11 DAYS TOUR FROM TANGER ENDING IN MARRAKECH

Planning an 11-day trip from Tangier through Marrakech and the desert is an exciting adventure! Here's a suggested itinerary that covers the highlights of Morocco, including cultural experiences, historic sites, and the stunning Sahara Desert.

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier

• Activities: Explore Tangier's medina, visit the Kasbah Museum, and enjoy the views from Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules.
• Overnight: Tangier

Day 2: Tangier to Chefchaouen (The Blue City)

• Travel: Drive to Chefchaouen (approx. 2.5 hours).
• Activities: Wander through the blue-painted streets, visit the Ras El Maa waterfall, and enjoy the relaxed vibe of this mountain town.
• Overnight: Chefchaouen

Day 3: Chefchaouen to Fes

• Travel: Drive to Fes (approx. 4 hours).
• Activities: Explore the Fes medina (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit the Bou Inania Madrasa, and see the tanneries.
• Overnight: Fes

Day 4: Fes to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

• Travel: Drive to Merzouga (approx. 7-8 hours). Stop at Midelt and the Ziz Valley along the way.
• Activities: Arrive in Merzouga and take a camel trek into the Sahara Desert. Spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.
• Overnight: Desert camp near Merzouga

Day 5: Sahara Desert Exploration

• Activities: Enjoy the sunrise over the dunes, explore the desert by 4x4 or camel, and visit nearby villages like Khamlia (known for Gnawa music).
• Overnight: Merzouga or desert camp

Day 6: Merzouga to Todra Gorge and Dades Valley

• Travel: Drive to Todra Gorge (approx. 4 hours).
• Activities: Hike through Todra Gorge, then continue to Dades Valley for stunning views of the "Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs."
• Overnight: Dades Valley

Day 7: Dades Valley to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou

• Travel: Drive to Ouarzazate (approx. 2 hours).
• Activities: Visit the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate. Continue to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location.
• Overnight: Ait Benhaddou or Ouarzazate

Day 8: Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech

• Travel: Drive to Marrakech via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (approx. 4 hours).
• Activities: Explore Marrakech's medina, visit the Jardin Majorelle, and enjoy the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
• Overnight: Marrakech

Day 9: Marrakech Exploration

• Activities: Visit the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Koutoubia Mosque. Shop in the souks and relax in a traditional hammam.
• Overnight: Marrakech

Day 10: Day Trip from Marrakech

• Options:
  • Visit the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages.
  • Explore the coastal town of Essaouira (approx. 2.5 hours drive).
• Overnight: Marrakech

Day 11: Departure from Marrakech

• Activities: Depending on your flight time, enjoy a final stroll through Marrakech or visit any missed landmarks.
• Departure: Fly out from Marrakech Menara Airport.

Here’s a 10-day tour itinerary starting and finishing in Tangier, Morocco. This route covers a mix of cultural, historical, and natural highlights, offering a diverse experience of northern Morocco and beyond.