech, by one of our professional drivers/guides then depart to your Riad where to spend the night and take a rest.

Discover the city of Marrakech on 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.

In the morning our driver/guide will pick you up from your Riad. Today will be driving through the High Atlas Mountains where you will feel that you are not in Africa. After several panorama shots through the Tizi ‘n’ Tishka Pass will get to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, which is a well-known castle that belonged to the Glaoui Pasha. A Kasbah which represents a great example of a remaining historical spot that is why it was one of the multiple sites at the -UNESCO World Heritage list-. Continued by Ouarzazate “The Hollywood of Africa”. The route to the Dades Valley, the way of thousand Kasbahs, provides numerous photo opportunities. We may visit Skoura village and the Roses valley. Arrive at the Valley of Dades where to spend the night.

Take your breakfast, and ride over the Dades valley before starting driving to Merzouga. We’ll be driving to the gorges of Todra, they are spectacular limestone river canyons to discover and appreciate its beauty. Continue via the towns of Tinejdad, Touroug, and Erfoud. Erg Chebbi Dunes highest dunes in the Sahara Desert, After you arrive in the Sahara Desert you will Change from Car to a dromedary (Camel Ride) to cross 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, drums around the fir and dance the Berber way. Finally, sleep time is at your leisure, but please be respectful for those who have turned in for the night.

Your camp guest will wake you up early in the morning to watch what may well be the best sunrise of your life. It creates a magical scenery worth waking up earlier to observe. Take your shower and breakfast and go with a camel or car as you like to the place where your driver dropped you on Day 4 then continue driving by Erfoud, where you will change the destination to the North East, The first stop at palms tree (Ziz Valley ) which is looks similar to the Grand Canyon. Proceed via Midelt where you have to stop for lunch. On the way to Fes we will stop at cedar forest to see the Barbarian Ape in their natural habitat. Afterward, we will have a stop in Ifrane, also known as Moroccan Switzerland. we will arrive in Fes in the afternoon, your driver/guide will drop in your Riad.

Beyond Marrakech, Fes should be on your Moroccan bucket list!!

We suggest you enjoy the itinerary in your way!

- Dar El Makhzen: House of the Makhzen or the Royal Palace of the king of Morocco in the city of Fes. Was founded by the Marinid Dynasty in 1276.

- Mellah: Jewish Communities in Morocco, like Many other cities around the country, Fes Mellah is the first separated Jewish quarter in Morocco.

- The Al Attarine Madrassa: was built by the Marinid Sultan Othman second. It is considered one of the highest achievement of Marinid architecture,

- Fonduks: Nejjarine square or place Nejjarine. The building was designed house by the merchant, trade and visitors to the city of Fes

- Al Qarawin Mosque from outside: Al-Karaouine University for the Islam religious and legal sciences with heavy emphasis 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 traditional and modern processes.

- Fes Pottery & Ceramic: We believe you have some highlights of Fes, Please request your guide if the attraction is not on the above list. We are very open with any suggestions just let us know in advance to organize every detail.

Commence the Trip in the morning to leave Fes for visiting Meknes. In Meknes city, you will visit Bab El Mansour, Sahrij Swani and Lahdim Square. Afterward, we will drive to the Roman ruin of “Walili” -Volubilis-, great ruins with stunning scenery that will grab your attention when you are about to explore them. To spend the night we will proceed to Chefchaouen through the Rif Mountains. We will arrive there in the afternoon. check in to your Riad including breakfast.

An easy morning in Chefchaoun to explore one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco, one of the stunning villages at the feet of the Rif mountains.

Today, depending on your departure time, our guide will meet you in your hotel to start driving to Tangier port or airport where the tour ends.