Discovery of Morocco From Tangier (Ending in Tangier)

Meknes City
Meknes City
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate
Fez
Fez
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen
Tinghir
Tinghir
 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
11 days and 10 nights
Morocco (Tangier, Chefchaouen, Casablanca, Meknes, Fez, Rabat, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Merzouga, Erfoud, Tineghir)
Morocco (Tangier)

Description

Guaranteed departures every Friday (with no minimum passenger) from Tangier, with a *Bilingual speaking guide at disposal during the whole tour.

Category

 
Category 4* Premium (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board 4 Stars
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Category 5* Standard (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrival – Tangier
Arrival to Tangier port or airport. Transfer to hotel for dinner & overnight.

Day 2:
Tangier – Chefchaouen – Casablanca (450 km)
Short visit of Tangier then departure to Chaouen (Chefchaouen in Berber) for a visit. Chefchaouen is one of the most beautiful cities in Rif mountainous massif, known by its Medina of shady alleys, whitewashed houses with blue turquoise doors wrought iron windows and tile covered roofs. Continuation to Casablanca. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Lunch is optional.

Day 3:
Casablanca – Meknes – Fez (320 km)
Short visit of the Economic Capital: the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the outside of the Mosque Hassan II. Departure to Meknes, the Ismailia capital with the longest ramparts in Morocco (40 km). Visit the famous Bab Mansour gate, the Royal Stables and the Jewish quarter. Departure to the holy city of Moulay Driss (panoramic view) and visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Continuation to Fez. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch.

Day 4:
Fez
The whole day is devoted to the visit of the spiritual capital : the Medieval Medina and its souks, The Royal Palace, Attarine or Bou Anania Medersa, Nejjarine fountain and the outside of Moulay Idriss mausoleum and Karaouine Mosque. Afternoon continuation of the visit. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch in a traditional restaurant in the Medina.

Day 5:
Fez – Rabat – Marrakech (495 km)
Departure to Rabat, the Administrative Capital, and visit of the Royal Palace (Mechouar), Ouadayas Garden & Kasbah, Mohamed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower Mosque. Continuation to Marrakesh via high-way. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
- Optional seafood lunch.

Day 6:
Marrakech
Full day visit of Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city "the Ochre city". The historical visit includes the Menara Garden, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and Dar Si Said Museum. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon, visit of the souks, handicraft quarters and the famous Jemaa El-Fna Square with its non-stop entertainment. Overnight in hotel.
- Optional dinner with show.

Day 7:
Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Zagora (380 km)
Departure to Ait Benhaddou through Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m of altitude). Visit of its famous Kasbah, a UNESCO world heritage, that served as decor for many great movies such as Laurence of Arabia, Troy, Gladiator, Games of Thrones... Continuation to Zagora crossing the Draa valley. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch.

Day 8:
Zagora – Nkob – Tazzarine – Erfoud (300 km)
Departure to Erfoud with a stop at Tamgroute village known for its pottery Center. The route also includes the villages of Tansikht, Nkob, Tazzarine and Alnif with splendid pre-saharian sceneries. Afternoon, continuation to Erfoud via the village of Rissani, the birthplace of the Alaouites Dynasty. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch at Alnif and 4x4 Excursion to Merzouga dunes.

Day 9:
Erfoud – Tinghir – Ouarzazate (350 km)
In case the previous night was spent in the hotel in Erfoud, you can opt for optional 4x4 excursion to Merzouga to admire the sunrise from top of the sandy dunes. Departure to Tinghir, visit of its magnificent Todra Canyons where rocks reach an altitude of 250m. Afternoon, continuation to Ouarzazate via the road of the 1000 Kasbahs crossing Kalaat M’Gouna & Skoura valley. Short tour of Ouarzazate city upon arrival. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch in local restaurant near the canyons.

Day 10:
Ouarzazate – Marrakech – Casablanca (430 km)
Departure to Marrakech. Continuation to Casablanca city. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch in the restaurant.

Day 11:
Casablanca – Tangier (330 km)
Transfer to Tangier port or airport for departure.

Price includes

- Airport transfers with assistance at arrival & departure
- Accommodation in Half-board as per category and hotels in the program
- Sightseeing & visits according to described program
- Transportation with adequate AC deluxe vehicle with driver
- Bilingual tour escort during the trip
- Entrance fees to the monuments as in the program
- Luggage porterage & tips at the hotels
- VAT taxes

Price does not include

- Airfare to and from the trip destination
- Gratuities (FOC rooms)
- Personal items purchased during the tour
- Travel Insurance
- Entrance tickets non mentioned in the program
- Tips (Suggestion: guide 4€ and driver 3€)
- All non-mentioned services
- Anything is not mentioned in the Price Includes

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 Barcelo Almohades / Kenzi Solazur / Marina Bay or similarTangier   Tanger Ibn Battouta Airport, Tangier - Arrival Terminal
  Tangier - Tanger-Med Port (MAPTM)
2 Novotel / Imperial / Mogador Marina or similarCasablanca   Chefchaouen
3 Zalagh Parc / Volubilis / Menzah zalagh or similarFez   Meknes
4 Zalagh Parc / Volubilis / Menzah zalagh or similarFez
5 Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah or similarMarrakech   Rabat
6 Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah or similarMarrakech
7 Palais Asma / Ksar Tinsouline or similarZagora   Ouarzazate
8 Palms Hotel / Belere or similarErfoud   Zagora - Nkob, Tazzarine
  Merzouga - Optional 4x4 excursion to Merzouga
9 Karam Palace / Azghor or similarOuarzazate   Tineghir
10 Novotel / Imperial / Mogador Marina or similarCasablanca   Marrakech
11   Tanger Ibn Battouta Airport, Tangier
  Tangier - Tanger-Med Port (MAPTM)

Accommodations provided in each place

PlaceCategory 4* PremiumCategory 5* Standard
TangierBarcelo Almohades / Kenzi Solazur / Marina Bay or similarRoyal Tulip / Movenpick / Hilton city center or similar
CasablancaNovotel / Imperial / Mogador Marina or similarMovenpick / Palace d’Anfa / Grand mogador city center or similar
FezZalagh Parc / Volubilis / Menzah zalagh or similarMarriott / Heritage boutique / Palais Medina or similar
MarrakechPalm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah or similarKenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similar
ZagoraPalais Asma / Ksar Tinsouline or similarRiad Lamane / Dar Soufiane or similar
ErfoudPalms Hotel / Belere or similarXaluca / Palais du désert or similar
OuarzazateKaram Palace / Azghor or similarKsar Ighnda / Oskar or similar