14 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier
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Overview
The 14-day Tangier desert tour is an amazing well-designed itinerary to explore the best part of Morocco from Tangier.
First, The Journey starts from Tangier and a visit to the wonderful town of Asilah, the capital of Morocco Rabat, the largest city of Morocco Casablanca, the charming coastal town of Essaouira, and the vibrant red city of Marrakech.
Moreover, explore historical monuments such as the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Amridil Kasbah, and ancient places. Also, spend a night in the Merzouga Desert under the starry sky in addition to 4×4 off-road driving in Merzouga.
Next, visit Meknes, Volubilis, and the cultural city of Fes.
Plus, an enjoyable drive through the Rif Mountains to Tetouan and the blue pearl of Morocco Chefchaouen.
Finally, the journey ends in Tangier.
Highlights
- Visit Tangier city
- The White Dove Tetouan
- Explore Assilah, Rabat and Essaouira
- Sightseeing tour in Marrakech
- Explore Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Visit the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate
- Visit Kasbah of Taourirt
- Valley of Roses
- Dades and Todra Valley
- Overnight Camel trek in Merzouga
- Breathtaking colors of the Dunes
- Sunset and sunrise amidst the desert
- Ifran the Switzerland of Morocco
- Wild Monkeys in Cedar Forest
- Explore Meknes city
- Explore Volubilis Ruins
- Sightseeing tour in Fes
- Enjoy the blue city of Chefchaouen
Program itinerary of 14 days Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier
Outlined below are the program details of the 14 days Desert Tour from Tangier:
Day 1: Arrival in Tangier city
The 14-Day Desert Tour Tangier starts with a pick-up from Tangier Airport and a visit to Tangier city known as the Gateway to Africa, one of Morocco’s most vibrant, mysterious, and interesting cities.
The visit includes, Hercules Caves, the entrance to the cave faces the Atlantic and is flooded during high tides, its interior offers a spectacular view reminiscent of a map of Africa, in addition to a visit to Cape Espartel which is the point where the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean sea meet. Accommodation in hotel/riad.
Day 2 : Tangier - Asilah - Rabat
After breakfast, we leave the beautiful Tangier and start the 2nd tour to Asilah; a small coastal town, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in northern Morocco, with its small, neat, and clean medina characterized by white houses with blue doors and windows and walls decorated with colorful drawings of the famous art festival that takes place in summer.
Firstly, a stop of 1 hour will be made to visit this beautiful city and discover the interesting parts. Secondly, we head to Rabat, the capital of Morocco since 1912.
In addition to its charming alleys exists the famous Moorish cafe overlooking the river Bou Regreg and the beautiful Andalusian garden. Accommodation in the hotel/riad.
Day 3: Rabat - Casablanca - Essaouira
In the morning we will continue our tour towards the beautiful road that will take us to the Atlantic, we will stop in Casablanca, the economic capital of the country to visit the second largest mosque in Africa, the famous Hassan II mosque, one of the highest temples in the world and one of the few mosques in which non-Muslims are allowed to visit
Then we will continue along the Atlantic, enjoying a beautiful coastal landscape to the city of Essaouira. Accommodation in hotel/riad.
Day 4: Essaouira - Marrakech
In the morning after breakfast, you will have free time to explore the city and its beautiful, white, and clean medina that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it also maintains all the charm and authenticity of the streets near the sea, centuries ago it was the largest port in Africa and today it is an important tourist attraction and a destination for surfers.
After lunch, we depart to Al Madina al Hamra (Marrakech). Accommodation at the Hotel/Riad.
Day 5: Marrakech - Medina Sightseeing Tour
In the morning after breakfast, you will visit Marrakech city known as the Red City, the fourth largest city in Morocco and one of the 4 imperial cities.
Furthermore, Marrakech is a vibrant city where there is a permanent party as you can see in the famous Jemaa el Fna square, which for several centuries has been the most popular theater in the world with snake charmers, musicians, dancers, storytellers, pythonesses, actors, fortune tellers, etc.
Also, the square has earned the consideration of being declared a World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
What’s more, in the city there are plenty of places to visit, for example, Medersa Ben Youssef, the Menara Garden, the Museum of Dar Si Said, the Agdal Garden, the Saadian Tombs, the Badi and Bahia Palaces, Majorel Garden, and the Yves Saint Laurent museum. Accommodation with breakfast at riad/hotel.
