Tour Overview
Carefully selected hotels, Kasbahs, Riads. Includes one night in a traditional Berber camp
Qualified multilingual local guides / drivers.
Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle(s), mini bus or motor-coach
Tangier, Tetouan, Rif, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, Erfoud, desert, Todra Canyon, Dades, Roses valley, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, Telouet Kasbah, Atlas, Marrakech, Essaouira
DAY 1: Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen
Whether you're arriving by ferry or plane, we will meet you upon arrival and go on a short tour to introduce you to Tangier's old medina. From there we will drive up into the valleys of the magnificent Rif Mountains, its peaks rising as high as 2456 meters at Jbel Tidirhine. After crossing the mountains we will continue across the fertile plains of Tetouan and limestone cliffs covered in cork oaks, pines, and wild olive trees before arriving in the mountain town of Chefchaouen, set like a gem between two Rif Mountain peaks.
DAY 2: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
After breakfast we will continue our journey to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. This important Roman town features detailed and gorgeous mosaics that will give you a window into Morocco's ancient history. We will also visit the nearby town of Moulay Idriss, where Moulay Idriss I, who brought Islam to Morocco, is entombed.
DAY 3: Fes Sightseeing escorted by a local guide
After breakfast you will enjoy a guided half-day city tour of Fes, Morocco's spiritual and intellectual capital and home to the largest old medina in the world. There you will visit Jemaa El Karaouine, the first university to be established in the world. As you enter the shady souks, you will encounter aromas from the market stalls where countless spices and perfumes are traded.
DAY 4: Fes to the bosom of the goldendunestravelers in Merzouga
Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Oases → Erfoud → Merzouga
After picking you up from your hotel in Fes we will embark on a picturesque journey towards Ifrane, through hills covered in forests of cork oak and giant cedar in which a few Barbary apes still make their home. Crossing strikingly beautiful passes over both the Middle and High Atlas ranges we will catch our first glimpse of the South’s incredible architecture. After passing through a barren plain of scrub and desert on the other side of the mountains, we will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, from which we will have a fantastic view of the dramatic peaks of the High Atlas rising behind the town. Crossing Tizi-n-Talremt (the She-Camel Pass), we will descend into a desert plain along the Ziz valley.
DAY 5: Off-road desert discovery tour & Tea with Nomads
Merzouga Culture and Traditions → Tea with Nomads → Camel Trekking in the Sahara
If you would like to wake up early so that you can watch the spectacle of sunrise, when the color of the sand contrasts beautifully with the play of shadows on the dunes - after which you might want to try your hand at sand-boarding down them.
On the tour we will visit the oasis of Merzouga, the nomadic depository, and Khamlia Village, where we will be able to hear gnawa music from the local people who are descendants of ex-slaves that found their way to Morocco from Senegal via the Salt Route. We will continue on to meet desert nomads in their tents and discover their way of life.
What is Included:
Transportation/Fuel: 5 days air-conditioned 4WD vehicle or minivan.
Services of a qualified multilingual local guide / driver.
Comprehensive sightseeing with guidance.
10 nights in well-recommended hotels/kasbahs/riads.
2 nights in a Berber desert Nomadic luxury camp (private tent).
Camel ride (one camel per individual).
Meals as stated - Dinner & breakfast daily (HB)
Sand-boarding (free and optional -this activity is undertaken at your own risk-).
Traditional Music live show in desert
Travel Insurance: Passenger travel insurance per pax per 13 days (within the vehicle only).
What is not included:
Flights
Lunch
Tips, entrance fees,drinks & personal items
Tours notes
We exclude the entrance fees to monuments and cultural sights from the tour total cost in order to not charge you for things you might not be interested in visiting, Please let us know if you need a list of all the monuments that require a fee for entry.
Our tours are designed to be flexible and accommodating. Our knowledgeable guide will offer various options ( both paid and unpaid worth to visit ) for objectives and sights not only in each city but also along the way. Additionally, we're committed to offering the best possible experience for our clients.
We intentionally exclude dinners in urban areas or big cities for two main reasons. Firstly, dining at Riads or hotels in city settings tends to be relatively expensive. Secondly, the presence of a variety of restaurant options in cities allows our clients to choose according to their budget and preferences.
We can arrange cooking classes/ Hammam & SPA / Hot air balloon / ATV Quads / Dune buggies and any additional activiy available in any destination upon request.