8 days desert tour tangier casablanca

Enjoy the Adventure

A tour from Tangier to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert is a great way to experience the diverse culture and stunning landscapes of Morocco. The tour would typically start in Marrakech, a city known for its vibrant markets, historic palaces, and stunning gardens. On the first day, you would likely explore Marrakech’s, The second day of the tour would likely take you out of Marrakech and into the High Atlas Mountains. You would probably get to see the traditional Berber villages dotted along the way, where you could learn about the locals’ way of life and take in the stunning mountain scenery. On the third day, you would take a long drive through the desert, passing kasbahs, oases and Berber villages. You will be crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass and reach the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou. This is one of the most famous and well-preserved kasbahs in Morocco and have served as a location for many Hollywood films. The fourth day of the tour would typically be spent exploring the desert itself. You might take a camel trek into the dunes, watch the sunset over the desert, and spend the night in a traditional Berber camp. Some tours also include the option of a hot air balloon ride to give you an aerial view of the desert. From the desert, you would then head to the ancient city of Erfoud, which is known for its fossils, and then on to the city of Rissani. This city is known for its traditional suq (market) and the Al-Massira Dam. Finally, you would drive on to your destination for the night, Fez.

Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen

This 8 days desert tour tangier casablanca will start when we pick you up to travel throughout Tangier to explore some of the local sights of the town. You will visit the souk and the Kasbah.
After we will travel towards Chefchaouen, stopping at the Caves of Hercules. After we will travel on to Tétouan, the Berber name that means “the eyes”. Once we have visited the town we will stop to have lunch before departing for Chefchaouen.
In Chefchaouen you will visit the village and its brightly painted medina. Chefchaouen, referred to as the city of blue doors, is one of the prettiest towns in Morocco. Its beauty along with the relaxed atmosphere of the town is what makes Chefchaouen very appealing. Your accommodations and dinner will be in your hotel in Chefchaouen.

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Meknes – Fez

Earlier After breakfast, we will leave Chefchaouen to travel to Fes. On our route, we will stop to visit the Roman Ruins of Volubilis. The ruins remained substantially intact until an earthquake devastated them in the mid-18th century. After you will travel on to Meknes, one of the four Imperial cities, where you will visit the famous El Hedim Square, the Mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail, and the Old Medina before arriving in Fes, your accommodations and dinner will be in your hotel in Fes.

Day 3: Fez

After breakfast at your hotel, a local guide will take you to visit the most remarkable places in the oldest Imperial City. You will visit the Mellah, the Medina, and the exterior of the Kairaouine Mosque. The Kairaouine Mosque is the holiest and second-largest mosque in Morocco.

You will also visit the University of al-Karaouine, the oldest existing and continually operating university in the world as well as the BouInania Medrasa, the most famous quranic school in Morocco. Lastly, you will visit the Chouwara Tannery. Also, Lunch will be at a typical restaurant in the Medina. Your accommodations and dinner will be back in your hotel in Fes.

Day 4 : Fez –Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, pick up you at your hotel and we leave Fez to Ifrane The Little Switzerland of Morocco we will have a stop to discover this amazing city. moreover, Azrou this beautified cedar forest is home to the endangered Barbary Apes, which are actually monkeys.

Once you arrive. This will be a good opportunity to take pictures of the timberland in Morocco, the cedar forest, and wild monkeys in the Cedarwoods of Azrou. Your lunch will be in Midelt the city of apples and minerals in a typical restaurant. furthermore, we continue our tour to ziz valley where we will have a stop for taking pictures of ziz valley with a panoramic view. Then Erfoud you will visit the old market of dates and the fossils workers. Once we arrive at Merzouga you will be checked into your hotel for your accommodation(s) and dinner.

Day 5: Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Erg Chebbi

Earlier, after your breakfast, you will tour the area of Erg Chebbi. visiting Khamlia is a little village in the desert by the biggest dunes in Erg Chebbi; Also you will visit a Berber residence and listen to the indigenous Gnawa music, which originated in West Africa. moreover, you will visit some deserted mines and the Oasis of the Palm Trees. equally important, you will visit the small oasis town of Rissani which is near the northwest edge of the Sahara.

This picturesque city has gained popularity, not only as the Tafilalet capital but also as a destination where visitors can still experience the authentic mystique of Morocco. in addition, visit the famous market where you can find jewelry, souvenirs, gifts, spices, art, and crafts. Also, lunch will be a traditional Moroccan pizza called “Medfouna”. After you will come back to the hotel in Merzouga and prepare for your journey to Erg Chebbi to take a camel ride back to the desert camp where you will enjoy a second night under the stars.

Day 6: Merzouga – Erfoud – Todgha Gorges – Dades

In the morning, after having a sunrise breakfast we will break camp and ride our camels out of the desert and back to our original point of departure. Next, travel back to the hotel so that you can shower, breakfast. Collect your luggage before starting on your way back towards Ouarzazate. visit the canal of irrigation in Jorf, After that, we continue our road to the todgha gorges where we will stop to visit the higher gorges in all of Morocco. Then we will cross the Valley of Roses, we will visit the cooperative of women where you can find all kinds of rose products and bio. Your accommodations and dinner will be in a hotel at Dades Valley.

Day 7: Marrakech – Casablanca

Earlier, after having breakfast we visit Kasbah Taourirte and the cinema studios of Atlas & CLA Studios where many movies were produced thus being called The Hollywood of Africa like Lawrence of Arabia, Sahara… further, we depart to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou through Tizi Ntichka pass an elevation of 2260m. In addition, visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou is a spectacular fortified village. After we continue our road, You will stop in Taddart to have lunch at a Berber village in a panoramic restaurant. Once, you complete your lunch we will continue your travel to Marrakech. Once you arrive in Marrakech, You will be dropped off at your hotel / Riad.

Day 8: Marrakech – Casablanca

After your morning breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Casablanca, once we arrive at Casablanca, this will complete your tour for 8 days desert tour tangier casablanca , and end our services.

Included / Excluded

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Places to visit in Morocco

Marrakech: Known for its vibrant markets, stunning palaces, and the famous Djemaa el-Fna square.
Fes: Home to one of the world’s oldest universities and an enchanting medina (old town) with narrow winding streets.
Chefchaouen: A picturesque town with blue-painted buildings nestled in the Rif Mountains.
Casablanca: Morocco’s largest city, famous for its modern architecture, and the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world.
Essaouira: A coastal town with beautiful beaches, a charming medina, and a thriving arts scene.
Atlas Mountains: Ideal for hiking, trekking, and exploring traditional Berber villages.
Sahara Desert: Experience a unique adventure by visiting the vast dunes, going on a camel trek, and spending a night in a desert camp.

These are just a few highlights, and Morocco has much more to offer regarding history, culture, and natural beauty. Remember to research and plan your trip according to your preferences and interests.