6 Days Tour Tangier to Marrakech
Overview
Enjoy a 6 day tour from Tangier to Marrakech and experience the best of Morocco’s culture, history, and landscapes. Visit the blue city of Chefchaouen and stroll through its charming streets, then explore the ancient Fes Medina with a local guide. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stop in Ifrane, and admire the lush Ziz Valley.
Head to the Merzouga Desert for a camel ride across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the sunset, and spend a night in a traditional desert camp. Visit Rissani, walk through the dramatic Todra Gorge, and explore the scenic Dades Valley.
Continue to Ouarzazate and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in vibrant Marrakech.
Highlights
- Wander through the mesmerizing blue alleys of Chefchaouen.
- Explore the imperial city of Fes and its labyrinthine medina.
- Journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains and lush Ziz Valley.
- Experience camel trekking and an unforgettable night in a desert camp.
- Discover the awe-inspiring Todra Gorge and the scenic Dades Valley.
- Visit the legendary Aït Ben Haddou and traverse the High Atlas Mountains.
- Explore Marrakech, the vibrant “Red City.”
6 Days Tour Tangier to Marrakech Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier ⇢ Chefchaouen.
The road lies toward Chefchaouen through the stunning Rif mountains. On arrival, soak up the lazy orient ambiance of the “Blue Pearl.”
Head out on a walking tour through the maze of blue-painted streets, enjoying the vibrant main square of Outa el Hammam while enjoying picturesque views from the Spanish Mosque.
Overnight stay in an authentic riad in the midst of a serene mountain ambiance.
Day 2: Chefchaouen ⇢ Volubilis ⇢ Meknes ⇢ Fes.
Leave Chefchaouen behind and make your way to the well-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis, an ancient site decorative of fabulous mosaics and large arches. Then it goes to Meknes with its grand city gates and historic monuments, the most notable of which is Bab Mansour.
Afternoon arrival in Fes, the cultural and spiritual core of Morocco, where your wandering will take you into the maze of the oldest university in the world, the riot of colors in the souks, and the traditional tanneries. Overnight in a historic riad.
Day 3: Guided Tour of Fes.
Discover the vibrant city of Fes on a guided tour. You will visit the ancient Al-Qarawiyyin University, the narrow lanes of the souks, and the intricate architecture of the Medersa Bou Inania.
Wander through the famous dye pits and the beautiful Andalusian Quarter, and savor a delicious Moroccan lunch before continuing your guided tour of hidden gems the city of Fes has to offer. Overnight at Riad.
Day 4: Fes ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Middle Atlas Mountains ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Merzouga.
Leave Fes, passing through Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland,” stopping to see the Macaques Barbary monkeys playing in the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas.
The journey will head south through the lush Ziz Valley – filled up with date palms and ancient kasbahs. Upon reaching Merzouga, switch to camels and travel back into the haunting dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Relish one unforgettable sunset before you settle into the tented desert, where traditional Berber music and a starlit sky will create magic.
Day 5: Merzouga Desert ⇢ Rissani ⇢ Todra Gorge ⇢ Dades Valley.
Rise early to see the sunrise over the dunes, flooding the vast desert with golden light. After breakfast, visit Rissani, the ancient trading center of the region, with its busy souk and ancient past. Proceed toward Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon whose steep, red cliffs invite exploration.
As the journey winds on, travel across the picturesque Dades Valley, well-known for its unique rock formations and ancient casbahs.
Spend the night at a lovely guesthouse overlooking the valley.
Day 6: Dades Valley ⇢ Ouarzazate ⇢ Aït Ben Haddou ⇢ Marrakech.
Be intoxicated by this fragrant pink bloom during spring from the Road of 1000 Kasbahs leading into the Valley of Roses.
The Hollywood of Morocco is starred by Ouarzazate Kasbahs, Aït Ben Haddou recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage site while tackling the High Atlas mountains from dazzling panoramic views on the Tizi n’Tichka pass before mouse a relaxing afternoon journey to Marrakech.
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Price Include And Exclude
Include
- Convenient Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off.
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable journey.
- Car fuel.
- Experienced, professional driver and tour guide to enhance your experience.
- Camel ride per person.
- Sanboarding.
- Accommodation: Desert camp & hotels/riads
- Transfer either by car or camels from the camp.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner x5
Not Included
- Lunches.
- Drinks.
- Entrance fee to monuments.
- Tipping (Optional)
Booking
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