See the imperial towns of Fez and Marrakech on your tailored eight-day Morocco itinerary. Learn about Moroccan history, architecture, culture, and hospitality. Explore the medinas, monuments, mausalomes, and souks of medieval Morocco.
We provide customized Moroccan desert and scenic journeys by private vehicle as well as private guided tours... leaving you with memorable memories of your time in Merzouga.
You may experience Morocco with personalized expert supervision, 24/7 help, and insider access to new discoveries in this familiar area with our Tangier to desert trips.
This private Morocco tour is a good alternative for guests arriving on the Tangier ferry because it covers a thorough itinerary from arrival to departure.
If you take this tour from Tangier, you will not need to plan any other elements of your holiday. Discover Morocco's towns, mountains, and the spectacular Sahara desert.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Tours in Fes and Marrakech with a guide. Optional hike in Todra Valley.
✔ Private tour in an air-conditioned car. Local driver. Beautiful hotels/riads.
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ The camel trip to the desert to spend the night.
✖ In Marrakech, Fes, and Chefchaouen, no dinner. Drinks. Lunches. Tips.
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Le Gardenia
2. La Tangerina
3. City Bleu Tanger
4. Kenzi Solazur Hotel
5. Hotel de Bristol
6. Free Zone Hotel
7. ibis Tanger City Center Hotel
8. Hotel Nord-Pinus Tanger
9. Onomo Hotel Tanger Med
10. Hilton Tangier City Center
11. Casa Bonita
12. Chellah Hotel Tangier
13. Intercontinental Tangier
14. El Muniria
15. Saba's House - Riad Dar Saba
16. Hotel Oulid
17. Hotel Continental
18. Mamora Bay
19. Golden Tulip Andalucia Golf Tangier
20. El Oumnia Puerto Hotel
Additional Info: We pick up you from any place in Tangier city or airport.
Itinerary
Day 1 : TANGIER - CHEFCHAOUEN :
1
Tangier
Today, we will travel to Chefchaouen and pick you up at the Tangier airport, port, or hotel and deliver you there.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Chefchaouen
After we have arrived at the Rif mountains, the rest of the day will be free for us to explore the blue city. Spend the night in a cozy riad and have breakfast in the morning.
Duration: 3 hours
Day 2: CHEFCHAOUEN - FES :
1
Chefchaouen
Today, you will arrive in Fes after spending some more time in the morning touring the city known as the "blue city."
Duration: 2 hours
2
Fez
After a few hours of driving, you will finally make it to Fes, but not before stopping for a few photo ops at some breathtaking scenery along the road. When you finally arrive, you will spend the night in a magnificent riad, and breakfast will be served in the traditional medina.
Duration: 4 hours
Day 3 : EXPLORING FES :
1
Fez
After breakfast at your riad, you will depart on an excursion to visit Fes, which is regarded as the "Spiritual City" of Morocco. Fes is located in the central region of Morocco. You will spend the entirety of the morning wandering through the Medina and its winding lanes, paying a visit to the vast majority of the historical and cultural sites. These will consist of the world-famous Al Karaouine Mosque and University, which is also the oldest institution of its kind, the Medrasa Bouanania, the Tanneries, and the Najjarine fountain.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Fes el-Bali
After lunch, we will travel outside of the Medina to show you the entry to the Royal Palace, then we will travel through the Jewish area known as "the Mellah," and finally we will proceed to the pottery cooperative.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Fez
We will pick you up in the afternoon and drive you to one of the strongholds so that you can get an extraordinary panoramic view over the entire Medina in Fes. Accommodation for the night in the same riad.
Duration: 2 hours
DAY 4 : FES - IFRANE - AZROU - MIDELT - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA DESERT:
1
Fez
After breakfast in your riad, you'll travel for Merzouga via Midelt and Errachidia.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Ifrane
Your voyage will start in Ifran, sometimes known as the "Switzerland" of Morocco, and continue all the way to Merzouga by way of Midlet and the Ziz Valley.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Azrou
During this journey, you will have opportunities to get glimpses of both the Middle Atlas and the Higher Atlas mountains. Taking a break in the well-known cedar forest, which is Morocco's largest and where you could spot Barbary apes.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Erfoud
After lunch in Midelt, you will continue your drive down the verdant Ziz Valley, making several pauses along the way to take in the breathtaking scenery. You will begin your guided camel ride in the Merzouga desert, led by an experienced camel man, to explore the Merzouga sand sea and watch the sunset. En route, we will pass through hospitable Berber settlements on our way to Erfoud, and then continue on to the Merzouga desert.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Merzouga
Spend the night at our desert camp, where you will take part in a drum circle, have meals, and enjoy a campfire. Your private tent is equipped with flush toilets and hot showers for your convenience. (HB) (If you like sand surfing, the camp provides free use of sand boards for anybody who wants to use them.)
Duration: 2 hours
DAY 5 : SAHARA DESERT – TODGHA GORGE – DADES VALLEY :
1
Merzouga
Your camel guide will wake you up at an ungodly hour so that you can see the dawn, which is likely going to be the most breathtaking sunrise of your whole life. Following breakfast at the camp, you will have a leisurely camel journey back to your riad, during which you may see the breathtaking Erg Chebbi dunes, which transform throughout the day based on the light.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Gargantas del Todra
You will go to the Tinghir and Todgha gorges, which are respectively the tallest and narrowest gorges in all of Morocco.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Dades Gorges
You will have the opportunity to hike down its valley while you are here. We will drive into the Dades Valley, where you can see stunning rock formations known as "monkey toes," as well as magnificent sand castles. The accommodations for the night will be at a charming riad located smack dab in the center of the Valley (HB).
Duration: 2 hours
DAY 6 : DADES VALLEY – AIT BENHADDOU KASBAH – MARRAKECH:
1
Dades Gorges
After finishing our breakfast, we will begin our journey to Ouarzazate and Kalaat M'Gouna by way of the Dades Valley. The route through Dades Valley is often referred to as the "Way of a Thousand Kasbahs," and it provides travelers with several opportunities to take some of the most memorable images of their trip.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
El Kelaa M'gouna
We will make a pit stop in Kalaat M'Gouna, often known as "the rose city," in order to get rosewater, which will ensure that your linens continue to smell pleasant long after your trip is over.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Ouarzazate
Proceed to Ouarzazate, which is often referred to as "Africa's Hollywood."
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Ait Ben Haddou
The famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, which is also the largest Kasbah in Morocco, is where lunch will be served. It is officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It has served as the backdrop for a number of movies, including 'Gladiator' and 'Lawrence of Arabia,' to name a couple.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Marrakech
Before reaching Marrakech, we will continue our journey across the High Atlas Mountains by crossing the breathtaking Tizi n'Tichka pass, which is 2,260 meters in elevation. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to stop and learn about the production process of argan oil at women's cooperatives. Invest in a night's stay at a charming riad ( BB).
Duration: 3 hours
DAY 7 : EXPLORING MARRAKECH :
1
Marrakech
Following breakfast at the riad, you will have a morning guided tour of "the Red City of Morocco," also known as Marrakech.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Jemaa el-Fnaa
The Koutoubia Minaret, the Saadian tombs, the beautiful Palace of Bahia, and the Ben Youssef Cornic School are just some of the historical and cultural icons that your guide will make sure you experience throughout your time in Cairo. Before arriving at the renowned Jamaa El Fna Square, you should conclude the morning by taking a leisurely stroll around the medina alleys. Here, you will have the opportunity to see a variety of artisans at work.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Marrakech
Following lunch at a restaurant close to the plaza, the group will travel to the Majorelle Gardens and then have a quick tour of Gueliz, which is Marrakech's new city. You are welcome to head into the plaza after supper to be entertained by various performers such as tooth pullers, storytellers, magicians, and food vendors. At the same riad where you will be staying the night, you will also be served with breakfast.
Duration: 2 hours
DAY 8 TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT:
1
Marrakech
Free program in the mornming. We will pick you up at any time today and drive you to the airport so that you may board your flight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
