8 Days Tour From Tangier to Marrakech via Chefchaouen & Sahara Desert

Tour overview

An exciting 8-day Tangier to Marrakech via Chefchaouen and Sahara Desert of Merzouga, we will explore the breathtaking landscapes, nature and Sahara Desert. We will learn about Morocco history, language, architecture, religion and people. Our local guides in cities will make your tour an amazing one by discovering the hidden tourist attractions in Morocco.

Map of the Tour:

Tangier to Marrakech via Merzouga Sahar desert tour 8 days Highlights:

The blue pearl of Morocco, Chouen/ chefchouen
Historical City of Fes
Merzouga Sahara Desert
Camel trekking & overnight in desert camp
Overnight in either Todra Gorge or Dades gorge.
Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.
High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N Tichka.

Included

A/C modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking driver /guide
Pick up from your Tangier hotel / Riad
Accommodations & Daily Breakfast
2 Dinners
Guided tour in Fez & Marrakech

Not Included

beverages
Drinks
Air ticket
Personal Expenses
Travel insurance
Entrance fee for the attractions

DAY 1: TANGIER -->TITOUAN --> CHEFCHAOUEN

We will start our private Morocco desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech. We shall start by picking you up from your accommodation in Tangier at Hotel/ Riad) or (Airport) after breakfast around 8am, then we drive through the Rif Mountains and pass by the city of Tétouan. While enjoying the views and stunning landscapes of the Rif Mountains, we reach the blue city pearl of Chefchaouen where we will spend your first night in a riad/ hotel. you can explore the medina which has magical and spectacular unique architecture. and visit Kasbah. In the evening, you will have a short hike to the Spanish Mosque to enjoy the beautiful sunset and full view of Chefchaouen. You can have Dinner at Place Outa el Hammam.

DAY 2: CHEFCHAOUEN --> VOLUBILIS --> MEKNES --> FES

After breakfast, we start our journey towards Volubilis, where we visit the Romain ruins. Then we move to Meknes to this 17th century heritage city which is considered one of the four imperial cities in Morocco. After lunch. we explore historical medina, also Bab el-Mansour and Moulay Ismail’s shrife. Then we will continue to Fes.

DAY 3: FES GUIDED TOUR

After breakfast, the tour guide will meet you in the Hotel and begin your guided tour in the Fes medina, one of the world’s largest walled cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. You can have lunch in a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina, then visit the leather tanneries to experience how traditional Morocco leather products are produced. You will also visit University of Al-Karaouine, one of the oldest existing university in the world. In the evening we will have a short hike to Marinid Tombs where you can enjoy the amazing sunsets and the stunning panoramic view of the Fes medina.

DAY 4: FES --> IFRANE --> MIDELT --> ERFOUD --> MERZOUGA

After breakfast, we will continue our journey across the Atlas Mountains passing by Ifrane, the little Switzerland, to visit the stone lion and famous European style ski resort and city. Then we will Continue to Azrou, where we will see the forest of cedar trees, inhabited by Magot monkeys. We will drive to Midelt, and have stop for lunch. at the Middle Atlas Mountains. then we pass Ziz Valley, which is characterized by date and palm trees. Then we continue to the majestic Sahara sand dunes desert at Merzouga. You will set off by camel in the evening for about 1.5-hour trek out to the oasis where you will enjoy the Sahara sunset and spend the night in Luxury Desert Camp. You will have dinner in the desert, sit around the campfire and listen to traditional Berber music and gaze at the starlit sky.

DAY 5: MERZOUGA --> RISSANI--> TODGHA GORGE

Waking up early in the morning, you can enjoy the sunrise in the Sahara sand dunes and have breakfast at your luxury Sahara Desert camp. Then we will leave towards Todra Gorge. On route, we shall stop at Erfoud to visit the Museum of Fossils and Minerals. After the lunch break at Tinjdad. We carry on our desert journey, by passing across berber villages and towns, we will pass by a traditional system of underground irrigation in the southeast of Morocco known as Elkhatarat. Then head off to Todra Gorge and have a relaxing evening.

DAY 6: TODGHA GORGE --> DADES VALLEY -->VALLEY ROSES --> SKOURA --> OUARZAZATE -->AIT BENHADDOU --> MARRAKECH

After breakfast we head to Dades valley and the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs, passing by green fields, fig, walnut, almond and pomegranate trees, and on to the colorful Rose Valley, famous for its rose water which is used in beauty products. The locals celebrate the Rose Festival each year. We will stop at Amridil Kasbah at skloura built in the 17th Century, before crossing the Palmerie of Skoura, city of Ouarzazate Then we shall visit Kasbah taourirt and Cinema Studio Altas then continue Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Unesco World Heritage site, the Kasbah was a setting for many Hollywood films such as, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones, and some parts of it remain inhabited. Then we will drive over the High Atlas Mountains where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and landscapes until you arrive at the famous red city, Marrakech.

DAY 7: MARRAKECH GUIDED TOUR

After breakfast the tour guide will meet you at the Riad/Hotel/Dar and escort you around this beautiful city, visiting historical monuments. the gorgeous Bahia palace built in 19th century, the 17th century Saadian tombs, the Koranic School of Ben Youssef, and the Koutoubia Mosque built in 12th century. Jardin Majorelle, Jardin Menara You will also visit the famous Souks; a great place for shopping where you can buy presents for your family, friends or yourselves. You will have free time to enjoy a mint tea or coffee in one of the restaurants or cafes where you can get amazing panoramic views of Jamaa El Fna square.