8 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech

8 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech

Book our 8 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier to experience the magic of Morocco that will captivate and inspire you with its landscapes, contrasts, colors, and rich cultural heritage, and together we create a perfect tour in Morocco, which will take you through the Imperial Cities, the beautiful coastal cities, the rolling dunes of the Sahara Desert, or the snowing peaks of the High Atlas Mountains to discover the real authentic Morocco, through its beautiful UNESCO sites, the old Medinas, the Sahara Desert, and the Berber heritage, This tour takes you to a region still relatively unknown to the Moroccan kingdom where the Andalusian influence still rhythm the life of the small villages of the Eastern Rif. Tangier the mysterious, Chefchaouen the blue, but also Fez the royal await you. Follow your guide to explore the hidden old Medinas of Marrakesh, and Fes. Enjoy a guided walking tour at the great canyons of Dades and Todra, and the wonderful fortified Kasbahs and palaces. Learn about the local culture and traditions during your Morocco Tour, and enjoy delicious Moroccan meals from the traditional Moroccan cuisine.

8 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech HIGHLIGHTS

• Stroll through the gardens, mosques, palaces, and souks of Marrakesh
• Visit and explore the beautiful blue city Chefchaouen
• Explore the UNESCO-listed medieval city of Fes
• Experience a camel trek for a lifetime sunset over the sand dunes of Merzouga
• Meet the locals and discover their lifestyle
• View sunrise over the Sahara on a camel ride
• Revel in the views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains
• Visit the exotic and well preserved Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
• Marvel at the magnificent Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

Day 1: Arrival at Tangier Airport – Chefchaouen

Meet and welcome at Tangier airport/port and then start our 8 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech, first, we explore the city, known as “the Gate of Africa ”, one of the most vibrant, mysterious, and interesting cities of Morocco. (visit the coffee Hafa) Then we head to Asilah, we visit the Caves of Hercules. According to legend, this is where the mythical figure of Hercules rested after making his 12 tasks. The entrance to the cave is oriented toward the Atlantic and is flooded during high tides. after exploring Tangier, we will drive towards Chefchaouen – a small charming town located in the foothills of the Megou Tisouka and mountains of the Rif Mountains, which rise above the town like two horns, giving the city its name ( in Berber Chefchaouen means ” look at the horns ” ) Cities with very little car traffic, in which a clean and fresh air invites you to stay to discover the beauty of the place and its surroundings breath. Overnight in Hotel or Riad in (HB).

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Day 2: Chefchaouen – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

After breakfast, we will have free time to explore Chefchaouen, then, we will head to Meknes, the first Morocco imperial city in our Morocco Tour, known for its huge walls and beautiful unique gates, the city tour of Meknes, will include: The Royal stables, The Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, and the visit to Bab Al Mansour Gate. After exploring Meknes. After about 1 hours drive, we will reach Volubilis, a world heritage site and the old Roman capital; we will explore the ruins with a local guide to witness the traces of the Roman civilization in north Africa. After visiting Volubilis, we will continue to reach Fes. Overnight in Riad or Hotel in Fes (HB). 8 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech 

Day 3: Fes City Tour

Full-Day dedicated to exploring the oldest imperial city of Morocco, today we will travel back in time to the Middle Ages when you visit Fes El Bali (Old Fez), the world’s largest living medina (walled city) and the cultural heart of Morocco. The city dates back to the 8th century when Moulay Idriss II moved from Volubilis to found the capital of Morocco’s first independent the Islamic Kingdom. Over the centuries Fez prospered due to successive waves of skilled Muslim and Jewish immigrants from Andalucia. The city also benefited from wise sultans who expanded the caravan trade with West Africa and built many Madrasas (Koranic schools) and Al-Karaouine, the oldest, still-functioning university in the world!
Our Fes Private Tour Highlights will include the Bouanania Medersa, Bab BouJeloud, Dar Batha ethnographic museum, and Nejjarine Square with its beautiful fountain, elaborate mosaics, and nearby Fondouq, now converted to a museum of carpentry artifacts. As well we will explore the new Fes; the Merinid Dynasty area; we will visit the Royal Palace, mosques, madrasas, souks (markets), and the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter notable for its Andalucian architecture and two synagogues.
After exploring the palace, we will head to visit a Ceramic workshop to see how the beautiful fountains are made from the small Zellij (ceramic) and how the traditional Moroccan crafts (mosaics, gypsum carving). After visiting Fes, we will drive back to your Riad where you can relax and enjoy a mint tea on a terrace overlooking the old Medina. Overnight in Riad or Hotel (HB).

