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On this 10 days Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech, you’ll see several fabulous places and spend a magical night in the Sahara Desert ( you can choose between a standard camp and a luxury camp).
From Tangier to Marrakech, on a private tour of Morocco. You will be picked up at the port of Tangier and transported to Chefchaouen, stopping along the way to visit traditional villages. Look into the village’s famous vendors by means of a walk… Riad in the blue city for the night.
After breakfast in the Riad, you will go on an authentic excursion through Ouazane and Rif villages. In Volubilis, we will explore the Roman ruins and the historic city of Moulay Idriss. We will proceed to Fes. Traditional accommodation in a Riad.
You will have your morning meal in your Riad, then begin on an exploration of the Medina, where you will discover many hidden treasures known only to the locals. Fes was the capital of Morocco for more than 350 years, and the University of Al Karaouine is the world’s oldest regularly accessible university. Your excursion will take you to the Moulay Idriss mausoleum as well as… After lunch, you will view the exterior of the Royal Palace and wander through the famous Jewish quarter “Mellah,” where you will have the opportunity to visit one of the few active synagogues in Morocco. Your tour of Fes involves a brief stop at the known ceramics factory. Overnight at your Riad.
The day begins with a drive towards the Atlas Mountains, with a stop in the small town of Ifrane to visit the famous Cedar forest, home to the Berber monkeys. Then, we will proceed through Tiz N’Talghamt Mountain Pass, Ziz Gorge (where we will pause for photographs), and have lunch in Midelt or nearby. We then proceed to Merzouga, where you will spend the night at our campsite.
This morning after breakfast in the hotel. You will have a Desert tour around dunes on 4×4 allowing you to visit the black volcanic rocks of fossils, visit Nomad families living in tents, then head to Khamlia village and entertainment of their spiritual music of Gnaoua, and visit the lake Dayte Sarji forms in springtime which attracts pink flamingos and wildlife you will have a break for lunch in Merzouga or around. After lunch, you will see the canal irrigation system and have a walk on the oasis located on the foot of the dunes Continue to your hotel for relaxation. Arrive at the hotel and get ready for the Camel trek for an hour and a half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in a traditional Nomadic tent. Spend the night in a bivouac (Berber tent) in the middle of the dunes.
If you rise early enough, we are able to see the magnificence of sunrise, when the color of the dunes combines with the play of shadows to create a breathtaking scene. After breakfast, we ride camels for a couple of hours (or less, depending on your preference) before heading to Tinghir and Todra Gorges for lunch. This route crosses Tinjdad and the Todra Valley. This beautiful area offers numerous opportunities for walking, including along the river through the gardens and up the road on the other side of the gorge. We will then proceed to the Dades Valley and Dades Gorges before staying the night in a Riad.
After breakfast at the Riad, you will travel to Kalaa M’Gouna and Ouarzazat through the Dades Valley. The route through Dades Valley and Skoura is the way of a thousand kasbahs, providing numerous opportunities for some of your best photographic shots of the trip. During the day, you will have the chance to meet Berber Nomads in their caves, and you will also enjoy the Rose Valley and rock formations along the way. After Skoura pass, we’ll stop in Kalaat M’Gouna, also known as “the rose city”; arriving in Ouarzazate.
After breakfast, you will visit the Kasbahs of Taourirte, Tifoultoute, and Ait Ben Haddou. Lunch in the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, then follow the path to cross the High Atlas to the port of T’ichka at a height of 2,260 meters, pausing to take photographs at scenic overlooks. Spend the night in a Marrakech hotel or Riad.
After breakfast at the Riad, you are going to go on a guided tour of Marrakech, “the Red City of Morocco,” in the morning. Your guide will ensure that you visit all historical and culturally significant sites, including the Koutoubia Minaret, the Saadian monuments, the magnificent Palace of Bahia, and the Ben Youssef Quranic School. In the evening, walk through the medina alleys, looking at the various artisans at work, before arriving at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square; have lunch at a restaurant near the square; and in the afternoon, visit the Majorelle gardens and take a short tour of Gueliz, the new city of Marrakech. You will have the option to stroll through the square after dinner while being entertained by magicians, storytellers, tooth-pullers, and food sellers. Your overnight lodging will be in your Riad.
We will pick you to the airport and the tour will end here.
Alternative tours and itineraries are available for those who can devote more time to the 10-day excursion. We can create custom Tangier excursions that conclude in any Moroccan city, or you can modify any of the existing Marrakech tour itineraries to meet your requirements.