We are going to start our 12 days desert tour from Tangier, the fascinating city of northern Morocco and drive all the way through the Rif mountains. We are going to see some captivating sceneries on the way to Meknes and fez, two significant imperial cities in Morocco. after that, we are going to drive to the Sahara Desert and continue all the way to Marrakesh, and then head up to Essaouira city and then to Casablanca. Finally, we are going to stop by Rabat, the Capital of Morocco and drive back to Tangier where our unforgettable journey ends.
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Tangier – Meknes:
We will be in Tangier waiting to pick you up and drive all the way through the Rif mountains and cities with many picturesque views; basically, we will stop to enjoy the panoramic sceneries on the way and spend some time in Chefchaouen, that is known for its breath taking views and amazing houses and streets that are all painted blue which gives Chefchaouen a special beauty in the northern part of Morocco. after that we are going to drive to Meknes city, one of the historically important imperial cities in Morocco with attractive monuments and authentic architecture. When we sightsee Meknes city, we are going to spend the night in the hotel there and end the first day of our 12 days morocco tour itinerary.
Day 2: Meknes- FES:
Our 12 days Morocco desert tour deom Tangier starts again after a nice breakfast at the hotel in Meknes. We are going to drive to see some wonderful places in the city and drive to Volubilis one the significant remnants of the Romans and a nice spot where you can take some photographs. After that, but we are also going to drive to the holy city of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is a town in northern Morocco that is famous for Idriss 1, the first major Islamic ruler of Morocco and after whom the town was named. This town overlooks the ruins of volubilis and it is only a few miles away from there, and then we are going to leave for Fez and spend the night at the hotel there.
Day 3: Fes guided tour:
The third day of our Morocco 12 days desert tour from Tangier itinerary is going to be a Fez visit. When we wake up in the morning and have breakfast at the hotel, our local guide will take you on a tour to see the city of Fez and explore many things youve never seen or heard of. Our tour guide will basically take you to the old medina of fez, classified the oldest and largest medina in the whole country with antique architecture and narrow streets on which you are going to walk and see how attractive the place is, not only that, but there are also some traditional carpet sellers and many other traditional things in case you want to purchase something. Having a tour in the old medina will be terrific, but you will also visit the modern Fez which might not be as much interesting as old Fez or medina; still, its worth visiting. At night, our guile will guide you all the way to the hotel to get some rest and spend the night.
Day 4: Fes -Sahara Desert:
We are going to leave the hotel and drive to Ifran, the little Switzerland of Africa and the most beautiful city in Morocco. its snowy views attract visitors during winter. After that, we are going to carry on driving to Cedar forest, A wonderful forest with big trees and beautiful monkeys (Barbary Apes) that are jumping from one tree to another while waiting for visitors to feed them some food and then we are going to drive down to Midelt and Tizi n Talghamt with its magnificent views of the rocky middle Atlas Mountains. We will gladly stop anywhere if you want to take some pictures and see the beauty of nature. We are going to drive through ziz Valley, Errachidia and Erfoud that is known for its fossils and the Saharan weather, and then we are going to drive to the beautiful Sahara Desert, more specifically to Erg Chebbi with its high sand dunes. When we arrive there, we are going to ride on camels to the camp in the middle of the desert where we are going to spend the night. The camel trekking usually takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes, but before we go to the camp, we are going to wait for the sun to go down on the sand dunes in order to see the attractiveness of the sun and the golden sand. The camp at which we are going to spend the night is well-equipped. After eating a traditional dinner, we are going to gather around the campfire either to listen to Berber music or watch the shining stars above.
Day 5: A tour in the desert:
We will make sure you get up early to see the fantastic view of the sun when it rises up in the desert. Its a great opportunity as you will get to see the sunrise and not only but you will also enjoy the Saharan morning breeze and take some pictures to always remind you of your trip to Morocco. when you come back, you can take a shower if you want, and we will take you to see the Ouzina Kasbah to explore the genuine beauty of the desert and visit a village named Taous and meet new people whose way of living is interesting. At night, we are going to head to a hotel in Ouzina kasbah and spend a peaceful night there.
