Tangier Trip Overview
A complete trip through Morocco, which offers all its contrasts, landscape and cultures in every way. From the more European north, the blue of Chaouen, to the imperial cities of Fez, Marrakech, Rabat and Meknes, and the modernity of Casablanca. The passage through the Atlas Mountains (snow in winter) and the contrast with the oases and the desert and the Berber culture.
Additional Info
* Duration: 10 days
* Starts: Tangier, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
A complete trip through Morocco, which offers all its contrasts, landscape and cultures in every way. From the more European north, the blue of Chaouen, to the imperial cities of Fez, Marrakech, Rabat and Meknes, and the modernity of Casablanca. The passage through the Atlas Mountains (snow in winter) and the contrast with the oases and the desert and the Berber culture.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier – Chaouen
Stop At: Hercules Cave, Cap Spartel, Tangier 90060 Morocco
Leaving the city of Tangier, visit the Grottos of Hercules, whose silhouette to the sea is the most representative image of Tangier. Its shape marked the arrival for centuries on the African continent.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chefchaouen, Morocco
From Tangier we will travel early to Chaouen (approximately two and a half hours). The blue pearl of Morocco is our visit of the day for a stroll through its indigo streets.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Chaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fez
Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
The spectacular Roman ruins of Volubilis can be visited in the afternoon at one stop before reaching Fez.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Meknes, Meknes, Fes-Meknes
Then we will go to Meknes, the most unknown of the four imperial cities of Morocco that we will visit during the rest of the day.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bab Mansour Gate, 17, Rue Ain El Anboub et Rue Lalla Aicha Adouia Quartier HAMMAM JDID, Meknes 52000 Morocco
The huge door that leads into the medina is the most representative element of Meknes. Opposite the square reminiscent of that of Marrakech where you can walk and see the stalls.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mausoleum of Mouley Ismail, Rue Palais, Meknes Morocco
Recently remodeled, it is a beautiful mausoleum honoring the sultan who made Meknes the capital of the empire.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Heri es Souani, Meknes Morocco
Finally you can go to visit the old royal granaries Hri Souani, located next to a large pond.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
We leave Meknes to go to Fez where we leave you at your accommodation or the point that best suits you.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Fez
Stop At: Medina of Fez, Fes 30000 Morocco
We visit the largest medina in Morocco, which houses the oldest university and the famous leather tanneries, among other ancestral trades that continue with their activity today.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Royal Palace of Fez, Avenue Omar Ibnou Khattab, Fes 30004 Morocco
The royal palace and its 7 beautiful golden doors are a must stop on a visit to Fez. Also if there is time you can take a short walk through the Jewish quarter that is right next door.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Borj Sud, Avenue Borj S, Fes Morocco
We will climb to the top of the hill where there is a historical military tower, to enjoy panoramic views of the city of the minarets. Then we will go to a nearby ceramic cooperative to see the artisan wonders that take place there.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Fez- Merzouga Desert
Stop At: Azrou Cedar Forest, Azrou Morocco
From Fez we will cross the Atlas Mountains. The Azrou cedar forest where we will make a small stop on our way from Fez to the desert, is home to barbary macaques that live in freedom, although they are used to tourists who make this journey.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
The city of apples that we will cross is going to be another of our intermediate stops on today’s 7-hour drive.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Valée de Ziz, N13, Morocco
We will stop to admire the overflowing greenery of the Ziz Valley, before reaching the desert.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Finally we will arrive at the Merzouga desert to enjoy it the next day.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Desert
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
With the car we will cross part of the tracks to see the dunes of Merzouga, and visit the shops of one of the Berber nomads.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khamlia, Khamlia, Draa-Tafilalet
We will pass through the town of Khamlia, whose inhabitants come from the Sha ethnic group of Central Africa. It is typical to listen to the Gnawa music with which they liven up meals.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Near Erfoud, there are some fossil quarries. We will go to see them and if desired to a fossil store. Then free time for desert activities such as quad biking or a camel ride to the dunes or a desert camp.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Desert – Todra – Dades – Ouarzazate
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Don’t miss the opportunity to watch the sunrise from the highest dune in the Merzouga desert. Then we will head back north.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
On the way back, we deviate a bit to tour the impressive gorges of the Todra River and admire its vertical walls on either side of the road. The oasis full of palm trees will accompany our tour.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kasbah Amridil, Ouled Bourasse, Skoura Ahl El Oust 45502 Morocco
Visiting a kasbah is learning a little more about life in southern Morocco.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Following the route of the thousand kasbahs, we will arrive at Dades whose road that zigzags in its gorges is the most spectacular in all of Morocco.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
This is the final destination for today.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Stop At: Musee du Cinema, Av. Mohamed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
If desired, you can visit the Ouarzazate film studios, where scenes from the first Star Wars movie were filmed.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Our stop is in the mythical fortified city, the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Their adobe houses have been the scene of Game of Thrones or Gladiator.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
We will cross the High Atlas through the mountain pass of Tizi n’Tichka, enjoying wonderful mountain views dotted with small Berber villages. The road leads us to Marrakech our final destination today.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Marrakech city tour
Stop At: Jemaa el-Fnaa, 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour, Marrakech Morocco
We are going to pass through the Jemaa el-Fnaa square at some point. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and it is a magical place, which is worth returning to again and again. During the day full of orange juice stalls, jugglers and snake charmers. At sunset, the smoke from the restaurants of traditional Moroccan food and the music and crowds that gather in it. To walk or enjoy it while having tea or eating on one of its terraces.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jardin Majorelle, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40090 Morocco
On a visit to Marrakech, if there is time left, the Majorelle gardens of Yves Saint-Laurent are a haven of peace full of blue and the green of its cacti. You can also visit the Berber museum and the Yves Saint Laurent museum
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Koutoubia Mosque, Rue el Ksour, Derb Sabai, 13, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Like the square, the iconic Koutoubia will not be missing on your visit and can be seen from many points in the red city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Saadien’s Tombs, Rue de La Kasbah, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Visit the beautiful Saadian tomb site in the Kasbah area.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Palacio da Bahia, 5 Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
To enjoy the beauty of mosaics and carpentry of ceilings in the rooms of this old palace, and its interior courtyards
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: El Badi Palace, Ksibat Nhass, Marrakech Morocco
The remains of this impressive palace is another of the essential icons of Marrakech.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Marrakech – Casablanca – Rabat
Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
The 3-hour motorway ride to Casablanca takes us to the Hassan II Mosque. The interior visit will be according to hours stipulated by the temple. It is a unique opportunity to enter the only mosque in Morocco that can be visited, and admire its majesty next to the Atlantic Ocean.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Hassan Tower, Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Rabat 10030 Morocco
From Casablanca, the economic capital, we will travel to Rabat, the administrative capital, to visit the tower that stands among the ruins of a mosque. You can also visit the Mohamed V mausoleum next door.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kasbah des Oudaias, off Rue des Consuls, Rabat 10030 Morocco
Then we will go to visit the Kasbah of Rabat located next to the Chellah, the necropolis that it protected.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 10: Rabat – Assilah – Tanger
Stop At: Puerto de Assilah, Asilah 90050 Morocco
We are heading north to Tangier, but before that we will make a stop in Assilah, a destination for sea air that you will surely love. They are about 3 hours away. It is a small fortified enclave amidst fine sandy beaches located about 50 km south of Tangier. A charming medina to spend a relaxing and beautiful day. You can take advantage to eat the day’s fish and do some shopping in your small medina.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tangier, Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
We end our services at the agreed point and depending on your time of departure from Morocco there may still be time to visit your kasbah or your medina.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
