5 Days desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech
overview:
5 Days desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech, explore chefchaoen, Fes, Merzouga desert, Gorges, palm grover the tour ends at Marrakech.
itinerary
On the first day of our journey
We are going to meet you at the hotel in Tangier city, and then we are going to drive all the way through the Rif Mountains with panoramic views along with Rifian villages. When we arrive in Chefchaouen city we are going to have a sightseeing tour around the city’s landmarks and attractions such as the old medina with its beautiful blue houses and alleys. Not only that but you will also get to see how locals live. In addition to that, we are going to show you the enchanting Kasbah museum and the Spanish mosque which sits on a hill to the east of the city. At night, we are going to go back to our Riad and spend our first night there.
On the second day
We are going to drive to Volubilis, the Roman ruins on the outskirts of the sacred city of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. After that, we are going to drive to Meknes one of the four imperial cities with a rich history and plenty of landmarks. Namely Bab Mansour, one of the largest gates in the country with beautiful carvings and Islamic writings. Bab Mansour faces the El hadim square, a wonderful market place and a spot where different activities take place such as storytelling, snake charming and sometimes advertising some traditional products, etc.… later in the day, we are going to drive to Fez and see the beauty and picturesqueness of its old medina as well the kindness of its locals. When night times comes, we are going to stay overnight at the hotel.
On the third day
After we get up and have breakfast, we are going to hit the road toward the Sahara Desert. On the way there, we are going to pass through a bunch of wonderful places, villages, and cities. First of all, we are going to stop in the city of Ifran known as the little Switzerland of Africa. Then carry on driving toward Azrou with its genuine beauty of nature. Especially its Atlas forest with beautiful Barbary apes which are one of the types of Monkeys that live in the Atlas Mountains enjoying their freedom. After that, we are going to resume driving toward the Midelt city. It is a city known for its fancy restaurants, and then we are going to drive toward Ziz Canyons and the panoramic views on the way to Rich.
When we arrive in Erfoud you will feel the atmosphere of the desert. Erfoud is a city that is a few miles away from the Sahara Desert. It is one of the places where you will find fossils and meteorites in case you are interested in that. We will be in the desert by sunset and you will be taken on camelback to see the wonderful view of the golden dunes and sand when the sun goes down. At night, we will be in a desert camp where we will spend an unforgettable night either listening to Berber chants or gazing at the Saharan stars.
On the fourth day
We are going to make sure you wake up early to see the sunrise. You will hop onto a camel’s back and take some memorable pictures. After that, your camel men will give you a ride back to the hotel for you to have breakfast and take a shower, and then pack your bags to leave for Boumalne Dades. On the way there, we are going to continue our journey toward Rissani, a small town near the Sahara Desert.
There are basically beautiful traditional houses and a souk out there that attracts visitors who want to explore the Amazigh culture and purchase some items to remind them of their trip to Morocco. After that, we are going to drive through Berber villages and pass by nomads herding cattle. When we arrive in Tinghir, you will have the opportunity to discover the beauty of its palm trees and the stunning views of Toudra gorges which is a paradise of climbers and mountain lovers. Later in the day, we are going to drive to Boumalne Dades. It is basically the place where we are going to spend our night.
On the fifth and the last day of our tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Our destination will be Marrakesh. Basically, we are going to drive to Marrakesh. On the way, we are going to visit some of the most interesting places such as the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou that is as beautiful as an oil painting with its traditional architecture and the fact that it is one of the UNESCO’S world heritage sites, and then we will drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the pass of Tichka where there is a lot of views to see. In addition to the small villages and kasbahs that we will pass by as we travel toward our destination, Marrakesh where we are going to book rooms for you at some hotel there or take you to the airport if you want to leave.
Included:
- Transport 4×4, fuel.
- Driver /guide.
- Night in desert camp.
- Camel ride.
Not included:
- Drinks.
- Lunches.
- Tips.