Private 14 Days From Tangier To Chefchaouen & Casablanca Via Fes
14 Days 13 Nights
Overview:
- Explore the city of Tangier the pearl of Morocco
- Discover the city of Meknes
- Explore the city of Fes with a local guide
- Visit the mosque of Hassan 2 in Casablanca
- Exploring the city of Rabat
- Explore the views of the “blue city” Chefchaouen
Itenerery:
DAY 1: TRIP FROM TANGIER TO CHEFCHAOUEN
Guests will be collected at the port or airport, we will then drive through the mountains of the Rif and through the city of Tetoun, enjoying the scenic views of the beautiful mountains until we arrive in Chefchaouen, which is one of the most picturesque villages, situated at the foot of the mountains. The medina of Chefchaouen has a Spanish style square surrounded by many arts and crafts & funky shops, rooftop restaurants and cafes – where you will have lunch.
Accommodation for tonight will be spent in a local raid.
DAY 2: TRIP FROM CHEFCHAOUEN TO FES
After breakfast, we will show you the “blue city” before leaving for Fez.
Fez is a beautiful city founded in the 8th century. Being the oldest of the Moroccan imperial cities, with a medina that dates back to the 13th century, With our travel company Trek Morocco Desert Tours, you will be given time to enjoy the beautiful views of Rif mountains & old medinas.
DAY 3: FEZ CITY TOUR
Following breakfast in your Riad, you will be introduced to your local tour guide who will take you on a discovery to the oldest medina, in the city of Morocco, walking through its streets and alley ways. Please put your comfortable walking shoes on for this tour! There are thousands of streets & alleys ways, so stay close to your tour guide at all times. Our visit begins with a visit to the Royal Palace, the Bab Bou Jeloud Gate, the Jewish quarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco during the 16th century. We will make sure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest, including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in Africa, the tanneries, the Attarine Museum and the Mulay Idriss Mausoleum. After lunch, we will visit the tile cooperative and then enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the entire Medina of Fez.
Tonight’s accommodation and dinner will be in a local Riad.
DAY 4: TRIP FROM FES TO MEKNES – VOLUBILIS
With our travel company, Trek Morocco Desert Tours, you will be given time to discover Meknes by visiting the Romain site : Volubilis & one of the famous attractions, the doors in the Imperial city.
DAY 5: TRIP FROM MEKNES TO RABAT
Today we drive to Rabat, the capital of Morocco.
Once in Rabat we will start our city tour. From the Hassan tower, one of the eldest mosques in Morocco, & close by, we will visit the Mohamed V mausoleum, the tombs of the Alaouite sultans Mohamed V and his two sons. From there we will drive to visit the Kasbah challah. We will then drive to the coast to visit the Kasbah of Oudayaa, a very important art gallery, which should not be missed! After this visit, you will have free time for a drink of mint tea on one of the terraces near the Kasbah. If we still have time, we will be able to visit the king’s palace, from the outside, and enjoy moments in the gardens.
DAY 6: TRIP FROM RABAT TO SAHARA DESERT
Following breakfast, we will drive to the Sahara Desert, via the middle Atlas Mountains, on the road, please be on the lookout for wild monkeys! We will be in time for the sunset, availing you the opportunity to take stunning panorama pictures of the dunes of Merzouga.
You will then be introduced to your camel – for your trek to the camp. Please ask your guide to assist you with your head scarf, for protection from the sun & sand.
On arrival at the camp, you will be welcomed with refreshments and shown to your own personal tent, for the night.
Entertainment will be supplied around a blazing campfire, with local music & guitars, please feel free to join in with a dance or two!
DAY 7: TRIP FROM SAHARA DESERT TO ROSES VALLEY
Following breakfast, in the luxury camp, we will then drive to Roses Valley & the Todra Gorges via Dades Valley & the Tinghir oasis, on the way we will stop & show you the fossils & minerals of Morocco that are based in the capital, Efroud.
Tonight’s accommodation & dinner will in in a local Kasbah hotel.
DAY8: TRIP FROM ROSES VALLEY TO OUARZAZATE
Following breakfast, we will drive through to the “Hollywood African” city of Ouarzazate, we will then visit the Atlas Film Studio & have a look around the capital of cinema in Morocco. This will give you an opportunity to take photos of “props” and “back drops” of some famous movies!
DAY 9: TRIP FROM OUARZAZATE TO AGDEZ
After spending a night in Ouarzazate, the town of cinema, we will then drive to the Draa oasis in Agdez city, where you will learn another style of living in Morocco and you will discover more than 100 KASBAHS & KSOURS.
DAY 10: TRIP FROM AGDEZ TO MHAMID DESERT
Following breakfast, we will drive to the Sahara Desert of Mhamid, on the way, we will stop at the Oulad Atmane village, where you will learn the basics of Moroccan gastronomy & cooking! We will then continue on the road, to explore another desert in Morocco, Erg lihoudi Sahara.
DAY 11: TRIP FROM MHAMID DESERT – TO MARRAKECH
Following breakfast, we will then drive to Ait ben Haddou Kasbah & visit the city with a local tour guide in Marrakech, after exploring the views of Tizi Ntichka, at a height of 2260m.
DAY 12: TRIP FROM MARRAKECH TO CASABLANCA
Following breakfast, in a traditional Riad, we will visit the “red city”, Marrakech. You will then be driven by a horse & carriage for approximately 2 hours, so that you can explore the Majorelle gardens & Menara gardens.
We will then continue on the road to Casablanca .
DAY 13: TRIP FROM CASABLANCA & CHEFCHAOUEN
With our travel company, Trek Morocco Desert Tours, you will be given the chance to explore & visit the “blue city” of Chefchaouen, on the drive back, called also chaouen (peak of mountain). During this trip we will also cross & drive along the villages and the green fields of souk Laarbaa Lagharb. We will then stop for lunch at the city of Ouazzane, and then continue to Chefchaouen, through the pass of the Rif Mountains.
DAY 14: TRIP FROM CHEFCHAOUEN TO TANGIER
With our travel company, Trek Morocco Desert Tours, you will be given free time to visit the city, on the drive back to Tangier, through the Tragedy Mountains of the Rif. You will be able to enjoy the landscapes along the road, also the small Berber villages in the mountain tops. We will then stop for lunch at Tetouan, where you will once again have free time to explore the city. We will then continue to Tangier, on arrival you will be able to check into your hotel.
Included:
- Pick up from your Marrakech riad /hotel.
- Transport in A/C comfortable vehicle
- English speaking driver / guide.
- Dinners and breakfasts
- Camel ride in Sahara desert
- Sleeping in desert camp.
- Drop off at your hotel in Marrakech.
Not Included:
- Lunches and drinks.
- Entry fees for museums, monuments.