10 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier
10 days Morocco tour from Tangier is one of the grand tours. It is designed to travel, explore and experience the authenticity and culture of Morocco. Therefore, it includes a visit to all tourist attractions in the imperial cities and other Kasbahs and cities. It also travels through the Rif Mountain to the Middle Atlas Mountain and the high Atlas Mountains. Moreover, it offers a desert tour and an experience of a camel trekking trip with a night at Berber tents under the starry sky. Regardless of all these activities, our Morocco tour services include picking up and dropping you off at your accommodation and airport.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Tangier day tour
Today, we will explore the most tourist attractions of Tangier. The tour includes, for example, the cave of Hercules. It is a wonderful tourist site that goes back to 2500 BC, and it looks over the sea. The cave has two entrances. One looks at the sea and it has the shape of the African map and then the official entry from the ground. Besides, you will visit the American Legation in the old Medina. This museum presents the first American public property outside of the USA. It also shows the historical culture and the relationship between Morocco and the USA. You will have the chance to discover the important places before we drive you back to your accommodation for one night.
Note: you will visit all the tourist attractions in Tangier according to the time you will arrive in Tangier
Day 2: From Tangier to Chefchaouen via Tetouan
The second day of 10 days tour from Tangier will be in Chefchaouen. It is one of the most beautiful towns with blue walls and wonderful architectural buildings. Hence, we will travel to this town through the Rif Mountains where you can see incredible views of green lands and villages. Moreover, you will explore White Dove City or Tetouan City and Akchour waterfalls on your way to Blue Pearl City. When we finally reach Chefchaouen, you will have free time to walk through the old Medina and enjoy Spanish-styled-white washed houses. And later on, you will spend a night in a fancy Riad/ Hotel.
Day 3: From Chefchaouen ~ Volubilis ~ Meknes ~ Fes
Today, our tour will cover one of the well-preserved sites and the imperial cities. Therefore, we will visit the historical site of Volubilis. It is an archaeological and UNESCO site in 1997 that was founded in the 3rd century. In addition, we will drive you to explore Meknes which is one of the imperial cities in Morocco. It was the capital city in the 17th century under Sultan Moulay Ismail. He also turned Meknes into an impressive city with great architectural monuments and high walls. Therefore, you will visit the main square of Place El-Hedim where street performers gather, and it also leads to the bustling market. Further, you will explore the mysterious prison of Qara with endless corridors. It was built in the 18th century as a maze to hurl the ruler’s opponents. And then drive to another imperial city of Fes to check into a local Riad.
Day 4: Fes: Medina Guided Tour
Fes is a cultural and scientific city in Morocco. It is known for its old Medina with medieval Marinid architecture and the old atmosphere of the market. Besides, the Medina is home to religious schools with architectural designs like the Al-Attarine school which was built in the 14th century. Hence, our local guide will guide you through the narrow streets to discover traditional items and tourist attractions. For example, you will visit the first university in the world, the University of Al-Karaouine. However, non-Muslim tourists cannot enter it, but they can have a look at the impressive and handmade tile work that dates back to the 19th century.
Moreover, you will visit the oldest tannery in the world where the operation of the leather is done still as it was in medieval times. You will also visit the Jewish Quarter and the famous Blue Gate and then visit the North Tower Arms Museum. Here, you will admire a wonderful view of the whole of Medina. Our guide will make sure to guide you to all tourist places and have enough knowledge of everything you see and visit. You will have another night at the same local Riad.
Day 5: From Fes ~ Ifrane ~ Cedar Forest ~ Ziz Valley ~ Merzouga Desert
The departure to Ifrane City will be after your breakfast at the Riad. Hence, Ifrane is a modern town and the second cleanest city in the world. You will have free time to enjoy its alpine-style house and cool weather and visit its famous photographed lion structure as well. Further, Cedar Forest is our next site to visit and enjoy the freedom of barbarian apes and take memorable pictures. You will also enjoy the view of nomads, herding their sheep beside the road on our way to Midelt City. And then drive along Ziz Valley and make a stop to discover the palm tree grove down the valley. After that, we will keep our tour to the Fossil City of Erfoud and reach the Merzouga desert. You will be greeted with a mint tea at your accommodation where to spend this night, including dinner.
