Tangier Morocco Private Tours – 11 Days
Highlights of the trip
- Visit the most important sites in Rabat and Casablanca and Fes and Marrakech
- Spend an amazing night under the stars at a desert luxury camp
- Witness spectacular sunrises amongst a sea of sand dunes
- Experience the energy of imperial cities as you explore souks stuffed with exotic wares
- Wander through kasbahs
Day 1 : Tangier – Chefchaouen
Our driver will pick you up at the port of Tangier and depart for Chefchaouen, a town founded as a secret and mysterious place from which to attack the Portuguese installed on the north coast. Europeans were totally prohibited from entering the town until the arrival of the Spanish troops in 1920. Arrival in Chefchaouen
Accommodations : Riad
Day 2 : Free Day in Chefchoune
It is a magical town, dreamy and as if taken from the pages of the Arabian Nights, a beautiful blue and white Andalusian town nestled in the Rif mountains. The town is laid back, with small winding alleys and market squares where women from the surrounding Rif come to sell their handmade crafts. We will have dinner and the night at the Hotel or Riad in Chefchaouen.
Accommodations : Riad
Day 3 : Chefchouane To Fes
After breakfast we drive to Fez, the Imperial City, which dates back to the 8th century. It is also one of the first holy cities of Muslim worship in Morocco and also proudly houses one of the oldest universities in the world. In the afternoon arrive in Fez and enjoy your stay at Riad I side medina.
Accommodations : Riad
Day 4 : Fes sightseeing
After breakfast, we will start our visit to “the oldest living medina in the world” with a local official tour guide. We will tour the Medina with its “souks” (markets), stopping at the entrance of the Royal Palace, the 9th century Karouine Mosque and the University. We will also visit the tomb of the founder of the city “Moulay Idriss II”. Lunch will be in one of the traditional restaurants of the old Medina. After lunch we will continue our tour to visit the Nejjarine Fountain, the old Harem Garden and the Batha Museum. On the way back to the hotel, we will make a stop to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
Day 5 : Fes – Merzouga
In the morning we will go into the mountains to a region known as Imouzzer, which is covered by forests of cedar, juniper and cork oak. The area is well known for its abundant wildlife and we may see many types of birds, wild boar and Barbary apes on our scenic drive. The road will then begin to climb towards the Middle Atlas Mountains, where we can see the slopes dotted with the tents and goat herds of Berber nomads who call this rugged region home. After a late lunch in Midelt, we continue along mountain paths with views of the wide Oued Ziz. Passing Kasbahs and palm groves, we pass through the adobe-colored city of Er-Rachidia and arrive at the end of the afternoon in Merzouga, a city on the outskirts of the Sahara desert where we will spend the night.
Accommodations : Kasbah hotel or Luxury Camp
Day 6 : Tour around Erg Chebbi by 4×4 – camel ride and night in luxury desert camp
In the morning, we start our tour of the Erg Chebbi dunes. We will visit a Berber house and listen to Gnawa music; originally Sudan. We will visit some deserted mines, Berber nomads and palm oasis. For lunch we will have it in the city of Rissani with berbere pizza.
After returning to the desert to relax for a while, we will go to the camels that are waiting for us to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes. We will spend the night in a camp equipped with drum music in the Sahara, which is a great opportunity to take beautiful pictures of sunset and sunrise. When we get to the luxury camp,
Accommodations : Luxury Camp
Day 7 : Merzouga – Ouarzazate
After enjoying your time in the desert watching the sunrise and having breakfast, we will start our journey towards Ouarzazate. On the way, we visit the Berber villages, the Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley. We arrive in Ouarzazate in the afternoon and spend the night in a hotel.
Accommodations : Kasbah Hotel
Day 8 : Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Leaving Ouarzazate in the morning, we will visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah for a tour of this world heritage site. This famous 11th century kasbah was used as a backdrop for more than 20 films, including the famous Gladiator. After lunch, we will start our journey back to Marrakech via Tizi-n-Tichka and arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
Accommodations : Riad
Day 9 : Exploring Marrakech
You will have a guided tour to discover the many facets of Marrakech with a walk through the labyrinth of the narrow streets of the Medina among its famous souks and a visit to the most beautiful palaces and monuments of Marrakech.
Accommodations : Riad
Day 10 : Marrakech – Casablanca
After breakfast, we will leave Marrakech to continue our way to Casablanca, in this first economic capital we will visit the Hassan 2 Mosque.
Accommodations : Hotel
Day 11 : Transfer To Ferry or airport depend how you will back your Home