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8 Days From Tangier To Merzouga

8 days from Tangier to Merzouga

Tour overview:

Welcome to 8 days from Tangier to Merzouga package! we are happy that you made it to this page. We hope that you will spend a wonderful day in Morocco.
Let us wamlk you through a customized 8 days from Tangier to Merzouga. There are’t only many places you will visit but also activities you will do. With that being said, this tour is a great option because it is a grand tour in Morocco that includes the imperial cities, the coast, and also the desert.
The most beautifuk places you will visit during this trip is Fes, Erg Chebbi dunes, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and the red city of Marrakech. The best activities you will do are the camel ride, the camping in Berber tents, and a relaxing Hamman in Fes.

Tour highlights

Tour itinerary

Day 1: Tangier to Chefchaouen

On the first day of your 8 days from Tangier to Merzouga your driver will meet you on arrival at either the ferry port or airport. Following a pick up, we will do a guided tour around Tangiers Old Medina, then drive through the magnificent Rif mountains, the peak reaches its highest at 2456m at Jbel Tidighine. We continue cross fertile plains of Tetouan. Evergreen oaks, cork oaks, pines and wild olive trees grow on the limestone cliffs around the stunning town of Chefchaouen, a picturesque town set against the dramatic backdrop of the Rif Mountains filled with white-washed homes with distinctive, powder-blue accents, Chefchaouen medina had a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants and cafes, was painted blue by the Jewish refugees who lived there during the 1930′s. The beauty of Chefchaouen’s mountainous surroundings are enhanced by the contrast of the brightly painted medina (old town). We will spend a night in a nice place to enjoy the breeze, the beauty and the relaxed atmosphere of the this town.

Day 2 : Chefchaouen to Fes via Meknes

After breakfast, our authentic discovery will continue from Chefchaouen to explore the breathtaking archaeological site of Volubilis, was the administrative center of the province in Roman Africa called Mauretania Tingitana, founded in the 3rd century B.C. Nearby, we will include a visit to the charming whitewashed town of Moulay Idriss, a scenically nestled in a fold of the Rif Mountains and considered the holiest town in Morocco and of all lands after Mecca. Then we will shift our way to Meknes. The historical importance of Meknes is reflected in its grand Moorish buildings from 17th century, where we will stop for lunch with mint tea, 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 take the road to Fes where you will spend the night.

Day 3 : Full day in Fes

We will enjoy all that Fes has to offer, a guided city tour to visit the old Medina of Fes; a particularly exciting experience because when you enter the sprawling labyrinthine alleys you feel like you have stepped back in time. Donkeys and mules are the only form of transport in these steep, narrow streets. Delicious scents come from the souk, where perfumes and spices are traded. In contrast, however, the most appalling stink emanates from the leather tanneries, where men often stand up to their waists treating leather in noxious baths, in much the same way as has been done for centuries – don’t let this put you off visiting there too; ethnic leather goods make great souvenirs!. Overnight in Fes.

Day 4 : Fes to the sahara desert of Merzouga

On the fourth day of your 8 days from Tangier to Merzouga After breakfast we will embark on a picturesque journey towards Ifrane, through hills covered in forests of cork oak and giant cedar, home of a few Barbary apes. Crossing beautiful and tranquil passes over both the Middle and High Atlas ranges we will catch a first glimpse of the south’s incredible architecture. Lunch in Midelt, approached through a bleak plain of scrub and desert. The dramatic peaks of the High Atlas, rising behind the town, provide a spectacular background. Crossing Tizi-n-Talremt (Pass of the She-Camel), we will descend into a desert plain along the Ziz valley. We will then head south to Erfoud and Rissani, a huge oasis containing over six million palm trees, edged by many ksours (fortified villages). Continuing along a striking route that marks the transition to desert, when we reach Merzouga we will be greeted with a glass of tea. We have time to relax, then we get ready to ride camels into the pink sands of Morocco’s highest dunes. We will have time to wander the dunes before sunset. Dinner is served, followed by traditional music and the night in a nomad tent.

Day 5: Merzouga to Dades Gorges

If we wake up early enough, we can watch the spectacle of sunrise, when the colour of the dunes combine with the play of shadows to make an awesome sight. After breakfast we ride the camels for a couple of hours (or less; it is up to you) before leaving for Tinghir and Todra Gorges for lunch. The road passes through Tinejdad and the Todra Valley. This stunning area affords plenty of opportunities to walk, such as along the river through the gardens or up the road on the other side of the gorge. Later, we will continue to the Dades Valley and the Dades Gorges before spending the night in a hotel.

Day 6: Dades Gorges to Marrakech via Ouarzazate

On the sixth day of your 8 days from Tangier to Merzouga after breakfast, we will drive through the villages of this charming area, passing fields cultivated by the Berber women, with the peaks of the High Atlas as a fitting backdrop. Our journey will then continue toward Ouarzazate, along the Valley of the Roses, famous for its Rose Festival in May, and past the Kasbahs of Skoura oasis. then to Ouarzazate, known as Hollywood of Morocco, we will visit the cinematographic museum, Than the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a World Heritage site and the backdrop to many Hollywood blockbusters, this is the most famous kasbah in Morocco. From here start crossing the highest pass in Africa, Tizi n’Tichka, was controlled. At late afternoon we will arrive in Marrakech.

Day 7: Full day in Marrakech

After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of the city. Visit the Saadian Tombs, dating back to the 16th century, where Saadian royalty found their final resting place. Your tour also includes the Koutoubia Minaret, the beautiful Bahia Palace, as well as the opportunity to shop for Moroccan spices and herbs. Finally, end the tour by walking through the medina, getting a chance to admire all of the different artisans performing their craft before arriving at the Jaama El Fna Square. Spend the afternoon at leisure or choose to take the optional tour where you will have a chance to relax eat a traditional lunch and watch couscous being made as well as visiting the Majorelle Gardens and the Marrakesh Museum. Overnight in Marrakesh.

