Exclusive 8 Days Desert Trip Tangier to Marrakech via Chefchaouen, Fes, and Dades Valley.
Overview:
An eight-day desert journey that begins in Tangier and travels through Marrakech and the Moroccan imperial cities of Fes, Marrakech, and Meknes. Discover Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech. Explore Volubilis and enjoy the views of the Middle Atlas. Additionally, this is a chance to visit Merzouga Sahara. camping in the desert and riding camels. See the High Atlas, Ouarzazate, and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Our 8-day trip of Morocco’s imperial towns offers you a fascinating look into the country’s rich history through its magnificent castles, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and breathtaking monuments, as well as its maze-like medinas and vibrant, exciting souks.
Highlights of the two major cities, the Imperial Cities of Fes and Marrakech, will be seen during the included guided tours. In the center of each city, stay in genuine riads near the main attractions. Additionally, camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga, a charming Sahara desert, and spending the night in a Berber campground beneath hundreds of stars.
Before reaching Chefchaouan, we’ll go to Tetouan City and the Rif Mountains today to enjoy the breathtaking mountain vistas. At the base of the Rif mountains is one of the most beautiful settlements.
An old-fashioned plaza with a range of quirky art and craft stores, rooftop cafés, and eateries where you can spend the evening in a comfortable setting while admiring the natural beauty and the cool wind was part of Chefchaouen Medina.
Our eight-day desert trip from Tangier to Marrakech starts with the Volubilis crossing through Ouazan and the other Rif settlements, following a delectable breakfast at the Riad. We will explore the Roman ruin at Volubilis and learn more about Moroccan history and culture.
After that, we will go via Meknes, a city with a rich history dating back to the 17th century, where we will stop for lunch. After that, we’ll travel to the shrine of Moulay Ismail and see the old walls of Meknes City and Bab el Mansour. We will go to Fes city during the day and spend the night there.
We’ll stroll through the alleys and lanes of one of Morocco’s oldest cities today. The first stop on the tour is the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarters and the first Mellah constructed in Morocco in the 16th century.
We’ll make sure you see all the historical and cultural sites, such as the renowned Al Qaraouine University, which is the oldest in the area. Moulay Idriss’s tomb, the Attarine Museum, and the Tanneries. Following lunch, we will visit the tile cooperative and then take in the magnificent panoramic view of Fes’s whole Medina.
Following breakfast at the hotel, we will travel through Errachidia and Erfoud on our route to Merzouga. You will pass through the Ziz Gorge and the breathtaking Tiz Ntalghamt pass on the trip. As you approach Errachidia, the terrain shifts and signs of desert appear. You may enjoy lunch at Zayda and experience the warmth of the Berber people.
After that, we’ll drive through the Ziz Valley, making stops for breathtaking vistas on route to Rissani (with its renowned market) and Erfoud (famous city of fossils). Before starting your camel ride, we will be welcomed to Merzouga in the late afternoon with the pleasant flavor of mint tea. After that, you will spend the night in a desert tent while listening to Berber music and sandboarding.
Before riding camels back to the hotel, we rise early to see the sun rise over the dunes at Erg Chebbi. Take a shower after breakfast.
We shall proceed along the Saghro mountains after exiting the desert. Before reaching Dades Valley for supper and accommodation, we will take a walk via Todra Gorge. We spent the night at a small motel or riad in Dades Gorges.
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will travel through the Dades Valley. Dades Valley in the direction of Ouarzazate and Kalaa M’gouna. The Kasbahs with a thousand follow the path that crosses the Dades Valley. We’ll visit the city of movies, Ouarzazate, and the largest Kasbah in Morocco, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, which was constructed by T-Hami El Glaoui in the late 19th century and is a UNESCO historical site.
After that, we go through the High Atlas mountains, where you may take in the breathtaking scenery and charming Berber communities until we reach Marrakech, where we will spend the night.
Proceed with our eight-day desert expedition from Tangier to Marrakech. We’ll start by exploring Marrakech, also known as “the red city of Morocco.” We will see to it that you see the most important historical and cultural sites. It consists of the Bahia Palace, the Saadian tombs, the Majorelle Gardens, and the Koutoubia Tower, among other places.
Following lunch at a neighborhood restaurant in the well-known plaza, you may explore the handicrafts and buy gifts as you meander around the souks. You’ll have time to independently explore the city after lunch.
The timing of your travel will determine how today goes. For your flight, you will be driven to the airport.
A luxury private tent has private ensuite bathroom and shower with shower condiments and towels. A comfortable tent has shared bathrooms and hot showers outside the tent. You have to bring your own towel and shower accessories.
All tents on the private tour are private.
If you choose a luxury tent, it has a private ensuite shower with accessories and towels. Comfortable tent has shared hot showers outside the tent and you have to bring your own towel and shower condiments with you.
Yes, you can safely store the big luggage in the car.
There is no sandboarding offered in Zagora, but in Merzouga there is.
There are no quad bikes in Zagora, but they are in Merzouga.
The sunset camel ride is about 1 hour and sunrise trek is 40 minutes.
It is possible to skip the camel ride and take 4×4 instead.
In winter temperatures fall dramatically and it can be freezing at night, please bring warm sleeping clothes with you.
At least one person is required to run the private tour.
8 day itinerary from Tangier to Marrakesh
Eight days that were the finest ever. I thoroughly enjoyed the vacation. Omar, our guide, handled everything. Every morning, we just climbed into the vehicle and drove from town to town and over breathtaking landscapes.
He ensured we were always in capable hands by personally selecting each official guide in the major cities. We owe Omar a debt of gratitude for making our trip really unforgettable.
This 8-day desert trip from Tangier to Marrakech is highly recommended.
Best 8 days Morocco Tour
After an 8-day journey with our driver/guide, Hassan, we are very happy. Morocco came to life for us because of Hassan’s extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for his homeland.
From a spontaneous encounter with some nomads to a tea ceremony with the local imam, a stroll through a Berber farmers market, or a camel ride in the Sahara, Hassan gave us a true taste of this stunning nation. Many, many thanks from the Canadian Luxes!
Perfect Tangier to Marrakech in 8 days!
From the initial email correspondence we had, Said was outstanding. We suggested that my parents, my older brother, and my fiancée travel from Tangier to Marrakech.
He made everything happen! For the entire eight days, we had a fantastic driver who was well informed and spoke fluent English.
Our plan kept our days hectic and full of activities; Said had arranged city guides in the main towns we visited and personally selected our riads.
Breakfasts and dinners were included by the trip fee, but if you don’t want to eat them, you can choose not to.
The camel ride in the desert and overnight stay in the Berber camp was a true highlight. An absolutely fantastic experience!
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