8 Days Tour from Tangier to Casablanca – Imperial Cities & Desert
Duration
8 Days
Group size
Private Tour
Starting location
Tangier
Ending location
Casablanca
8 Days Tour from Tangier to Casablanca :
This fantastic 8 Days tour from Tangier to Casablanca via the Moroccan imperial cities of Fes, Marrakech, and Meknes. you enjoy the vistas of both the middle and high Atlas Mountains and discover the roman ruins of Volubilis.
Moreover, during this 8 day tour from Tangier to Casablanca you will visit the majestic Merzouga Sahara desert, taking a camel ride, and camping in the middle of the Sahara Desert.
Furthermore, this excursion offers other opportunities, to visit the Ouarzazate, the film studio and the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Absolutely, we will give you an in-depth understanding of the rich history of imperial Morocco during this fabulous 1 week from Tangier to Casablanca via imperial cities.
Moreover, you will explore the marvelous palaces. Such as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and majestic monuments, labyrinthine medinas, lively and thrilling souks.
Moreover, the two imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech, will be revealed by included an expert tour guide. Definitely, you will spend your time in the middle of each imperial city in stunning, traditional riads that are near to the city’s top sights.
Additionally, Morocco camel trekking in the enchanting Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga’s Sahara Desert. Without a doubt, an overnight stay under a sky full of brilliant stars. Either in a Berber nomadic camp, or luxury sahara desert camping.
8 Days Sahara trip from Tangier highlights :
- Enjoy the Rif Mountains’ scenery.
- Visit Chefchaouen, well-known as the blue city of Morocco.
- Explore Volubilis, and Roman Ruins during this 8 days tour from Tangier.
- Discover both the two imperial cities, Fes and Marrakech with a local guide.
- Visit the Barbary Apes in the Azrou Cedar Forest.
- Admire the views of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Enjoy a camel ride excursion across the Merzouga Sahara.
- Watch both memorable sunset and sunrise in the middle of the dunes.
- Try sand-boarding activities withing this 8 days tour from Tangier.
- Enjoy a delicious dinner as well as a campfire party (Berber Drums).
- Spent a memorable night camping at Merzouga Desert.
- Travel to Ouarzazate and explore Atlas Studio & Taourirt Kasbah.
- Visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Majestic vistas of the Atlas Mountains’ scenery.
Included/Excluded
- Private A/C 4x4 Vehicle or Minivan+ fuel
- English/Spanish speaking driver during the tour
- Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation
- Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
- Camel Trek to overnight in nomad desert bivouac or luxury camp (Private tents)
- Free time to explore sites such as Kasbah, Walks, Canyons, Breaks for photos,...Etc
- Local guide in the imperial cities
- Sand-Boarding in the sand dunes
- Drinks
- Lunch during the trip
- Flights
Tour Plan
We will start our 8 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca after meeting you at the airport or your accommodation. We will travel via the Rif Mountains and through Tetouan In order to properly appreciate the mesmerizing vistas of the surroundings.
We will pause to relax among the Rif Mountains In Chefchaouen, Morocco's "blue pearl." Due to its history as a part of "Spanish Morocco," Chefchaouen's medina exhibits strong Spanish architectural influences. Its main square is surrounded by colorful, unique artisanal shops. It also has a lot of rooftop cafes and restaurants.
After dropping you off at your riad, you may spend the remainder of the evening enjoying the scenery and a pleasant air. Overnight stay in a riad in this lovely blue city.
After a delicious breakfast, we will continue our 8 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca towards Volubilis, passing through the Rif towns of Ouazan and others. You will discover the Roman ruins in Volubilis and explore Moroccan history.
We will continue our trip to Meknes, where you will stop for lunch, see the old medina walls, and Bab El Mansour, and visit the Moulay Ismail shrine. After that, We'll travel to Fes, where you'll spend your second Moroccan night.
