11-Day Tour from Tangier

Following breakfast transfer to Volubilis, an old Roman city and the most important archaeological site in Morocco. Its beautiful floors, churches, and victory arches are a live view of this empire when walking through its ancient path.

After this, go to Meknes – an imperial city established by Sultan Moulay Ismail. Discover the large gate of Bab El Mansour and also allowed time for the tour of the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. The two centers can be visited by a leisurely walk in the medina accompanied by a local lunch then drive to Fes and check in your Riad for the night.

Spend the day unvealing purposes and meanings of Fes – one of the oldest cities in Morocco. Start your tour walking from the Royal Palace gates up to the mellah or the old Jewish district of Morocco.

Furthermore on our 11-day tour from Tangier, get inside the ancient Fes el-Bali, the World Heritage Site measuring over 9,000 alleyways in the heart of the medina. See Al Quaraouiyine University, which is globally recognized as the oldest university in the world and Chouara Tannery where leather is still dyed in the traditional manner. Visit the beautiful Attarine Madrasa, and buy local arts and crafts in the colourful bazaars. After lunch you would be transferred to the Borj Nord fortress to have a glimpse of the extended medina before back to your riad.

On day 4 of our 11-day tour from Tangier, we drive two hours south from Fes through the Middle Atlas Mountains; the town of Ifrane, known sometimes as “Moroccan Switzerland” because of its alpine-style houses. Go further to Azrou where you are also situated uniquely in middle of greenery of ceder tree forest and Barbary apes.

After getting to the stunning Ziz Valley with its myriad of palm trees and red-rock canyons, it’s onto Merzouga, the starting point for the Sahara. This trip will give a camel ride on the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi with an overnight in a luxury desert camp. Experience the authentic Berber cuisine followed by music and night time specially a night under the desert sky.

If, you wake up early you are privileged to watch the appearance of the sun over the dunes . Following breakfast, engage in a 4 x 4 tour over the desert . Support musicians of Khamlia Village, belonging to the Gnawa order, and watch a dancing session of a genuine Gnawa music concert.

Moreover on our 11-day tour from Tangier, discover fossils, travel through closed-old French quarries, see the nomadic Berber tribes’ lifestyle and how they live. Relaxation, refuel or participate in other activities early afternoon then head back to your desert hotel.

Travel along the beautiful Todra Gorges with his dizzying 40-meter cliffs. Briefly go for a walk about the river or just appreciate the stunning views of the area.

On to the Dades Valley and its dramatic rock pinnacles and green Wadis. In hire a car take the scenic drive of the road of a thousand and visit Berber villages and Roses Valley. Drive directly to Ouarzazate, the Moroccan movie making capital, and visit the Taourirt Kasbah then check in at your Riad.

Travel along the beautiful Todra Gorges with his dizzying 40-meter cliffs. Briefly go for a walk about the river or just appreciate the stunning views of the area.

On to the Dades Valley and its dramatic rock pinnacles and green Wadis. In hire a car take the scenic drive of the road of a thousand and visit Berber villages and Roses Valley. Drive directly to Ouarzazate, the Moroccan movie making capital, and visit the Taourirt Kasbah then check in at your Riad.

In the morning, head to Ait Ben Haddou; this is a billion-star hotel; Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO world heritage site, where they shot many movies including gladiator and the game of throne. Stroll through its narrow streets, explore the narrow alley and climb to the roof to get the stunning views.

Furthermore, on our 11-day tour from Tangier, we traverse Tizi-n-Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, with most scenic views of the journey observed. Check out in Marrakech, a city known for its beautiful fiery tinge that reflects its energy. Relax at the riad then spend Moroccan dirhams 580 on the first night for the energetic Jemaa el-Fna Square.

Marrakech has a very versatile culture so you can spend the day discovering more history as well as vibrant activity. See the Koutoubia Mosque, the dominant structure of Marrakech, and the beauty of the stately interior of the Bahia Palace.

Visit the Mausoleum of the Saadian dynasty of the tenth/sixteenth century and explore the city’s souks, where sellers offer food as well as fabric and jewellery. For a quiet and calm end to the day, visit Majorelle Garden an oasis as designed by French painter Jacques Majorelle.

For day 9 of this 11-day tour from Tangier, we leave for Essaouira which is a lovely which is famous for its coastlines and the amiable atmosphere. Make some kind of a stop and go to an Argan oil cooperative in order to discover the details of this unique oil production.

When getting there, walking rounds the medina of Essaouira, which is a world heritage by UNESCO. Go to the Skala de la Kasbah, a fort which provides spectacular views of the ocean and taste fresh sea food by the shore. Waste your time in the evening at a beautiful riad based inside the medina.

The next leg will take tourists a few kilometers inland, along the Atlantic coast to the Portuguese-influenced town of El Jadida. Take a tour to the Portuguese Cistern where there are great reflection of light, and go for the Medina tour.

Forth to casablanca you will go to visit the magnificent Hassan II mosque which is one of the biggest mosque in the world. Spend dinner out at a nearby restaurant then retire at a hotel for the night before the long drive home.

End up your Morocco tour by purchasing a transfer option to Casablanca airport. Think about the wonderful time you have spent during the 11 days and say the final good bye to this mesmerizing country.