Day 8 : The Airport in Marrakech

Today on the end day of your 8 days from Tangier to Merzouga we will try to benefit our time as much as we can, maybe wander around Marrakech souks to get some souvenirs for friends…, then transfer to the Marrakech Menara airport.

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Testimonials:

After a long journey, finally, we arrived to Merzouga. There we expect the guys who guides us through the desert .

Around 17:00h we started the route with camels through the desert, where we could enjoy a fantastic sunset. After an hour and a half, we arrived at the camp. It was dark , we leave our things into the "haimas" and then...to dinner! It was delicious, but the best was the animation after the dinner. The guides gave us a concert and later we were taught to play the drums.
Finally, we enjoy the most magical moment of the day, we observed the spectacular sky filled with countless stars.
In short , it was an unforgettable experience with fantastic guides.
I'm going to repeat the experience, for sure!!!

Rime y

February 2017

I arrived in Merzouga in the afternoon to begin the tour through the Sahara with my sister. From the start, the staff were all very welcoming and kind. The Berber camel guides took us through an amazing landscape of the Sahara desert to where our campsite was located. We had some down time to take in the beautiful scenery, golden sands that stretched out for miles upon miles. We sat on top of the sand dunes as the staff prepared a wonderful dinner consisting of vegetable and chicken tagine-a traditional Moroccan dish. After dinner, our Berber hosts invited us to sit around the fire while they drummed traditional Moroccan music under the stars. This was one of my favorite parts of the experience because everyone joined in laughing and dancing amongst the beautiful music. Mustapha, one of the Berbers even came around and taught us each how to drum a few beats, he was so helpful and willing to help us out with anything. In the morning, we rode the camels back as the sun peaked out from the horizon-a beautiful experience.

Romen R

August 2018

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Highlights overview

Fes

Fes is an example of what an old Medina has been in Moroccan culture for cultural trips. The nicest part of a trip to Fes is Fes El Bali, which translates to “Old Fes.” Having saying that, many historical sites can be found here. To begin, Fes is well-known for the king’s palace, which features seven golden gates. Fes is a city with pure leather staff, with three tanneries producing it, the best of which being Chouara. Furthermore, Fes is home to the world’s oldest university, Al Karaouien. Many more will be seen over our 10-day journey.

Marrakech

Marrakech A city in southeastern Morocco, near the High Atlas Mountains. The Almoravids founded it around 1070 (alternative versions say 1060 or 1062). Morocco’s capital from the eleventh through the seventeenth century. It is a medieval city encircled by walls with rectangular towers and gates, featuring the Medina (old town), the Casbah (fortress), and the Agvedal Gardens with pavilions and lakes as highlights. Qubba al-Baruddin (domed pavilion, embellished with stone and stucco decorations, – part of the palace of the unparished Almoravid, first half of the XII century.) Qutubiya Mosques (concrete, stone, and brick, XII century). Kutubiya with minaret (stone, 1184-99), Ben Salih with minaret (1331).

Bab Dukkala (1557; 7 naves); Ben Youssef Madrassah (1565; 8 courtyards, stone carvings, stukkas, painted tiles – zilliji), Zawiya Sidi bel Abbas as-Sabti (16th century cult ensemble, 1184-99, the walls of the mosque were embellished with stone tiles).

Carved stucco; Bahia Palace (1894-1900; garden). Bab-Agvenau (gate; 12th century, carved stone decoration), mosque (1197), necropolis with sepulchres from the second half of the 16th century, and palaces – Badi (1578-93; in ruins) and Dar el-Makhzen (late 19th century; garden). The contemporary city was built to the west of the medina around 1913. Marrakesh is an ancient hub for carpet weaving, stone carving, and other crafts. Museums: Museum of Moroccan Art (located in the late-nineteenth-century palace of Dar Said), Museum of Treasures and Ceramics. Tasgimut Fortress ruins (12th century), 30 kilometers south-east of Marrakech.

Meknes

One of Morocco’s three imperial cities. Because it is not a beach resort, the city is not popular with tourists. Most visitors to Meknes come on a tour. If you have the time and want to experience the ambiance of the Arab world, come here. Meknes is separated into two sections: the medina, which contains historical structures including as palaces, mausoleums, and antique buildings, and the new section, which contains cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops. Meknes also draws visitors with a particularly opulent pastime: golfing in the royal gardens. Near Meknes, there are also the famous Roman ruins of Volubilis, which are on the UNESCO list of cultural treasures.

Meknes is one of Morocco’s three imperial cities. Because it is not a beach resort, the city is not popular with tourists. Most visitors to Meknes come on a tour. If you have the time and want to experience the ambiance of the Arab world, come here. Meknes is separated into two sections: the medina, which contains historical structures including as palaces, mausoleums, and antique buildings, and the new section, which contains cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops. Meknes also draws visitors with a particularly opulent pastime: golfing in the royal gardens. Near Meknes, there are also the famous Roman ruins of Volubilis, which are on the UNESCO list of cultural treasures.

Todra Gorges

If you’re planning a journey to Morocco’s Dades Valley, stop by the Todra Gorge. The rocky masses overwhelm the landscape as you enter these canyons in the High Atlas. You will feel extremely little when faced with the two 300-meter-high cliffs that form the showpiece of the Todra Gorge! Part of the film Lawrence of Arabia was shot here. Continue your Moroccan adventure by seeing Tineghir’s palm grove at an elevation of 1,350 meters, followed by the Sagho and Ougnat djebels.

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