We have created for you this amazing tour to discover the North of Morocco, Tangier and its amazing caves, Chefchaouen and the blue picturesque streets, explore the old imperial city of Fes and all its sites of interest: the medina, the Places, and Mederssas, the central market, stroll the labyrinth souks of Marrakech and its beautidul colorful gardens, visit Essaouira old Mogador and enjoy a Moroccan fish lunch at the old harbor. experience ride camel in Sahara Desert, explore the Kasbahs and cross the valleys, enjoy an overnight in desert camp and witness a beautiful sunset over the golden dunes.
Day 1: Tangier
Upon your arrival at the airport or ferry terminal of Tangier, you will be transferred to your hotel. You will have time to explore this bustling port city that was once the playground of international socialites, including writers, artists, musicians, and politicians, (Paul Bowles). The city is a lively, cosmopolitan, and historic Mediterranean feel, where you get to explore a number of museums and sites. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel in Tangier.
Day 2: Tangier – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, we head to Chefchaouen. It is a magical town with a dream of thousand and one nights a beautiful blue and white-washed Andalucian town nestled in the Rif Mountains. The town is relaxed, with small winding alleyways and market squares, where the women of the surrounding Rif come to sell their handmade crafts. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel or Riad in Chefchaouen.
Day 3: Chefchaouen – Fes
After breakfast, we will travel to Morocco’s most fascinating city and the world’s last surviving Medieval city of Fes. We will tour the Medina with its “souks” (markets) stopping at the gateway of the Royal Palace, the 9th-century Karouine Mosque, and the University. We will visit the tomb of the city founder, Moulay Idris II. Lunch will be at one of the traditional restaurants in the old medina. After lunch, we will continue to explore the Najarine Fountain, the gateway of the Bab Boujloud, the old harem gardens, and the Batha Museum. On the way back to the hotel, we will stop to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
Mausoleum and a famous tannery where skins are cured and dyed in enormous vats.Dinner and overnight at Hotel or Riad in Fes.
Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Errachidia – Erfoud – Merzouga (Desert)
Spend the day on a scenic drive through the countryside with stops, for photos, etc… until you reach Erfoud, the last city where civilization ends. Step into the mystical Saharan landscape as you ride by camel over the stunning golden sands of Merzouga as the red sunsets. As night falls, listen to the intoxicating beats of Berber drums and song during the traditional ceremony of Moroccan mint tea(Berber whiskey) and delight in a Moroccan feast of harira soup, a savory tagine (stew with meat and vegetables), couscous, fresh fruit, and exquisite Moroccan pastries. At nightfall, we’ll sleep under the desert clear sky and stars in a nomad Berber tent. Experience a sense of timelessness in the still, silent desert unchanged since caravans loaded with spices, gold and indigo crossed long ago. (Lodging is also available at a local auberge at the edge of the dunes.) Good walking shoes are recommended.
Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif- Tazarine – Zagora
Experience Sunrise in the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a typical Sahara breakfast, then camel rides back to your hotel for a shower, etc… departure to the Palm Plantation of Tafilalet passing Rissani, the old Alaouite Sahara capital by the ancient Alaouite Sultans. Drive to Alnif where lunch is waiting. Carry on the road via Tazarine, N’kob oasis, and Tansikht from here we will take an off-road which crosses the Draa Valley and its procession of palms until Zagora. Dinner and overnight at Hotel or Riad in Zagora.
Day 6: Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast departure to Ouarzazate along Draa valley with its thousands of palm trees plantation, continue through the typical village of Agdez, we will cross the Anti-Atlas via Tizi N’Tinifift (1660alt). Continue to Marrakech through
Tizi N’tichka Pass. Dinner and overnight at Hotel or Riad in Marrakech.
Day 7: Marrakech – Essaouira
We have the morning at leisure to absorb this mystical city; after lunch we will depart to Essaouira, The journey to this former Portuguese fishing village offers up only a few roadside towns and the occasional Berber village. Jimi Hendrix
made the pilgrimage, as did Bob Marley and Cat Stevens. Also the inspiration for Hendrix’s song “Castles Made of Sand”. Essaouira is known as Mogador also for its annual festival of “Gnaoua music”. Some of the highlights that you will visit: Place Moulay El Hassna, The Skala, the harbor, the ramparts the Jewish district called “Derb Lealouj” rebuilt by the alaouite sultan Mohamed Ben Abdulah in the 18 the century. Situated on the Atlantic coast, it has a steady year-round
the temperature in the C20’s, with an expansive golden beach popular with windsurfers and famous for its fresh seafood grills, Thuja wood crafts, and artists colony. Old Portuguese ramparts guard the walled city where you can watch silver craftsmen and woodcarvers at work in one of the most charming medinas in all of Morocco. Visit a traditional pharmacy and learn about natural medicines and cures, and a women’s cooperative where argan nuts are processed by hand into one of the rarest and most versatile oils in the world. Dinner and overnight at Hotel or Riad in Essaouira.
Day 8: Essaouira – Safi – El Jadida – Casablanca
After breakfast, we will depart to Safi, the main fishing port for the country’s sardine industry and famous for its pottery. We will continue to Oualidia via the coastal road with its superb view for having our lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will drive to El Jadida, famous for its beaches and resorts. Our tour includes a visit to the famous citadel, a reminder of the Portuguese occupation of the 16th Century. After the tour, we will continue to Casablanca overnight. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel in Casablanca.
Day 9: Casablanca – Larache – Asilah – Tangier
After breakfast of fresh-squeezed orange juice, baguette, and fresh fruit, a departure from Casablanca to visit Tangier driving along the Atlantic coasts to Asilah. It’s a small village of artists, but also fishermen. The Medina is small where the houses are mostly blue and white. After having lunch we head to our last destination which is Tanger. Possibility a visit to the city at night. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Tangier.
Day 10: Transfer to airport or port of Tangier
When you stay with us concludes, we will transfer you to the airport or port, after experiencing the trip of a lifetime.
Included
- Private tour, there will be no more people in the group
- Pick up at the hotel, riad, airport, or wherever you want
- Private vehicle with English-speaking driver throughout the tour
- Fuel, tolls, and all expenses associated with transportation
- Half board accommodation (dinner and breakfast) during the tour
- One night in half board in the desert camp
- Camel ride to get to the camp. (One per person)
Not Included
- Flights
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to Kasbahs and museums
To receive more details about the route or for more information, do not hesitate to contact us: himoroccotours@gmail.com