Overview on 10 Days Desert Tour From Tangier:
12 days tour from Tangier is starting from the North and ends in the West. It is a kind of tours that is demanded by travelers who traveling Europe then transfer to Africa. Firstly, the tour will takes you from Mediterranean coast to huge mountains, great cities, green oases, and Sahara desert. Secondly, your private grand tour provides you Marrakech, and Fes Medina walking tour with a local guides. Thirdly, it offers you a wonderful night in a desert camp, and camel ride.
Moreover, you would visit the most UNESCO world heritage sites such as Hassan Tower, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, and Old Town of Fes. Furthermore, the best 12 days tour from Tangier shows you the lifestyle of Berber families, nomads, and Moroccan culture in general. In addition to that, you would spend the night in the blue pearl of Morocco, Chefchaouen.
What is Included/Excluded in 10 Days Desert Tour From Tangier:
√ Personal tour
√ Comfortable, clean transport with air-conditioning
√ Professional local guides in Marrakech, Fes, and Volubilis
√ Experienced driver/guide
√ All accommodations during the tour
√ Daily breakfast
√ Dinners in Sahara desert & Dades Gorge
√ Dromadry ride in Merzouga
√ Nighttime in a desert camp
× Plane tickets/Ferry tickets
× Monuments entrance fee
× Dinners in Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, and Marrakech
× Lunches & Drinks
The Best Parts of 10 Days Desert Tour From Tangier:
♥ Cave of Hercules & Cap Spartale Lighthouse
♥ Chefchaouen Blue Town
♥ Volubilis & Meknes
♥ Medina of Fes
♥ Switzerland of Morocco Ifrane
♥ Cedar Forest & Ziz Valley
♥ Camel Ride & Magical Night in a Camp
♥ Sandboarding
♥ Interaction with Locals
♥ Rissani Souk & Todra Gorge
♥ Ait Benhaddou Kasbah & High Atlas Mountain
♥ Marrakech & Essaouira
ITINERARY OF 10 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM TANGIER:
DAY 1: TANGIER – CHEFCHAOUAN.
Our arranged team meets you at the airport in Tangier, and begins your wonderful 10 days desert tour from Tangier. First of all, you would explore the city of Tangier. You visit two important sites of Cave of Hercules, and Cape Spartel Lighthouse. Next, you depart to Chefchaouen, where our team drops you off at your accommodation for the nighttime.
DAY 2: CHEFCHAOUEN – VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FES.
You transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis, which is the best preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. First of all, you make a visit to the ruins with an experienced local guide. Furthermore, you head to Meknes that is one of the four former imperial cities. You explore Bab”gate” Mansour, the gate that was the last project during Moulay Ismail reign(1672 – 1727). Nearby Lahdim square, where you can have a walk before you move to the next spot.
Later on, you discover Es Souani Bassin. It is a reservoir of water that provides gardes, hammams, and houses with water. Finally, you continue your superb 10 days desert tour from Tangier to Fes, where you spend the night.
DAY 3: FES SIGHTSEEING.
You will have a local guide to explore the oldest Medina in the World. The Medina”old town” of Fes was founded in the 8th century, and it is the cultural capital of Morocco. Therefore, your tour will be spent in the medina , and visit the following interesting spots;
Firstly, you have a look at Dar al-Makhzen”Royal Palace” golden gate, which was constracted during the Marinid dynasty (13th century). Secondly, you visit al Qarawiyyin University that was founded in 857 – 859. Thirdly, you explore Mellah; the Jewish quarter that date back to the mid of 15th century.
Furthermore, you discover Bou Inania Madrasa, which is built in the 14th century during the Marinid reign. Next, you pay a visit to different souks”markets” within the medina. Moreover, the city is best-known for potteries and ceramics that you shall explore in your tour. Lastly, you visit the picturesque blue gate of the old town, and then head back to your accommodation.
DAY 4: FES – IFRANE – CEDAR FOREST TREES – ZIZ VALLEY – MERZOUGA( DROMADRY RIDE AND OVERNIGHT IN A CAMP).
You leave to Merzouga through the middle Atlas Mountain, where the city of Ifrane is located. Ifrane is characterized with extreme cold, slopes of snow, and lakes; the reason why, it is referred to as Switzerland of Morocco.