Day 6: Sahara Desert- Boumalne Dades:
In the next morning, we are going to wake up early in order that we leave for Boumalne Dades. On the way, we are going to visit some Berber villages such as El jorf, Mellab, and Tinjdad and carry on driving to Tinghir where we are going to stop to see wonderful palm trees that will draw your attention, not only that, but we are also going to visit the gorges of Toudgha that are known for their mountains to which climbers flock to enjoy practicing their sport of climbing, and it is also a picturesque place thanks to its huge rocks and cliffs as well as the water that comes out of some places in those rocky mountains and makes it even captivating. After spending some time in Toudgha. We are going to head to Boumalne dades and spend the night there and end the sixth day of our 12 days desert tour from Tangier.
Day 7: Tinghir -Marrakech:
In the seventh day of our 12 days Morocco itinerary, we are going to drive to Marrakesh. On the way there, we are going to stop in some cities and places such as Ouarzazate that is known for its kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. The Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou is one of the most attractive Kasbahs in Morocco; its traditional houses and position makes anyone admire it so much, not only that its beautiful place, but it is also one of the historically rich Kasbahs and a place where some parts of some famous movies such as the Vikings, Gladiator were filmed. After stopping to see and take some pictures in the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, we are going to carry on driving through the high Atlas Mountains and to Marrakesh to spend the night there.
Day 8: a tour in Marrakesh:
We are not going to have to drive anywhere; instead, we are just going to spend the day in Marrakesh city to see what it has to offer its visitor. We are going to visit first and foremost Jemaa El fna, a popular spot in Marrakesh with sellers, story tellers and snake charmers as well as people walking around enjoying and exploring a new place with a different lifestyle. After that, we are going continue our tangier 12 days desert tour Morocco itinerary to visit Kutubiya Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Morocco and which dates back to the Almohad dynasty; it stands in a nice spot overlooking Jemma lfna and its surrounding gardens make it even more beautiful. And we will also visit other places and hopefully you like our tour within Marrakesh city. At nightfall, we are going to head back to the hotel to spend the night
Day 9: Marrakesh:
After having breakfast, we are going to relax in the Riad or go out on a walk to get some fresh air, take some pictures and see Marrakeshi people and discover something about their culture and history. The eight day of the 12 days Morocco itinerary is chance to deeply explore Marrakech.
Day 10: Marrakech – Essaouira:
After breakfast and a nice shower, we are going to drive to Essaouira, a coastal city in south western Morocco with enchanting views and nice shores which are the primary destination of tourists and surfers from all over the world. We are going to explore Essaouiras monuments and enjoy its weather. At night, we are going to the hotel to get some rest and spend the night. This is how our tenth day of the 12 days desert tour in Morocco from Tangier ends.
Day 11: Essaouira – Casablanca:
On the eleventh day of our 12 days desert tour in Morocco from Tangier, we are going to make sure we wake you up early to see the wonderful Essaouira with its beautiful morning breeze and tranquility of its streets. And we are going to visit the old medina to see the architecture and the people living there. after that, we are going to drive to Casablanca, the biggest city in Morocco and the economic center of Morocco with a great deal of industry and modernity. When we arrive in Casablanca, we are going to visit and take pictures of Hassan 2 Mosque, the second largest mosque in Africa and the 7th largest in the whole world; its built partially on land and partially over the ocean and its beautiful position is one of the things that makes it so special. At night, we are going to head to the hotel to spend the night.
Day 12: Casablanca -Tangier:
We are going to leave Casablanca and drive to Rabat city the capital of Morocco and one of the biggest and most modern cities of Morocco. Rabat has a lot of monuments to see, mainly Hassan Tower, the minaret of an incomplete mosque. The mosques construction started by the Almohads, but they didnt finish it. Just opposite the tower lies the beautiful tomb of King Mohammed V and his two sons. The tomb is open to all visitors. After we see Rabats amazing places, we are going to drive you to Tangier, drop you off at the airport and say good bye to you as our 12 days Morocco itinerary will have come to an end.
INCLUDED
- Tour in 4×4 vehicle or minibus with A/C
- Driver/Guide
- Fuel
- Hotel overnight stays (breakfast & dinner included)
- 1 night in a desert camp (breakfast & dinner included)
- Camel ride
EXCLUDED
- Beverages
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tips