6 Days from Tangier to Marrakech -

Tangier

Marrakech

6 Days

6 Days from Tangier to Marrakech

Highlights

Monkey troops, cedar forests, and breathtaking mountain views
Desert camping and camel rides
Admiring the stunning High Atlas Mountains
Explore fes with a local guide
Reaching the Red City, Marrakech

Itinerary:

Day 1: Tangier – Tetouan – Chafchaouen

Our staff will pick you up when you arrive at the Tangier port or airport, and we will begin our tour by traveling through the picturesque Rif Mountains and the city of Tetouan, which offers stunning views of the stunning Moroccan mountains. We are going to Chefchaouen, a beautiful town tucked away in the Rif Mountains’ foothills. Chefchaouen, a delightful village with quirky arts and crafts shops, quaint rooftop restaurants, and cafes, is well-known for its alluring blue medina. The evening will be yours to stroll around the medina and take in the distinct atmosphere of this charming location. Spend the night at Chefchaouen.

Day 2: Chafchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

Following a lovely breakfast at your riad, we travel via a number of quaint Rif villages on our way to Volubilis. We’ll stop at Volubilis, where you can explore the intriguing Roman ruins and study the site’s historical significance. We next take a car to Meknes, a city renowned for its 17th-century history. Savor lunch in Meknes and tour its historical landmarks, such as the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum and the magnificent Bab el Mansour gate. We travel to Fes in the afternoon to spend the night there.

Day 3: Explore Fes

Today is devoted to touring Fes, Morocco’s oldest city. With the help of an informed guide who will point us in the direction of the most fascinating locations, we will navigate its narrow streets and twisting lanes. The first Mellah ever constructed, the Jewish district, and the Royal Palace entrance will all be on our tour. You will get the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in Fes’s rich history and culture, taking in its lively atmosphere and uncovering its best-kept secrets. Spend the night in Fes.

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

After breakfast, we will go into the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, passing through palm plantations, rivers, and breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, we’ll stop at Ifrane, sometimes known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and the cedar forests of Azrou, which are home to a colony of Barbary monkeys. We’ll continue on to Midelt and have lunch there. The path then gradually transitions to desert landscape after passing through the Ziz Valley and Ziz Gorge’s palm groves. We will arrive at Merzouga in the late afternoon, where you will have dinner and stay overnight at a hotel near the dunes.

Day 5: Merzouga – Arfoud –Tinghir – Dades gorges

We will say goodbye to the captivating Merzouga dunes after breakfast and head for the breathtaking Dades Gorges. Enjoy stunning scenery, verdant palm groves, and vistas of the Todra Gorge as we travel via the quaint towns of Erfoud and Tinghir. Before reaching Dades Gorges, where you will spend the nights surrounded by striking cliffs and unusual rock formations, you will have time to enjoy the breathtaking surroundings. Dades Gorges for dinner and the night.

Day 6: Dades gorges – Ait banhaddou – Marrakech

Following breakfast, we will depart from the tranquil splendor of the Dades Gorges and start our return trip to Marrakech. We’ll go past the medieval city of Ouarzazate, where we can see the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the scenic Rose Valley and Skoura Palm Grove. After that, we’ll traverse the breathtaking Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, pausing for sweeping views and photos. We’ll reach Marrakech by late afternoon, so you can unwind and take in the amazing adventure. In Marrakech for dinner and the night.