9 Days Morocco Imperial Tour And Sahara Desert From Tangier
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A 9-day loop from Tangier: Tetouan and Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes and two nights in Fes, a night at a desert camp in Merzouga, the Dades Gorge, Ait Benhaddou, two nights in Marrakech and back north by Casablanca and Rabat.
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 – 15
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- Tangier, Tetouan and Chefchaouen
- Volubilis and a guided day in the Fes medina
- Private camel ride, sandboarding and a night at a desert camp in Merzouga
- The Dades Gorge and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
- A guided day in Marrakech
- The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Tangier
Transfer from Tangier airport to your accommodation. Optional: Cape Spartel, the Hercules Caves, the old Kasbah and lunch at a scenic spot.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1
Riad Dar Yasmine or Similar
Tangier
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Through Tetouan to Chefchaouen: the blue alleys, the sacred water source, the old mosque, the town square and its small shops and cafés.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Chefchaouen – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
The Roman site of Volubilis with its mosaics and preserved buildings, and Meknes, on the way to Fes.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3–4
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Fes
A guided walk in the Fes medina: the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, ceramic and leather workshops and a panoramic view over the city.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3–4
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 5Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga Sahara Desert
Ifrane and the cedar forest with its Barbary macaques, then Midelt and Merzouga for a private camel ride, sandboarding and a night at the desert camp with Berber music.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 5
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 6Merzouga – Tinghir – Dades Gorge – Boumalne Dades
Sunrise over the Sahara, the old underground irrigation channels, Tinghir and a walk in the Dades Gorge canyon.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 6
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 7Boumalne Dades – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
Kelaat M’Gouna in the Valley of Roses, the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO), then the Ounila valley and the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7–8
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 8Marrakech
A guided walk in the medina: Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque, the old souks and Jemaa el-Fna.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7–8
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 9Marrakech – Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, optional stops in Rabat (Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of the Oudayas), then Tangier, where your driver drops you at the airport or your accommodation.
Breakfast
What’s included
Accommodation
8 nights in guesthouses, hotels and a desert camp
Tangier
Riad Dar Yasmine or Similar
Chefchaouen
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Fes
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Marrakech
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Guide
Fully guided, in English.
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Days 1–4: breakfast, dinner
- Day 5: traditional breakfast, dinner at the desert camp
- Day 6: breakfast, dinner at your riad
- Day 7: breakfast, dinner at your riad in Marrakech
- Day 8: breakfast, dinner
- Day 9: breakfast
What’s not included
Flights
Insurance
Where you’ll stay
All accommodations are subject to change.
Day 1
Riad Dar Yasmine or Similar
Tangier
5-star upgrade available
Day 2
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 3–4
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 5
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 6
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 7–8
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
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