Tangier is a fascinating Moroccan city to visit. It has many of the things that travelers love–a sense of exotic mystery, interesting history, beautiful vistas, and unspoiled beaches.
Itinerary
We’ll pick you up in your Riad/Hotel at 8:00 a.m. and we’ll start our way to the City of Fes
We’ll start exploring the City through Bab Boujeloud, the famous Blue Gate that will take us to TalaaKebeera – a huge street with souks and shops. We’llthrough the hidden corners of Fez’s UNESCO World Heritage Medina. You’ll be able to visit the MoulayIdriss Mausoleum, the Neijarine Fountains and the famous Tanneries among many other things.
After lunch we’ll walk through the Jewish Quarter, JardinJnanSbiland our last visit in the afternoon will be to the famous ceramic factory where you’ll have a beautiful panoramic view of the entire Medina of Fez. Lastly, at night you can choose to have a quiet dinner at your Riad or to attend a Belly Dancer’s entertainment show.
We’ll pick you up at 8:00 a.m. and we’ll head south to Ifrane. We’ll take some pictures and walk around to explore town. Once you’re ready we’ll continue our way toward Cedar Woods and see the monkeys that surround the place before heading to Midelt for lunch.
After lunch we’ll cross the Valley of Ziz and its immense palm grove. In here you’ll start feeling the desert vibe as the scenery starts changing when we enter the city of Errachidia. We’ll stop along the way to take some pictures before we go to Merzouga where our wilderness expert will be waiting. Once you learn how to tie your Moroccan scarf you’ll get on your camel and will cross the Sahara to catch a spectacular sunset on top of a high dune. Then you’ll head to your camp in the middle of the desert for dinner and rest.
After dinner you’ll enjoy an authentic Berber spectacle with drums and nostalgic songs around a fire. And to culminate your perfect night in the desert all you have to do is relax and look up; there you’ll find the most beautiful and starred sky you’ll ever see in your life.
After breakfast in your hotel we’ll get back on our 4X4 vehicle and we’ll head to Rissani. If it’s a Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday we’ll also have the opportunity to walk around the huge souk. Then we’ll move to Erfoud, where we can visit a fossilized marble factory.
We’ll continue through the Touroug palm groves and then we’ll reach the Todra Gorges – a stunning canyon that is very popular among rock climbers. You’ll have lunch and the opportunity to explore the place. After lunch we’ll head to the Valley of Dades where you’ll take some of the best pictures of your whole trip. You’ll be amazed with these natural rock formations called “Monkey Fingers,” many people have a hard time believing they’re for real! Dinner and sleep in your Riad/Hotel.
After breakfast we’ll go to a lookout where you’ll have an amazing view of the entire Valley of Dades. We’ll take the “Thousand Kasbahs Road” making stops along the way to appreciate the beautiful landscapes and the Valley of the Roses. After passing the Skoura Palm grove we’ll stop in Ouarzazate and visit the Taourirt Kasbah. Then we’ll continue our way to the UNESCO World Heritage Ksar Ait-Ben-Haddou. Lunch and free time in town.
After lunch we’ll start our way to Marrakech crossing the High Atlas Mountains and the imposing Tizi n’Tichka. We’ll make several stops to take pictures and we’ll be arriving at Marrakech approximately at 6:00 p.m.
We’ll pick you up after breakfast and head to the economic capital of Morocco, Casablanca. Once there you’ll have time to relax and to visit the famous Hassan II Mosque. Overnight sleep and dinner in your Riad/Hotel.
We’ll pick you up in your Riad/Hotel and head back to Tangier. We say goodbye once we arrive and transfer you to your hotel, airport or ferry.