10 days Tangier to Marrakech and desert. The best moments of this tour from tangier to the desert are to discover the Berber culture and meet the locals, visit the Berber villages, admire the landscapes of the desert, and spend a night in a camp in the middle of the desert. You can also enjoy the activity of camel riding and trekking. You will also have the opportunity to taste typical Moroccan dishes and enjoy the spectacular sunsets over the dunes.
10 days Tangier to Marrakech and desert
Day 1: Arrive in Tangier
Welcome to Tangier! Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your private driver and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, you’ll have the rest of the day to explore the city.
Day 2: Drive to Casablanca via Asilah and Rabat
Start your day with a drive from Tangier to Asilah, a charming coastal town known for its whitewashed buildings and colorful doors. Take some time to explore the old medina and the city walls before continuing on to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Here, you can visit the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas. Continue your journey to Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city. Here, you can explore the bustling markets and take in the sights of the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. Spend some time wandering around the old medina before heading back to your hotel for the night.
Day 3: Casablanca to Marrakech
Start your day with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco and one of the most impressive religious sites in the world. Afterward, take a drive to Marrakech, stopping along the way to explore some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. Once you arrive in Marrakech, explore the city’s vibrant souks and bustling markets. Spend the evening at Djemaa el-Fna, the city’s main square, where you can enjoy traditional music and entertainment.
Day 4: Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Telouet and Ait ben haddou
Today we will drive to Ouarzazate via Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou. We will start our journey by driving to Telouet, a small village in the High Atlas Mountains. Here we will visit the Kasbah of Glaoui, a former palace of the Pasha of Marrakech. After exploring the Kasbah, we will continue our journey to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here we will explore the fortified village and its many kasbahs. After exploring Ait Ben Haddou, we will drive to Ouarzazate, where we will spend the night.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Agdz – Zagora
After breakfast, we will drive to Zagora via Agdz. We will visit the Kasbah of Tamnougalt and the Draa Valley. Lunch in Agdz and then continue to Zagora. We will arrive in Zagora in the late afternoon and check into our hotel. We will have dinner at the hotel and spend the night there.
Day 6: Zagora to Merzouga and explore the desert
We will leave Zagora in the morning and drive to Merzouga. On the way, we will visit the Draa Valley, a beautiful oasis with lush palm groves and traditional Berber villages. We will also visit the ancient city of Rissani, the birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty that still rules Morocco today. Once we arrive in Merzouga, we will explore the desert on camelback. We will spend the night in a traditional Berber camp in the middle of the desert, where we can enjoy a delicious dinner and watch the stars.
Day 7: Explore the Merzouga desert and take a camel ride
On day 7, you can explore the Merzouga desert and take a camel ride. Start your day by visiting the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the highest sand dunes in Morocco. You can take a 4×4 tour of the desert and explore the area. After that, you can take a camel ride through the desert and experience the beauty of the Sahara. You can also visit some of the nearby oases and Berber villages to get a glimpse of traditional Moroccan life. At night, you can stay in a desert camp and enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars.
Day 8: Drive to Erfoud and Fes
Travel through Erfoud where you will visit fossils and continue to stunning Ziz Valley, where you will be able to admire the beautiful scenery of the Atlas Mountains. You will then continue on to Midelt, a small town located in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Here you can explore the local markets and enjoy some traditional Moroccan cuisine. After Midelt, you will drive through Azrou, a small town known for its cedar forests and Ifrane, a charming mountain town with a ski resort. Finally, you will arrive in Fes where you can explore the ancient medina and take in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. Night in a riad.
Day 9: Fes tour guided
Today, you will explore the city of Fes with a guided tour. You will visit the old medina, the Royal Palace, the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts, and the Karaouine Mosque. You will also have the opportunity to explore the souks and sample some of the local cuisine. After your tour, you will have some free time to explore the city on your own. 10 days Tangier to Marrakech ends.
◙ Included:
- Transportation in comfortable vehicles.
- Driver/guide.
- 06 Nights in hotels.
- 02 nights in camp.
- Camel ride through the dunes.
- 06 breakfasts 06 dinners.
◙ Not included:
- Drinks.
- Lunches.
- Tips.
