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13 days North to South Morocco from Tanger

Overview:

Medina of Chefchaouen, Morocco. Chefchaouen or Chaouen is a city in northwest Morocco. It is the chief town of the province of the same name, and is noted for its buildings in shades of blue. If you have 13 days to tour North to South Morocco from Tangier, you can follow the following itinerary:

Highlights:

  • Drive through Rife Mountains to Chefchaouen and spend your night
  • Explore Ruin Romanas Volubilis and Meknes to Fes
  • Visit Fez and get to know the beautiful places
  • Ride a camel in Merzouga while assisting to 
  • Sleep under the stars in Erg Chebbi desert camp
  • Discover Merzouga Desert and get to know nomads people and their cultures
  • Get to know the souks of Rissani and Visit  The Todgha Gorges
  • Drive to Dades Valley
  • Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Hadou 
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains and its Tizi Ntichka to Marrakech
  • Visit Marrakech
  • Visit Essaouira
  • Drive Through Casablanca and Visit Hassan 2 Mosque
  • Get to know Rabat and Hassan’s tower
  • Drive back to Tangier via the fantastic views of the villages
  • A very comfortable car 4×4 Or a Minibus or Minivan.
  • Pick up and drop off in your hotel or airport/port
  • Local guide in Chefchaouen, Fes and Ait Benhaddou
  • 13 days private and exclusive services of a comfortable vehicle with AC
  • 13 days services of an English speaking driver/guide
  • 12 Night in accommodation
  • Camel ride in Merzouga dunes
  • Camel each person
  • Sand-boarding in the dunes
  • Overnight in nomadic desert camp with dinner and breakfast
  • 12 Breakfast & 3 Dinners
  • Lunches
  • Drunks
  • Flight
  • Entrance/Activity Fees and tips

Itinerary:

Day_1 TANGER – CHEFCHAOUEN

We will pick you up at the port or airport, as you require. During the Tomorrow we will explore Tangier, visiting the museum of Moroccan arts, the Dar El Makhzen and the small Souk in the heart of the Medina ,In the company of our driver – guide and after traveling 57 km with the 4 × 4 we will arrive at The next city, to Tetouan, called “la blanca”, located in the foothills of the Rif And facing the sea, and visit its attractive medina ,Then we will head towards Chaouen. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
 

Day_2 CHEFCHAOUEN

Breakfast and free day to visit Chaouen, a holy city hanging on the mountain, located inside a natural reserve of the biosphere. Its streets painted white and blue, a village of wise people, friendly and respectful, offer the visitor beautiful urban panoramas in decline, precious samples of local crafts and a peace and serenity that is difficult to find today. Night at hotel.
 

Day_3 FES

Continuation of his trip to Fez The day we will spend full to enjoy this city, with guided tour to the most Ancient of the imperial cities. Founded in 808 as the first political capital, Religious and cultural ,We will start by visiting the Golden Gate of the Royal Palace. Then from a point We will observe the wall enclosing an impressive and ancient medina, which We will walk on foot to be able to experience the hundreds of sensations that awake. 

We will discover mosques and madrasas, karabansarais and religious places Until arriving at the district of the tanners , We will leave free time for lunch – not included – and then we will continue Visiting the neighborhood of the craftsmen. They brought their knowledge from Spain and have Maintained the Andalusian art and style to this day, giving Fes the deserved name Of the city of artisans. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
 

Day_4 FES – VOLUBILIS – RABAT – CASABLANCA

After breakfast we will move towards Méknes, city linked to the name Of Moulay Ismail, the great sultan of the Alouita dynasty. We will visit the Medina Walled city, the Bab Mansour Gate and the Hedim Square, At 27 km, in the direction of Rabat we will visit Volubilis: the ruins of the ancient capital Roman of the Tingitana Mauritania, Once we arrive in Rabat, we will make a brief panoramic visit to the Exteriors of the Royal Palace and its gardens, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V , We will continue the trip to Casablanca to admire and photograph the exterior of the Mosque of Hassan II overlooking the sea. Then we will make a short tour through The most emblematic points of the city: the Boulevard de la Corniche, the Nations and Mohamed V. Square Dinner and hotel accommodation.
 

Day_5 CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH

Once we have had breakfast, we will travel to Marrakech ,In the afternoon we will make the guided tour of the city, starting with the gardens of the Menara with its pond, the Saadian tombs where the founders of the City, the Palace of the Bay, residence of the old vizier; The Koutoubia, a splendid minaret. We finish the tour in the indescribable Djemaa El Fna square ,By Tomorrow, the next day, we will go to the great souk and at night we will attend a Magical show. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
 

Day_6 MARRAKECH – KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE

This will be a day where we will discover ancient Morocco. After breakfast we We will immerse ourselves in one of the most impressive mountainous landscapes of the country. We will cross The High Atlas passing through a port of 2,260 m of height above the level of the sea, At one point, we will leave aside the road to arrive by track, circulating inside The mountain, which formerly was the Kasbah of Pacha el Glaoui, Afterwards and on the way to the Kasbah Telouet, we will see the magnificent Ounila Valley with Its olive and almond trees, as well as the life of the Berber peoples. 