The day of our 8 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca, will begin with a tour through the narrow streets and passageways of the oldest city in Morocco. The excursion will start by visiting the Royal Palace and proceed to the Jewish quarter, where the first Mellah in Morocco was founded in the 16th century.
We will ensure that you visit all of the historical and cultural attractions in the area, namely Al Qaraouine University, the Tanneries, the Attarine Museum, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. After that, you will take in a spectacular panorama of the entire Medina of Fes. Lastly, you will spend the night at the same riad.
Fes is known for its diverse array of artisanal workshops, including leather, ceramics, rugs, weaving, metalwork, leatherwork, and dyeing. You will have the opportunity to visit some of these workshops and witness firsthand the craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.
In addition to the workshops, Fes boasts unique architectural features in each neighborhood. From schools and fountains to bakeries, mosques, and hammams, your guide will take you on a journey through Fes's rich cultural heritage.
Fes's Medina, a car-free maze with approximately 9000 streets, can be challenging to navigate on your own. Your guide will lead you through the narrow alleyways, providing historical and cultural context along the way. You'll learn about Fes's past and present, giving you a deep understanding of this ancient city's unique culture.
After a full day of exploration, return to your riad for dinner and an overnight stay. The memories and experiences you gain from exploring Fes with a local guide will undoubtedly last a lifetime.
We will begin our 8 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca towards the Atlas Mountains, where you will stop in the city of Azrou and have the opportunity to explore the well-known Cedar forest, which is habitat to the Berber apes. We will have lunch in Midelt or somewhere nearby. Then proceed to Ziz Valley, where we can stop for pictures. After that, we'll keep going to Merzouga.
When we get to Merzouga, a camel specialist guide will meet you and you'll start your camel trekking through the tallest dunes in Africa, Erg Chebbi. During your trip, you will pause in the middle of the dunes to take memorable pictures while riding camels and surrounded by the dunes. When your reach the campsite, our staff will welcome you with a drink of mint tea ,and then lead you to your private tents, where you will stay.
Enjoy a cozy and delicious dinner. After dinner, there will be a small gathering with music played by locals, where you can dance around the campfire. Finally, you can ascend one of the adjacent dunes to observe a starry night sky and take in the peace of the Sahara Desert.
We'll get up early to watch a beautiful sunrise, that you've never seen in your entire life. After that, we'll return to the local hotel, where you will freshen up and have a delicious breakfast before going to Dades Valley.
During this 8 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca, we'll stop at some Berber towns on tha way to the Todra and Dades Gorges. You can take a stroll through stunning gorges in Todra that are high, narrow, and popular among climbers. We will arrive in Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, we will keep going on our 8 Days tour from Tangier to Casablanca via Ouarzazatte along the route of a Thousand Kasbahs (fortresses), stopping in Kalaat M'Gouna, the heart of Roses valley, which is well-known for its yearly Rose Festival in May. Our next destination is Taourirt Kasbah.
Following that , we will continue our way to the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. A number of popular Hollywood films, including Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, and also worldwide Tv series such as Prison Break Season 5 and Game of the Thrones have used this spectacular location as their backdrop.
Moreover, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
Then, on our way to Marrakech, we will cross the Tizi N'Tichka Pass, which is 2260 meters above the Atlas Mountains. Dinner and overnight stay in a riad in Marrakech.
The seventh day of our 8 Days tour from Tangier to Casablanca is dedicated for sightseeing and visiting the city's top attractions. We will take you to important historical and cultural places, including the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Tower, the Majorelle Gardens and the Saadian Tombs.
We'll have lunch in the medina, which is close to the lively center of Marrakech (Jmaa El Fnaa Square). After that, stroll through the souks to see the countless shops and handicrafts that are there. In the afternoon, you will be free to go for a walk and do further exploring. Stay the night at the riad.
Depending on the time of your flight, we will travel through the highway to Casablanca to finish our 8 Days tours from Tangier to Casablanca.( if you have enough time, you will able to visit the Hassan II Mosque.)
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