8 Days Tour To Chefchaouen And Desert Via Fes From Tangier

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Overview

If you want to learn about Moroccan culture and landscape diversity, then do not hesitate to take this 8-day tour to Chefchaouen and desert via Fes from Tangier which guarantees a taste of the country’s iconic landscapes and landmarks. Discover the natural views of several Morocco destinations like the Kasbahs of UNICCO in Ouarzazate, the palm oases, an unforgettable night in the desert dunes under the stars, and the Atlas Mountains which are dotted with tiny Berber villages, this tour also gives pride of place to the Medinas of Morocco, from the blue pearl of Chefchaouen through the mountains of Rif and the roman ruins of Volubilis to the oldest imperial city of cultural Fez, so get lost in the medinas of Fes and travel across the Atlas mountains to the Sahara desert.

Highlights

Explore the Rif mountains and Tangier the diplomatic portal of Morocco.
Discover Chefchaouen delights with its alleys tinged with green, blue, and mauve.
Walk in the beautiful imperial city of Meknes and learn about its history.
Scout about the spiritual capital of Morocco, Fes: Najjarine fountains and Museum, Quaraouyine University, the tanneries, the Medrassa Bouanania.
Meet the Barbary apes in the cedar forest in the middle of Atlas.
Watch a beautiful sunset and sunrise over the golden dunes of the Merzouga Desert.
Stroll the Erg Chebbi dunes by camels and spend a night under nomadic tents.
Enjoy a Berber dinner & music folklore at night under the stars in a Sahara desert camp.
Admire the landscapes of Todra canyons’ high walls, Palm Oasis & the Rose Valley.
Marvel at the spectacular gorges of Dadès and Toudra.
Visit the splendid Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, listed by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.
Cross the majestic Tizi N Tichka Pass the highest road in North Africa.
You can stop everywhere to take memorable photos.
This 8-day extended tour starts in Tangier and ends in Marrakech.

Included/Excluded

Pickup & drop-off service
Transport by a modern vehicle
English or French-speaking driver
Local expert tour guide
Camel ride for sunset & sunrise
Half-board accommodation
Overnight in a desert camp
Official & professional historian guide
Fuel & bottled water during the tour

Entrance fees
Tips & gratuities
Lunch & soft drinks
Any private expenses

Itinerary

Day 1 : Tangier – Chefchaouen

Today we will meet you at the airport or in your accommodation in Tangier, the northern port of Morocco that faces Spain before driving through the Rif Mountains, with their Berber towns and valleys, hidden away in these mountains is the Blue Pearl – Chefchaouen. This town is known for its white and blue houses, narrow squares, winding streets, and blue-painted stairways, it’s a photographer’s dream and an interesting place to explore, Chefchaouen, one of the most pleasant cities in Morocco. The holy city, with a dozen mosques and shrines, happy city with paved alleys leading to a series of shady squares. Overnight and accommodation with breakfast in a guest house, riad, or hotel.

Day 2 : Chefchaouen Guided City Tour

After breakfast in your accommodation, you go for a guided city tour of Chefchaouen, you have the whole day to wander and explore the Medina. There is so much to see and discover, from the history of the town to its hidden gems, admire the incredible blue walls that make this city famous. take advantage of a walking tour in the picturesque little streets of the Medina led by your expert guide, you explore local shops and cafes and see the main square known as Plaza Uta el-Hammam, to learn about culture, you may want to visit the Kasbah Museum, the Great Mosque or the Ethnographic Museum, which contains musical instruments, antique weapons and photographs of the Old City. You can also stop at the Ras Elma River which runs through the old town. Overnight and accommodation with breakfast in a guest house, riad, or hotel.

Day 3 : Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

After breakfast in your accommodation, we leave the blue city and travel across the beautiful landscapes of the region. We pass fields of wheat, wildflowers, and typical metal-roofed houses until we reach Ouazzane, which is home to some of the best honey and figs in Morocco. Next is a visit to the Roman Ruins of Volubilis, this UNESCO site is home to extensive excavations that include columns, mosaics, a huge gateway, and many streets and houses. Originally founded in 225 BC, this was an important city that provides an interesting insight into the life of Romans in this region. With your guide, you will learn all about its history and significance. Next, we head to the imperial city of Meknes, which was founded by the Almoravides dynasty in the 11th century as a military settlement and became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century. He introduced a Hispano Moorish style in the architecture with the great Bab Mansour; a gate of intricate mosaic or Zellige, the ramparts, the granary, and the Sahrij Swani Basin used for storing water, and plantation. From Meknes, after visiting the beautiful city of Meknes, we continue our journey to the spiritual capital of Fes overnight and accommodation with breakfast in a guest house, riad, or hotel.

