8 Days Tour from Tangier To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert
Marrakech Sahara Trip offers tours from Marrakech to desert routes take you across the High Atlas mountains, we explore Unesco sites, we drive through the Dades Gorges and we spend amazing time in the Sahara Desert where we make our way to the camp at Erg Chebbi. We offer also Atlantic coast tours, north Morocco travel towards Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier or Chefchaouen.
Overview:
Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-style former consulate.
Map Tangier private tour
8 days tour program
Day 1 : Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
After arrive to Tangier we pick up at the port or airport. We departure for Chauen making a stop in the city of Tetouan , called the Spanish city. Afternoon arrival in Chefchaouen, where we will guided for a complete visit to the blue city. Walk through its narrow streets and old houses painted in his blue and white blue also contemplate its beautiful panoramic views. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Chauen Square .
Day 2 : Chefchaouen – Roman Ruin – Meknes – Fes
Morning departure crossing the mountain villages of Jbala . After about 4 hours away , we arrive to Fez , one of the four imperial cities named by Marrakech , Meknes and Rabat. Fez is considered as Morocco most religious and cultural center of the country. Night on riad or hotel.
Day 3 : Fes – Fes
Full day dedicated to the discovery of intellectual city of the kingdom . We will visit many monuments , we also recommend to hire an official guide , who will show the most interesting places such as: Medersas (Koranic schools ) : Chahrij , Bouinania Attarin , souk , Fes El- Jadid , Karaouine Mosque ( the first university in world). It is very curious to visit the neighborhood of leather tanners , where we can appreciate the craftsmanship. Overnight at hotel or Riad .
Day 4 : Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Monkeys forest – Erfoud – desert
From Fez go to the Middle Atlas , we will visit Ifrane , known as the Switzerland of Africa,the we visit Azrou Berber village known for its handicrafts, carpets and wood carving , then we arrive to Midelt (route is followed by the Tizi Talghemt or Neck Camella , 1,907 m altitude ). The landscape is breathtaking , the mountains are completely naked, covered in a purple coat. After arrival to Errachidia we cross solid Tafilalet palm to Erfoud. We will spend the night in desert Berber camp.
Day 5 : Merzouga – Todra Gorge , Valley of Roses , Skoura palm grove – Ouarzazate
We departure to Rissani , then to the Ksar of Touroug framed by spectacular oasis. Then we reach Tinejdad Tinerhir and after lunch we walk through the gorges of Todra . Then we go through the beautiful Dades Valley Boulmane and we visiti Kelâa I – Gouna – Rose Valley , in full bloom during the month of May. We arrive in Ouarzazate, we visit the Kasbah ,and there is possibility to visit Taourirt which was the residence of the Pasha from Marrakech.
Day 6 : Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Talouet -Marrakech
We will go to Marrakesh through Tiz -in- pass ( 2260m ) We will have option to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou kasbah ( heritage by UNESCO). Then we continue our journey to the Capital of The Pasha of Marrakech visiting its kasbah Talouet. We will take the road curves Tichkaque port that offers a spectacular panorama with lots of colors on the plain of Haouz . We arrive to Marrakech.
Day 7 : Marrakech – Marrakech
We will have morning tour of the city. Its fate is linked with that of the different dynasties that happen and its tradition of political, economic and cultural metropolis has always dominated the history of the Maghreb , In Marrakech city you can also see the famous Plaza Jemaa el Fna , which for several centuries is the most amazing world of popular theater : snake charmers, musicians , dancers , storytellers , fortune tellers , entertainers, fortune tellers. In Marrakech there are countless places to visit, for example , Medersa Ben Yussef , the Menara , the Dar Si Said Museum , the Agdal garden , the Saadian Tombs and El Badi and Bahia Palaces. afternoon and dinner in the famous square. Night in Riad.
Day 8: Marrakech – Airport
Transport to the airport and end of the Tour.
If the itineraries that we offer does not match what you’re looking for, contact us and we will prepare the trip to your measurements and needs.
- Professional English speaking driver / guide
- Transport in comfortable A/C vehicle
- Dinners and breakfasts
- A night in Merzouga desert camp
- Camel ride in Sahara desert
- Accommodation in Hotels / riads
- Lunches and drinks
- Travel insurance
- Plane tickets to and from Morocco
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