After a break in Ifrane, you continue your best 10 days desert tour from Tangier to the Ceder Forest, where you probably meet up with Barbary Apes. Next, you depart to Merzouga via the high Atlas Mountain, and drive along the Ziz Valley. Furthermore, you will pass through the city of Erfoud, which is the capital of dates fruit, and fossils.
When you get Merzouga, you prepare yourself to take a dromadry ride. You have an experienced guide to pull the camels, and cross the Largest desert sand in the world. Moreover, you would get some photo chances, and observe the sunset while you are at the summit of sand dune. Furthermore, you reach your desert camp, where you spend the night in a private tent. You have a party around a bonfire tonight.
DAY 5: MERZOUGA SIGHTSEEING.
Before sunrise, your host in the camp wakes you up in order to observe the sunrise, and enjoy the colors of the early morning. Next, you begin your pure desert tour, which covers all of visiting nomads, a mine of mascara, and small villages of Berber. Firstly, you will off to visit nomads of Erg Chebbi; people those who still live in tents, which made with dromadry wools. Secondly, we explore an ancient mine of mascara; the smoky eye make-up that is perfect cosmetic to cleanse the eye surface and stimulates eyelash growth.
Thirdly, you enjoy the juicy traditional Berber pizza for lunch before you continue your fabulous 10 days desert tour from Tangier activities. Later on, you discover a small village of black-skinned people; those who are famous for their Gnawa music. In addition to that, you get to know about an irrigation system in Hassi el-Abiad village. Finally, you check in to your hotel/riad for the overnight.
DAY 6: MERZOUGA – TODRA CANYONS – DADES GORGE.
You drive to Rissani city, where you visit a traditional souk”market”. Furthermore, you depart to Dades gorge via Todra Canyons, where 312m height cliffs standing; here you have a walk along the cliffs, and enjoy the coolest weather of the area. Moreover, you have lunch, and then resume your beautiful 10 days desert tour from Tangier to Dades Gorge. On arrival, our team drops you off at your accommodation for the nighttime.
DAY 7: DADES GORGE – OUARZAZATE – AIT BENHADDOU – MARRAKECH.
You transfer from Dades gorge to Marrakech through the city of roses, Valley of roses, and the Ouarzazate. The city of Ouarzazate has gained the name “Hollywood of Africa” thanks to its Kasbahs”castles”, and the biggest film studio that has been using by several film makers. Furthermore, you visit the largest kasbah in Morocco, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah; the site is best known for some movies that have been shot in here such as Gladiator, and Jewel of the Nile.
In addition to that, you continue your affordable 10 days desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech passing through the high Atlas Mountain; where you have stunning mountain views, and get to know about Berber families villages along the slopes of the valleys. Lastly, you get Marrakech around 6pm, and you spend the night at your accommodation.
DAY 8: MARRAKECH WALKING TOUR.
In the morning, your local guide meets you at the lobby of your lodging, and begins your Marrakech walking tour. First of all, you explore the hidden monuments in the heart of the Medina”old town”. Historical sites including Bahia Palace, which is a 19th century Palace. Also, you discover Saadian Tombs, they date back to the former Saadian dynasty at the late of 14th century.
Furthermore, you get to know the history of the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque. Later on, you get lost walking in the Medina’s maze, and visit differet souks”markets”. Moreover, you have a walk on the busiest square of Jamaa El-fna, and enjoy a traditional dishes for lunch near the square. In addition to that, you visit the unique blue garden of Majorele in the modern area of Marrakech. Finally, you make your way back to your hotel/riad.
DAY 9: AN EXCURSION TO ESSAOUIRA.
You have a day trip to Morocco’s Atlantic coast city, Essaouira. Around 8:30am, you begins your journey to Essaouira, which is 3 hours drive away from Marrakech. You will get a chance to see goats on Argan trees as your drive goes through the argan forest. Moreover, you resume your adorable 10 days desert tour from Tangier to Essaouira, where you enjoy another Medina. Furthermore, you explore one of the most busiest port, and have fresh seafood. Next, you stroll in the old town, and discover 18th century seafront rampart. Finally, you make your way back to Marrakech, and spend the night.
DAY 10: MARRAKECH AIRPORT.
Your unforgettable 10 days desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech comes to an end. Therefore, our team will drive you to Marrakech Airport for your departure flight.
