On this 12 days tour from Tangier, you will travel from the north to the southeast. So, you will travel via the Blue Pearl city and the imperial city of Fes. Later on, you explore Ifrane and Cedar Forest and drive to the Merzouga desert. There, you experience a desert tour a camel trip and spend a night in the camp. Secondly, you travel to Todra Gorges and Des valley via Rissani and Touroug. Nex, you discover Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou. Finally, you explore Marrakech and Essaouira.
On your arrival time, you will 12 days tour from Tangier. We will pick you up from the airport and drive you to your accommodation in Tangier. Then, you will enjoy stunning scenery and nature on the road. After resting, you will have free time to explore Tangier. It is one of the most beautiful cities on the Mediterranean Sea. Finally, you will spend the night there.
After breakfast, we start the second day of 12 days tour from Tangier. Thus, we travel along the Rif Mountains to Tetouan city and then the blue city of Chefchaouen. It is known for its white and blue-washed buildings. It also offers narrow streets in the Moorish Andalusian architectural style. In this town, there are interesting tourist attractions to visit. For example, you can visit Kasbah Museum and Spanish Mosque. After you visit these places, you spend a night in Riad.
We leave Chefchaouen towards Fes After breakfast. Thus, we pass through Volubilis. It is the Roman ruins, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Morocco. Secondly, we stop in the imperial city of Meknes to visit its attractions. We will stop for lunch and discover the huge walls of Medina and Bab or the gate of Mansour. And then you enjoy a visit to the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum and Qara prison and other sites. After that, we continue to the old Medina of Fes where you check in a Riad.
12 days tour from Tangier includes a guided tour in Fes. Hence, you walk with a certified guide around the old Medina of Fez. That is to say, you will discover the magnificent ramparts, markets and tannery. Also, you will visit the Al-Attarine, Bou Inania schools and the Najjarine museum. Then, you explore the Moulay Idris Mausoleum and the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque. After visiting the historical sites of Fez, we will take you to see the stunning and panoramic landscapes of Fes. In the evening, we will transfer you to your accommodation for another night.
We continue 12 days tours from Tangier towards the Sahara of Merzouga. So, after breakfast, we will pass by Ifrane town. It is the Switzerland of Morocco that offers Swiss-style and nature. Secondly, we visit the cedar forest in Azrou town where there are wild apes. From here, we drive via the mountains of the Middle Atlas. Then, we will have lunch in Midelt continue to Merzouga, passing through the Ziz Valley. Finally, we will drive to Erfoud and arrive in the desert of Merzouga. Overnight stay will be in a hotel in or Riad.
With 12 days tour from Tangier, you enjoy desert tours. Therefore, after breakfast, we visit the village of Khamlia. You will listen to Gnawa music originally from Mali and Niger. And then discover how nomad families live in traditional tents. Secondly, you visit mines in Mifis and the desert lake. Besides, you will have another unforgettable experience. That is to say, you ride camels and cross the Erg Chebbi desert dunes to the camp. You enjoy sunset, dinners and music around the fire.
Today, you wake early to enjoy the sunrise over the golden sandy dunes of Erg Chebbi. Secondly, you ride camels back to Merzouga. After shower and breakfast, we drive to visit Rissani market and pass through Berber villages and towns towards Todra. In Todra, we have lunch and then admire its red rocks. You can walk along the river and explore the magnificent cliffs. They are ideal for rock climbers with high mountains reaching 300 m. Besides, we continue our driving the Dades Valley. The overnight stay will be in the Dades Valley.
Once you have breakfast, we continue 12 days tour from Tangier. So, we will leave Dades Valley to the red city of Marrakech. Firstly, we will stop to visit Rose Valley and visit rose cooperative and Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate. In addition to that, we stop in Ait Ben Haddou and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. It is where many films such as The Mummy and Gladiator were filmed. In the afternoon, we continue our tour to Marrakech via Tizi-N-Tichka. We will stop for panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains. Finally, we can visit the Argan oil cooperative and end the day in Marrakech. Overnight is in Riad.
Exploring Marrakesh is included in 12 days tour from Tangier. That is to say, you have a full day walking around the famous old Medina of Morocco. With our professional and local guide, you visit the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Koutoubia Minaret. Next, you discover the souks, the Badia Palace, Jemaa El-Fana Square and Majorelle gardens. After you explore all the places, you enjoy free time around the square time or enjoy a mint tea on a cafe’s terrace. Overnight is in Riad
Today, we drive you to Ouzoud Waterfall for a day trip. You will spend the whole day enjoying another nature. Thus, we depart from your Riad in Marrakech at 8 am after you have breakfast. Ouzoud is located in the middle of the Atlas Mountains. It plunges from a height of over 300 meters into a series of endless pools. Besides, this place is home to Barbary macaques and many species of native birds. It is also an ideal site for picnics where families came to enjoy green nature and fresh weather. At the end of the day, we drive back to Marrakech.
Again, with 12 days tour from Tangier, you enjoy another day trip. We will drive you to Essaouira town. It is also called Mogador with a fishing port on the country’s Atlantic coast. Essaouira still has many standing monuments that date to the 16th century. So, you can visit the Scala that offers a beautiful view of blue boats and seagulls. Then, you can visit the Medina of Essaouira. It is a unique medina with peaceful and old walls and streets. After spending the whole day, we will drive back to Marrakech. Overnight is in Riad.
On this last day, we will drop you off at the airport. So, we will drive to Menara Airport and end 12 days tour from Tangier service.