10 days from tangier
Hello to the pearl of the north
Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that’s now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-style former consulate.
Most popular in Tangier:
1 – Hercules Caves.
2 – Cape Spartel.
3 – Old Medina…
Tangier port and drive to Chefchaouen :
During the first day of your trip we will meet you in the port and drive through
the Rif mountains and Tetoun city to enjoy the views of the beautiful
mountains till we get to Chefchaouan one of the stunning villages in the feet
of rif mountains Chefchaouen medina had a Spanich-style square surrounded
by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants and cafes where
you will spend you night in a nice place to enjoy the breze and the beauty of
the nature.
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes.
After your breakfast in the riad our authentic journey will start towards
Volubulis via Wazan and other Rif villages, in Volubilis we will discover the
roman ruins and learn about the archeological site of Moroccan history ,after
visiting the residual effects of The Roman civilization, we will shift our way to
Meknes city the 17 th century heritage where we will stop for lunch and hang
around the historical huge walls of the medina , bab el mansour and enjoy a
visit of moulay ismail s shrine. After the visit of Meknes we will drive directly
to Fes city where you will spend the night in riad.
Fes Sightseeing:
After breakfast in your Riad , you will start exploring the oldest city in
Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the
Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarter,the first Mellah ever built in
Morocco, built during the 16th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites
with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine
University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum and
Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and
then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes.
Fes – Midelt – Ziz Avalley – Merzouga :
After breakfast in your hotel, you will travel to Merzouga via Errachidia and
Erfoud. You will be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and
the Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau; you will notice how
the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of
Errachidia, here you will have lunch and enjoy the Berber hospitality.
Afterwards, you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for
panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arrive at Merzouga on
the afternoon. You will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before your
checking into your riad.
Merzouga – Sahara Desert – Camel Trek:
After breakfast in your riad, you can take a little exploration of the local area
before the start of your camel ride ; You will visit the Gnawa people –
originally from Mali, Senegal and Sudan- in their village Khamlia , where you
will learn about their music and their lifestyle . Later, we will drive in the
desert area to meet nomad families to explore their way of life. Today our
lunch will be a traditional Berber meal (Berber pizza). You will have the option
also to visit the old city of Rissani – the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty –
the current ruling royal family in Morocco. Rissani is surrounded by about 360
ksar (a fortified village with many towers) and has a big souk (an open
market), held three times a week. Once called Sijelmassa, this was the
meeting place for the salt caravans, coming from Tombouctou in Mali. Here
you will walk through the souk, selling spices, vegetables and cloths. Drive
back to the village of Merzouga. In the afternoon, you will ride your camel,
guided by an experienced camel-man to explore what is hidden in the middle
of the highest sand dunes in morocco. Dinner will be served in front of the
tent where you will spend the night.
Sahara Desert – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley :
After your breakfast in the riad our authentic journey will start towards
Volubilis crossing via Wazan and other rif villages, in Volubilis we will discover
the roman ruins and learn about the archeological site of Moroccan
history ,after the visit of the ruins we will shift our way to Meknes city the 17
th century heritage where we will stop for lunch and hang around the
historical huge walls of the medina , bab el mansour and enjoy a visit of
moulay ismail s shrine. After the visit of Meknes we will drive directly to Fes
city where you will spend the night in riad.
Dades Valley – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech :
After breakfast, we will travel through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa
M’gouna and Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the
thousand kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your
best photographic shots of the trip .we will stop at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah for
lunch, the largest Kasbah in Morocco, built by T-hami El Glaoui, one of the last
Berber chieftains aduring the beginning of the XXth Century, it used to be one
of his stops during his long travel from the Sahara to Marrakech., now the
kasbah is one of the UNESCO heritage sites. after that we will shift the way to
cross high atlas mountains full of panoramic views and attractive Berber
villages all along the way till Marrakech . Overnight in a fancy riad in the
medina.
Marrakech City Tour:
After breakfast in the Riad , you can start exploring Marrakech (” the red city
of Morocco”). We will ensure that you see the most important sites of
historical and cultural interest, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia
Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace. After Lunch at a restaurant near
the square, you will walk through the souks and view hundreds of handicrafts.
On the afternoon, you will have some free time to wonder by yourself the
other parts of the city.
Day Trip to Essaouira:
After breakfast in your riad, you will start travelling to the coastal city of
Essaouira. Getting there after about a 2 and a half hour drive to start
exploring the city. You will visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by
artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of
handicrafts. This “City of the Wind” attracts surfers from all over the world.
Essaouira knew many civilizations – including the Portuguese occupation,
which affects much of its architecture – however, it remains a small village
with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and
washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s “Jewel of the Atlantic”. You will
also visit the women’s co-operative of Argan oil. Here they extract the oil that
is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal properties. Lunch will be
done the Moroccan way – fresh fish “cooked in order” at the fish market. In
the afternoon, you will travel back to Marrakech. Overnight at your riad .
Marrakech – Airport:
Transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech airport many thanks for choosing us and
hope seeing you here again.
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