9 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech. This 9–day tour from Tangier to Marrakech is the perfect best tour to explore the south of Morocco. You will travel to Chefchaouen, a picturesque mountain town known for its blue-washed buildings. You will then continue on to Fes, the oldest imperial city in Morocco and home to the world’s oldest university. After exploring Fes, you will head south to the Sahara Desert for a camel ride and an overnight stay in a traditional Berber camp. From there, you will travel to Marrakech, the “Red City” of Morocco, where you can explore its bustling souks and vibrant nightlife. Along the way, you will have plenty of opportunities to experience the local culture and cuisine. This tour is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
9 days Tour From Tangier to Marrakech
Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen
In the early morning, we start the private tour from tangier and we drive through the groves of the RIF mountains and by the city Ouazzan famous for the typical Moroccan coat “JELLABA”. Later in the afternoon, you will attend the sunset outdoors in the blue city CHEFCHAOUEN the icon of the RIF. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 2: Chefchaouen – Fes
Weak up early, have breakfast and a last short walk in the narrow streets of the medina, before you leave in direction of the glorious city of the 8th century Fes, you are invited to a short hike for one hour in the ruins of Volubilis it is one of the old cities of that was influenced by the existence of the Romans in the north of AFRICA in all forms of life, a city that provided a lot of agricultural products to Rome; olive oil, olives, vegetables, wheat, and the famous Ceder wood, later on, you are driving ahead to visit the 17th-century capital Meknes, with its beautiful gate BAB MANSOUR.
the mausoleum of Moulay ISMAIL the founder, the granaries, and the reservoir of water SEOUANI; it is recommended to go on a short walk in its peaceful medina. By the late afternoon, you will drive to Fes; overnight in Fes to continue our tour from Tangier the next day.
Day 3: Exploring Fes
Today’s program in this tour from Tangier, after breakfast, you meet your guide and go exploring ,Fes el jaded; the Jewish quarter of the medieval era, the fancy gate of the Royal Palace, more the Islamic street with the beautiful Andalusian balconies of the houses of Moresque refugees after the Spanish conquest at the 15th century, drive along the Ramparts, visit the ceramics, and some of the gates of the oldest medina in Morocco, the first Imperial still standing city Fes elbaly, navigate inside the big labyrinth is another experience taking you far away centuries back in time, to discover the unchanging Fes.
for 12 centuries it remains the same authenticity in building style and the major activities, people are doing the same heritage of their grandparents, the city was founded by moulay IDRISS 1st / as well as his son IDRISS 2nd at the early 8th century, and if there is more time left in the afternoon you can go for a sunset walk along the “Champs Elise” of the French 20 century founded ”la Ville nouvelle”, and drink a cup of coffee in one of the local coffee shop, overnight in the same hotel.
Day 4: Fes – Midelt – Merzouga
We leave for Midelt passing through the Atlas mountains and the cedar forest of the middle Atlas. isit the ski resort of Ifrane, then Azrou as an important handicraft center. We stay in Midelt for lunch, a city famous for its mineral products and apples. Afternoon we will drive towards the Merzouga desert, visiting cities Erfoud and Rissani. We will continue the tour from Tangier by heading to Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Tonight we stay in a local and comfortable hotel/riad with a tasty Moroccan dinner.
Day 5: Merzouga Desert
In the early morning wake up to see the sunrise on the high pick of sand close to your tents, and have breakfast, later you leave with your guide for a hike through the beautiful snaky sand dunes, it will take you enough time to get out the dry river bed to the east of the ERG of sand, lunch a typical nomadic and relaxing rest, by the late afternoon you will be warmly welcomed in one of the tents of nomads around the dunes have a cup of tea and learn more about their daily life. You will find the 4wd car waiting for you, to pickup at the hotel, a relaxing HAMMAM, and dinner. On this tour from Tangier, we will spend two nights in the desert.
Day 6: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
After the unique experience of the Sahara and the lifetime memorial, today the roads and tracks will take you to follow the trails of the caravans of the old times in direction of the Dades valley and Marrakech, enjoying the landscape, and admiring the power of nature. The visit to Toudra gorges is opposed very strongly, hiking a bit and taking beautiful panoramic photos, the valley and the canyons are breathtaking. Later you are driving farther west to the valley of Dades, overnight and dinner.
Day 7: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast journey to Marrakech via the kasbahs Taouirt and Ait Ben Haddou. Tucked away in the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most spectacular forts in the south of Morocco, used as a back scenario for many films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, The Gladiator, and many other movies. Continue our tour from Tangier to Marrakech, via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) which offers dramatic panoramic views in the heart of the Atlas Mountain chain. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 8: Exploring Marrakech
The entire day of this tour from Tangier is devoted to exploring the famous city of Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city which has for centuries been an important stop for traders and travelers. Your tour will include the famous Majorelle Cardin, the Bahia Palace and the Saadian tombs. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, with its 66-metre high minaret dominating the center of Marrakech. In the afternoon visit Jamaa El Fna Square, the center square of the medina which comes alive by sunset and through the night with local storytellers, musicians, entertainers, snake charmers and the scent of delicious food being grilled over hot coals. Overnight in the same hotel.
Day 9: Marrakech – Airport
After breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure.
Included:
- Pick up from your hotel / riad.
- Private tour in 4×4 vehicle A / C
- Driver / guide who speaks English
- Camel excursion
- One night in the Berber camp in the desert at half board.
- Fuel
Excluded:
- Lunches
- Drinks
- tickets and tips