11 days in Morocco desert tour from Tangier
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11 days in Morocco desert tour from Tangier
Tour overview:
Start your journey in Tangier, visiting the famous Cave of Hercules and the lively Medina. Continue to the blue city of Chefchaouen, a peaceful mountain town full of charm.
Travel through history at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the Imperial cities of Meknes and Fez, where you’ll explore the old Medina, Kairouine Mosque, and colorful tanneries.
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at Ifrane, Azrou, and the cedar forest to see monkeys before reaching the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Here you’ll enjoy a camel trek, a night in a Berber camp, and golden dunes at sunset.
Discover the stunning Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley, then continue to Ouarzazate and the UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its kasbahs and film studios.
End your adventure in Marrakech, exploring Jemaa El Fna Square, the Majorelle Garden, and Bahia Palace. On the way back, stop in Casablanca to see the Hassan II Mosque, visit the capital Rabat, and relax in the coastal town of Asilah before returning to Tangier.
We will also see all kinds of fabulous natural landscapes full of contrasts, including palm groves, oasis, Berber villages that crown the mountains, ancient adobe fortresses as well as the impressive dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Who is not willing to live this wonderful experience? Discover Morocco in the best possible way, with a route that will allow you to enjoy all its charms and wonders, knowing corners and magical places throughout the country.
Tour highlights
Tour Highlights
Tangier Caves of Hercules, Medina of Tangier
Chefchaouen Blue streets, Rif mountains
Volubilis Roman ruins
Meknes Bab Mansour, main square
Fes Medina, Al Karaouine Mosque, Tanneries
Ifrane & Azrou Cedar forest, wild monkeys
Merzouga Sahara Desert, camel trek, Berber camp
Todra Gorge High cliffs, river walk
Dades Valley Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs
Ouarzazate Film studios, Taourirt Kasbah
Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO Kasbah village
Marrakech Jemaa El Fna, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace
Casablanca Hassan II Mosque, Corniche
Rabat Royal Palace, Mausoleum, Hassan Tower
Asilah White medina, Atlantic coast
Tour itinerary
Day 1 Tangier Arrival
Pick up from Tangier airport or port depending on your arrival time. On the way to the city, we stop at the famous Caves of Hercules and enjoy a short drive along the coast. Later, transfer to your riad in Tangier. Free time to explore the Medina of Tangier. Overnight stay in riad.
Day 2 Tangier to Tetouan to Chefchaouen
After breakfast we drive to the Blue City of Chefchaouen, passing through Tetouan. This charming town is located in the Rif mountains and is known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful blue and white streets. Free afternoon to enjoy the medina and overnight in a hotel.
Day 3 Chefchaouen to Volubilis to Meknes to Fes
Morning free time in Chefchaouen to wander its small medina. Then we continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis to see amazing archaeological remains. Next, a stop in Meknes to admire Bab Mansour and the main square. In the evening, arrival in Fes and overnight in riad.
Day 4 Explore Fes
Full day guided tour in Fes Medina, one of the oldest imperial cities of Morocco. Visit the Al Karaouine Mosque, madrassas, tanneries, and traditional neighborhoods. Walk through narrow streets where donkeys are still used for transport. Overnight stay in riad.
Day 5 Fes to Ifrane to Azrou to Midelt to Merzouga
We travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and Azrou, famous for its cedar forest and wild monkeys. Continue through Midelt, Erfoud, and reach the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Dinner and overnight at a hotel facing the dunes.
Day 6 Merzouga Desert Tour
Morning visit to Khamlia village to enjoy Gnawa music. 4×4 desert tour around the Erg Chebbi dunes, visit nomadic families, old mines, and enjoy panoramic desert views. In the afternoon, ride camels into the Sahara Desert to watch the sunset and sleep in a Berber camp under the stars.
Day 7 Merzouga to Erfoud to Todra Gorge to Dades Valley
Wake up early for a magical sunrise in the desert. Return by camel and have breakfast. We continue to Erfoud and then to the stunning Todra Gorge, famous for its high cliffs. Later, drive along the Dades Valley, also called the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.” Overnight stay in a hotel by the river.
Day 8 Dades to Skoura to Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech
We pass through Skoura Oasis with its palm groves and kasbahs. Continue to Ouarzazate, also called the “Hollywood of Morocco,” with its film studios. Visit the UNESCO site of Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most famous kasbahs. Later, cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass before reaching Marrakech. Overnight in riad.
Day 9 Explore Marrakech
Free day in Marrakech with optional guided tour. Visit Jemaa El Fna Square, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and wander through the colorful souks. Overnight stay in riad.
Day 10 Marrakech to Casablanca to Rabat to Asilah
Drive to Casablanca and see the impressive Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche. Continue to Rabat, the capital city, visiting the Royal Palace, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Hassan Tower. Later, arrive in Asilah, a quiet coastal town with a whitewashed medina. Overnight in hotel.
Day 11 Asilah to Tangier
Breakfast and transfer to Tangier airport or port for your departure. End of our services.
Services included in price:
Includes
→ Pick up and transfer to Tangier airport
→ Private tour, no other people in the group
→ English speaking driver/guide
→ Local guide in Fez, Meknes, Volubilis
→ Accomodation in Riads on half board basis
( Except in Marrakech and Fez only Bed and Breakfast)
→ Fuel, tolls and all costs associated with transportation
→ Camel ride to reach the camp
Excludes
⊗ Beverages
⊗ Lunchs
⊗ Drinks
⊗ Tips