Tour overview

7 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM TANGIER TO MARRAKECH.

 

ITINERARY: 7 Days & 6 Nights tour from Tangier to Marrakech via Desert.

Desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech. Discover the blue-painted town of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, visit Fez old culture city, experience the magic of the Sahara desert, enjoy the Berber architecture style of the Kasbahs…etc. Book the best private tour from Tangier to Marrakech.

Day 1: TANGIER – TETOUEN – BLUE CITY:

The first day of desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech via Desert, will be from the Airport / Port or Hotel in Tangier and departure to Chefchaouen, a town founded as a secret mysterious place from which to attack the Portuguese installed on the north coast. Was totally banned from entering the village to Europeans until the arrival of the Spanish troops in 1920. Arrive in Chefchaouen and the afternoon to have the first contact with the city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: CHEFCHAOUEN – VOLUBILIS – FES:

The morning starts with the fresh breeze of the city of Chefchaouen, later on, our journey will take us to the archeological ruins of Volubilis. The ruins are an outstanding example of the different kinds of civilizations that made Morocco their home and are still present in the cultural traditions in the country. This makes it an ideal place for a stroll through its beauty and history. Our next stop is the imperial city of Meknes one-time home of the Moroccan sultanate Moulay Ismail, you will explore this historic place and be captivated by its magic.

Finally, we will arrive at the ancient city of Fes, the cultural capital of Morocco, it is one of the most complete medieval Islamic cities in the world. Your adventure for today ends here in your hotel or riad where you can rest and freshen up. Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech.

Day 3: FES GUIDED TOUR – IFRANE – MIDELT:

After breakfast, we will begin our visit to “the oldest living Medina in the world” with a local official tour guide. We will tour the Medina with its “souks” (markets), stopping at the gateway of the Royal Palace, the 9th-century Karouine Mosque, and the University. We will visit also the tomb of the city founder “Moulay Idriss II”. Lunch will be held at one of the traditional restaurants in the old Medina. After lunch, we will continue our tour to Ifrane city. Overnight in Midelt.

Day 4: MIDELT – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – SAHARA DESERT:

After breakfast, we leave Midelt through the mountains of the middle Atlas. After the Zad pass (2,178m), and afternoon we will drive to Erfoud via Errachidia and the Ziz valley. Then we continue to the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi where we will stop for lunch in a Berber pizza restaurant, and before riding a camel to the camp we will visit the Sahara Nomads. Dinner and overnight in Desert Camp.

Day 5: SAHARA DESERT – RISSANI – TODRA GORGES – OUARZAZATE:

Departure to Ouarzazate via Rissani, the origin of the Alawi dynasty, the souk, and numerous Kasbah. Then we will follow the road to TODRA GORGES for lunch. Then continue through the beautiful valley of DADES. In the evening arrive in Ouarzazate, where we enjoy a delicious dinner and have a rest. Overnight in the Riad.

Day 6: OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – MARRAKECH:

Before driving toward Marrakech, we will visit Taourirt Kasbah, cinema atlas studio, and the old Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, where many famous Hollywood movies such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia … etc.. have been filmed. We will return to Marrakech through the High Atlas.

Day 7: MARRAKECH – AIRPORT:

Breakfast and transfer to the airport or Marrakech sightseeing tour depending on your departure time. The end of our desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech.