5 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM TANGIER

duration

5 Days

Location

Desert/Marrakech

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

20 +

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- Overview :

Embark on a 5-day desert tour from Tangier, in northern Morocco known as “the bride of the north”. Our exploration begins in Tangier, admiring its beauty, the Cave of Hercules and Cape Spartel. Travel inland to Chefchaouen passing through Tetouan and the Rif Mountains. Immerse yourself in the charm of Chefchaouen before venturing towards Volubilis and Meknes .

Led by a local guide, discover the treasures of Fes , from the Medina to the ancient university. Travel to Ifrane, Azrou and the Sahara Merzouga , riding camels in the desert.

Enjoy an exploratory journey, visiting Rissani , Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas Mountains on the way to Marrakech. Experience a mix of history, culture and nature, concluding with a transfer to your accommodation in Marrakech.

- Highlights :

Explore the vibrant city of Tangier, known as “the bride of the north,” and visit the Cave of Hercules and Cape Spartel.
Travel through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the stunning Blue City, and explore its charming streets.
Pass through Tetouan and visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and the historical city of Meknes.
Discover the cultural richness of Fes, including its Medina and the ancient university.
Explore Ifrane and Azrou, known for their picturesque landscapes and cedar forests.
Experience a camel trek in the magical Sahara Desert of Merzouga.
Enjoy an exploratory journey through Rissani, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and Ait Ben Haddou.
Travel across the High Atlas Mountains on the way to Marrakech, blending history, culture, and nature.
Conclude your tour with a transfer to your accommodation in Marrakech.

- Tour plan :

DAY 1: TANGIER – TETOUAN – CHEFCHAOUEN

On the first day of your 5-day desert tour from Tangier, you will be picked up from your hotel, the airport or the port in Tangier, also known as “the bride of the north”. This city is located in the northwest, near Cape Spartel, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. The Cave of Hercules and Cape Spartel are next on our journey, starting with the charming city itself. You will have some free time for lunch. Afterwards, we will travel inland to Chefchaouen passing through Tetouan and the picturesque Rif Mountains. We will stop along the way to enjoy the scenery. Your hotel stay will be in the charming city of Chefchaouen.

DAY 2: CHEFCHAOUEN- VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FES

After breakfast, take your time to explore the charming alleys of the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen. Enjoy the unique and serene atmosphere as you stroll through its distinctive blue-painted streets. Then, we'll hop in a car and head to Volubilis to see really old Roman buildings, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are cool things like ancient pillars and beautiful mosaics everywhere. Next, we drive 30 kilometers to see Meknes, a city with a lot of history. We'll visit places like Bab Al-Mansour, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the Royal Stables, the Sahrij Souani basin, and the Granary. After exploring, we'll travel to Fes and spend the night in a riad.

DAY 3: FES – IFRANE –AZROU- MIDELT – ZIZ VALLEY – MERZOUGA SAHARA

After breakfast in your riad, we will drive to a place called Ifrane, passing through a village called Imouzzer. Ifrane is special because it is very cold, snowy, and has houses that look like those in the mountains of Switzerland. Next, we will go to a forest where monkeys called Barbary macaques live. You can feed them and walk around the forest. Afterwards, we will go to a village called Midelt, where we will have some free time for lunch. Then, we will drive to another desert of Merzouga through a pass and along a valley with stops to see nice views. In the afternoon, we will reach the Sahara desert in Merzouga. Here, we will ride camels and cross the sand desert. We will stop at a high sand dune to watch the sunset. Finally, we will go to a camp, which is a mix of nomad tents and a luxury hotel. There, you can listen to Berber drum music, dance around a campfire and admire the stars in the wide open sky. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

DAY 4: MERZOUGA – RISSANI – ERFOUD – TODRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY

After breakfast, we will go to Rissani, which used to be the capital of Tafilalet. It is still an important place for trade and has a large market that is busy on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. We will visit a workshop where they make things from fossilized marble in Erfoud after seeing the market in Rissani. Then, we will drive through palm groves in Touroug and Tinjdad to reach the Todra Gorges. These are huge canyons with red walls carved by the Todra River. Climbers are very fond of these gorges, and you can explore them to enjoy the amazing views. Take some time to eat at a restaurant. After that, we will pass through Boumalne Dades and head to the Dades Valley. We will make sure to stop at the “monkey fingers” rock formation – it’s hard to miss! This place is high up on a mountain, giving us a great view of the Dades Valley. Finally, we will end the day with dinner and spend the night in a hotel.

DAY 5: DADES VALLEY – VALLEY OF ROSES – OUARZAZATE – KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH

After breakfast, our next stop is Kalaa Magouna to visit the Valley of Roses. If you are lucky enough to visit in May, you might enjoy the Rose Festival where locals sell rose-related products such as cosmetics, rose water, oil and perfumes. Then, we will drive through the palm groves of Skoura and reach Ouarzazate where we will visit the film studios used for famous productions. Next, we will explore the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This Kasbah has appeared in films such as Gladiator, Alexander and The Mummy as well as TV shows such as Game of Thrones. After that, we will drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass on the way to Marrakech. We will pause for lunch and take photos at prominent places. I will drop you off at your accommodation in Marrakech.

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Early morning trek through the dunes of Erg Chebbi

- Included / Excluded :

Pick up and drop off at your accommodation during the tour days.

Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus vehicle.

Camel ride through the desert (camel for each person).

Experienced driver who speaks Spanish and English.

Overnight accommodation in hotels, Riads and desert camp.

Local guides to tour the imperial cities mentioned above.

Drinks and lunches not included during your trip.

Airfare to and from Morocco not included.

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