10 Days Tour From Marrakech
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- Duration: 10 Days
- Departure: Marrakech
- Return Location: Tangier
General Overview
Takе plеasurе in this 10 days tour from Marrakech towards Merzouga desert. Wе will bеgin our journey from Marrakеch toward thе Sahara dеsеrt in thе south of Morocco and еnd in Tangier, . En routе, we will pass through thе Mеrzouga dеsеrt and discovеr many bеautiful placеs, including thе Atlas Mountains and thеir stunning traditional buildings.
Nеxt, we go to thе Old Kasbah of Ait Bеn Haddou, a Unеsco World Hеritagе sitе with a long history. Wе will also sее thе Todra Gorgе and thе magnificеnt Rosе and Dadеs vallеys. Finally, ridе camеls in thе Sahara dеsеrt of Erg Chеbbi to witnеss a brеathtaking sunsеt. Finally, spеnd a wondеrful night undеr a starry sky in thе dеsеrt camp ( Bеrbеr tеnts).
Plan Of 10 Days Tour From Marrakech
Day 1: Arrival To Marrakech
Your first day begins at the airport in Marrakech. A small tour of the city. Then you will be driven to a Riad to spend the night and have dinner.
Day 2: Marrakech → Essaouira
After breakfast, we head west to Essaouira. We will stop along the journey to admire the Argan trees, and goats, and for panoramic vistas. We arrive at Essaouira, previously Mogador, one of Morocco’s most prominent coastal cities. In this episode, we go to the fishing harbor, the historic ramparts with cannons, and the old medina. Stay at Essaouira for the night.
Day 3: Essaouira → Marrakech
After breakfast, we will return to Marrakech to explore the Highlights of Marrakech with a native guide. The city is regarded as one of Morocco’s imperial cities. The itinerary includes visits to the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the Ben Youssef Quranic Mosque. And take a stroll around Morocco’s largest traditional souk.
Lunch break at the Jemaa El-Fna square. Later, you will see the Koutoubia mosque, the biggest in Marrakech, as well as the Majorelle Garden. Finally, make your way to your hotel. You are free to explore Jemaa El-Fna Square on your own.
Day 4: Marrakech → Hight Atlas → Telouat Kasbah → Ouarzazate
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech shortly after breakfast. Then go into the stunning High Atlas mountains and over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass. There will be breaks to take in the breathtaking sights. We next proceed to Telouat’s Kasbah.
Then we proceed to the well-known Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Kasbah has also appeared in a number of films, including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, and others. As well as television programs like Game of Thrones. Then we continue on to Ouarzazate, well known as “the desert gate.” Dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 5: Ouarzazate → Roses Valley → Dades Valley → Merzouga
After breakfast, we will go to the Atlas Studio, where many great films are produced. Visit Taourirt Kasbah in Ourzazate as well. Then, in Skoura, travel southeast to see Amridil Kasbah, which is bordered by palm trees. Then proceed to Rose Valley. In May, a Rose Festival is held when residents sell their rose products.
Then we travel through the Dades valley, stopping to see the breathtaking scenery of the Dades gorges. Then we proceed to Todra Gorges, where the Todra River has cut a great red cliff-sided canyon through the mountains. Lunch is on the house. Feel free to roam around the gorges and take in the scenery.
We arrive in the afternoon in Merzouga, Sahara desert. You will be transferred on camels to travel the arid desert. You will be brought to the top of a high dune to witness the breathtaking sunset. Then continue to the desert camp. Where you may dance around a campfire beneath a starry sky while listening to Berber drum music. Dinner and rest in the camp.
Day 6: Discover Merzouga On A 4x4 Tour
If you want to view the beautiful dawn in the middle of the desert, you must get up early in the morning. Breakfast is not required. Then you ride camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We intend to spend the day touring Merzouga. Other fantastic features in the region include dunes, natural lakes, mines, fossil sites, and a magnificent oasis. Which are ideal for a range of outdoor activities.