Day 6: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Valley of Roses
At 09h we come to pick you up and depart to Kelaat M’gouna. First, we drive to the High Atlas Mountains and cross the famous challenging curves known as Tizi N Tichka, enjoying the mountainous green, landscape, full of Amazigh (Berber) villages located at the edge of the mountains.
Along the way, several pauses will be made to enjoy this fantastic landscape that offers the High Atlas Mountain range, an elevation of 2260m. Moreover, continue the way until we reach one of the best places to enjoy photography, the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a mud village that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1987, the Kasbah was entirely built of rammed earth, adobe, clay breaks mixed with straw, also it was a major trading center between North Africa and sub-Saharan countries, also several movies have been filmed such as the Jewel of the Nile, Jesus of Nazareth, Babel, Game of Thrones.
After free time for lunch, we continue the journey to Ouarzazate: a city known as the gateway to the desert and also known as the “Hollywood of Africa”, in this city exit the Atlas studios, and following the road we will pass through the palm grove of Skoura which was planted in the XII by the Almohad Sultan Yakub al Mansur, in that valley exist the most beautiful kasbahs of Morocco, usually next to the rivers as a defense of the territory.
Finally, arrive in the evening at the Valley of Roses where the damascene rose is grown and used as a base for natural cosmetic products. Accommodation in the hotel/riad.
Day 7: Valley of Roses - Dades - Todra Gorges - Merzouga
After breakfast, we depart to Merzouga to reach the desert of Erg Chebbi. To begin, a stop will be made in the Dades Valley to enjoy the views of the palm trees as well as mud villages.
Furthermore, a pause in Todra Gorges; a series of limestone river canyons that look almost prehistoric with walls that reach around 400 meters in height considered an amazing spot for rock climbers and it is located in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains
After strolling in the canyons, we continue the journey through Erfoud area of fossils and well known for the best quality of dates, all the way is full of charming villages until we reach our destination, the desert. There, a welcome tea awaits you in a place of silence, calm, quietness, and tranquility. Accommodation with dinner & breakfast in the hotel/riad.
Day 8: Desert - Nomads - Mines - Overnight in Camp
After a delicious Berber breakfast, we will get into the 4×4 to start our tour around the dunes of Erg Chebbi, (a desert region with golden dunes).
First, our journey begins with visiting the nomads who are well-known for their warm hospitality to strangers, in addition, they’re still living in traditional woven tents amidst the vast Sahara Desert, these beloved families will be happy to welcome you with a mint tea, also explore their simple way of life, contemplate spectacular landscapes.
Next, we’ll explore the Kohl Mines that were once exploited during the French civilization.
Furthermore, you’ll visit the charming village of Khamilia, home to the Gnaoua people originally from sub-Saharan countries such as Sudan, Mali, and Niger, known also for their warm hospitality offering live performances of their traditional Gnaoua music.
Afterward, we’ll go back to the hotel. There the “desert ship” (dromedaries) are waiting for you to start a tour of one hour, making the way through the dunes, until you reach the heart of the dunes to see a beautiful sunset from the top of the great dunes.
Later, continue the camel ride to the desert camp where you will be welcomed with Berber Whiskey (tea with mint), enjoy dinner and enjoy the breathtaking starry sky, and sleep in nomadic tents.
Day 9 : Merzouga - Rissani souk - Tinghras - Merzouga
Waking up early morning is a must-do to contemplate the colorful sunrise in the middle of the desert. After breakfast, we head toward Rissani. First, Rissani is the capital of the region of Tafilalt originally in the seventeenth century of the current dynasty, the Alaouite.
Furthermore, it was traded for slaves, gold, ivory, salt, and weapons. However, it fell in the fifteenth century among other causes by the discovery of gold in America. Also, there is an extraordinary souk in the city that brings together a large population from the surrounding area lively more 3 days a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
Finally, the great heritage of the Tafilalt, apart from the spectacular landscapes, is the most impressive in southern Morocco thanks to the rich heritage of architecture on land that can be visited throughout the region. Accommodation with dinner and breakfast at the Hotel/Riad.
Day 10: Merzouga - Ziz Valley - Azrou - Meknes
After breakfast in Merzouga, we leave the desert and head towards Meknes through the village of Erfoud again. The first stop will be the panoramic view of the palm grove of Tafilalt which is known as Ziz Valley to contemplate a spectacular view of thousands of date trees. Along the way, you can enjoy the landscape of the Errachidia reservoir that irrigates the entire area.
