Tangier Port – Tangier

Welcome to Morocco! Your adventure begins upon arrival at Tangier Port (or Tangier Airport), where your friendly driver/guide will be waiting to greet you with a sign bearing the name of our agency, Tiziritravel. You will be transferred to your hotel in Tangier for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Hotel in Tangier

Tangier Sightseeing – Chefchaouen Sightseeing

After breakfast, your guide will take you on a tour of Tangier, the vibrant northern city of Morocco. The highlights of your visit will include:

• Cape Spartel: This nature reserve boasts a lighthouse built in the mid-19th century, offering stunning views of the Strait of Gibraltar.

• The Caves of Hercules: Discover the mythical caves where legend has it that Hercules rested. Enjoy the unique stone formations and the sound of crashing waves.

After lunch, continue your journey to the Blue City, Chefchaouen, where you’ll spend the afternoon exploring its charming whitewashed streets and blue-painted walls. Visit local weaving studios and leather workshops, and wander through Outa el Hamman Square, home to the Kasbah and Great Mosque with its iconic octagonal minaret.

Overnight: Hotel in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

Start your day with a scenic drive through the Rif Mountains toward Volubilis, an ancient Roman city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its well-preserved ruins.

Next, head to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities, where you can visit the impressive Bab Mansour gate, the Mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl, and the Heri es-Souani food storage complex.

After a tour of Meknes, continue your journey towards Fes, one of the oldest cities in Morocco.

Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Fes
Chefchaouen to Fes: 3 hours driving

Fes – Fes Sightseeing with Local Guide

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a guided tour of Fes, the spiritual heart of Morocco. Your guide will take you to some of the city’s most important sites, including:

• Royal Palace Gate

• Jewish Quarter (Mellah)

• Al Qaraouine University, the oldest continually operating university in the world.

• Fez Tannery, where you’ll witness the centuries-old art of leather tanning.

• Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, an important pilgrimage site.

In the afternoon, visit a tile cooperative to see the traditional process of crafting Morocco’s famous tiles.

Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Fes

Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Sahara Desert of Merzouga

Depart from Fes after breakfast and head toward the Sahara Desert. Along the way, you’ll pass through Ifrane, a picturesque mountain town often called the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at Cedar Forest to observe the famous Barbary apes.

After lunch in Midelt, the journey continues through the Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, offering panoramic views as you approach the desert.

Upon arrival in Merzouga, you’ll be greeted with a refreshing glass of mint tea. Then, embark on a camel trek to a traditional Berber camp nestled in the dunes of the Sahara, where you’ll spend the night under the stars.

Fes to Ifrane: 1 hour
Ifrane to Midelt: 2 hours
Midelt to Ziz Valley: 2 hours
Ziz Valley to Merzouga Sahara Desert: 2 hours

Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Today, you will wake up early to witness what might be the best sunrise of your life. You will venture out onto the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert at Erg Chebbi to admire a breathtaking sunrise. Afterward, you will return to the camp for breakfast. Then, enjoy a tranquil camel trek back to the village of Merzouga. As you ride, you will appreciate the mesmerizing beauty of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, which change with the light throughout the day.

Once you arrive in Merzouga, you will meet your driver again to continue the journey to Dades. You may stop in Rissani to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Chref, the founder of the Alaouite dynasty, and then continue to Arfoud to visit a fossilized marble factory before heading to Todra Valley for lunch. After lunch, take a peaceful 30-minute walk to explore the Todra Gorges and enjoy the palm groves and the Jewish Quarter. Todra Gorges is the highest and narrowest gorge in Morocco, and the Todra River has carved vertical walls of immense beauty. It is a climber’s paradise and a unique destination.

In the evening, continue your journey through Dades Valley, where you will see majestic sand castles and stunning rock formations known as “monkey toes.” Your overnight accommodation will be in a charming guest house overlooking the Dades Valley.

Merzouga to Todra Gorges: 3 hours driving.

Todra Gorges to Dades Valley: 1 hour driving.

Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, begin your journey through the Dades Valley towards Ouarzazate, then proceed to Marrakech. The route through the Dades Valley is famously known as the “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs,” offering numerous opportunities to capture some of your best photographic memories of the trip. Stop at Kalaat M’Gouna, the heart of the Rose Valley, where you have the option to visit a rose cooperative and purchase rosewater, which will keep your linens smelling wonderful long after your trip.

Continue your journey to Marrakech, making a stop at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 19th century, the Kasbah is a historical home to many Glaoui families. Continue your journey through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m) in the High Atlas Mountains, where you will have the opportunity to learn about the production of Argan oil—exclusive to Morocco—through the cooperative of Berber women, before arriving in Marrakech for your overnight stay.

Dades to Ouarzazate: 2 hours driving.

Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou: 30 minutes driving.

Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech: 3 hours driving.

Marrakech Sightseeing with a Local Guide

Immerse Yourself in the Sights of Marrakech

On your final full day of the Moroccan tour, devote the day to exploring the iconic city of Marrakech. After breakfast at your Riad, embark on a tour of the “Red City” of Morocco, visiting some of the city’s most important historical and cultural landmarks.

During your city tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian Tombs, and the Bahia Palace. In the early afternoon, enjoy lunch near the main square, followed by a stroll through the vibrant and atmospheric souks.

Marrakech – Marrakech Airport

Goodbye, Morocco!

All good things must come to an end. We hope you have enjoyed your time exploring the best of Northern Africa. With its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and welcoming people, Morocco truly offers a one-of-a-kind experience.

End of the Tour

We hope your journey has been memorable and wish you safe and pleasant travels onward!