10-Day Private Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour of Morocco

Our tour from Tangier to Marrakech starts with pick up from you. Then we will visit the wonderful Chefchouen via several villages and the breathtaking landscapes and views of the Rif Mountains. Chefchouen is one of the most beautiful small towns you can visit in the whole world. The medina of this small town has beautiful architecture and unique colorful buildings and streets. You will have your lunch in one of the rooftop restaurants. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore the best of Chefchouen. Overnight stay in a riad.

From Chefchouen, the Blue City, we will drive to Fes. The road will go through some amazing mountains and villages where you will enjoy the views and landscapes. We will stop in Volubilis. These are the famous Roman ruins in Morocco. After taking some time to visit this site, we will continue our journey to Meknes. It is another imperial city founded in the 17th century. After a short lunch break and visiting some interesting sites and monuments such as Bab Mansour and Square Lahdim, we continue to Fes. Overnight stay in a riad in Fes.

After breakfast, embark on a full-day guided tour to uncover the historical heritage of Fes city. Explore iconic landmarks such as Madrasa EL Bouinania, El Quaraoiyin Mosque and University, the South Tower, the Pottery Village, Nejjarine Square, the Royal Palace, the Tanneries, the Jewish Quarter, and more , After that you will enjoy some free time before an overnight stay in Fes.

On today’s tour from Tangier to Marrakech, we start our adventure towards the Sahara Desert through the impressive mountains of the Middle Atlas. During our journey we stop to visit the beautiful town of Ifrane (Switzerland of Morocco) and the cedar forest where the Barbary Apes live. Then we will continue to the Merzouga desert through the wonderful Zizi valley, where you will fall in love with the fascinating views and landscapes. Upon arrival in Merzouga desert, you will start your camel trek towards the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi where you will camp, have dinner, listen to the Berber music and admire the endless stars.

Exploring the different desert areas is one of the experiences you will appreciate. That is exactly what we are going to do today. We will visit some places. It starts with the drive to Khamlia village, where we will learn about the interesting way of life and culture of the people. This village is inhabited by people originally from Mali, Sudan and Mali. They were brought here as slaves at that time. The village is also known for its Gnawa music. After lunch, we will drive to the city of Rissani (optional visit), which is historically the first dynasty of the Alouite family (royal family). In the city there are the largest souks where a variety of goods are sold and people from the surrounding villages come to shop. Visiting the souks is a special and cultural experience. Then we drive back to Merzouga. Afterwards we start the camel trek to the Erg Chebbi dunes. You will spend the night and have dinner in a Berber hut under the endless starry sky. You can also listen to the Berber drums and music around the campfire.

On today’s tour from Tangier to Marrakech, the camel man will wake you up to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert. Then we ride camels and return to the village of Merzouga. Breakfast and shower at the guest house. On the fifth day, we will continue to Todra Gorge and through the incredible mountains of Saghro. In Todra you will have the opportunity to walk through beautiful, narrow and high gorges, which are an attraction for climbers. A nice visit to Todra and lunch. Then we will drive to Dades valley. Overnight stay in a hotel in Dades.

Today’s final destination is Marrakech. Before that, we leave Dades for Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa). On the way, we stop to visit the beautiful Valley of Roses in the Kalaat M’Gouna region. We will also drive along the fascinating road of the Thousand Kasbahs, where you can take great photos. The next place is the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. This impressive site served as a backdrop for several Hollywood movies (Gladiator, Troy, Kingdom of Heaven…) and international TV series (Prison Break Season 5, Game of Thrones…). It has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Then we will drive over the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2260 meters high above the Atlas Mountains) to Marrakech. Overnight stay in a riad in Marrakech.

We dedicate the seventh day of this tour from Tangier to Marrakech to explore and visit the best sites and monuments of Marrakech. We will take you to cultural and historical sites such as the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian Tombs and the impressive Bahia Palace. Lunch will be in the medina near the vibrant heart of Marrakech (Jmaa El Fnaa Square). Afterwards, take a walk through the souks with their various stores and hundreds of handicrafts. The afternoon is free for you to take a walk and explore more. Overnight stay at the riad.

On the 9th day of the DESERT TRIP FROM TANGIER we will make an excursion to Essaouira. It is a city worth seeing in Morocco. It takes about 2 hours to reach from Marrakech. Essaouira is known as the city of the wind, which is a perfect attraction for surfers, and Mogador, the name it had when it was founded by the Portuguese in the 15th century. ­ In Essaouira there are several attractions to visit, such as the Skala Ramparts, the Medina (Unesco World Heritage Site), the port of Essaouira, where you can eat fresh seafood …. Essaouira not only has a wonderful and ancient architecture, but is also located on the Atlantic Ocean. The trip also includes a cultural visit to the argan oil cooperative to see how the rare oil is extracted and learn about its natural and cosmetic uses. Overnight stay in a riad in Marrakech.

Transfer to the airport. Last day of the tour from Tangier to Marrakech.