Then, cross the Tizi N Talghemt pass to reach the town of Midelt; known as the city of Apple and serves as the commercial center, in addition, it is one of Morocco’s principal cities for the mining of several minerals especially in Ahouley or Mibladen.
After free time for lunch, we will continue the journey to the Cedar Forest in Azrou to see the wild monkeys known as the Barbary apes. Finally, reach Meknes city. Accommodation in the hotel/riad.
Day 11: Meknes - Volubilis - Fes
After breakfast, you will have the morning free to visit the important points of Meknes, the name of the city, Meknes, is derived from the Mknasa, which was an Amazigh (Berber) tribe. Meknes attractions are, Bab-Mansur, in addition to historical landmarks such as Lahdim Square, Kara prison, and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
After the visit, we depart to Fez city, on the way we’ll visit Volubilis, a Berber-Roman city located near Meknes, the origins of its name are the Latinisation of the Amazigh word Walili, which means oleander, which grows along the sides of this ancient city.
Later, we head toward Fez. Accommodation in the riad/hotel.
Day 12: Fes Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, you will have a full day to visit Fez, considered the first and the greatest heritage of the four imperial cities in Morocco and the religious and cultural center of the country, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
First, visit different neighborhoods, such as the Mellah (the Jewish quarter), Fez el jadid (the new Fez) which was built after the arrival of the Andalusian refuges, also La Ville Nouvelle (New City)
Also, Fez el-Bali, the ancient area, is inside the ramparts. In addition, the famous souk of Tanners and the handicraft procedure of medieval roots still manage to give those live colors to the leather.
Finally, we conclude the day with a sunset panoramic view over Fes Medina near the Merenid Tombs offering amazing views of the medina and return to the hotel/riad. Accommodation in Riad/Hotel.
Day 13 : Fez - Chefchaouen
After breakfast, we leave Fes and depart toward Chefchaouen, the blue pearl of Morocco and possibly the most beautiful and charming town in the whole country at the same time the most Andalusian of Morocco, the only one with tiled roofs.
Also, located in the foothills of the Tisuka and Megu of the Rif Mountains, which rise above the town like two horns. Plus, the name is derived from the Amazigh language (Chefchaouen in Amazigh means: “look horns”). Furthermore, a city with very little car traffic, as well as very clean and tidy.
Accommodation in the riad/hotel.
Day 14 : Chefchaouen - Tetouan - Tangier
After breakfast we depart from the blue town (Chefchauen) towards Tangier without forgetting the beautiful city of Tetouan (Tittawin in Tamazight the eyes in English) Its medina is one of the most interesting in Morocco, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and incomprehensibly far from the tourist circuits.
It has the nickname of the white dove or the daughter of Granada. Since 1999, it has been the main summer residence of the Moroccan monarch Mohamed VI who has a palace in the nearby town of Rincon in Mdiq.
Finally, arrive at Tangier and drop off at the port/airport or riad/hotel. End of 14 Days Desert Tour Tangier to explore Morocco
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14-day Morocco Tour from Tangier price
Price Includes
- Pick up from the airport or port
- Transfer to the airport, Riad, or Hotel
- Authorized vehicle for tourism with A/C
- English-speaking driver during the tour
- Car fuel
- Accommodation
- Pick up from hotel/riad
- Camel ride per person
- Night in tents at the camp
- Sandboard in Merzouga Desert
- Local guide in Marrakech, Fez
- Accommodations with half board, except dinners in Rabat, Essaouira, Marrakech, Fez
- Cooking workshops for those interested who have the time
Price Excludes
- Midday Meals
- Extra Drinks
- Flights
- Tips (optional)
- Entrance to monuments (optional)
- Dinners in Fez, Marrakech, Rabat and Essaouira
- And what is not mentioned in the price included
Frequently Asked Questions
The desert areas are far from Tangier city and they’re found in the southern and southeastern parts of Morocco, If you’re interested in experiencing desert landscapes we recommend the Merzouga desert with its high dunes
Yes, every trip in Morocco is not complete without spending a night camel trekking in the middle of the desert
The best desert in Morocco is Erg Chebbi which is Located near Merzouga village in southeastern Morocco and it is famous for its high dunes, some of which can reach heights of up to 150 meters. This village has so many outdoor activities for example, Camel trekking, night in the heart of the desert, Quad biking, and 4×4 off-road excursions to explore the surroundings of the Merzouga Desert in addition to discovering the simple way of life of the nomadic families who are still reside in the middle of nowhere
