6 Days Trip from Tangier to Marrakech

Day 1: Tangier > Tetouan > Chaouen > Fez

Pick up upon arrival in Tangier, Departure to the blue city of Chaouen making a stop in the city of Tetouan, called the Spanish City for having been the capital of the former Spanish Protectorate. Upon arrival in Chaouen we will stop and walk through its narrow streets. Next we will head towards Fez, crossing the mountain towns of Jbala. After about four hours of travel, we will arrive at the city of Fez, one of the four imperial cities, along with its sisters Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat. The city of Fez is considered in Morocco as the religious and cultural center of the country. Arrival in Fez and night in a riad.

Day 2: Visit of the Medina of Fez

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 3: Fez > Erfoud > Merzouga

We head south to cross the Middle Atlas Mountains until we reach Ifrane, called “little Moroccan Switzerland” due to its great resemblance to that country. One of the animals that formerly lived here was the Atlas lion, which is why it has become the symbol of the city and to which a stone statue has been dedicated in the center of it. We will take the opportunity to stop and take some photos. We will cross the famous cedar forests. We will be able to admire the Great Gouraud Cedar, the largest ancient cedar in the region and also feed the hundreds of Gibraltar monkeys that live in the area. Lunch in Midélt and from here the land becomes arid and full of spectacular geological formations and deep green valleys, such as the Ziz Valley. We will begin to see the typical adobe architecture, palm trees, some distant Kasbahs… we are at the gates of the desert. After an hour after Erfoud we arrive at the impressive Merzouga Dunes. Arrival at the hotel at the foot of the dunes, to leave in a camel caravan to enter the heart of the dunes and contemplate an unforgettable sunset. We will arrive with the dromedaries to the camp where we will stay in Jaimas “Tents made with dromedary hair” like those used by desert nomads. Dinner and night in Jaimas in the heart of the desert under a spectacular blanket of stars.

Day 4: Merzouga > Todra > Dades Valley

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 a hearty breakfast and shower, we continued on our way to Rissani. We will walk through what is known as the most authentic and traditional souk in the area, and one of the largest in the south of the country, where all types of artisan products, food and animals are traded. We continue to the Todra Gorges, north of Tinghir, where you can take a pleasant walk through its imposing canyon walls more than 200 meters high to the source of the Todra River. We finish the day arriving at the Dades Valley. Free time to walk through the valley gardens. Accommodation in the Dades Valley and dinner at the hotel.

Day 5: Dades Valley > Ait Benhaddou > Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Marrakech. On the way we will cross the Valley of Roses and the city of Ouarzazate. Spectacular landscape that will take us to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, famous for being the setting for more than twenty films, such as “Babel”, “Gladiator”, “Lawrence of Arabia”… Free visit to this impressive fortified town, where you can stroll through the streets contemplating the numerous craft shops (painting with spices, jewelry, carpets) until reaching the granary that crowns the kasbah. We will continue to Marrakech, on the way we will cross the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the port of Tizi n’Tichka, the highest road point in the country (2260m), making our way among numerous villages of Berber nomads that inhabit the mountains. Spectacular landscape that will take us to the city of Marrakech. Arrival in Marrakech. and Transfer to your riad in Marrakech riad.

Day 6: Marrakech > Airport

Breakfast and free morning until the agreed time, transfer to the airport where we will accompany you to check in your bags and show you the boarding gate, remember that it is advisable to be 2 hours in advance, here our services end and the trip ends.

Whats Included

  •  Private transportation.
  •  Private excursion, there will be no other people in the group.
  •  Driver – companion, who speaks Spanish.
  •  Fuel
  • Accommodation (5 nights)
    2 nights in riad in fez with breakfast
    1 night in a nomadic tent camp, half board.
    1 night in a hotel in Dades Valley, with half board
    1 night in a riad in Marrakech with breakfast
  •  Camel route to and from the camp between dunes
  • Visit to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
  •  Double rooms with private bathroom
  •  Guided tour of the medina of Fez.

No Included

  • Meals (at noon)
  •  Dinners in Fez and Marrakech.
  •  Drinks
  • Flights
  •  Tips and what is not in the progra Entrance tickets to Historical Monuments