Name: Tour 10 Days Tour From Tangier : North To South | Visit Morocco
Price: 2362.36 USD
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Accommodation

8 Nights in hotels/riads 1 Night in the desert camp.

Guide

Local Guides In imperial cities

Transport

Private 4×4 vehicle or minibus with A/C

Others

Camel Ride in the Desert Entrance fees to monuments.

Meals

Meal: Dinners, Breakfasts

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Day 1 Tangier And The "Blue City" Of Chefchaouen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tangier And The "Blue City" Of Chefchaouen

Welcome to Tangier, the gateway between Europe and Africa! Located close to southern Spain, visit the medina (old quarter), a cafe in the trendy Zoco Chico square, or stroll the paseo along the promenade. Or continue straight to the blue city of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Enjoy the scenic drive, stopping along the way to hike to the Cascades d’Akchou (Akchour Waterfalls). Chefchaoen offers endless winding narrow streets and picturesque buildings. Find Plaza Outa el Hammam for a restaurant or cafe and enjoy a meal right before your eyes.

Although non-Muslims are not allowed to enter, the Grand Mosque is still worth a visit. From there, explore the nearby kasbah (old fortification) and visit the garden, museum and some of the old prison cells. Follow a path outside the city walls to the Atlas Hotel and climb to the rooftop for panoramic views of the blue city. For the more athletic, follow the street east to pass above the Ras el Ma spring and climb the path (20-30 minutes) until you reach the abandoned white Spanish mosque. Enjoy one last view of Chefchaouen as the sun sets behind the mountains.
Day 2 Roman Ruins Of Volubilis And The Imperial Cities Of Meknes And Fez
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Roman Ruins Of Volubilis And The Imperial Cities Of Meknes And Fez

Roman ruins of Volubilis, outside Meknes, Morocco

Ancient Roman ruins retain their charm in Volubilis

Rise early to snap photos of the uncrowded streets before departing for Fez. Stop along the way at the UNESCO-listed ruins of Volubilis, the furthest from Roman history in Africa. Walk around the complex, explore merchant houses with still intact heating systems, temples and many mosaics in situ. Continue to the smaller and less crowded version of Fez, Meknes, for an introduction to a historic imperial city. The two main points of interest are the Imperial City and the medina. Be sure to visit the Bab al-Mansour Gate, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the Royal Stables.

Continuation to Fez. With its impressive (and somewhat confusing) old medina, Fez is a city well worth getting lost in. Before venturing into the medina, take the time to visit the Merinid tombs located just north of the city and enjoy the panoramic view of the historic city of Fez and its surroundings. Descend the hill and return to your riad (a traditional Moroccan house with an interior garden) for the evening.
Day 3 Fez: Discovery Of The Imperial City And The Medieval Medina
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fez: Discovery Of The Imperial City And The Medieval Medina

Fez is the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities (Meknes, Marrakech and Rabat are the others) and perhaps the most interesting to explore. A UNESCO protected site, the city has not seen much colonial development, leaving you to experience its medieval charm. Fez consists of two older parts of the medina, Fez el Bali (where you will spend most of your time) and Fez el Jdid (a slightly newer part of the city), and the early 20th-century French-designed Ville Nouvelle. Meet your guide to help you navigate the ancient, narrow, labyrinthine streets of the medinas, starting in Fez el Bali (789 CE).

Note the Spanish and Tunisian-influenced architecture as you pass the variety of souks (markets) selling spices, leather goods, and pewter. Known for its tanneries and the pungent smell associated with them, visit the popular Chouara tannery and climb to the roof of a nearby store for a better view of the events. Visit the 14th-century Al Attarine Madrasah and admire the zellij tiles before visiting one of the world’s oldest still-functioning universities, Al-Qarawiyyin University (859 CE). Find the mellah (former Jewish quarter) in Fez el Jdid for another view
Day 4 Middle Atlas: Erfoud, Merzouga & The Sahara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Middle Atlas: Erfoud, Merzouga & The Sahara

Continue your journey south, over the Zad Pass (7,146 feet or 2,178 m) and through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains. You’ll see families of Barbary macaque monkeys in the trees and by the roadside as you head to Midelt (the "apple town") for lunch. Appreciate the landscape: the Moulouya river and the apple orchards. Then, cross the Tizi n’Talremt pass and enter the Ziz valley dotted with oases and palm groves. Note the many ksars, strongholds of merchants built to protect their goods (gold, salt, and spices).

As you approach Erfoud, you will begin to see the first signs of the Sahara sand dunes. Never stationary, the dunes move with the winds. If you are lucky, you may come across a nomadic Berber family and have the chance to drink tea together. Visit Erfoud and discover how fossil-rich rock from its mines is transformed into decorative and practical objects. Continue to the vast sea of Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Covering 13.5 square miles (35 sq km), some dunes rise over 656.2 feet (200 m), their color changing with the movement of the sun.

Outside of Merzouga, switch up the pace and get ready for a camel ride through the dunes, arriving at camp just before sunset. Climb the nearest sand dune to take in the colorful spectacle as the sun sets behind the colossal dunes. Return to camp for al fresco dining and an evening by the fire listening to traditional Berber music from the locals under a blanket of stars. Spend the night in a Bedouin-style tent.
Day 5 Adventures Around Merzouga, Rissani Market And Todra Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Adventures Around Merzouga, Rissani Market And Todra Gorge

Wake up early to watch a desert sunrise, before testing your sandboarding skills. You will also have the option of joining an Erg Chebbi (sand dune) tour or an ATV tour. Visit nearby Khemliya, a traditional Saharan village, and experience traditional drumming music and dancing before taking a short walk through the village. Leave the dunes behind and stop at the market town of Rissani, entering through its impressive gate. Known for its cattle auction, it’s worth finding the "donkey parking lot" to delight your senses.

