8 days desert trip from Tangier

Your 8-day desert trip from Tangier to Marrakesh will begin once our driver picks you up from the airport or a hotel in Tangier. The charming Andalucian city of Chafchaouen is tucked away in the Rif Mountains and is painted blue and white. The village is calm, with narrow, twisting lanes and market squares where women from the nearby Rif come to sell their homemade handicrafts. The Tour from Tangier will provide you with free time on your hands to freely discover the magic of the blue city. 

Spend the night there.

After breakfast in the riad, the 8-day desert trip from Tangier to Marrakesh will begin. You will depart Chafchaouen in the direction of Meknes on this tour from Tangier. The oldest Roman ruins in Morocco are in Volubilis, which is the first country that you will visit. After that, you’ll travel to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial capitals along with Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech. Lahm Square, which is comparable to Jamaa El Fna Square in Marrakech, may be visited there. Additionally, the manmade lake and Bab Mansour, the largest Gate in Africa, are visible from the square. 

Then, you will check into your Riad in Meknes for the night.

As usual, your tour from Tangier departs from Meknes to Fes after breakfast. When you arrive at Fes you will start with a knowledgeable tour guide. So, you will first start your city tour outside of the medina. Your first break will be at the Royal Palace Gates and stroll through the 14th-century Mellah Jewish Quarter. Second, a panoramic view of Fes’ whole Medina, or “ancient city.” The final one will take place in the pottery or ceramics cooperative where you can view authentic Moroccan handicrafts. The remainder of your city journey will be spent strolling through the ninth-century ancient city. You’re headed to the Attarine Museum, the oldest university in the world, Al Qaraouyine, located in the middle of the Medina, tanneries, and the Mausoleum of Mulay Idriss. Additionally, lunch will be served in the old town. The journey will finish in the afternoon. Overnight in the same Riad.

The 8-day desert trip from Tangier to Marrakesh begins as usual right after breakfast. You will go to the Sahara desert today from Fes. Before the cedar forest to see the monkeys, you’ll stop in Ifrane, often known as the “Switzerland of the country,”. To reach Midelt, the capital of apples, the journey takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Then, across the Middle Atlas Mountains, you will travel to Ziz Valley to enjoy the breathtaking panorama of palm trees. The tour from Tangier keeps going to Erfoud, the city of dates and fossils. The camels will take you to the desert tent following your afternoon arrival in Merzouga. Before getting to the camp, you’ll have time to stop and take in the sunset. You will relax after dinner by listening to Berber music and looking at the stars. 

Tonight at the camp.

On the fifth day of your 8 days desert trip from Tangier to Marrakesh, you wake early this morning to watch the sunrise. It is the most unique on earth. Ride camels back to the village to meet the chauffeur after breakfast at the tent. The trip takes you to visit one of Morocco’s oldest souks, or markets, at Rissani. Next will be a short break for the underground irrigation system before stopping for lunch in Tinjdad. The desert adventure travels to Todra Gorge for some free walking. There is a great place for rock climbers. Take one more pause at Dades Valley to take pictures of the rock formation that resembles monkey fingers before checking into the hotel in Dades valley.

You will depart from a hotel in Dades after breakfast and take the Road of the Kasbahs to Marrakesh. Enjoy the view as you travel to the Roses Valley to see a rose cooperative. The destination of the tour from Tangier is Ouarzazate, popularly known as the Hollywood of Africa. You can explore the Kasbah of Taourirt, the Museum, and the film studio there. The Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will come next. In addition, they shot numerous well-known films, including Gladiator, Games of Thrones, Kingdom of Heaven, and others. Then, the tour goes to Marrakesh via the High Atlas Mountains. 

Overnight in a Riad.

Today is the day to explore Marrakesh on this tour from Tangier. You will begin by visiting the well-known Alkotoubia mosque and Jamma Lfna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, walking to the Bahia and Baddi palaces, 2 of the city’s oldest structures. Additionally, you will go to Iben Youssef, a historic madrasa. Moreover, Marrakesh is renowned for its traditional souks, which resemble a web. Lunch at the heart of the old town. You will end the exploration of the city by Majorelle Garden. Then, you will have free time in the late afternoon on this tour from Tangier. 

Overnight at the same Riad.

Our driver will transport you from the hotel in Marrakesh to the airport 3 hours before your flight, this will be the final day of the tour from Tangier and the end of the trip of the 8-day desert trip from Tangier to Marrakesh.