14 Days from Tangier Desert trip in 4×4
Day 1: Tangier > Asilah
Pick up by our guide at the port or airport of Tangier at the time you indicate and start of the route. In Tangier, and part of the morning free to explore the city. Known as “the gateway to Africa”, one of the most vibrant and mysterious interesting cities in Morocco. (Visit to Café Hafa). We head to Asilah, before making a visit to the Caves of Hercules. According to legend, this is where the mythical figure of Hercules rested after doing his 12 tasks. The entrance to the cave faces the Atlantic and is flooded during high tides. The points of view within the offers are an experience. Arrival in Asilah, a small coastal town, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the north of Morocco, with its small medina characterized by blue houses and decorated with colorful drawings. Hotel accommodation with breakfast.
Day 2: Asilah > Rabat
After breakfast we leave for Rabat.
Arrival in Rabat to visit the city that will include the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Hassan Tower, the Kasbah of the Oudayas and Challah. Rabat known as the City of Gardens. It is the administrative capital of Morocco. It is both a modern and traditional city, a dynamic mix of ancient and modern culture. The city is elegant, with harmonious gardens, luxury shops, and flowers. Free time to explore the city. Hotel accommodation with breakfast.
Day 3: Rabat > Casablanca
After breakfast, we continue our journey along the Atlantic, to Casablanca, the economic capital of the country. You will have the entire day to explore the great city of Morocco, and the famous Hassan II mosque, it is one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the world. Night and accommodation in hotel with breakfast.
Day 4: Casablanca > Essaouira.
We continue along the Atlantic, enjoying a beautiful coastal landscape of the city of El Jadida until we reach Essaouira. and free time to explore the city:
Heritage, maintains the charm and authenticity of a land lost in time. This is where the Mediterranean ends: the last walled fortress on the shores of the Atlantic.
Essaouira bay, washed by the waves of the Mogador islands, is a paradise for fans of wind sports. Accommodation at the hotel with breakfast.
Day 5: Essaouira > Marrakech
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for a last walk through this Medina of Essaouira, before leaving for Marrakech. Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to the Riad. Free time to get in touch with the place. and Accommodation in a riad with breakfast.
Day 6: Marrakech (guided tour).
After breakfast, guided tour of Marrakech, a city that cannot be missed on our trips to Morocco with all the monuments that you can visit: Ben Youssef Madrasa, Bahia Palace, Jamaa el Fna Square, Saadian tombs, souks and the Mosque of the Koutoubia. Free afternoon and night in a charming riad.
Day 7: Marrakech > Ait Ben Haddou > Dades Valley
In the morning departure from Marrakech to the Dades Valley. On the way we will cross the High Atlas mountains and climb the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260m altitude). We visited two of the best known and best preserved kasbahs. The first of them, the Kasbah of Telouet, inside which Glaoui Palace is hidden. There we will find walls with silk tapestries, carved cedar ceilings and decorated rooms as well. Then leave the path to follow along a track between ravines, until you reach the next stop, the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987) where films as well known as “Gladiator”, “the mummy”, “the kingdom of heaven” and the “Game of Thrones” series (converted into Yunkai and Pentos). We continue the trip through the valley of roses until we reach the Dades Valley, accommodation in Dades Valley and dinner at the hotel.
Day 8: Dades Valley > Todra Gorges > Merzouga.
After breakfast, we can enjoy one of the best views of the Dadés Valley. We will do it from one of the most strategic places that the mountains offer us. From there we can observe the number of kasbahs there are and the picturesqueness of each one of them. After making several stops along the way, we will arrive at the Todra Gorges. Located near the city of Tineghir, they give way to the desert. Surrounded by a valley full of palm trees and adobe villages, here are the mountains most appreciated by climbing lovers. These Todra and Dadés faults are the best known and also the most impressive in Morocco. After a walk in the Todra Gorges and lunch in Tinjdad or Touroug, we leave for the desert to reach the impressive dunes of Merzouga where we will depart in a camel caravan on a journey of approximately one hour to reach our nomadic tents, Located in the middle of a sea of dunes (Erg Chebbi), we took the opportunity to see one of the most impressive sunsets you have ever seen before. Dinner and night in nomadic tents in the heart of the desert under a spectacular blanket of stars.
