9 Day Desert Tour from Tangier

After breakfast, we leave Tangier behind and head south toward the blue city of Chefchaouen. Along the way, we will drive through the green Rif Mountains, making some quick stops to enjoy the mountain views.

Once we arrive in Chefchaouen, you will have the rest of the day to explore the city. First, you can start with a walk through the blue streets, visit the main square (Outa el Hammam), and the Kasbah. Around the late evening, you can hike up to the Spanish Mosque for sunset and the panoramic views of the blue city.

Hiking down the mountains, you can pass by the square again as it gets more crowded with locals and street performers. Enjoy a traditional meal for dinner before heading back to your accommodation.

On the second day of the 9 Day Desert Tour from Tangier, we leave the Blue City and make our way toward Fes. First, we will head to the Roman ruins, Volubilis. Here, you will have free time to walk around, discover this old city, and learn about its history.

Next, we head to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities. We will visit Lhdim square, Bab Mansour, Qara Prison, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, and Lhri Souani. 

In the late afternoon, we continue the journey to Fes, where we will spend the night.

Today, we will dedicate it to discovering Fes. First, a local guide from the city will come and pick you up from your accommodation to show you around. We will divide the tour into two sections, one with the car, and another walking inside the Madina.

Firstly, we will take the car and drive to visit the Royal Palace and the Mellah quarter. After that, we will drive to Borj Sud for the panoramic view of the old city. Next, we will visit the Mosaic cooperatives, where most of the craftsmen in Fes are based. 

Secondly, you will start the walking tour with the guide through the narrow alleys of the old city. Here, you will visit many interesting attractions like the Qarawiyine mosque, the oldest university in the world. The Chouara tanneries, where they dye leather using traditional techniques. Moreover, you will visit the Mausoleum of Idriss the 2nd, the Attarine, Bou Inania Madrassas, and walk around the colorful markets of the old city.

Finally, after an interesting day exploring the city of Fes, we will drop you off at your accommodation to relax. Free evening on your own.

Today,  we will drive towards the highlight of our trip, the Sahara Desert. However, before that, we will visit many interesting attractions and landscapes on the way. First, we will drive through the Middle Atlas mountains and make a stop in Ifrane, often called the little Switzerland of Morocco, for its clean streets and unique architecture.

Next, we drive through the cedar woods and stop in the Cedar Forest to see the wild Barbary monkeys and the Shepherd Berber nomads. 

Next, we continue through the open landscapes of the Atlas mountains and pass through towns like Midelt and Zaida before entering the High Atlas mountains. We will drive up to an altitude of 1917 m above sea level. Then, we will cross the Ziz Gorges and make a stop in Ziz Valley with its endless palm groves.

In the late afternoon, we will arrive in the Merzouga desert and ride the camels across the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Climbing up the dunes, we will make a stop at a big dune to watch the sunset. Finally, we will continue our journey towards the desert camp, check into your tents, have dinner, and gather around the campfire for Berber music.

Today, since you are in the middle of the Sahara desert, we highly recommend waking up for the sunrise. It is usually quieter, and the colors are unique and different.

After breakfast, we will drive to Rissani, a city with great historical importance. It is the birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty, the royal family that still rules Morocco today. Rissani was also a major trading center in the south and remains home to one of the largest traditional markets in the country. On Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, locals from nearby villages come here to buy and sell goods, keeping the old market spirit alive.

After a morning walk around the traditional market, we then continue the drive through mountain landscapes, the Oases and valleys of Fezna, Touroug, and Tinghir until we reach Todra Gorges. Here, you will have time to stretch your legs and have a walk through the Gorges along the river.

Late in the afternoon, we will drive through the Dades Valley, visiting the Monkey Toes Mountains and the winding road of Tissdrine. 

Finally, we will drive to your accommodation in Dades, check in, and relax for the next day.

After breakfast in the Dades Gorges, we drive towards the red city, Marrakech. First, we will cross the Rose Valley, famous for growing the Damas roses and using them to make many cosmetic products. After that, we will pass through the palm groves of Skoura via the 1000 Kasbahs road.

Around early afternoon, we will arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the Gateway to the Desert or the Hollywood of Africa, where many famous movies were filmed. Here, we will take you to visit the Atlas Studios.

Next, we head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. One of the most famous Fortresses in Morocco, which used to be an important resting station for the camel caravan traders in the past. You will have enough time to walk around the Kasbah and learn about its history.

Finally, we drive through Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas, making a stop at an altitude of 2260 m above sea level. Arriving in Marrakech, we will drop you off at your accommodation.

As in Fes, today you will have a local guided trip of Marrakech. We will start with a walk through the Jamaa El Fna square, the beating heart of Marrakech. Enjoy the colorful markets and the street performers on the way to the Koutoubia Mosque. Next, we will go deeper into the old city and visit the Medrassa Ben Youssef, a Koranic school with unique Moroccan architecture. 

Continuing our walking tour, we will visit many interesting places with the local guide, like the Bahia Palace, the Badi Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the Majorelle Garden.

Finally, we will take you back to your accommodation or Jamaa El Fna square. Free evening to walk around on your own.

On the last day of the 9-day tour from Tangier to Marrakech, we will take you to the airport to catch your flight. End of our service.