11 Days Tour From Tangier Exotic Escapes: Discover Morocco

Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen

• Arrive at Tangier’s port or airport and be welcomed by our team, as is customary for Morocco-organized vacations.
• Depart for Chefchaouen with a stop in Tetouan, known as the “City of Spain” for its historical ties to the Spanish protectorate.
• Transfer to your accommodation in Chefchaouen and enjoy free time to explore the scenic blue-and-white streets, historic houses, and panoramic views.
• Overnight in a charming riad with breakfast.

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis Ruins – Meknès – Fez

• Depart for Fez, bypassing the Rif Forest until you reach the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
• Optional local-guided tour of Volubilis’ ancient sites.
• Continue to Meknès to see Bab Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, then proceed to Fez.
• Overnight in a lovely riad in Fez.

Day 3: Fez Sightseeing with a Local Guide

• After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Fez el-Bali, the kingdom’s intellectual city.
• Highlights include madrasas (Koranic schools), Chahrij, Bouinania Madrasa, Fes el-Bouinania Mosque, and the bustling souks.
• Time to relax and spend the night at a beautiful riad.

Day 4: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou (Monkey Forest) – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

• Travel from Fez toward the Middle Atlas, stopping in Ifrane, renowned as the “Switzerland of Africa” for its European-inspired architecture.
• Continue to Azrou, passing through cedar forests and the Berber monkey habitat.
• Visit the Ziz Valley, noted for fossils, then transfer to a 4×4 for desert crossing to your desert camp near Merzouga.
• Enjoy a Berber welcome tea and a night beneath the starry sky at the desert camp.

Day 5: Merzouga – Nomad Visit – Erg Chebbi Desert

• Optional sunrise over the dunes.
• Return to Merzouga, shower, and then visit a Gnawa music community and a nomad camp.
• Explore remnants of Paris-Dakar routes and desert landmarks; tea with desert nomads.
• Overnight at the desert camp or a boutique lodge.

Day 6: Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Ouarzazate

• Journey to Rissani, known for its authentic southern souks.
• Visit Todra Gorge, famous for its towering cliffs.
• Continue to the Dades Gorge and on to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco,” including a visit to Kasbah Taourirt.
• Overnight in a riad in Ouarzazate (or a nearby boutique hotel).

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech

• Morning visit to Taourirt Kasbah, then to Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site used in many films.
• Cross the Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Marrakech.
• Check in to your riad in Marrakech; evening at leisure to explore the medina.

Day 8: Marrakech Day Tour

• Guided tour of Marrakech highlights: Koutoubia Mosque (exterior), Ben Youssef Madrasa, Bahia Palace, Jemaa el-Fna, Saadian Tombs, and the souks.
• Optional visits include Menara Gardens, Majorelle Garden, and the Marrakech Museum.
• Overnight in a charming riad.

Day 9: Marrakech – Essaouira (Coastal Extension)

• Drive along the Atlantic coast to Essaouira (Mogador), a historic port city with a fortified medina.
• En route, pass through argan forests and visit local cooperatives.
• In Essaouira, explore the harbor walls, beaches, and historic sites; choose from activities such as horseback riding, camel rides, quad biking, or a seaside stroll.
• Overnight in Essaouira riad.

Day 10: Essaouira – El Jadida – Casablanca

• Travel along Morocco’s coastal route to Casablanca, stopping in El Jadida to explore the Portuguese citadel (Cité Portugaise).
• Day 11 : Casalanca Airport After breakfast, spend the remainder of the day in Essaouira before departing for Marrakech at the agreed-upon hour. The trip’s end and our services