The 12 Days Tangier Private Desert Tour takes visitors on an adventure through Morocco’s desert landscape. The tour includes visits to some of the country’s most beautiful and historic sites, including Marrakech, Fez, and the Sahara Desert. Along the way, travelers can experience the culture and history of Morocco, from its ancient souks to its vibrant cities. The tour also includes overnight stays in charming desert camps, camel rides, and a journey through the stunning Sahara. Visitors can explore vibrant local markets, experience traditional Berber hospitality, and discover the country’s amazing landscapes and fascinating history. This private tour is an unforgettable experience that will leave visitors with lasting memories of a truly unique journey.
Day 1: Tangier Chefchaouen:
We will meet you at Tangier port or Hotel, then drive through the Rif mountains on the way to Chefchaouen, The blue pearl of Morocco which is a beautiful location, where the contrast of the white houses arranged in different planes on the highlighted green area irrigated by the river. We will go for a visit around the city for the day. Dinner and overnight at Hotel or riad.
Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes:
After Breakfast, we depart to Fes with a visit to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then we continue to Meknes for Visiting the old Medina of this imperial city surrounded by ramparts. Sometime in the afternoon, we will drive to Fes where we will have an overnight in our hotel.
Day 3: Fes visit:
The whole day was dedicated to the Fes, the oldest imperial city in Morocco, founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idriss II. You will visit the Medina, Medusas Attarine, Fontaine Ennajarine, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss and the Karawiyin Mosque, and the new medina of Fez. In the evening check into the hotel or riad.
Day 4: Fes – Merzouga:
In the morning, we depart to the desert dunes of Merzouga via the Middle Atlas, the cedar forest of Azrou, and Ziz gorge. We will stop at the forest to see the monkeys, then continue to Middelt for our lunch break. sometime in the afternoon, we will continue our journey to the desert passing by the Ziz Gorge and Ziz Palm grove. On our arrival, we will be welcomed with a glass of tea while checking in for our rooms. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Day 5: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Merzouga:
After breakfast, we will go on a guided 4×4 visit to discover the region of Merzouga, starting with a visit to the Black people’s village of Khamlia. There, we will enjoy live Gnawa music which is played by those people. Then we will explore the desert Lake with its different kinds of birds. continue towards the vast palm of Tafilalet, visiting the town of Rissani (the origin of the Alaouite dynasty and the ancient capital of Sultans Alaouite)with its fortified villages and souks. Late afternoon drive back to Inn hotel. Camel riding at sunset and staying over in a Berber tent in the heart of the dunes. A day full of adventure and culture
Day 6: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges:
We might wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise, then take our breakfast at the camp. Our journey will be towards the High Atlas region by driving towards the old economic city of Morocco “Rissani”. At this city, we might take a visit to discover its spices market and then continue towards Todra Gorge. Once we arrive at the Gorge, we will walk under 300M altitude and enjoy the view of its famous area. Our next drive will be to Dades Gorge which is located in Dades valley. There, we will stop for our overnight and dinner in our hotel.
Day 7: Dades Gorges Ouarzazate:
After breakfast, we continue to the town of Ouarzazate through the road of Thousand Kasbahs and off-road to the Rose valley where you will have time to visite nomads living in the caves. Continue to Skoura Palmeri (visit of Aridhyl Kasbah). visit Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazat.Overnight in the Riad/Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
Day 8: Ait BenHaddou – Marrakech – Essaouira:
After breakfast drive from Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Visit this old Berber village, where many movies were filmed like Obelix, Gladiator, and others. We continue on the road to Marrakech crossing the High Atlas Mountains through T-ichka pass of 2,260 m.alt, stopping at places with magnificent panoramic views to take pictures, have lunch in Marrakech, and follow the way until Essaouira, Overnight Hotel or riad.
Day 9: Essaouira – Marrakech:
After breakfast, visit the old city of Essaouira accompanied by a local guide or by yourself. The rest of the time on the Beach About 3 o’clock in the afternoon drive back to Marrakech, night in a hotel or Riad.
Day 10: Marrakech – Marrakech:
After breakfast, the group will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. You will discover the Bahia and Badi Palaces, the Saadian Tombs, the Menara basin, and many other hidden treasures. Lunch will be in one of the finest traditional restaurants in Marrakech.
After lunch, you will continue with the tour of the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Djemaa el Fna, one of the center attractions of Marrakech. Coming alive at night with the local storytellers, entertainers, and mouth-watering barbeque, the square is well worth a visit.
Day 11: Marrakech – Casablanca – Rabat – Asilah:
Early morning departure to Casablanca. Visit the Mosque of Hassan II, then continue to Asilah on the coast road through Rabat and Larach. Overnight in Hotel in Asilah.
Day 12: Asilah – Tangier:
Spend the morning on the beach and visiting the medina of Asilah then to the port to take the ferry back.