This way Will lead directly to the fortified village of the famous Kasbah of Ait ben haddou, the Most beautiful route of Las Mil Kasbahs It is the former port of caravans of those who arrived From different parts of the world traversing the Sahara desert on camels, and there Is also the place where films like Gladiator, Asterix and Obelix have been filmed and Sahara, among others. At the end of the visit we arrived in Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in Riad.
 

Day_7 OUARZAZATE – AGDZ – DRAA VALLEY – ZAGORA

At the agreed time we will go towards the Anti Atlas to have a view Panoramic view of the Drâa valley enjoying the beauty of the landscape that more than a thousand Palm trees that are there, We will have lunch in a Kasbah in the middle of the valley and with the recovered energies We will continue towards the Puerta del Desierto: Zagora. Before arriving we will visit the Ancient Koranic Library, a handicraft factory and an underground Kasbah, In Zagora we will stay and we will prepare for dinner. Dinner and accommodation in a Riad.
 

Day_8 ZAGORA – RAMLIA – ERG CHEBBI – MERZOUGA

We return to the adventure with our 4 × 4 taking a route where only the Animals and some nomadic families. We will start the route very early, after Breakfast, We are waiting for a stage of pure desert per track running about 280 km from the “Rally Paris-Dakar “, crossing rivers of sand, dry lakes and endless plains. In the path We will observe the life of nomadic families and feel internally what is To live in the desert while we circulate parallel to the border with Algeria, At noon we will eat at a shelter in the vicinity of Tafraout. After, Continue along the track until you reach the striking orange dunes of Erg Chebbi, next to Merzouga. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
 

Day_9 MERZOUGA – ERG CHEBBI

At this stage, after breakfast, we will cross another one of the tracks that used in the “Rally Paris-Dakar” visiting nomads of the desert with whom we will take the tea, We will see an oasis in the middle of the desert where some movies like “Sahara”, starring Penelope Cruz. We will also visit the village of Black people, “named after the slave trade they brought from the Sudan, And after eating we will change the traction of the 4 × 4 by the animal traction. The Dromedaries will take us into the desert to watch a sunset Unforgettable, Tonight will be special, in the dunes we will sleep in nomad tents (camp) as we The Berbers do. Before, we will enjoy a Berber dinner, music and a heaven Starry like you’ve never seen. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
 

Day_10 SAHARA DESERT

Today is a day of adventure in the dunes. The awakening will be in the middle of the desert, so We can contemplate the sunrise from the top of a dune. Then we will return to To the hotel for breakfast, Later, we will turn the dunes of Erg Chebbi, visiting a village of Berbers in the middle of the desert living in adobe houses. We will share a tea with Them and we will communicate in our way,Back to the hotel you will have free time to walk on the dunes and Contemplate the calm of the desert. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
 

Day_11 ERG CHEBBI – RISSANI – TODRA GORGES – DADES GORGES

After breakfast we will go to Rissani, where we will visit the market and its Famous parking lot of donkeys. It is a very curious visit to the site where they go to To supply all the tribes and nomads of the desert, At the end of this visit, we will continue towards Erfoud to visit a quarry of fossils With an age of more than 380 million years. We will have lunch on the way to the Gorges Of Todra, favorite place of climbers and lovers of trekking, On the way, until we reach the Dades we will see the hills of different colors. Dinner And hotel accommodation.
 

Day 12 DADES GORGES – ROSES VALLEY – SKOURA – MARRAKECH

We will cross the High Atlas towards Marrakech, but passing through a new site, We will pass through different Berber villages of the Atlas. In passing, we will visit the valley of Rosas, famous for being the place where they make cosmetics based on roses, In this route we can also admire the palm grove of Skoura and its Kasbahs. By Later we will be arriving at the so-called red city, Marrakech. They will have free time Until dinner time. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
 

Day 13MARRAKECH

Breakfast at the hotel and at the indicated time, transfer to the airport.
 

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If you want to modify this 13 days North to South Morocco from Tanger, let us know your idea, travel plans and we can create similar or different program, which match your requirements. Contact us for more info.

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Morocco is generally considered safe for tourists. However, like any destination, it’s essential to exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings. Stick to well-traveled areas, follow local advice, and stay informed about any travel advisories.

Most tourists can enter Morocco without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. However, it’s crucial to check visa requirements based on your nationality before traveling. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date.

The official currency of Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). It’s advisable to exchange currency at official outlets or banks for better rates. Credit cards are widely accepted in urban areas, but cash is often preferred in rural locations.

Morocco is a conservative country, and it’s respectful to dress modestly, especially in rural areas and religious sites. In cities like Marrakech and Casablanca, Western clothing is more acceptable, but it’s wise to cover shoulders and knees.

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