8 days from tangier to tangier
- 8 Days/ 7 Night
overview : 8 days from tangier to tangier
8 Days from Tangier is ideal for people who would like to discover authentic Morocco. enjoy spectacular landscapes of the Rif mountains and the teeny attractive town of Chefchaouen known as the blue city of Morocco.
Explore Fes the great, the oldest, cultural, religious city. During this trip, you will explore also the middle and high Atlas mountains, Ifrane is known for its alpine-style architecture and nearby ski slopes and best destination for Moroccans during the Summer months, Cedar forest in Azrou the unique place where wild Barbarian apes living in Morocco and Ziz valley one of the most beautiful rivers in the kingdom.
And of course, experience a camel ride to spend a night out at desert camp including magnificent Sunset & Sunrise over the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. This Tangier 8 days desert trip will give the chance to spend plenty of time in the Sahara, discover the Merzouga desert including a visit to the Berber nomad’s families.
What's included and excluded in 8 days from tangier to tangier
Includes :
- Fuel
- Private Transport AC Minibus
- English speaking guide/driver
- Pick up & Drop off
- One night in a nice Riad in the Medina of Fes
- One night in a luxury camp with Dinner and breakfast
Excludes :
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
Itinerary : 8 days from tangier to tangier
We will pick you up at the airport or port, we will begin our 8 days route from Tangier to Marrakech through the spectacular Rif mountains towards Tetouan and along incredibly dramatic landscapes, and then we will arrive in Chefchaouen, a beautiful location under the Rif peaks, Chefchaouen is one of the prettiest cities in Morocco, an artistic, blue-washed mountain town that feels like its own world.
The old medina is a delight of Moroccan and Andalusian influence with red tiled roofs, bright blue buildings and narrow alleys converging on the bustling Plaza Uta el-Hammam and its restored kasbah. Here you will spend a night in a pleasant accommodation with a panoramic view that allows you to enjoy the breeze and the beauty of nature, accommodation and rest in a charming riad.
After breakfast at the Riad, our authentic journey will begin towards Volubilis crossing through Wazan and other rif villages, in Volubilis we will discover the Roman ruins and learn about the archaeological site of the history of Morocco, after the visit of the ruins we will change our On the way to the city of Fez, night in a charming riad.
Later, we continue to Midelt over the Tizi N-Talghamt pass and the spectacular Ziz Gorges created by volcanic rock. As you reach Errachidia, take in the panorama of the Middle Atlas plateau, which changes to offer indications of the desert.
After lunch, we will go via the Ziz Valley to Erfoud, Rissani, and the Merzouga desert. We begin the camel journey to your luxury tent in the center of the Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes before nightfall, after a glass of mint tea. Where you will spend the night in a LUXURY DESERT CAMP under the starry sky of the Sahara.
After breakfast at your riad, you will begin to explore the oldest city in Morocco, walking around Al Karaouine, the oldest in the region, the tanneries, the Attarine museum and the Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tile cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view of the entire Medina of Fez. in its alleys and small streets. Our visit begins by visiting the gate of the Royal Palace, the Jewish barracks, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century. We will make sure that you visit all the sites with cultural and historical interest, including the famous University. We finish with the guide and leave for Boulajoul, passing IFRANE, the Switzerland of Morocco. We continue the path and pass through the cedar forest to visit the inhabitants of this area, the Barbary monkeys, friendly and “thieves” of food from the visitors who pass by. Over there. We will be able to admire the Great Gouraud Cedar, the largest ancient cedar in the region. And in the afternoon we arrived at the hotel with charming accommodation and rest.
After breakfast at your hotel, you will travel to Merzouga via Errachidia and Erfoud. You will travel through the fascinating Tiz Talghamt Pass and Ziz Gorge, enjoying the views of the High Atlas Plateau, you will notice how the landscape changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the town of Errachidia, here you will have lunch and enjoy Berber hospitality. Afterwards, you'll travel along the lush Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arrival in Merzouga in the afternoon. You will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before beginning your camel ride to spend the night in the desert with Berber music and sunboarding, accommodation and rest in luxury tents.
Today will be a day of Total Desert. We will wake up before dawn to watch the sunrise from the Great Dune. Return by camel to the town of Merzouga. After a copious and delicious breakfast, we will surround the Erg Chebbi, an extension of sand desert where the Great Dune of Morocco is located, more than 250 meters high, and we will connect by track with part of the route followed by the old Paris-Dakar and with the mountains that border Algeria in the background. Stop at the Tissardmine oasis where we can find fossils that are still found in this region and we will continue towards a nomadic settlement where we will learn some of the secrets of their life and customs. Subsequent stop at a panoramic point where we can contemplate the Erg Chebbi as a whole. We will arrive at the town of Khamlia, originally from Mali, where we relax with tea while enjoying a small concert of Gnawa spiritual music. Return to the Hotel and free afternoon to walk around the town or climb the dunes that are nearby to take advantage of the sunset. Hotel accommodation.
After breakfast in Riyadh, leaving behind the dunes of Merzouga and leaving for the holy city of RISSANI surrounded by palm groves. Very important city of a commercial nature, where every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday are market days in which the towns of the area and the nomads of the desert make their food purchases for the week. If it is market day, we will stop for a while to visit it. We continue to the city of Errachidia and in the afternoon We will arrive in Meknes, night in a charming riad.
After breakfast in riad, you will begin to explore the 17th century heritage city of Meknes, and walk through the huge historical walls of the medina, bab el mansour and enjoy the visit of the sanctuary of moulay ismail. After the visit to Meknes, we will go directly to the city of Asilah, where you will spend the night accommodation and rest in Riyadh.
Breakfast, free time until the scheduled flight departure time, we will pick you up at the airport, End of our 8 days route from Tangier to the desert.
Remember, the tour itinerary we’ve given is just a suggestion. We’d love to create a personalized one for you based on your preferences and how long you’ll stay. If the suggested plan doesn’t meet your expectations, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to make your trip perfect for you.