- Tangier
- 12 Days
- Availability: 20
12 Days 11 Night From Tangier north & South Of Morocco Desert Tour Cities and Desert
Descriptions
This 12-day trip departs from Tangier and visits the country’s top attractions from north to south. Those who have the time to discover Morocco’s secrets ought to start on this journey. The Sahara Desert is the perfect complement to the natural scenery, culture, and imperial cities.
During this 12-day trip, we will have the opportunity to visit Marrakech and learn about Morocco’s majestic imperial cities, the turquoise city of blue city, the lovely coastal city of Asilah, how to cross the Middle Atlas, and much more.
We will also visit palm trees, oasis, Berber communities perched atop mountains, ancient adobe walls, and the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga.
- Included
- Pick-up & drop off at/from your accommodation
- Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C
- Experienced English speaking Driver Guide /Fuel
- 10 nights in a private room at a hotel/riad (At your preferred room type) (Breakfast & 7 Dinner)
- Overnight at the Desert Camp (At your preferred tent type)
- Excluded
- Drinks & Lunches
- Dinner in Chefchaouen, Marrakech & Rabat
- Entrance (Optional)
- Tipping (Optional)
Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier Chefchaouen :
Arrival at Tanger and pick up at the port or airport in the same city and the journey will begin entering the Rif and reaching Chefchaouen,Berber city meaning “horn”, beautiful location, where the contrast of the white houses arranged in different planes on the highlighted green area irrigated by the river. Dinner and overnight at Hotel or riad.
Day 2: Chefchaouen Volubilis Meknes Fes
After Breakfast depart to Fes.Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and continue to Meknes for Visiting the old Medina of this imperial city surrounded by ramparts. Then continue to Visit the Medina of Meknes surrounded also by ramparts.Than continue to your accommodation at the hotel or riad in Fes.
Day 3: Fes Fes :
The whole day dedicated for the Fes, the oldest imperial city in Morocco ,founded in the 8th century byMoulay Idriss II. You will visit the Medina, Médersas Attarine, Fontaine Ennajarine, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss and the Karawiyin Mosque and the new medina in Fez Jdid .In the evening check into the hotel or riad.
Day 4: Fes Merzouga :
In the morning start to the desert village of Merzouga via Azrou, the cedar forests and Ziz gorge. This is an interesting route and you can stop for lunch in Midelt.Late afternoon arrive at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes and check into a the desert Inn hotel where you can safely wander into the immediate desert to watch the sunset.
Day 5: Merzouga Erg Chebbi Merzouga :
Today you will Take the advantage to discover the region of Merzouga: you will begin by the village of dark skin people and have a cup of mint tea and enjoy the live Gnawa music which is played by those people. Then you will explore the desert Lake with it’s diferent kind of birds.continue towards the vast palm of Tafilalet,visiting the town of Rissani (the origin of the Alaouite dynasty and the ancient capital of Sultans Alaouite)with it’s fortified villages and souks.Late afternoon drive back to Inn hotel. Camel riding at sunset and stay over in Berber tent in the heart of the dunes. A day full of adventure and culture
Day 6: Merzouga Todra Gorges Dades Gorges :
Early morning wake up for camel riding and outstanding sunrise. Arriving to the hotel for refreshing and breakfast. Depart to Dades Gorges throught number of Berber villages. Visit and lunch in Todra Gorges.Afternoon continue to Dades Valley.Overnight in the hotel/kasbah in Dades Gorges.
Day 7: Dades Gorges Ouarzazate :
After breakfast continue to the town of Ouarzazate through the road of Thousand Kasbahs and off road to the Rose valley where you will have time to visite nomades living in the caves. Continue to Skoura palmerie(visit of Aridhyl Kasbah).visit Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate .Overnight in the Riad/Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
Day 8: Ait Ben-Haddou Marrakech Essaouira :
After breakfast drive from Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Visit of this old Berber village, where many movies filmed like Obelix, Gladiator and others. We continue on the road to Marrakech crossing the High Atlas Mountains through T’ichka pass of 2,260 m.alt, stopping at places with magnificent panoramic views to take pictures, have lunch in Marrakech, and follow the way until Essaouirra, Overnight Hotel or riad.
Day 9: Essaouira Marrakech :
After breakfast, visit the old city of Essaouira accompanied by a local guide or by your self. Rest of time in the Beach About 3 o’clock in the afternoon drive back to Marrakech, night in a hotel or Riad.
