In order to explore both well-known Moroccan cities and picturesque Moroccan towns and villages, our Morocco Tour from Tangier begins in North Morocco and concludes close to the Moroccan Sahara desert.
We pick you up from your accommodation, the airport, or the port to begin the Morocco Tour from Tangier, often known as “the bride of the North.” The city is situated northwest of Cap Spartel, where the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans meet.
We will first tour the picturesque city of Cap Spartel, the Hercules Cave, and the county of Cap Spartel. We go to Chefchaouen after lunch, passing via Tetouan and the Rif mountains. There will be breaks to take in the scenery. Spend the night in a hotel in Chefchaouen.
Following breakfast, we tour Chefchaouen, popularly known as Achaoun, the blue city (horns in Berber). The city is located in northwest Morocco, amid the Rif Mountains. It is well-known for its blue and white-painted houses and lanes.
We’ll take a tour around its attractive ancient Medina, which features many magnificent real blue doors. Following lunch, you may trek to the Spanish mosque, which is positioned on high ground and offers a wonderful view of the entire blue city. Stay the night in the same hotel.
Be free to explore the scenic streets of Chefchaouen’s blue city after breakfast. Afterwards, we travel to Volubilis to visit the ancient Roman ruins. Because it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has been meticulously preserved. It has numerous magnificent mosaics throughout, as well as antique pillars and archways.
After our stroll through the ruins, we travel 30 kilometers to Meknes, the Ismaili capital, where we view Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal stables, the granary, and, finally, the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. We will next go to Fes, where you will spend the night in a Riad.
While we tour the city’s sights, we will be joined by a local guide. Fes is both a Moroccan imperial city and a cultural and religious center. We begin the day by seeing the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Royal Palace entrance and the well-preserved medieval Medina.
You will enter the Medina to view the Medrasa Bouanania, the Najarine fountain, the Tanneries, and the Quarawiyyin mosque and University, which is the world’s oldest institution. Following that, we leave Medina for a visit to the Jewish quarter known as “the Mellah.” We stroll to a medieval stronghold in the late afternoon for a panoramic view over the Medina and the city of Fes. For the night, return to your Riad.
We pass via Imouzzer on our route to Ifrane, a town known for its subzero weather, snowfall, and mountain-shaped rural dwellings. The Barbary Macaques live in the cedar forest, which we will explore next. After that, we’ll go to Midelt for lunch. We next proceed to the Sahara desert through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and the Ziz river.
We arrive at the Merzouga desert in the afternoon. Following that, you’ll be transported to a high dune to view the stunning sunset. Next, we’ll head to the desert tent for a Berber drum concert under the stars. You’ll eat supper and sleep at the camp.
Get up early to watch the dawn over the desert. You return to Merzouga by camel after breakfast to meet your driver. The day is spent exploring the Merzouga region. Other notable characteristics in the area include dunes, natural lakes, mines, fossils, and oases.
We begin our excursion in Merzouga by going off-road to an ancient eyeliner mine. Afterwards, we get to see the nomads in their carefully built tent. Our next destination will be the Khamlia hamlet, where you will see Gnaoua music and dance performances. Its inhabitants come from Sub-Saharan African countries.
After lunch, we walk through a palm tree forest before arriving at Flamingo Lake, Merzouga’s natural lake. Dinner and an overnight stay will be held at a hotel.
We leave the desert to travel to Rissani, the former Tafilalet governmental headquarters. Rissani is a significant regional commercial center with a bustling souk on most days of the week.
After visiting one of the petrified marble factories in Rissani Souk, we proceed to Erfoud. Following that, we travel to the Todra Gorges via the Touroug and Tinjdad palm farms. The Todra River’s path through the mountains has carved up a spectacular red canyon with granite cliffs. Climbers will flock to these gorges.
After lunch, we go through Boumalne Dades to the Dades valley, where we will visit the “monkey fingers” rock formation and an observation point on a mountaintop overlooking the valley. A hotel will eventually provide both meals and overnight lodgings.
We continue our journey to Kalaa Magouna after breakfast to view the Rose Valley. Every May, there is a Rose Festival where residents sell rose goods ranging from fragrances, rose water, and oil to cosmetics. We next travel through Skoura’s palm orchards and to Amredhyle’s Kasbah. Later, we travel to Ouarzazate to see the Taourirt Kasbah and film studios, where great films were shot. Stay at Ouarzazate for the night.
Following breakfast, we travel for the well-known Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. A fortified settlement designated by UNESCO as a World Historic Site. Additionally, the Kasbah has appeared in several films, including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, and others, as well as television shows such as Game of Thrones.
Afterward, we go to the Telouet Kasbah and proceed to Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for lunch and photographing fascinating locations. Eventually, we arrive at Marrakech. Stay at a Riad for the night.
After a hearty breakfast, we will see the highlights of Marrakech with a native guide. The city is regarded as one of Morocco’s imperial cities. The itinerary includes visits to the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the Ben Youssef Quranic Mosque.
Go take a stroll around Morocco’s largest traditional souk and have a lunch break at the Jemaa El-Fna plaza. Afterwards, you’ll visit the Koutoubia mosque, Marrakech’s biggest, and the Majorelle garden. We’ll transportation to your lodging, but you are free to explore Jemaa El-Fna Square on your own.
Following breakfast, we head west to Essaouira. We’ll stop along the trip to admire Argan trees and goats, as well as for panoramic vistas. We arrive at Essaouira, previously Mogador, one of Morocco’s most significant coastal cities, where we explore the fishing harbor, medieval defenses with cannons, and the old medina. Stay at Essaouira for the night.
We leave Essaouira and travel down the coast, stopping for spectacular vistas. We arrive in Casablanca, Morocco’s economic center, and see the Hassan I mosque, the country’s largest mosque, as well as the Casablanca seashore. Following lunch, we head to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Stay in Rabat for the night.
Following breakfast, we will visit Rabat, one of Morocco’s imperial towns and the country’s modern capital. It is situated in northwest Morocco. You will see the city’s highlights, such as the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of Oudaya. Following lunch, we travel north through Assilah to Tangier airport, where our Morocco Tour from Tangier concludes.
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