11 days Marrakech to Tangier desert tour, starting by exploring the lovely Medina of Marrakech. Along the road trip to Sahara Desert, you’ll be crossing the Atlas Mountains enjoying the views panoramic, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Dades Valley, caves, rivers and not-to-be missed the Todgha Gorges.
A private trip to Morocco is not complete without Sahara Desert Experience, the camel trekking, unforgettable night experience in a luxury tent, an amazing Sunset and sunrise. End the Sahara night with Berber bonfire jam session.
Our private desert tour isn’t finished yet, Discover the imperial city of Fes and an overnight in Chefchaouen ( Blue town) in professional way.
Please note: our Marrakech Private Tours and every route of Tarla Tours Itineraries can be customized and designed to suit your private travel needs and desires in a personal way!
11 days
Daily Tour
English, French, Spanich
3 people
A very warm welcome to Morocco with T-D-T.
You will be welcomed at the Menara Airport in Marrakech, by one of our professional driver/guide then depart to your Riad where to spend the night and take a rest.
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.
At 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 was 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-. Continue 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 start 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 town of Tinejdad, Touroug, and Erfoud. When you arrive Sahara Desert you will Change from Car to a dromedary ( Camel Ride) to across dunes to spend the night in a camp. At the camp you will be welcome by a glass of tea before you get to your tent with private shower, dinner will serve at any time you want even 20 Minute after you get you Private Tent. After dinner you will have chance to experience the Berber night, drums around the fir and dance the Berber’s 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 well may be the best sunrise of your life. After breakfast and shower 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 ZIZ VALLEY through Rissani and Erfoud. The first stop will be in Rissani The ancient capital of Tafilalet, it is called old Sijilmassa, the sourcing center of ancient caravans from the Sahara. We visit the old traditional market and Moulay Ali Chrif Ksares ( Village). Afterward, we will drive to Erfoud the capital of Fossiles, where you will visit the fossils Factory and have idea how they clean that amazing and beautiful design. After lunch in Erfoud we will drive to Ziz Valley. After refresh in your hotel we will start a walking around the palm gloves and gardens ( local farms) the walking is about 2 hours. If you are uncomfortable with this walkinijg let us Know. Dinner and breakfast are included in you hotel.
After breakfast in your hotel we will drive to Fes through Tizi-n-Talghamt pass to Midelt and along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock, you’ll see views of the Middle-Atlas plateau, noticing how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert. On the way to Fes we will stop at the cedar forest to see the Barbarian Ape in their natural habitat. Afterward, we will have a stop in Ifrane is known also as Moroccan Switzerland. we will arrive to Fes in the afternoon.
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
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 a stunning scenery that will grape 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 Chefchaouen in the afternoon. check in to your Riad included breakfast.
By night you are free to walk around this magical small town.
An easy day in Chefchaouen 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 where you will spend your night in a nice place to enjoy the breeze and the beauty of nature.
Depart From the Blue pearl of Morocco to Rabat the Capital of Morocco then To Casablanca the Economic Capital. In Rabat, Hassan II Tower, the Oudaya Kasbah, and the Mausoleum Mohamed V. This city is to be an imperial Moroccan city with a UNESCO World Heritage Old Medina. Afterward, we will drive to Grand Casablanca where you will spend the night.
It depends of your flight departure. We may highly recommend an afternoon departure, that will slow as more time in Casablanca to visit the mosque, in case your departure is in the morning then we may update our customized itinerary. If you can provide us with your flight details will help us a lot.
Our guide/driver can pick you any time to the airport, Recommend to be at the airport 2 hours before your flight departure.