Day 6: Merzouga Excursions
10 days tour from Tangier will experience the best desert excursions today. Firstly, we visit Khamlia which is a village of black skin people who came from Mali. You will enjoy their music and learn about their life and then drive off-road to the lake and visit the mines of Mifis. It is the daily adventure work of Berbers is in pits that are deeper about 30 m. Moreover, you will visit nomad families who live in hand-made tents and take care of their herds. Later on, you will start a camel trekking trip. Your camel guide will make a stop in the middle of the dunes to watch the amazing sunset. At camp, you have a delicious meal for dinner and enjoy music around the campfire
Day 7: From Merzouga ~ Todra Gorges ~ Dades Valley
Watching the sunrise is one of the amazing views you will explore. Thereafter, 10 days tour from Tangier will head to Rissani town. It is also a cultural destination with an old market and traditional life. Then, we continue our trip through the palm tree groves towards Todra Gorges. It is a natural oasis with a canyon between high rock walls. You will enjoy this oasis and the view of climbers, climbing these high rocks. Further, we will head to the rock reformation. It also takes the name of monkey fingers because the rock’s surface has the shape of the monkey’s fingers. Finally, our tour will expect wonderful landscapes on our way to Dades Gorges, spending a night at a local Riad in the mountains and including dinner.
Day 8: From Dades Gorges ~ Ouarzazate ~ Ait Ben Haddou ~ Marrakech
After breakfast, you will visit Rose Valley where locals collect around 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes of wildflower each year. You will also discover rose products, like rosewater and cosmetics. After that, our trip will experience driving along the road of a thousand Kasbahs. On this road, you view old Kasbahs on the sides of the road. Then, you will explore the capital cinema, Ouarzazate. It takes the name of the Hollywood of Africa because of its famous Atlas studio where many movies were filmed, including Game, Throne and Gladiator. Later on, we will drive to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Next, we will drive through the mountain pass of Tizi-N-Tichka (2,260 M) and make stops to enjoy the landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. And then, we will visit the Argan cooperative to discover how locals use oil Argan to make cosmetics.
Finally, we will drive to the imperial city of Marrakech to check into a local Riad.
Day 9: Marrakech: Guided Tour
Marrakech is one of the most tourist destinations. It is also an economic centre and home to palaces, mosques and gardens. The 10 days tour from Tangier includes a guided tour to explore the tourist attractions and the old Medina with our local guide. Thus, leather making is one of the oldest crafts that you will discover. You will watch artisans make leather at the old tanneries. Moreover, the guided tour includes the Koutoubia Mosque which is the largest in Marrakech near square time. It was built during the Almoravid time with a 77-metre minaret and architectural design. Furthermore, Majorelle Garden is one of the colourful gardens and tourist attractions in Marrakech. It was created by the French artist Jacques Majorelle in 1924 with delightful and stunning spots.
You will also visit Saadian Tombs, Bahia Place and some Quranic schools, like Ben Youssef School. It was the largest school in Morocco that was founded during the 14th century to teach Islamic scripture and laws. Also, you will explore the busiest square in Marrakech, Jamaa El-Fna. In the afternoon, the square gets busy with snack charmers, barbarian monkeys, orange juice stalls and water vendors. At night, however, the square transforms into a local food stall. Locals serve tagines, couscous, skewers, and spiced soups. Our guide will make sure to guide you to the most important sites before you spend another night at the same Riad.
Day 10: Transfer to the Airport
After your breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport where 10 days tour from Tangier will end, wishing you safe travel to your homeland.
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What Is Included:
- Pick up and drop off service
- Transportation with A/C and Fuel
- Accommodation
- English/Spanish driver
- Breakfast and dinner
- Guided tour in Tangier, Fes and Marrakech Medinas
- Camel for each with a night at the camp
What Is Excluded:
- Personal expenses
- Entrance Fees
- Lunches and drinks
- Flight tickets
- Tips