10 Days Tour from Marrakech to Chefchaouen via Merzouga

After breakfast in your riad, you will set off for the Dades valley. Passing through Tizi-n-Tishka pass in the High Atlas Mountains youwill visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou which has been the backdrop for many films ,then continue toOurzazate and the Roses valley, famous for its annual Festival of Roses. On this Morocco Tours Desert, you will also pass through the Berber villages of El Kelaa des M’Gouna to arrive to Dades valley where you will spend the night in a traditional Moroccan hotel with dinner and breakfast.

After breakfast in your riad, you will set off for the Dades valley. Passing through Tizi-n-Tishka pass in the High Atlas Mountains youwill visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou which has been the backdrop for many films ,then continue toOurzazate and the Roses valley, famous for its annual Festival of Roses. On this Morocco Tours Desert, you will also pass through the Berber villages of El Kelaa des M’Gouna to arrive to Dades valley where you will spend the night in a traditional Moroccan hotel with dinner and breakfast.

After breakfast, depart to Merzouga dunes. You will have the opportunity to explore Tinghir and the Todra Gorges. The limestone cliffs carved an opening through the TodraAssif ‘River’ its spectacular peaks seem to dive to the bed of the river. The peaks rise up to 300 m above the Todra. Stroll the gorge and the palm groves, taking in its wondrous glory. After lunch, we will continue to the palm groves of Tinjdad, Touroug and Erfoud, thento Merzouga where you will enjoy a camel ride, night is spent in nomadic tents between the dunes of Merzouga. (D.B.B)

You’ll rise early to catch the sunrise before breakfast. After meeting your driver, you’ll begin exploring the Erg Chebbi region, driving along the former route of the “Paris – Dakar” Rally. A stop will be made at the Tissardmin oasis, known for its fossil quarries, and then you’ll continue along a road that passes nomadic settlements, where you can learn about their lifestyle. Next, you’ll stop at a viewpoint to take in the full expanse of Erg Chebbi. The journey continues through various Berber villages until you reach Hassi Lbid, where you can stroll through an oasis featuring working wells sourced from beneath the sand dunes. Then, you’ll visit Kamilia Village, originally from Mali, to relax with a cup of tea while enjoying a performance of Gnawa spiritual music. Afterward, you’ll transfer to your accommodation, with free time in the afternoon to explore the town or the nearby dunes and watch the sunset. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

You will get up early in the morning to watch the sunrise, then you will ride the camels  back to your car, after taking the shower and breakfast, you will start your tour from merzouga heading to Midelt. You will stop in the city of Rissani to visit its traditional and authentic market , then continue to Erfoud where you will have a visit to one of the factories of Marble rocks fossils, get an idea about the geological and information about the fossils in that era where fossils were alive. then you will continue towards the ziz Valley in the high atlas mountains where you can have a walk inside the farms of locals and learn about plants and trees and cultivation technics. you will drive to Errachidia to have lunch , After that , you eill continue your road to Midelt passing by small villages and enjoying the wonderful landscape of the area.overnight in Midelt city

You will get up early in the morning to watch the sunrise, then you will ride the camels  back to your car, after taking the shower and breakfast, you will start your tour from merzouga heading to Midelt. You will stop in the city of Rissani to visit its traditional and authentic market , then continue to Erfoud where you will have a visit to one of the factories of Marble rocks fossils, get an idea about the geological and information about the fossils in that era where fossils were alive. then you will continue towards the ziz Valley in the high atlas mountains where you can have a walk inside the farms of locals and learn about plants and trees and cultivation technics. you will drive to Errachidia to have lunch , After that , you eill continue your road to Midelt passing by small villages and enjoying the wonderful landscape of the area.overnight in Midelt city

Today we will explore the Unesco world heritage site of Fez and the oldest-largest medieval city in the world. A local licensed historical guide will accompany you as you discover each of the two old Medinas, the largest which is Fes El Bali. In 1981 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fes El Jedid, the old city, which was built by Merinids. The former has so many fascinating historical sites such as: Al_Qarawiyyin, which dates back to AD 859, and is the oldest continuous functioning madrasa (Old School) in the world. The Ancient Tanneries where you can witness the tanners incredible labor of making Babouches (Moroccan Slippers) as well as wallets, handbags and a host of leather goods. You will have the opportunity to stroll throughout the Souks (Old Markets) in the Old city of Fez. The Tour Inlcudes : The MedersaBouInania, Bab Boujloud’ The Splendid fountain at Place Nejjarine The Mellah – The Jewish Quarter, Souks, The Chaouwara tanneries.

Pick up will take place at your Riad/Hotel and drive to Meknes City, Morocco’s first Islamic city and second imperial city. Its medina is very old as was a capital of the Kingdom and had a Powerful leader. You will discover the most important monuments in Meknes city such as: Palais Dar El Makhzen, Bab Mansour, Bab El Khémis, and Moulay Ismail Mausoleum and the squar of Lahdim. You will have a break to have your lunch in the city of Meknes. Then, you will drive to the next stop: Volubilis, the best preserved Roman ruins in the North Africa to Learn about the historical Roman city that was here once by looking at the ruins of the Arch of Caracalla, the Basilica and the Capitoline Temple. After that, You will drive to Chefchaouen (the blue city) through the Rif Mountains, you are going to pass by Ouazzan City and small Village. Accommodation will be at a riad or hotel in Chefchaouen. Distance : 199 KM = 124 MI

After breakfast, self to do tour of the city of Chefchaouen (The Blue City),It is one of the stunning villages at the feet of the Rif mountains. Chefchaouen medina had a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants and cafes.

After having your breakfast in your Riad, you will drive to Tangier through the spectacular mountains of the Rif . Then you will have the opportunity to visit the cave of Hercules. Then we take you to the Port of Tangier .the tour ends Distance :115 KM = 72 MI