12 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca via Sahara desert

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Best 12 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca via Sahara desert with Morocco Travel agency.

Wi will start our, 12 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca via Sahara desert , we will travel on a tour from the north to see the Blue City Chefchaouen.  and  the south to Volubilis and Meknes, Fez. Then, we will travel across the Atlas Mountains and the valleys of Ziz towards the Sahara of Merzouga to spend a night in the desert of Erg Chebbi Dunes. Then, from Merzouga, we will head to the Red City Marrakech after we explore Ouarzazate and AitBenhaddou Kasbah. enjoy with Morocco Travel Excursion.
 
  • Starting Location : Tangier
  • Ending Location : Casablanca
  • Duration : 12 Days / 11 Nights
  • Departure : Everyday

Itinerary of 12 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca via Sahara desert

Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen

After we meet up, we will explore Tangier briefly. We will start our 12 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca via Sahara desert, will visit the Medina, the beaches and the famous Hercules Cave. After that, we will travel to the Blue City Chefchaouen across the magnificent Rif Mountains. Once we stop at the Blue City, we will explore the blue-washed walls and the Spanish inspired architecture. Chefchaouen is also the perfect place for shopping. We will spend the rest of the day in a beautiful hotel in the mountains.

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis– Fes

Early up, we will head to the World Heritage Site Volubilis: The ruins of an old Roman city.  We will leave the lovely Chefchaouen and head to the south. The archeological findings of Volubilis date back to the 3rd century BC. It’s one of the best historical sites in Morocco. Soon after we finish exploring this historical city, we will drive to the imperial city Meknes. Meknes is one of the big-scale imperial cities of Morocco. Meknes has no shortage of tourist attractions. For example, the most famous spots in Meknes are the Medina, Lahdim Square, Bab Mansour Gate, Sahrij Swani pool, and the tomb of the Sultan Moulay Ismail, the king who built the city in the 17th century. Finally, we will head to Fez city. We will spend the night in a traditional Moroccan Riad in the ancient Medina of Fez.

Day 3: Fes– Guided Tour

Soon after we eat breakfast, we will leave the Riad to explore the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco Fez. The medieval city of Fez is a World Heritage site. There, we will explore all the iconic sites and narrow streets. We will get the chance to discover the first university in the history of mankind, which is The University of al-Qarawiyyin. We will also visit many other interesting sites like the leather tanneries and the Nejjarine Fountain. Finally, we will go to see Fez from a panoramic spot before we go back to the Riad in the Medina once again

Day 4: Fes- Ifrane-Merzouga

In the morning, we will start our journey to the Sahara. On our way to the Sahara desert, we will stop at various interesting spots. The first two spots are Ifrane city and Azrou. Ifrane is the Switzerland of Morocco and Azrou is famous for its cedar forests. In the forest, we will meet the local monkeys, which will add a lighthearted touch to our tour. After that, we will head to Midelt the Apple Town of Morocco. Then, we will cross the Ziz Valley and the oases of Tafilalt, which has the largest palm groves in Morocco. Soon after we visit the two desert towns Erfoud and Rissani, we will stop at our destination, which is Merzouga. We will check into a hotel there to take a rest.

Day 5: Merzouga area and camel ride

In the morning, we will explore the region of Merzouga starting with the Gnawa spiritual music town Khamlia. Afterward, we will go to Day Srij Lake, which hosts flamingoes and other birds in the spring. After that, we will visit some nomads in their tents. At the end of the day, we will return to Merzouga. Finally, we will ride the camels towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We will climb the high dunes to see the mesmerizing sunset before we go to the desert camp. In the desert camp, we will enjoy all sorts of activities like dancing to live traditional music and stargazing. The nomads will keep us entertained until we decide to sleep.

Day 6: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

On this day, we must wake up early to see the sunrise because it cannot be missed in the Sahara. We will ride the camels once again and head to the town of Merzouga where we left our luggage in the hotel. We will eat breakfast and shower before we head to Tinghir: the oasis town and the Todra Gorges. Todra Gorges are the highest canyons in Morocco. The landscapes of Todra are quite amazing. Finally, we will drive to Dades Valley and gorges to explore the rock formations of the ‘Monkey Toes’ before we stop at a hotel with a nice view.

Day 7: Dades Valley – Kelaa M’gouna – Skoura – Ouarzazate:

 
After eating our breakfast, we will leave Dades and gorges. We will see the rock formations of the ‘Monkey Toes’. Then, we will head to Kalaat M’Gouna the city of Roses, and Ouarzazate the Hollywood of Morocco, crossing the road of a ‘thousand Kasbahs.’ We can also visit the iconic Skoura Oasis on our trip. We will spend the night in a fancy hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 8: Ouarzazate – Kasbah Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech:

After breakfast, we will travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. This Kasbah is the largest one in Morocco. This Kasbah is also apparent in many Hollywood movies and Game of Thrones as well. After we reach Marrakech, traveling across the High Atlas Road, we will explore some cool sites like the Majorelle Gardens and Jamaa El Fna Square, which is the busiest square in Africa and one of the most exotic places on earth. Then, we will go to a Riad to spend the night.

Day 9: Marrakech– Guided Tour

We will explore the huge Medina of Marrakech, which is another world heritage site. We will see the artisans, Bazaars, Koranic Schools, and the landmarks of the Medina. After that, we will see the famous Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. We will visit all the important landmarks and historical sites in Marrakech like the Souks, the Koranic School, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs. We will have lunch near Jamaa El Fna. After that, we will have a free program before we go to a traditional Riad in the Medina.

Day 10: Marrakech – Essaouira

On this day, we will leave Marrakech and head to the Atlantic Coasts and Essaouira. Essaouira is one of the richest cities in Africa and it’s very artistic. The landmarks of Essaouira are truly fascinating. For example, the Skala ramparts are also a place that you can see in Game of Thrones. After we eat fresh see food, we will head to a fancy hotel.

Day 11: Essouaira – Walidia– El Jadida

The program of this day will take us to explore the wonderful coastal cities of Morocco. We will start first by Walidia to see the beautiful lagoons and taste fresh oysters. Then, we will go to one of the most iconic cities of the Atlantic, which is El Jadida. We will explore some magical architectures like the underwater citadel and spend the night in a good hotel and finished our 12 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca via Sahara desert.

Day 12: El Jadida – Casablanca

Afther breakfeast wi will go directly to Casablanca and ending our 12 days tour from Tangier to Casablanca via Sahara desert.

Tour includes:

  • Transportation with fuel
  • English/Spanish driver
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Acommodation
  • Camel ride for each (for desert tours)

Tour includes:

  • Lunches
  • Plane tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips

Note:

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