8 Days Tour Start From Tangier Authentic Atlas: Mountains, Valleys, and Berber Culture

Day 1: Tangier – Tetouane – Chefchaouen

• Route: Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen (Rif Mountains)
• Highlights:
  • Scenic drive through the Rif foothills with lush green valleys and terraced farms.
  • Chefchaouen’s Medina: Spanish-influenced architecture, blue-washed streets, and vibrant rooftop cafés.
  • Plaza Uta el-Hammam and the artisan lanes for handcrafted goods.
• Evening:
  • Dine on a rooftop terrace with views over the medina.
  • Optional: gentle sunset stroll through the medina walls.

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknès – Fez

• Morning: Explore Chefchaouen briefly if you wish, then depart toward Volubilis.
• Midday: Visit Volubilis to marvel at the Roman ruins and mosaics.
• Afternoon: Continue to Meknès. Lunch in the medina; tour the old walls and Bab El-Mansur.
• Evening: Drive to Fez and check into your accommodation for the night.

Day 3: Exploring Fez

• Morning: Fez el-Bali medina walk; Royal Palace gates; Jewish Quarter (if part of your plan) and the 16th-century era landmarks.
• Midday: Visit the Qarawiyyin University (one of the oldest in the world), dye pits (tanneries) and nearby souks.
• Afternoon: Moulay Idriss Mausoleum (outside the sacred precinct; check access), Atar…
  • Optional: Bou Inania Madrasa and Mellah (Jewish Quarter) stroll.
• Evening: Panoramic views over Fez from a rooftop terrace or viewpoint.

Day 4: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

• Morning: Depart Fez, pass through Ifrane (the “Swiss-like” town) and the cedar forests near Azrou.
• Midday: Continuation via the Atlas foothills; coffee/tea stop in Midelt.
• Afternoon: Drive through the Ziz Gorge toward Erfoud; proceed to Merzouga (erg desert vicinity).
• Evening: Overnight at a desert camp or a nomad-style lodge near Merzouga.

Day 5: Merzouga – Toudgha (Tudgha) Gorge – Dades Gorge

• Early morning: Optional camel trek at sunrise to witness the desert awakening; return for a hearty breakfast.
• Midday: Drive to Todra Gorge for dramatic rock formations and lunch.
• Afternoon: Continue to the Dades Gorge; scenic viewpoints along the valley; check into a local hotel or guesthouse for the night.
• Evening: Consider a stroll through classical Berber villages along the route.

Day 6: Roses Valley – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech

• Morning: Depart Dades Gorge; pass the Valley of the Roses (KalaatMgouna) and stop in Boumalne or Kalaat Mgouna for photos.
• Midday: Visit Ouarzazate (kasbahs, film studios) and continue to Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO site).
• Afternoon: Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass; scenic mountain views.
• Evening: Arrive in Marrakech; check in and enjoy a welcome evening in the Medina.

Day 7: Marrakech – Guided City Sightseeing

• Morning: Guided tour of Marrakech highlights: Jemaa el-Fna, Koutoubia Mosque exterior, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs.
• Afternoon: Majorelle Garden and the Marrakech Museum; optional visit to Gueliz for modern vibes.
• Evening: Free time to explore the souks, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, or attend a local music performance.

Day 8: Marrakech – Airport Transfer

• Morning/afternoon: Depending on flight time, a final stroll through the medina or a mint tea in a rooftop café.