We drive off-road to an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay a visit to the nomads in their handwoven tent. Learn about their way of life while sipping a cup of Berber tea. The Khamlia village is our next stop, where you will experience Gnaoua music and dancing performances. Its residents come from Sub-Saharan African nations such as Mali, Sudan, and Niger.
Lunch at a restaurant is optional. After that, we go for a walk in a palm tree forest. Then travel a few miles to visit Merzouga’s wild lake, also known as Flamingo Lake. Dinner and an overnight stay In a hotel room.
Day 7: Merzouga → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes
After breakfast, we leave the desert to explore Rissani town, Tafilalet’s historical capital. Rissani, with its busy souk, is an important commerce hub in the area. We travel to Erfoud after visiting one of the fossilized marble workshops in Rissani Souk.
After that, we travel down the Ziz River, a pause to take in the sights. Lunch in Midelt. Then we move to the cedar forest, which is home to the Barbary Macaques. You are allowed to feed them while exploring the forest. Then we go to Ifrane, which has become famous for its cold temperatures, snow, and alpine-style residences. It’s no surprise that it’s known as Morocco’s Switzerland. Finally, we leave you off to your Fes accommodation.
Day 8: Guided Tour Sightseeing Fes
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your Fes hotel to tour the city. In addition to being the cultural and religious center of Morocco, the city is considered one of the imperial cities.
We start the day by visiting the Royal Palace, also known as Bab Boujloud, which leads into the old Medina. As you enter the Medina, you will be accompanied by a local guide. The Madrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine fountain, the Tanneries, and finally the Quaraouin mosque and university – the world’s oldest university – should all be seen.
Then we visit the Jewish neighborhood known as “the Mellah.” Then we go to a medieval stronghold with sweeping views over Fes’ Medina and the city. Then return to your riad
Day 9: Fes → Meknes → Volubilis ruins → Chefchaouen
After a walk, we will head to Meknes, the Ismaili capital and one of the royal cities. We explore Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani Pond, the Royal Stables, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum.
You will have lunch in the riad or hotel. After that, we drive 30 km from Meknes to view the old Roman city walls of Volubilis, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since it is considered a historic arches and archways.
We go north through Ouazzane to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains after visiting the ruins. The city is referred to as the Blue City. In addition to its blue-painted houses and streets. overnight in a hotel.
Day 10: Transfer to Tangier Airport
Depending on your flight time, after breakfast. You may spend your leisure time strolling around the lovely lanes of the blue city. Then we drive via the Rif Mountains to Tangier International Airport. The 10-day Morocco Tour of Marrakech has come to an end.
Included
- Private 4×4 vehicle or minibus with A/C
- English / Spanish speaking driver
- Night in the desert camp
- Camel ride
- Breakfasts & dinners
- Fuel
- 8 Nights Stay In Hotels
Excluded
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Lunches
- Drinks
Tour Photos
FAQs
What is thе bеst timе to visit Morocco for a dеsеrt tour?
Thе idеal timе for a dеsеrt tour in Morocco is during thе coolеr months, from Octobеr to April, whеn tеmpеraturеs arе morе comfortablе for еxploration.
Which dеsеrt should I visit in Morocco?
Thе most famous dеsеrt in Morocco is thе Sahara Dеsеrt. Mеrzouga and Erg Chеbbi arе popular dеstinations known for thеir stunning dunеs and uniquе landscapеs.
How long doеs a typical dеsеrt tour in Morocco last?
Dеsеrt tours can vary in duration. A standard tour is around 3 to 4 days, allowing you to еxpеriеncе thе bеauty of thе dеsеrt and immеrsе yoursеlf in local culturе.
What activitiеs can I еxpеct during a dеsеrt tour?
Dеsеrt tours oftеn includе camеl ridеs, visits to traditional Bеrbеr villagеs, stargazing, and thе chancе to еxplorе anciеnt dеsеrt oasеs.
What should I pack for a dеsеrt tour?
Essеntials includе comfortablе clothing, a hat, sunglassеs, sunscrееn, and a scarf to protеct against thе dеsеrt sun. Nights can bе chilly, so bring layеrs.