Day 4 : Fes Guided City Tour

After breakfast in your accommodation, you go for a guided city tour of Fes, A cultural and spiritual capital, a thousand-year-old city, one has easily carried away through its history, thanks to its numerous mosques, Medersas, walls and ramparts, fortified gates, mausoleums, palaces, and squares. Guided tour of The Marinids necropolis, the El Attarin Madrassah, the Moulay Idriss zaouïa, the Andalusian quarters, and the admirable Karaouyine will provide you with the points of reference necessary for a look at the historical and religious heritage of the Fassie city. Lunch in a Moroccan restaurant with your guide. Dinner and overnight in a guest house. Fez is also a haunting city that lives through the atmosphere of the souks! Lose yourself in the colorful maze, noisy, with tasty or delicate perfumes, and let yourself be carried by your senses … Do not miss the henna souk to discover all the traditional secrets of oriental beauty. For the feast of the senses, go through the souk el-Attarine, a magnificent concentrate of all the colors and scents of spices. And to escape the stubborn odors of the tanners’ district, go up the terraces of the leather goods stores, from where the view is panoramic of the multicolored dye pools so photogenic. overnight and accommodation with breakfast in a guest house, riad, or hotel.

Day 5 : Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest Azrou – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast in your accommodation, drive you through the Middle Atlas via Ifran "Moroccan Switzerland" and Azrou. You will have a stop at the cedar forest for a visit to Cedre Gouraud tree where you will see Barbary apes. From here we headed south through several villages and you will have the chance to see nomads living in tents beside the road. You can also see the volcanic rocks. Our next stop is in Midelt where you can enjoy your lunch. Later, we continue our way, crossing the TiziN'Talghomt (1907m) while enjoying the panoramic views. Go through the Ziz Gorge and the tunnel near Errachidia, you can see the Barrage Hassan Al-Dakhil which has turquoise blue water. Continue our way to Erfoud, you will stop for a panoramic view of the palm of Aoufous located along the Ziz River. Reaching Merzouga and camel trek for about 1 hour and a half to reach Erg Chebbi dunes, admire the most wonderful sunset over the dunes, enjoy music folklore at night under the stars in a Saharan desert camp, and spend an overnight with dinner and breakfast in a Saharan desert Beber tent situated at the feet of the dunes. NB: If you book a luxury tour, then, you will have breakfast and shower at the desert camp, otherwise, the breakfast and the shower will be at the hotel after your camel rides back in the morning.

Day 6 : Merzouga – Rissani – Tinejdad – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Waking up by the call of your guide very early to see the sunrise then enjoying breakfast. You return on the camel's back to your hotel where you can have a hot shower and get ready for the new day of the tour. Depart to Rissani, you will have a visit to Zawiya Moulay Ali ash-Sharif and also can investigate the Souk (local market) with the opportunity to see the Fondouks where donkeys gather. Continuing our journey to ErfoudTineghir through "the capital of marble fossil". You will see the Khatarat (deriego channel system) on our way. Our next stop is Tinejdad or Tineghir for lunch. Later, we will follow the path along the river to reach the gorges where there will be a walking tour through this wonderful place while enjoying the views of high rock walls (up to 300 meters). Then we go to Boumalne Du Dades gorges then, where you have time to explore Dades gorges and rock formations versus "human bodies, fingers of monkeys". Overnight and accommodation with dinner and breakfast in a guest house, riad, or hotel.

Day 7 : Dades Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Today, you will travel to Ouarzazate via Boumalne du Dades, El-KelaaM'Gouna, and Skoura. Admire the views of the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, Rose Valley, and the oasis of Skoura while driving. Let's get to Ouarzazate, where you can have a stop to see the Kasbah of Taourirt which was built by the Glaoui dynasty. From here we head towards the village of Ait Ben Haddou, having lunch after exploring the exotic Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou. Later, you will be driven through the TiziN'Tichka (2260 m), and you will have the opportunity to take photos and enjoy the scenes of the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening around 6 or 7 PM. Overnight with breakfast in a guest house, riad, or hotel.

Day 8 : Departure From Marrakech

According to flight schedules, transfer by an air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle from your accommodation to Marrakech airport. Assistance with check-in formalities for the return flight. End of the tour program.

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Know Before You Go

Pick-up & drop-off at any accommodation or any Morocco airport.
Transport by a modern, comfortable & an air-conditioned vehicle.
This extended tour can be customized according to your needs, budget, timing, and preferences, just Write Us what you are looking for.
The price of this tour depends on the number of travelers in the group, accommodation preference, and other personal factors.
You’d better bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses and a camera.
Half-board accommodation in hotels, riads, desert tents, or Kasbahs (breakfasts are included).
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the day trip starts.
Live tour professional guide & driver: English & French.
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Duration: 8 days & 7 nights (it includes transfers & tour program).
A vegetarian option is available, please advise at the time of booking if required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
You can advise at the time of booking the type of accommodation: standard, budget or high-class.
Comfortable & non-slip walking shoes are recommended.
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