10 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier
10 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier
10 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert, Crossing the impressive Todra Gorges and High Atlas Mountains
Description:
This 10 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier is a combination of Moroccan history, culture and landscape. If you don’t have enough time to do the Grand Tour of Morocco, The Best Morocco Tour is your first alternative. You’ll visit Morocco’s main imperial cities, travel along the Kasbah trail and the old caravan route; visit Marrakech, and remote Berber villages. You’ll also ride camels and spend the night in the Sahara desert. On this trip, you’ll learn about the history, the diverse culture, meet the locals and enjoy the fascinating landscape that Morocco has to offer.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to Tangier – Asilah
On our 10 days Morocco Tour from Tangier, We pick you up on arrival, and then we explore the city, known as “the gateway to Africa”, one of the most vibrant and mysterious cities of Morocco, (Visit the cafe Hafa) Then we drive to Asilah, we visit the caves of Hercules. According to legend, this is where the mythical figure of Hercules rested after doing his 12 tasks. The entrance to the cave is oriented towards the Atlantic and flooded during high tides. Arrival in Asilah, a small coastal town, certainly one of the most beautiful of northern Morocco, with its small medina houses characterized by blue and decorated with colorful drawings (graffiti). dinner and overnight in Riad. the first night of our 10 10-day tour from Tangier Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert.
Day 2: Asilah – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
After breakfast we will leave for the blue city of Chefchaouen, one of the essential destinations on our trips to Morocco. On the way we will stop in the unknown Tetouan, called the Spanish city for having been the capital of the Spanish protectorate. In this Spanish-Moorish city we will be able to admire its Andalusian architecture. After the visit we will continue to Chefchaouen, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free time to stroll through this photogenic city and stroll through its narrow streets and old houses of blue and white as well as its panoramic views, accommodation with breakfast in a riad.
Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
After breakfast, head to Meknes, where you can visit luxurious palaces and beautiful mosques as well as one of the most important souks of Morocco. Continue our journey to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in Fes.
Day 4: Fes City Tour
After breakfast, Start the visit to the Old City of Fes, the largest and most famous in the Arab world. Eenter through the most famous gate, the Bab Boujloud. Then we go to Dar Batha, the Bou Inaniay Madrasa and the Koranic school of Fes. Later we will visit the leather tannery. overnight in riad.
Day 5: Fes – Ifrane – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
After breakfast, we leave Fes towards Merzouga known for its magnificent dunes through the Middle Atlas Mountains and cedar forests, we will pass through Ifrane, a station of great charm then we will take the road to the cedar forest where stop to visit the famous “Gouraud” cedar, and the monkeys that live there. Continue our way through the middle Atlas passing through the beautiful Ziz Valley, stop in Midelt for lunch, we will head towards Errachidia and Erfoud, through the port of Tizi-natalghamt, until we reach Merzouga in the afternoon we will finally arrive at the foot of the beautiful dunes of Erg Chebbi, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Merzouga – Nomadic Families – Merzouga
After breakfast and a shower, we leave the hotel for an excursion to know the surroundings: the village of Merzouga and its palm grove, the people of Khamlia (originally from Sudan, from slaves) dance and enjoy their traditional spiritual music called Gnawa, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will eat the typical Berber pizza and depending on the weather, in the afternoon, change the 4WD for the Camels ride, cross the dunes to reach the remote camp located in the heart of the desert, starry night accompanied by the silence of the desert. drum party … (An unforgettable night!!!)
Day 7: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Ouarzazate
Breakfast and departure, passing through the village of Rissani, ancient Sijilmassa, the supply center of the ancient caravans from the Sahara. Continuing our journey through a semi-desert landscape, we reach the oasis of Tinghir, possibly one of the most beautiful places in Morocco. After a brief visit to the village, take the route of the thousand kasbahs, to reach Ouarzazate one of the most important cities in southern Morocco, and known for its intense film activity, counting to his credit with films like Gladiator, Troy, The Mummy …..etc.Visit the Kasbah Taourirt. overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, take the road towards Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the queen of kasbahs, declared a World Heritage Site. Then by one of the most beautiful tracks of Morocco, we arrive at the kasbah of Telouet, the former palace of the Glagui, Pacha of Marrakech. Continuing along a winding road, pass through the highest mountain pass in Morocco Tzin Tichca (2,260 m) to reach the imperial city of Marrakech, the capital of the Great South. overnight in riad.
Day 9: Marrakech City Tour
During the 10 Days Tour from Tangier, you will admire the main attractions of the Red Medina The Jamaa el Fna square, the Saadies Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Mosque of Marrakech, be different, different and the Saadies Tombs. the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, Medersa Youssef and Majorelland e garden, and the Souks full of deferent colors, the guide will be happy to give you the advice you need to enjoy the rest of your stay knowing that all our tour guides live in Marrakech, they are mostly women and have a degree in Hispanic philology. At the end of the tour, return to the riad.
Day 10: Marrakech Airport
Pick up at the hotel and transfer to the airport, according to the flight schedule. End of the 10 days Morocco tour from Tangier.
Tour includes
- Pick up service from your Hotel/Riad in Tangier
- Private Transport by an A/C vehicle
- Overnight in desert camp dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each
- Official art historian guide in Fes, Marrakech
- You can stop everywhere to take pictures
- Fuel included
- Professional English speaking driver
- Half-board accommodations in selected hotels & Riads or Kasbahs ( breakfasts are included)
- Drop off service at your accommodation in Marrakech
Tour excludes:
- The flights tickets to and from your homeland
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in the program
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