Day 4: Fes – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Sahara

After breakfast at your hotel, we will drive towards Azrou Cedar Forest, we will stop in Ifran, the small beautiful town in the middle atlas mountains. After visiting the small town we will continue to reach the cedar forest, where, we will stop to meet the wild Barbary apes (macaques). Our journey will continue through the amazing scenic landscapes of the Middle Atlas, until Midelt; here, we will stop for lunch in a local restaurant. after lunch, we will drive to the Sahara desert enjoying the change of the landscapes, stop at the wonderful Ziz Valley for photos of the largest palm grove in Morocco. Arrival at Merzouga, you can relax and enjoy a mint tea, before starting a new desert adventure tour, you will start a camel trek for 1 hour and a half through the huge dunes to watch the sunset and sleep under a nomadic tent at the large dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy the starry nighttime desert. Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp at the dunes. (HB).

Day 5: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate

Wake up early and climb the sand dunes to watch the most beautiful sunrise ever and then enjoy breakfast. after breakfast, you can ride camels back to your hotel or enjoy a transfer with an SUV through the sand dunes. We will leave towards the Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. There you will have enough time to explore the gorge, from its plunging depths to dizzying heights. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colors as the sun slowly moves from east to that flows through it giving life to a huge variety of colorful fruit, nut trees, and extraordinary red rock formations. Afterward, we will drive for about 1 hour and a half to reach the gorgeous Gorges of Dades, free time to explore the great canyons of Dades. Later, we will drive to explore one of the wonders of southern Morocco, the cinema studios. Afterward, we will continue our journey through the valley of  The ”Thousand kasbah route”  and the Skoura oases with its authentic 17-century kasbahs. Continue driving to reach the roses valley, where we will have a short stop will be at the roses valley to visit a local cooperative running by locals to learn about this kind of Damascus rose and the products they made from, Continue through the palm grove of Skoura to reach Ouarzazate. Overnight in Riad or Hotel (HB).

The Dades Gorge in Morocco

Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

Breakfast at your hotel or riad, we will stop to visit the Cinema studios, the Kasbah Taourirte (another fortified palace in the middle of the city) Overnight in Riad or Hotel (HB). after exploring the tourist sites in Ouarzazate, we will head to Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, stop at the roses valley to visit a local cooperative running by locals to learn about this kind of Damascus rose and the products they made from. Afterward, we will continue our journey through the valley of  The ”Thousand kasbah route”  and the Skoura oases with its authentic 17-century kasbahs, explore one of the wonders of southern Morocco. We will reach Ouarzazate, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then, we will visit the old house of the Pasha de Marrakech, the Kasbah Taourirt, After exploring this amazing Unesco site, we will continue our journey to Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a large fortified village, marked as world heritage by Unesco since 1987 and a site that still attracting movies makers and directors from all over the world. This amazing village and kasbah are some of the most scenic sites in Morocco. Due to its location, this kasbah was a meeting trading center coming from the sub-Sahara and the north. More recently, as a best-preserved Kasbah in the Atlas region, a fortified enclosure inside a walled town that you will surely recognize, since this Citadel has been the scene of such famous films as Gladiator, Sahara, Asterix, and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, among many others. Lunch at a local restaurant near the kasbah, then, our journey will continue towards Marrakech, through the scenic road the Tichka Pass 2260 M high to reach Marrakech. Overnight in Riad or Hotel (HB).

Day 7: Marrakech City Tour

Today, we will explore the Red City Marrakesh, we begin with a visit to the stunningly beautiful Ben Youssef Medersa, a former Koranic school, originally founded in the 14th century by the Merenids, this Medersa was once the largest in North Africa and remains one of the most beautiful. The exquisite zellij patterns and cedar carvings exemplify the Islamic emphasis on decorative arts to inspire reflection.
After visiting the Koranic school, we will then take a walk through the old medina and its labyrinth souks (Markets). This maze of colorful alleys and small squares is home to a bewildering number of stalls and workshops devoted to specific crafts. Emerging, you find yourself in the famous Djemaa el Fna, the city’s main square. No one is really certain how it came into being, but over the last 1,000 years, the square has become the heartbeat of Marrakech, here, you will be amazed by the fire eaters, mime artists, snake charmers, and street musicians performing at every turn.
Just opposite the square, you’ll find the Koutoubia Mosque. Built in the 12th century, the very impressive Koutoubia minaret served as inspiration for the architects of the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Our Marrakesh city tour will continue to explore another highlight the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace, with its lush green courtyards, incredible painted woodwork ceilings, and exquisite gypsum zellij carvings. Tonight, you’ll dine at Palais Souleiman or Ksar Al Hamra, where you can also enjoy listening to classical/Andaluz and Gnawa music. The palace once belonged to one of Marrakech’s last great chiefs, Caïd Layadi, and its extraordinary architecture has been well-preserved. Overnight in Riad or Hotel (HB).

Day 8: Marrakech Airport Transfer

After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech airport for your return flight

NB:  Our Tours from Tangier can be extended/upgraded if you wish to spend more days in Marrakesh or any other city in Morocco.