desert tour from Tangier – 14 day by day itinerary

About this tour

1. Day 01

   Day 1 of 14

   Tangier to Chefchaouen

   Greeting by one of our professional driver guides, at Tangier port/airport; immediate transfer by your private car to chefchaouen. You will mostly drive through the green Rif Mountains, and crossing the city Tetouan. Overnight stay in a charming hotel “Riad” located inside the old town.
   NOTE: It depends on when you arrive in Tangier; before heading to Chefchaouen, you can explore some notable landmarks, including the Caves of hercules and Cape Spartel, where the Mideterranean Sea meets Atlantic Ocean.

2. Day 02

   Day 2 of 14

   Chefchaouen

   Free day for rest and explore “Chefchaouen“, a beautiful city known for its striking blue-washed buildings. You can also spend a lovely day from Chefchaouen to “Akchour waterfalls“, the most famous sightseeing in the region. Let us known in advance, if you are interested to experience these spectacular falls.

3. Day 03

   Day 3 of 14

   Chefchaouen to Fes

   Depart from Chefchaouen and make your way through the Rif Mountains, heading straight to the archaeological sit of Volubilis, where you will meet a professional local guide to explore the ruins.
   ABOUT VOLUBILIS: The ancient city of Volubilis lies a few kilometres North of Meknes on a plateau in the foothills of the Zerhoun Mountains. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in Morocco. As a result, Volubilis was declared a UNESCO world heritage site for its historical interest in 1997.
   Afterward, continue your journey to the imperial City of Mekne to discover the massive, ornate Bab Mansour gate-dating back to the 18th century, and explore the old City, as well as the majestic granaries and Royal stables. in the late afternoon, you will arrive in fes, where you will spend the night in a beautiful Riad located within the old City.

4. Day 04

   Day 4 of 14

   Fes-guided city tour

   The whole day will be dedicated for the visit of Fez. Meet your professional local guide; stroll around the royal palace and Jewish quarter, then go for the stunning panoramic view overlooking Fez’s old town “Fez el Bali“. Afterwards, you will see the brilliant cobalt-blue pottery that has been made in Fez since the 11th century.

   Craftsmen still making it by hand in workshops; turning pots on a traditional potter’s wheel as has been the practice for centuries. As you wander around the city; your guide will lead you on a walk and navigate through the narrowest labyrinth of Fez’s medina, in order to discover its hidden secrets. At the end of your guided visit; your driver may take you to the new city “Fez jdid“, where big Hotels; chic Restaurants; big Supermarkets and Boutiques are sit.
   End of the day, return to your Hotel.

5. Day 05

   Day 5 of 14

   Fes to Merzouga

   Today, you will be heading South towards the famous Morocco sand dunes “Erg chebbi“; passing by the city “Ifrane” which has one of the coldest climates in Morocco; with regular heavy snowfalls making its slopes a magnet for skiers in the winter months. The City IFRANE often named as “Morocco Switzerland“. Next is the holm oak cedar forest of “Azrou“, home for huge number of wild monkeys “Macaques“; then to the city “Midelt“known as Apple town. After break for lunch, continue your drive through the middle Atlas Mountains, to Errachidia where you’ll be amazed by its fascinate palm grove oasis “Ziz valley“. This wonderful landscapes leads you along the way to “Erfoud“, famous for dates harvest held annually in October.

   Getting to Merzouga, greeting by the locals followed by their welcoming mint tea. Shortly after, get on your camels and venture through the Erg chebbi sand dunes, to witness the magical sunset. Overnight at standard or luxury camp, dinner and breakfast included.

   Spending a night under nomadic tent in the desert; undoubtedly it must be your most exciting experience within the “14 days-Tangier desert tour“.

   You might also enjoy a great evening meal, under starlit sky while the nomads are singing and dancing around big campfire.

6. Day 06

   Day 6 of 14

   Merzouga to Dades valley

   An early wake up is highly recommended to welcome the first sun rays over the dunes; have your breakfast then get on your camels and ride back to the hotel.

   Meet your driver, and get ready for your next journey towards “Dades gorges“. You will first visit “Todra valley“, the astonished green oasis with its magnificent palm groves stretching along the river to the Gorges. The area provides great opportunity, for lovely photos and relaxing stroll to better explore the site with two gigantic mountain walls; with sheer rock faces reaching 300 meters high in places.

   Later on, drive for another 2 hours to the next “Dades Gorges” where you will spend a night with amazing views overlooking the valley.

7. Day 07

   Day 7 of 14

   Dades valley to Marrakech

   Visit the Gorges, and leave through the route of one thousand Kasbah, followed by stops at “Roses valley” where Morocco’s most celebrated Roses used for making rosewater; and “Ouarzazate” nicknamed as Hollywood of Africa.

