8-Day From Tangier To The Sahara Desert

This 8-Day From Tangier To The Sahara Desert itinerary features a perfect mix of culture, history, adventure, and relaxation. Explore mountain villages, landscapes, and ramparts. Begin in Tangier then the blue washed walls city of Chefchaouen before working your way through the medieval city of Fes and all the way to the famous Red City Marrakech.

Highlights

Navigate the streets Maze of the medieval city Fes
Wander around the blue washed walls of Chefchaouen
Discover the Old Medina of Tangier
Ride a camel into the shifting sands of the Sahara
Explore markets and souks during your tour around the Red City Marrakech

Brief Itinerary

Day	Highlights	Overnight
Day 1	Tangier – Transfert to the Hotel	Tangier
Day 2	Chefchaouen	Chefchaouen
Day 3	Chefchaouen – Fes	Fes
Day 4	Fez – Beni Mellal – Marrakesh	Marrakech
Day 5	Marrakesh	Marrakech
Day 6	Marrakesh – Casablanca	Casablanca
Day 7	Casablanca – Tangier	Tangier
Day 8	Tangier	Tangier

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Tangier

Transfer from the airport or ferry terminal to your hotel. You have time to explore this bustling port city that was once the playground of international socialites, including writers, artists, musicians, and politicians. (Paul Bowels). The city is a lively, cosmopolitan and historic Mediterranean where you get to explore a number of museums and sites. Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 2: Chefchaouen

Today we head to Chefchaouen, a beautiful blue and white-washed Andalucian town nestled in the Rif Mountains. The town is a relaxed town, with small winding alley ways and market squares, where the women of the surrounding Rif come to sell their hand made products. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Fez

We travel to Morocco’s most fascinating city and the world last surviving Medieval city. You will have the tour of the medina with its “souks” (markets) stopping at the gateway of the Royal Palace, the 9th-century Karouine Mosque and University. You will visit the tomb of the city founder, Moulay Idris II. Lunch will be at one of the traditional restaurants in the old medina. After lunch, you will continue to explore the Najarine Fountain, the gateway of the Bab Boujloud, the old harem gardens and the Batha Museum. On the way back to the hotel, we will stop to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Mausoleum and a famous tannery where skins are cured and dyed in enormous vats. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 4: Fez – Beni Mellal – Marrakesh

Departure to Marrakesh passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Berber village of Ifrane and Azrou, free time for an optional lunch break and a moment of relaxation in Beni Mellal one of the agricultural centers of Morocco. Arrival in Marrakesh in the late afternoon. Check in at the hotel, Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Marrakesh

Visit of historical Marrakesh: the Menara garden, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Minaret and the Majorelle Gardens named after the famous French painter, who constructed here his art decoration villa and started the botanical gardens. In 1980 it became the residence of Yves Saint Laurent. Afternoon visits the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and handicraft quarters. Moroccan tea is served at the “Maison de la photographie”, a riad in the old town, where one can admire an amazing photo collection of “Landscape and Faces of Morocco” made between 1870 and 1950. This evening there is an optional to attend Fantasia Show with dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Marrakesh – Casablanca

We have this morning at leisure for last minute shopping or relaxing. This afternoon we depart for Casablanca. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Casablanca – Tangier

After breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy the beautiful and gorgeous mosque of Hassan II . Then, depart towards the north. You will stop along the way to take pictures, relax and enjoy the scenery of the region. Arrival to Tangier by late afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.