Day 9: Merzouga > Tour around the Erg Chebbi dunes > Merzouga
We will wake up early in the morning, to be able to contemplate another great spectacle among the dunes of the Moroccan Sahara: the sunrise. Once again you will climb on your camels to take another route back to the hotel. After an abundant Moroccan breakfast, we will board the 4×4 to begin our tour around the Erg Chebbi dunes, a desert region filled with sand, traveling the tracks of the old Paris – Dakar. Among the numerous stops that await us, we will discover how and where the nomads of the area live and we will share tea with a family, wild oases in the middle of nowhere, spectacular landscapes, small towns and desert settlements, palm groves… An inevitable stop in our path by Khamelia, a town of great historical and cultural interest, with ancestors originating from black Africa. They will make us enjoy their traditional music, with a beautiful Gnawa music concert, while we savor a delicious tea.
We close the circuit that surrounds the dunes, stopping in the town of Hassi Lbied, for a pleasant walk in the shade of the palm grove and orchard, which supply the population. In this space you can see a perfect example of irrigation through ditches and water conduction with the Khetarra system. Return to the hotel and free time until dinner time. Night and accommodation in rooms at the hotel at the foot of the dunes.
Day 10: Merzouga > Rissani > Ziz Valley > Midelt
We woke up peacefully at the hotel, had breakfast and a shower, and continued on our way to Rissani. Where we walk through its market, which is known as the largest in the south of the country, where all types of crafts, food and most authentic animals are traded, the largest traditional souk in this area, and we continue through Erfoud, the ancient gate of the desert, famous for the city’s fossil work, crossing the impressive Ziz valley with its more than 18,000 palm trees, arriving at Midelt. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel.
Day 11: Midelt > Meknes > Fez
Breakfast and departure to the city of Meknes: Its medina and the vestiges of the royal palace have been the reason for Meknes to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A walk along the walls of the medina will allow you to appreciate all its beauty. Later visit to the ancient Roman ruins of Volúbilis, to continue the road to Fez. Arrival and accommodation in your Riad with breakfast.
Day 12: Fez > City Tour
After a delicious breakfast at the Riad, we begin our guided tour of the new part of the city of Fez, where we approach the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarter (Mellah), then we will go to a viewpoint where we can observe the entire medina from the South Tower and a few Mosques. Then we will have to walk through the medina, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will walk through its winding streets where the only means of transportation for cargo are donkeys. You will see up close the work of potters, forgers, tanners, loom artisans, etc., the bustle of its people will transport us centuries ago. You will find what is considered the oldest university in the world in which the study of Arabic and religion are its essence, as well as buildings so beautiful that you would never think they were in the middle of that world. We will notice that it is a medieval city and that time has stopped. This experience is truly unique. A marvel! Accommodation in Riyadh.
Day 13: Fez > Chefchaouen
After breakfast, we drive towards Chefchaouen through farmland and small villages before reaching the stunning Rif Mountains. Arrival in Chefchaouen to visit its white medina that is located in the gap between the two mountains. Narrow narrow streets with white and indigo buildings, small squares, ornate fountains and houses with artistically decorated doors and red tile roofs make this a charming city. Enjoy your lunch in one of the traditional restaurants with its views of the mountains, free afternoon. Hotel accommodation with breakfast.
Day 14: Chefchaouen > Tangier.
After breakfast, we head towards Tangier, arrival in Tangier, Free time to visit the city, We will have lunch until the agreed time, transfer to the airport or port of Tangier where we will accompany you to check in your suitcases and show you the boarding gate, remember that it is recommended Be 2 hours in advance, here our services end and the trip ends.
Whats Included
- Private vehicle with air conditioning
- Private excursion, there will be no other people in the group.
- Native driver-companion who is fluent in Spanish.
- Fuel
- Accommodations (13 nights)
1 night in a hotel in Asilah, with breakfast
1 night in a hotel in Rabat, with breakfast
1 night in a hotel in Casablanca, with breakfast
1 night in a hotel in Essaouira, with breakfast
2 nights in a hotel in Marrakech, with breakfast
1 night in a hotel in Dades Valley, half board
1 night in a hotel at the foot of the dunes, half board
1 night in a tent camp, half board
1 night in a hotel in Midelt, half board
2 nights in a hotel in Fez, with breakfast
1 night in a hotel in Chefchaouen, with breakfast - 4×4 route to discover the Erg Chebbi desert, its towns and its people.
- Round trip camel route to the heart of the dunes.
- Visit of the Hassi Lbied palm grove
- Visit to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
- Breakfast and dinner (except some cities)
- Round trip transfer to the airport
- Double rooms with private bathroom
- Guided tour of the medina of Fez and Marrakech
No Included
- Meals (at noon)
- Dinners from some locations
- Drinks
- Flights
- Tips and what is not in the program
- Entrance fees to Historical Monuments