Continue to Tinerhir. This desert town offers stunning views of nearby towns lining the vast river oasis (30 miles or 48 km of palm trees). Stop at today’s final destination, Todra Gorge. 984ft (300m) high and carved by the Todra River through red limestone, here you can enjoy a leisurely walk in and around the gorge and relax in the cool waters of the shallow river below.
Day 6 Dades Valley, Ouarzazate & Kasbah Aït Benhaddou
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dades Valley, Ouarzazate & Kasbah Aït Benhaddou

Travel along the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs to Morocco’s most famous kasbah, Aït Benhaddou. Cross the Dadès Valley and Boumalne Dadès. Stop at Kelâat M’Gouna to admire the rosebushes bordering the agricultural plots. Visit a rose collective to see the process of converting rose petals into rose water and rose oil. Continue west to stop in Ouarzazate and learn how its neighboring regions have been featured in films including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down. Join a film studio tour and visit the Cinema Museum to learn about the filmmaking process and the history of the area.

Meet near Aït Benhaddou. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the old ksar dates back to the 11th century when it occupied an important position along the trans-Saharan trade route. Settle into your accommodation in the old town, before strolling through the almost empty alleys and passageways in the late afternoon. Climb up to the old granary, an excellent vantage point to see the kasbah and its surroundings. Game of Thrones fans might want to walk down to the river to see the gates featured in the popular HBO series. Long after the day’s crowds have left, enjoy a leisurely dinner overlooking the valley.
Day 7 Tizi N’Tichka Pass Over The High Atlas Mountains To Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tizi N’Tichka Pass Over The High Atlas Mountains To Marrakech

Leave Aït Benhaddou behind to begin the ascent of the High Atlas Mountains. Spot Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in the mountain range, at 13,671 feet (4,167 m). Near the top, stretch your legs for great panoramic mountain views. Stop in Taddert to visit an argan oil cooperative and learn, along with samples, how olives are processed for various uses. As you descend the High Atlas you will notice a dramatic change in climate and landscape. Soon you will be part of the noise and clamor of Marrakech.

After a long day on the road, settle into your hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the early evening, the main square - and the busiest square in all of Africa! - Jemaa el-Fna comes alive with musicians, artists, snake charmers, games and food stalls, a catch-all of entertainment! If you want to enjoy the spectacle from a distance, choose one of the many cafes surrounding the square and enjoy a cup of mint tea and a meal.
Day 8 Marrakech: Explore The Red City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakech: Explore The Red City

Nicknamed the “Red City” for its ramparts and 1000-year-old red sandstone buildings, Marrakech has always been a prosperous city dating back to the Berber Empire (1062 ACE). Meet your guide for a half-day tour, starting with browsing the stalls of Souk el Attarin (spices), Souk Haddadine (blacksmiths), and Souk Smata (slippers). Visit the Souk des Teinturiers (the souk of the dyers) and visit the Koutoubia Mosque, along the way note the open spaces that extend from some alleyways. These fondouks were once medieval inns that offered travelers and merchants shelter for themselves and their animals.

The mosque’s 253-foot (77 m) minaret is the tallest tower built in Marrakech. Relax in the adjoining gardens, before continuing to the Ben Youssef Medersa. Built in the 16th century, this madrasa once housed the students of the nearby mosque. Admire Moroccan craftsmanship: carved cedar, stucco and zellige tiling. Visit the Marrakech Museum or the Moroccan Arts Museum for more examples of traditional art and woodworking. South of Jemaa el-Fna is the Kasbah district with several interesting sites: the Saadian tombs, the El Badi palace, the Bahia palace, as well as the Jewish Mellah and cemetery.
Day 9 Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Essaouira

Say goodbye to the red city and travel to the west coast of Morocco following a route that will take you over vast rolling plains. Along the way, cross a forest of argan trees, endemic to this part of the world. You can even see goats eating on the fruits of the argan tree, in the branches of the trees. Visit an argan cooperative to learn how argan oil is extracted from the tree and what it is used for in the food and cosmetics industries.

Arrive in the laid-back port city of Essaouira, a nice contrast to frenetic Marrakech, and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Stroll through the Skala de la Kasbah (the 18th century seafront ramparts) along the coast. Designed by European engineers, old brass cannons line the walls and provide visual access to the Atlantic. Explore the UNESCO-protected medina before heading to the windswept beach. Jimi Hendrix fans might want to take a short taxi ride to Diabat, at the end of Essaouira beach, where he is said to have spent time. Return to Essaouira and enjoy a meal of freshly caught seafood.
Day 10 Return To Marrakech, Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Return To Marrakech, Departure

Stroll along the beach or pick up last-minute trinkets before heading back to Marrakech. If time permits, visit the Majorelle Gardens. Not far from the hustle and bustle of the medina, strolling through gardens filled with subtropical plants, bamboo, lilies and palm trees, is a perfect place to escape the afternoon heat and noise before catching your flight home.

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10 Days Tour From Tangier : North To South

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Tangier And The "Blue City" Of Chefchaouen

Roman Ruins Of Volubilis And The Imperial Cities Of Meknes And Fez

Fez: Discovery Of The Imperial City And The Medieval Medina

Middle Atlas: Erfoud, Merzouga & The Sahara

Adventures Around Merzouga, Rissani Market And Todra Gorge

Dades Valley, Ouarzazate & Kasbah Aït Benhaddou

Tizi N’Tichka Pass Over The High Atlas Mountains To Marrakech

Marrakech: Explore The Red City

Essaouira

Return To Marrakech, Departure

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