Highlights of 10 Day Morocco Private Tours.

Highlights:

• -North of Morocco.
• -Chefchaouen city.
• -Imperial cities.
• -Sahara Desert & Camel Ride.
• -Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
• -UNESCO Sites.
• -High Atlas Mountains.
• -Medina.

Tour Overview:

• -Duration: 10 Days and 9 Nights.
• -Transportation: 4×4, Mini Bus, Jeep or Van.
• -Depart from Tangier.
• -Ends in Marrakech or Casablanca.
• -Accommodations: Hotel, Riad and Camp.
• -Type of the tour: Adventure and cultural trip.

Day 1: Tangier to Chefchaouen.

Today, we meet you in the port, hotel or Airport and start the 10 days private tour from Tangier. However, we will visit the ancient part of Tangier and Medina before we continue to Chefchaouen city. In other words, we will discover Medina, the Kasbah, and see the city of tangier. Therefore, the  tour will take you to explore the most prominent places in Tangier. We will also drive by the modern city and the historic part. Spend a night in Chefchaouen.

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Fez.

After breakfast, we will drive straight to the Roman ruins of Volubilis town. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. Moreover, it is the largest ancient site in Morocco. It is also a place where you will discover the oldest and most archaeological sites in Morocco. The archaeological site covers an area of 42 hectares. It is of outstanding importance demonstrating urban development and Romanisation at the frontiers of the Roman Empire. As well as, it takes about 30 min to get Meknes from Volubils. So, Meknes is one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco. It is also the city where Moulay Ismail made his capital. Then, the private tour continues to Fes which is the oldest city of Morocco’s four imperial cities.

Day 3: Fez Sightseeing Tour.

Today, you have a guided tour to explore the labyrinth city. However, Fez medina offers you a pleasant stay: Medina, Riads, Traditional Crafts, Tanneries and Gates. So, you will discover the main attractions and monuments of the city including the royal gate, ceramic and tanneries. As well as, the guide will ensure to see the beautiful royal palace gate (outside) and certain panoramic views. Moreover, the ceramic factory is worth seeing and getting to know about local mosaic art. Therefore, Mosaic art has been used for thousands of years to bring unique identity to interiors of Riads and palaces. In other words, the city of fez is known for its quality leather products. Consequently, it is worth visiting the tanneries in Fez.

Day 4: Fez – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Desert.

Today, we will continue the 10 days private tour to the Sahara desert through beautiful places. For example, Ifrane, Cedar forest, Ziz Valley, Erfoud and end in Merzouga. Above all, we will firstly make a stop in Ifrane city, or Moroccan Switzerland at the middle atlas. Further, the desert tour continues to Midelt that is characterized by the beauty of nature and many fascinating landscapes. After that, we continue to Ziz valley which is a polyculture epitome. In addition to palm trees, the fields grow other crops. Such as, fruit trees, grains, alfalfa, and vegetables. Therefore, the tour ends in a hotel.

Day 5: Sahara Desert Sightseeing.

Today, we will take a tour around the Erg Chebbi as a part of a 10 days private tour to discover the beauty of the Sahara desert. In other words, we will take a deep dive into one of Morocco’s most popular dunes. As well as, the desert trip continues to the abandoned mining town of Mfis. The local people used to mine here during the French occupation. Later, we will continue driving towards the small village, named Khamlia to have lunch. Consequently, we will come back to the hotel in order to join a camel ride for a big adventure. It will be the main highlight of the trip itself. So, your guide will take you by camel ride to the campsite through the golden dunes. Then, you will spend an evening under the stars and experience a magical night.

Day 6: Sahara – Erfoud – Todra Valley – Dades.

Today, we will leave the Sahara desert and the tour continues towards Todra canyon through Rissani city. You will also visit the local Market if the time permits because Rissani town is widely known for its market. Moreover, the nomads used to come for trading their camels, sheeps and cows. However, the souk takes place three times per week. Besides, we will continue to the road for Erfoud, famous for its marble fossils. Then, it is a great place to see what is done with the exhumed fossils. After that, we will continue to Todra canyon to enjoy a walk through the oasis and gorges. In other words, Todra gorge is a particularly narrow gap in Atlas Mountain with a river. Later, we will keep travelling to Dades town and the service ends the tour at the hotel.

Day 7: Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou.

We will leave Dades villages for Ait Ben Haddou, the most visited Kasbah in southeast Morocco. It has been listed under UNESCO since 1987. As well, the guided tour will take you to the beautiful town of Kelaat Mgouna. Moreover, the road trip from Dades Valley to Ouarzazate via Rose Valley. It provides access to a wide range of Kasbahs of various ages and types located between valleys and mountains. In other words, Ouarzazate is a fantastic city, 200 km from Marrakech, on the other side of the Atlas Mountains. Morocco’s cinema city, due to Atlas Studios, its museum with legendary sets of the films. They have been filmed in the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou Ksar.

Day 8: Ait Ben Hadou – Telouet – Marrakech.

We will drive from Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah to Telouet Ksar. It is a wonderful and quite remote Kasbahs. Created beautiful valleys and Berber villages along the way. In other words, we will enjoy a drive on a scenic road through the beautiful Ounila Valley. We will be visiting remote villages and the intriguing crumbling Telouet. Therefore, Telouet Kasbah is a Ksar along the former route of the caravan traders. Used to start from the Sahara desert over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. After that, we will continue through Tizi N Tichka and the High Atlas Mountains. It also links the south-east of Marrakesh to the city of Ouarzazate. Thus, our Morocco journey ends in Marrakech.

Day 9: Marrakech Sightseeing Tour.

Today, your local tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and start the tour. You will see what Marrakech Medina has to offer. Moreover, you will also discover the old city of Marrakech with its labyrinthine. For example, streets, famous squares, markets, and the Bahia Palace. In addition, you visit the famous Koranic School (Medersa Ben Youssef) and Souks. Therefore, you will explore the charm and authenticity of Marrakesh during a guided tour. To sum up, it will take you through the cultural monuments and the main square.

What is included:

• -Transportation in Air-conditioned 4×4, Minivan or Mini Bus.
• -10 days tour private tour from Tangier.
• -Accomodations.
• -Pick up and drop off at your Hotel / Riad or Airport.
• -Driver/guide speaking English.
• -Erg chebbi desert.
• -Camel ride and overnight stay in camp.
• -Enjoy sunset and sunrise.
• -There is the option to get to and from camp by car.
• -Music after dinner (drumming and dancing). Meals (breakfast every day).
• -Diner 3 nights (only Desert, Dades valley and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah).
• -Local guides in Fez and Marrakech.
• -Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.

What is excluded:

• -Lunch.
• -Drinks.
• -Entry fees.
• -Tips.
• -Dinners (except mentioned nights).
• -Flights.
• -Travel insurance.