   30 km further is “Ait benhaddou” one of the oldest and finest examples of a fortified city in the world; as a result UNESCO declared it a world heritage since 1987. Here, you’ll be able to walk and discover the site; have lunch then depart to Marrakech through the high Atlas Mountains. Overnight at beautiful Riad near the “square Jemaa El Fna“.

8. Day 08

   Day 8 of 14

   Marrakech-guided city tour

   Marrakech is one of the fourth imperial cities of Morocco, which have experienced hard times in the past. These periods have made of Marrakech, a city of great importance in the history of Morocco. So get ready, with an official guide to discover its historical monuments and its unforgettable history.

   Marrakech full guided city tour usually starts at 9:30 am; meet your knowledgeable local guide and debut your exploration; by seeing the koutoubia mosque; visit the Saadian tombs and Bahia palace. Thereafter, dive into the medina to discover its numerous secrets, including its huge maze of souks; breathtaking imperial architecture; and absorbing the atmosphere at djemaa el Fna; one of the world’s largest and busiest squares. End your Marrakech city tour by discovering the Majorelle Gardens (optional visit), then back to your hotel at lite in the afternoon.

9. Day 09

   Day 9 of 14

   Marrakech to Essaouira

   Departure from your hotel and heading West towards Essaouira. As we approach the town “Ounagha”; you will be greeted by the sight of trees filled with strange dark shapes.

   The dark shapes you’ll soon realize are goats; they perch implausibly on the highest and most delicate-looking branches to get at the fruit of the argan trees. This oddity represents the first stage in a process that powers the economy of the region. After they pass through the goats; the fruits are reduced to a hard indigestible core.

   This hard nut is taken cracked; crushed; and roasted to extract argan oil, which can be used for everything from cooking to beauty treatments. Plenty cooperatives are sitting along the way; where dozens of women work to produce oils that are sold throughout Morocco and beyond. You might be interested to have a look, and learn how argan products are being made here by the locals. Getting to Essaouira and overnight at the hotel or Riad.

10. Day 10

    Day 10 of 14

    Essaouira-guided city tour

    With an official local guide, yo will explore this charming, colorful fishing town which consist of a heavily fortified 18th century medina surrounded by a very modern, but compact, new town. For thousands years, Essaouira’s harbor attracted invaders from across Europe. Now the pedestrian-only medina is where most of the town’s permanent residents live; it is also home to the majority of Essaouira’s markets, restaurants and hotels. Conclude your visit by a delicious grilled fish; then back to your accommodation.

11. Day 11

    Day 11 of 14

    Essaouira to Casablanca

    - EL JADIDA: This busy city was a 16th century outpost of the Portuguese empire, and the architectural influences of that period are still obvious. The part-fortified city is famous for its old ramparts and bastions and its role in evicting the occupying Portuguese in 1769.then known as Mazagan. Late afternoon, drive straight to Casablanca to your hotel.

    Start time8:00 am

    departure from your hotel, and make our route heading towards the city of Casablanca; we will mostly driving along the Atlantic Ocean, and passing by a huge number of small villages built in the middle of green lands of crops. The majority of those inhabitants live from agriculture and livestock (rearing animals such as goats, cows ,sheep). Reaching the city of Safi which is the main fishing port for the country’s sardine industry, it also exports phosphates, textiles and ceramics. We will continue along the coast road to the village of Oualidia, which is famous for its oysters, then a pause for lunch in one of its restaurants overlooking the Atlantic ocean. From here we keep driving to the world heritage site of El jadida (short break, and walk around the old medina). Arrive to Casablanca by late afternoon for overnight in a 4 stars hotel.

12. Day 12

    Day 12 of 14

    Casablanca

    Free day for rest and explore the city, overnight in the hotel.

    Casablanca which is the city of huge contrasts. This historic and cosmopolitan city and port is the financial, industrial, and commercial hub of Morocco. Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco. Visit the Hassan II Mosque (the fifth largest mosque in the world. It dominates the city skyline. It lies on a 2 ha promontory looking out over Atlantic Ocean; most notably it has the tallest minaret on the planet; which stands 210 m high. Non-Muslims are allowed entry only as part of a guided tour).

13. Day 13

    Day 13 of 14

    Casablanca to Assilah

    Today, we will be driving on an express route to the city of Rabat which is the current capital of Morocco. visit the Hassan Tower; Kasbah Oudayas; the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and Hassan II and Kasbah Chellah. Getting to Assilah by the afternoon; overnight stay in a Hotel or Riad.

14. Day 14

    Day 14 of 14

    Assilah to the port air/port of Tangier

    Transfer to the Port or Airport of Tangier, depending the time of your departure.

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