We have created this amazing tour for you to discover the north of Morocco, Tangier, and its amazing caves, Chefchaouen, and the blue picturesque streets.
DAY 1 TANGIER – RIF MOUNTAINS – CHEFCHAOUEN
Morocco Tours and Trips from Tangier Meet our guide at Tanger port and you make your way to chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, Tour of Chefchaouen : (or Chaouen) in the Rif Mountains, founded by the Muslims and Jews who were pushed by Christians on 15th century. the town was not known until the 20th century and had remained relatively unchanged for 500 years. It is said to give the best possible view of what an Andalucian town would look like in the time of the Moors. The city becomes a tourist destination, its narrow medinastreets, white and blue coloured houses and its beautiful situation in themiddle of the mountains makes it unique, There are cafes around the main square and hotels.
DAY 2 CHEFCHAOUEN- VOLUBILIS -FEZ
Departing to Fes at 10:00 pm. We will drive throughout greenhills and open vast lands and wheat fields. We stopped for lunch near Ouazane and wecontnue to Volubilis. It is the best-preserved roman ruins in Morocco. Aguided tour inside the roman site will take you back to the myths of Rome by the stunning mosaic, streets, columns, and baths. Not far, there is an old village of MoulayDrissZerhoune where the founder of the first Arab Islamicdynasty in Morocco is buried. If time permits a stop for mint tea in this town before we head to Fez.Hotel/ Riad.
DAY 3 FEZ MEDINA GUIDED TOUR
After breakfast, you will have a guided visit at 10:00 am in themedina of Fès. To begin with the southern tower and the fortress of the 16th century face to face with the northern one,a panoramic view over the medieval city. We will visit an enjoyable cooperative of pottery. It will enhance your knowledge about the making of Moroccan mosaic”zellij” and the blue pottery of Fez. A true labyrinthine old city of 8th century. You will travel in time back to the medieval period of the city wherepeople still work in small narrow streets, several tiny stalls of all kinds oftraditional crafts, and donkeys loaded with supplies are going up and down inthe streets of the medina. You will feel no sense of direction and time for a while. The medina of Fez is rich in its Islamic monuments: the fascinating old mosques, the University of El-Karaouiyine, and its libraries. All these elements madeFez the spiritual and cultural capital of the country. enhance the day by an optional dinner with belly dancers.
DAY 4 FEZ – ERFOUD – ERG CHEBBI DESERT CAMP
Morning drive through the Middle Atlas mountains. It is home for Barbary apes called “themaggot” , native to the forest of cedar wood in the Middle Atlas. A break inIfrantown will be very appreciated. It is a famous place for ski resorts in Morocco, and it is established during the French protectorate. We are having lunch in Medilt known for its best productions of apples in Morocco. Stop for the photo in Ziz Valley, which is the beginning of palm groves and dates. Erfoud is the capital of Fossils in Morocco so you will have thischance to visit one of the factories where they make beautiful articles out of marble.And right after that we visit the mausoleum of Mouay Ali Chref in Rissanithe founder of the actualAlaouite dynasty of Morocco at 17thcentury.We drive to Erg Chebbi time for a cup of tea and packing for desertcamp. Meet up with Camels for camel-ride and head to the dunes to watch the sunset .Overnight in the Berber tent.
DAY 5 FREE DAY DESERT DUNES DISCOVERY
Meet Nomads Gnaoua Music
DAY 6 DESERT CAMP – ALNIF – TODRA GORGE
Early wake up for the sun rise and camel ride back to dunes line. Time for breakfast and shower after we Head to Tinjidad and we pull over to see the old underground system ofirrigation “khatarat” which is still used in the oasis of Jorf Lunch inToudravalley . It has beautiful kasbahs and mountains along 15 km of palm groves. To Arrive the spectacular gorges of 300 m high and to enjoy a little walk near the river of Toudra. Overnight in Kasbah Hotel
DAY 7 TODGHA GORGE – DADES – SKOURA – OUARZAZATE
We head to Dades Valley to see the beautiful formations of High Atlas Mountains and of its one thousand Kasbah. Green fieldsof figs, almonds, apricots, peach, walnut, and pomegranate trees. Next will be Rose Valley, famous for rosewater and crèmes for the beauty extracted from Damascena Rose, which you find in some expensive perfumes, skin care, body care, cosmetic, hair caring, medicineetc. Women have to pick up the blossoms in the very early morning. In May, locals celebrate the harvest of roses in a festival. And you see kids on both sides of the road selling necklaces made of roses. Crossing the old palmery ofSkoura to arrive, Ouarzazate. Car : 3 hours – Walk : 2 hours
Day 8 Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Marrakech
has 3 studios of cinema and beautiful kasbahs . Optional visit of Taourert Kasbah Then we drive to Ait ben Haddou village. We explorethe most preserved village of the southof the country, classified as one of world’s heritages by UNISCO in 1987and a series of movies were made in thisvillage Gladiator , Prince of Persia …We will do some walking insidethe village and we continue along Ounila valley to reach Telouet Kasbah, a bigfort of the Pacha who was the most powerful man of the south. Crossing thespectacular High Atlas Mountains Pass (Tizi-n-Tichka 2260 m ALT ) We will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel. end of the tour and our services
INCLUDED
- Private totoursthere 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
- Lunches
- Entrance fees to Kasbahs and museums
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