A Moroccan port located in the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier has been a strategic point between Africa and Europe since the time of the Phoenicians. On the hillside, its medina with whitewashed buildings includes the Dar el Makhzen, a former palace of sultans that has now become a museum of ancient Moroccan objects. Occupying a former Moorish-style consulate dating from 1821, the American Legation Museum, also in the medina, traces the history of early diplomatic relations between the United States and Morocco.
| Destination | Merzouga Sahara Desert |
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| Depature | Yes Required |
| Departure Time | Marrakesh Airport |
| Return Time | 4 days desert tours |
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During this 5 day tour from Tangier to Marrakech via the Sahara desert Merzouga you will visit the blue city Chefchaouen, explore the amazing old city Fes, take a camel ride in the the desert and splend an unforgettable night in a desert camp. get to Marrakech in the evening of the fifth day.
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After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel, then head to Chefchaouen, known as “blue city” or blue pearl of Chefchaouen. This city is a fabulous destination for photographers, due to its white and blue washed walls, we will have a walk inside the medina to enjoy the beautiful buildings of this city. Overnight in a hotel/Riad.
After breakfast in the hotel/Riad, we will head to Fes, then start our visitation of Fes, the oldest city of Morocco, and one of the four imperial cities. We will spend most of the day in the old part of Fes ( the medina ) walking in its narrow streets. Visit the Royal Palace Gate known for its golden gate, your visit includes the University Of Al Quaraouyine, the oldest existing. After lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant in the medina, we will visit the famous Tanneries and the Jewish quarter before we go back to your Riad. Overnight in your Riad/Hotel.
After breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel/Riad in Fes around 8:30 am, then start our journey to the desert. Our first destination will be Ifrane, called also Switzerland of Morocco, for a short walk, then continue our tour, in Azrou we may catch a glimpse of the Barbary apes. Lunch will be in Midelt. Then continue our trip to Merzouga, where we will find an experienced camel man and camels waiting to carry us across the fabulous Merzouga Erg Chebbi Dunes, for around half an hour to reach the camp. Spend the night with locals under the stars.
After breakfast in the camp and camel trek back to Merzouga town, we will start our journey to Dades Gorges via Rissani, the foundation of the current ruling family and the place for caravan routes during the old ages, we will have a stop here before we leave for the Todra Gorges, where we will have a walk under the 300 meters high cliffs. Arrive in Dades Gorges at evening, dinner and overnight in a Hotel/Riad.
We will start our last day of this 5 day tour from Tangier to Marrakech by driving to Ouarzazate for visiting the Atlas Studio. After the visitation, we drive to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s a perfect location for numerous movies such as Lawrence Of Arabia, Gladiator and the famous one is Game Of Thrones, and many more. After lunch in Ait Ben Haddou village, we will go towards Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi ntichka pass (2260 meters). We will have a stop in a panoramic view for fabulous pictures. Get to your hotel/riad in Marrakech at evening. End of this Tour from Tangier to Marrakech.
