Tangier Sightseeing - Chefchaouen Sightseeing

In the morning dive into the Moroccan northern city Tangier.

After breakfast at your Hotel, you will meet your driver to start exploring Tanger and discover the culture of the Moroccan northern city. The visit allows you to visit:

Cape Spartel: 

Declared a Nature Reserve, the cape boasts a lighthouse dating from the mid-nineteenth century, built by the architect François Léonce Reynad, who was inspired by the designs of mosques. The lighthouse reaches a height of 30 metres and has a beacon that can be seen up to 23 nautical miles away.

The caves of Hercules:

A trip to the Hercules caves is a must, since you will be amazed by the stories of myths and heroes. The caves are named after Hercules because, as legend has it, the hero (Heracles in Greek mythology and Hercules in Roman) rested in them after separating the land to create the Strait of Gibraltar and placing a pillar on each continent. Inside the cave you can observe how they were once used as a quarry to extract stone, which has formed an unusual sgraffito effect, while watching the crashing waves.

Have a lunch then continue the journey to the Blue city Chefchaouen.

Chefchaouen blue city city Sightseeing:

Discover the Charming Whitewashed Streets of Chefchaouen

Spend the morning exploring the picturesque streets of Chefchaouen. This exquisite city nestled in a gentle valley in the Rif Mountains is characterized by whitewashed buildings detailed in a myriad of blue shades.

During your wanderings along cobblestone alleys and stairways painted white, you will encounter weaving studios and leather workshops where skilled artisans carry on their crafting traditions. Discover the red walls of the kasbah and a medieval fortress in the peaceful square of Outa el Hamman. Look out for the Great Mosque's octagonal minaret that rises over the rooftops.

Overnight at the Hotel in Chefchaouen.

Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes.

In the morning we head to Volubilis and Meknes through the Rif Mountains to enjoy the views of the Magic Mountains till we get Fes one of the oldest cities in Morocco.

Volubilis: is an ancient Berber and Romanized city, capital of the kingdom of Mauretania, located in the plain of Saiss in Morocco, on the banks of the Wadi Rhoumane, river of the suburbs of Meknes, not far from the holy city of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun where rest Idriss I, founder of the Idrissid dynasty.

Meknes: is famous for its imperial past, with remains such as Bab Mansour, a huge door with voice and mosaic tile. The gateway to the ancient imperial city. The mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl, who made his city in the seventeenth century, includes courtyards and fountains. To the south, the vast Heri es-Souani complex once housed stables and food warehouses.

On the afternoon the journey continues to Fez.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Fes.

Chefchaouen to Fes: 3 hours driving.

Fes - Fes Sightseeing with local guide

Delve into the Rich History of Fez.

Enjoy breakfast in your Riad this morning, then head out on an exploration of Fez, Morocco's oldest city. You will be guided to important historical sights, such as the gate of the Royal Palace and the old Jewish Quarter, which is known as the "Mellah." Dating from the 14th century, it is the oldest in Morocco.

Later, visit Al Qaraouine University. Founded in the 9th century, this is the oldest continually operating university in the world. You'll also have a chance to see the famous Fez leather tanneries, as well as the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the most important Muslim pilgrimage site in Morocco.

Later in the afternoon, you will have the chance to visit an atmospheric tile cooperative to learn how the emblematic tiles of Morocco are made. 

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Fes.

Fes – Ifran – Ceder Forest – Ziz Valley – Sahara Desert of Merzouga.

After breakfast, you will leave Fes travelling towards Merzouga via Midelt and the Ziz valley. Today you will travel via the Ifrane city, a beautiful mountain village, named the Switzerland of Morocco.

During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains and stopping at the middle of the famous cedar forest – the largest one in Morocco – where you will have the opportunity to see the Barbary apes. After that, your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas. After lunch in Midelt, you’ll be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the spectacular Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, seeing how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the province of the south-east Errachidia city. Afterwards, you’ll travel along the fantastic Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arriving in Merzouga in the afternoon you’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea. Then take camel ride in the dunes of Sahara Desert of Merzouga to reach the camp where you will have the night.

Fes to Ifrane: 1 hour driving.

Ifrane to Midelt: 2 hours driving.

Midelt to Ziz Valley: 2 hours driving.

Ziz Valley to Merzouga Sahara Desert: 2 hours driving.

Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley.

Today you will have to wake up very early in the morning to see what will may be the best sunrise of your life. You will set over the Sand Dunes of Sahara of Erg Chebbi to watch wonderful sunrise. After watching the sunrise you will go down to the Camp for breakfast. Then you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. While enjoying morning camel ride you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses.

Once you arrive the village of Merzouga, you will meet the driver again to continue the tour to Dades. You will have optional stop in  Rissani to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali chref, the founder of the Alaouit dynasty, and then you will continue to Arfoud to visit the fossilized marble factory before continuing to the Todra valley, where you will have lunch. Once in Todra you can highlight a half-hour walk to see the gorges calmly and you will be guided through the palm grove and the Jewish quarter. Todra gorges is the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. The Todra River has formed a gorge of enormous vertical walls of great beauty; it is a climber’s paradise and a unique place.

In the evening we will drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”. Overnight accommodation will be in a fancy guest house overlooking the Dades Valley.

Merzouga to Todra Gorges: 3 hours driving.

Todra to Dades Gorges: 1 hour driving.

Dades Valley- Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Hadou – Marrakech.

After breakfast in your accommodation, you will start travelling through the Dades Valley towards Ouarzazate and then to Marrakech. The road through Dades Valley is called the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. You will stop at Kalaat M’Gouna -the centre of rose’s valley-, where you will have the option to visit the cooperative for the roses, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Continue to Marrakech via the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 19th century, now the Kasbah is a house of many Glaoui people. Your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains, where you will have the opportunity to explore the process of producing the Argan oil- existing only in morocco – by Berber women in their cooperative, before arriving at your overnight accommodation in Marrakech.

Dades to Ouarzazate: 2 hours driving.

Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Hadou: 30 minutes driving.

Ait Ben Hadou to Marrakech: 3 hours driving.

Marrakech Sightseeing with local guide.

Immerse Yourself in the Sights of Marrakech

Today is the final full day of your Moroccan tour and it is devoted to discovering the iconic city of Marrakech.

After breakfast at your Riad, set out to encounter the bustling "Red City of Morocco" as you make your way to important historic and cultural sights.

During your tour, you will have the chance to visit the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, and the Bahia Palace.

Take a break in the early afternoon with lunch near the main square, then enjoy a stroll through the city's atmospheric souks.

Marrakech - Marrakech Airport.

Goodbye, Morocco!

All good things must come to an end but we hope you have enjoyed your time exploring the very best that this region of Northern Africa has to offer. The rich and unique history, its magnificent natural beauty and the charming people that makes Morocco the country that it is.

End of the tour

We hope you have had a memorable trip and wish you pleasant onward travels!