7 days trip from Tangier to Marrakech

Following breakfast at the riad, our authentic journey kicks off towards Volubilis, passing through Ouazan and other Rif villages. At Volubilis, we'll explore the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco, delving into the archaeological history of the Moroccan site. Post-visit, we'll head to the 17th-century heritage of Meknes city, where we'll pause for lunch and explore the historic monumental walls of the medina, including Bab el Mansour and Moulay Ismail's tomb. Following the Meknes visit, we'll drive directly to Fes, where you'll spend the night.

Today, you will embark on a guided tour to explore the vibrant medina and renowned Souks of Fes. The narrow cobbled streets are adorned with ancient mosques, towering green-glazed minarets, and distinctive Andalusian architecture, creating a captivating atmosphere throughout the old city and its monuments. Our comprehensive itinerary ensures you visit key cultural and historical sites, including the prestigious Al Qaraouine University. The tour also encompasses visits to the tanneries and the ceramic cooperative, offering insights into traditional Moroccan crafts. Your accommodation for the night will be at a hotel/riad.

We'll fetch you from your hotel/Riad and head south to Azrou, passing through Ifrane (often called the Switzerland of Morocco), and traversing the Middle Atlas mountains. A stop in the cedar forest provides the opportunity to capture captivating photos with the Barbary Apes. Our journey continues through the Atlas Mountains, offering scenic views of Midelt. After a satisfying lunch, we proceed through the Ziz Valley to Erfoud and Rissani before reaching Merzouga. Your overnight stay will be at a local hotel.

Following breakfast, our exploration begins with a visit to a village inhabited by people originally from Mali, immersing ourselves in their music and way of life. Subsequently, we'll journey to Miffis Mines to gain insights into their operations before venturing into a vast desert expanse, offering enchanting vistas. Here, we'll share a warm cup of tea with local Bedouins amidst the dunes. Before returning to the hotel, your local guides will provide instructions on camel riding and safety. Once prepared, you'll embark on an adventure through the enigmatic sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi. The night will be spent in a Berber tent.

We will rise early to witness the most breathtaking sunrise of your life, as it paints different shadows and colors over the sea of sand dunes, the highest in Morocco. Following breakfast, our journey will lead us to Tinghir and the remarkable Todra Gorge, boasting the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco. This gorge provides an excellent setting for hiking, relaxation along the river's edge, or indulging in some local Berber delicacies. After a satisfying lunch in the heart of the gorge, we'll proceed through the Dades Valley, concluding our day by spending the night in a charming hotel atop the mountain.

Following breakfast at your hotel, we will embark on a journey through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa M’gouna (the City of Roses) and Ouarzazate. The route through the Dades Valley, known as the Way of a Thousand Kasbahs, offers numerous opportunities for capturing some of the best photographic shots of your trip. A brief stop at the Atlas Movie Studios in Ouarzazate precedes our drive to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco, constructed by T-Hami El Glaoui. Once one of the last Berber chieftains during the early 20th century, it served as a stopover during his extensive journey from the Sahara to Marrakech. Now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. After lunch, we will traverse the High Atlas Mountains, revealing panoramic views and charming Berber villages along the way, until we reach Marrakech, concluding the tour.