10 Days from Tangier and Moroccan Sahara

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier – City Visit

Reception at the airport, port, or accommodation in Tangier, a strategic city between Europe and Africa.

Panoramic visit to Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea meet, and the famous Caves of Hercules. Free time to walk through the medina, the kasbah, and the souk.

Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad in Tangier.

Day 2: Tangier – Chefchaouen

After breakfast, departure to Chefchaouen, the charming blue city located in the Rif Mountains.

Free time to stroll through its blue alleyways, quiet squares, and artisan markets. An ideal day to enjoy its relaxed atmosphere.

Dinner and overnight in a riad in Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fez

After breakfast, departure to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its mosaics.

Continuation to Meknes, an imperial city founded by Moulay Ismail. Visit Bab Mansour, the medina, and the mausoleum of the sultan.

Arrival in Fez in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in a riad in Fez.

Day 4: Fez – Guided Visit of the Imperial City

After breakfast, guided tour through Fez el-Bali, one of the best-preserved medieval medinas in the world.

We discover the Al Karaouine University, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, the traditional souks, and the famous tanneries. Panoramic view from the Borj Sud viewpoint.

Dinner and overnight in a riad in Fez.

Day 5: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

Departure toward the Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane, known as the Moroccan Switzerland, and in the cedar forests of Azrou, where monkeys live freely.

Continuation through the spectacular Ziz Valley until arriving in Merzouga, at the gateway to the Sahara Desert.

Camel ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset. Dinner and overnight in a camp in the Sahara, with Berber music under a starry sky.

Day 6: Merzouga – Desert Exploration – Khamlia

We wake up early to watch the sunrise in the desert. After breakfast, we take a 4×4 excursion through the Merzouga desert.

We visit the village of Khamlia, known for its gnawa music, share tea with nomadic families, and explore natural oases.

Dinner and overnight in a hotel or camp in Merzouga.

Day 7: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

After breakfast, departure to Rissani, the ancient capital of the Tafilalt region.

We continue to the impressive Todra Gorges, a spectacular natural canyon. In the afternoon, we travel to the Dades Valley, passing along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs.

Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad in the Dades Valley.

Day 8: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou

After breakfast, departure to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert.

We visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Time to explore and take photographs.

Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad in Ouarzazate.

Day 9: Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, we cross the High Atlas through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, enjoying mountain landscapes and Berber villages.

Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon. Free time in Jemaa el-Fna Square.

Dinner and overnight in a riad in Marrakech.

Day 10: Marrakech – Guided Visit and Departure

After breakfast, guided tour of Marrakech: the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the traditional souks.

Transfer to the airport or agreed location and end of the 10-day itinerary from Tangier and the Moroccan Sahara.