Day 10: Marrakech Marrakech :
After breakfast, the group will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. You will discover the Bahia and Badi Palaces, the Saadian Tombs, the Menara basin and many other hidden treasures. Lunch will be in one of the finest traditional restaurants in Marrakech. After lunch, you will continue with the tour on the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Djemaa el Fna, one of the center attractions of Marrakech. Coming alive at night with the local storytellers, entertainers, and mouth-watering barbeque, the square is well worth a visit.
Day 11: Marrakech Casablanca Rabat Asilah :
Early morning departure to Casablanca. Visit the Mosque of Hassan II, then continue to Asilah on thecoast road through Rabat and Larach. Overnight in Hotel in Asilah.
Day 12: Asilah Tangier :
Spend the morning in the beach and visiting the medina of Asilah then to the port to take the ferry back.
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Testimonial
What They Say
EXCELLENT Based on 101 reviews Jarmila R2023-11-06Verified Amazing The trip was amazing. The camel ride to Sahara oasis was unforgetable. Thanks to Mohaa Sahara Aitelcaid our group hot the best guide. Francesco2023-02-24Verified Da Fes a Merzouga Professonali e amichevolei ci hanno guidato per il lungo tour da Fes a mergouza. Una esperienza bellissima attraverso la catena del atlante sino alle dune sabbiose del Sahara NatiMella2023-02-02Verified Excelente viaje por marruecos Desde pick up en el aeropuerto, seleccion de hoteleria y transporte terrestre hasta el desierto del sahara, ida y vuelta. Atención personalizada, conocen perfectamente la zona. MUY recomendable, hicieron nuestro viaje excelente. miguel r2023-01-29Verified Mágica Fue una experiencia increíble. Nos acompaño Moha, un genio de esas personas que la vida te pone en tu camino y parece que la conoces de toda la vida. Marruecos es una tierra de leyendas, es mi segunda vez en el destino lo recomiendo absolutamente. Todos los servicios que nos ofreció la empresa sorprendió nuestras espectativas. Nos dedicamos a la actividad turística en patagonia por eso es que hablo con conocimiento del tema, realmente sorprendente. Párrafo aparte la experiencia en el desierto del Sahara, es una película. Gracias de todo corazón maria m2023-01-08Verified Amazing The experience was one of the best in my life, highly recommend, the camp was amazing food was great, tents were comfy and the berebers are wonderful people. It's a must do for sure!!!! I.Fuster2023-01-08Verified 5 stars because is not possible 10 It was an amazing experience with Sahara Gate Tours. The treatment was fabulous, attentive all the time, good quantity and quality of food that they cooked with professionalism, in fact the best tagine we have eaten in Morocco. The camp is comfortable, each person or couple with their tent and the beds are very comfortable. The ride with the camels through the desert with photos at sunset of the best experience in Morocco. Without a doubt highly recommended. thomas2022-05-02Verified unforgettable trip 非常感谢撒哈拉之门旅行社的帮助,为我的旅行提供了很多有意义的指导。希望有机会跟他们合作完成一趟难忘的旅行。 thanks a lot for sahara gate tour who gave me lot of helpful adverses. Looking forward to a new trip with them which will surely be unforgettable. Manuel G2022-04-24Verified Breathtaking experience! Breathtaking experience! this is what we think of the 4 days tour with Moha. Besides the unique beauty from Moroccan landscapes (canyons, mountains, dunes, valleys, unesco locations), Berber people, their costumes, food and mood enthused us in every stop. Thanks Moha, you are the best! ❤️ Henry S2022-03-21Verified Highly recommend Moha and Sahara Gate! We had a wonderful 4 day tour with Moha from Marrakech to the Sahara, and back. Expert advice and driving, and wonderful company. Highly recommended! stacey s2022-03-19Verified Sahara Gate and Moha made our trip amazing! Can’t say enough about how much we loved our trip to Morocco in big thanks to Moha. We traveled with our 3 kids aged 6, 8, 10 and they all were in love with Moha at the end. My daughter turned 10 on the trip and he bought all the kids presents! He even was able to get a cake for my daughter with her name on it….in the Sahara desert! Superb communication, very safe driving. He listened to what we wanted to do and was very accommodating. Will definitely recommend this tour company to others. Truly, could not have been better in every way.