8 Days Tangier To Marrakech Tour
8-7 Nights| private car | 3-5 Star hotels
8-Days Tangier to Marrakech Tour
Overview
During this 8-day tour from Tangier to Marrakech. We will start our journey from Tangier towards Tetouan, passing through traditional villages and arriving at Chefchaouen ( the blue city ). After that, we will go to Volubilis (the Berber Roman ruins), the imperial city of Meknes, and have a full day in Fes with a local guide. Crossing through the middle Atlas via Ifrane (the Moroccan Switzerland), Azrou, cedar forest, passing by several towns, Midelt (the capital of apple), Tizi N’Talghomt Pass (1907m), Valley of palm grove. Erfoud, Rissani, overnight in a luxury camp in the Sahara. Afterwards, we drive to Marrakech via Todra Gorge, Dades Gorge, and Ait ben Haddou, arriving in Marrakech—full day in Marrakech with a local guide.
Included in the price
- 7 Nights in good quality accommodations
- Private car with speaking English driver
- Guided tour in Marrakesh, fez and Volubilis
- One night in luxury desert camp
- Local taxes
- Camel trek in Desert
- Mineral water during the trip
- All the airport transfers
Not Included
- Entrence fees
- Tips
- Dranks&lunches
Extra info
- Duration : 8 Days/7 nights
- Transportation :Private car/ minvan/ bus
- Small groups/famillies/couples/ individual
- Availability : Everyday
Tangier – Chefchaouen – Meknes – Fes – Merzouga – Todra gorge – Ouarzazate Marrakech
Day 1: Tanger- Tetauan – Chefchaouen
We will pick you up from the airport, by ferry, or at your Accommodation. We drive through the Rif Mountains and Teton City to enjoy the views of the beautiful mountains until we get to Chefchaouan, one of the stunning villages at the feet of the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen’s medina has Spanish-style squares surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, rooftop restaurants, and cafes, where you will spend your night in a nice place to enjoy the breeze and the beauty of nature.
Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes (about 3.5 hours)
After breakfast in your riad, you will start traveling to Fes via Ouazzan and the Roman site of Volubilis. After a few hours’ drive, you will get to Volubilis, the well-preserved Roman empire dating to 225 BC, where you will see the most beautiful Mosaics in Morocco dating back to the 3rd century BC. Here you will have a guided tour of the site and learn much about the Roman Empire. After that, we travel to Meknes, the Ismaili capital of Morocco. In Meknes, we see the fascinating gate Bab Mansour built by the sultan My Ismail; the granary, and the Sahrij Souani, used for irrigation and plantation. Your visit also includes the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum. We then continue via the highway to Fes.
Day 3: Fes Exploration
After breakfast in your riad, you will explore Fes the “the Spiritual City of Morocco”. You will spend the whole morning exploring the Medina and its alleys; visiting most of the sites with cultural and historical interest – including the famous Al Karaouine Mosque and University (the oldest in the world), the Medrasa Bouanania, the Tanneries and the Najjarine fountain. After lunch, we will drive you outside the Medina to see the Royal Palace gate, walk through the Jewish quarter “the Mellah”, and then visit the pottery cooperative. In the afternoon, we will drive you to one of the fortresses to experience an amazing panoramic view of Medina of Fes. Overnight accommodation at Riad in the Medina.
Day 4; Fes – Ifrane – Errachidia – Merzouga (about 6.5 hours)
After breakfast in your riad, you’ll travel southeast to Merzouga via Midelt and Errachidia. Your first stop will be at Ifran, referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco”, and then to Merzouga via Midlet and the Ziz Valley. You’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains during this journey. Stopping at the famous cedar forest – the largest in Morocco – where you may well sight Barbarian Apes…. You’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach Er Rachidia. After lunch in Midelt, your journey continues along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views. We will drive through welcoming Berber villages to Erfoud, and then Rissani, the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty – the current ruling royal family in Morocco. Arriving in Merzouga.
Here, you will start your guided camel ride, led by an experienced camel man to explore within the sand sea of Merzouga. Overnight at our luxury desert camp where you will have your dinner. For your convenience, the camp is equipped with flush toilets.
Early in the morning, your camel guide will wake you up to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. Afterward, as you trek back to the village of Merzouga, you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast in your riad, you’ll leave for the Dades Valley, visiting Todra Gorges – Morocco’s highest, narrowest gorges. After lunch within the valley, you will have an optional hour’s hike through the fields where you will enjoy visiting an old mud village, meeting locals, and learning about the culture. On through Dades Valley, where you will have the opportunity to see majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”. Overnight accommodation in Skoura.
Day 6: Skoura- Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech (about 5.5 hours)
After breakfast in the hotel, we’ll drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and
Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. We’ll stop at Kalaat Mgouna, “the rose city”, to purchase the rosewater, making your linen smell good a long time after your trip. Continue to Marrakech via the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 18th century, the Kasbah is a house of many Glaoui people. Your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains, before arriving at your accommodation in Marrakech.
Day 7 : Marrakech Exploration
After breakfast in the riad, you will enjoy a morning guided tour of Marrakech “the Red City of Morocco”. Your guide will ensure to see all the sites of historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Minaret; the Saadian tombs; the beautiful Palace of Bahia, and the Ben Youssef Koranic School. Finally, end the morning by walking through the medina alleys -getting a chance to admire the different artisans performing their crafts before arriving at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square. Lunch at a restaurant near the square, and then visit the gardens at Majorelle in the afternoon and have a short tour at Gueliz -the new city of Marrakech. After the visit, you can walk through the square entertained by magicians, storytellers, tooth-pullers, and food sellers.
Day 8: Marrakesh/Casablanca Transfer/Tour ends
You have breakfast and then get a transfer to the Casablanca airport.
Info about the tour:
Tour Highlights
- Imperial cities of Meknes, Fes, Marrakech
- Ancient ruins of Volubilis
- Scenic “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs”
- Camel trek in Merzouga (desert)
- Dramatic Todra Gorges
- Kasbah of Ait ben-Haddou
- Spectacular Atlas Mountain scenery
- Visits to five UNESCO World Heritage sites
- The bleu-white city of Chefchaouen
Price: Depending on the number of travelers and hotel category.
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