Tangier to Marrakech Via Sahara Desert

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Embark on an unforgettable journey from Tangier to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert. Travel through historic cities, scenic mountain landscapes, and traditional Berber villages before experiencing the magic of the desert with camel rides, golden dunes, and starlit nights. A perfect blend of culture, adventure, and Morocco’s most iconic landscapes.

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Itinerary

    • Arrive at Tangier airport or port and drive through the scenic Rif Mountains.
    • Settle into your accommodation in Chefchaouen, the "Blue Pearl," and spend the afternoon and evening exploring the charming blue and white alleyways.
    • After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and head to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    • Visit Meknes, another imperial city, to see its historical monuments.
    • Arrive in Fes by the evening and check into your riad.
    • A full day dedicated to a guided tour of the ancient medina of Fes, including the famous Chouara tanneries, Al Quaraouiyine University, and the Royal Palace gates.
    • Depart Fes and travel towards the Sahara Desert. Stop at Ifrane, known as "Morocco's Switzerland," and pass through the cedar forest near Azrou to see Barbary macaques.
    • Continue through the stunning Ziz Valley to Merzouga, where you'll begin your camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
    • Spend the night in a traditional desert camp, enjoying dinner and Berber music under the stars.
      • Wake up early for a desert sunrise before returning to the village by camel.
      • Drive to the impressive Todra Gorges, a massive canyon where you can hike along the river.
      • Continue to the Dades Valley for an overnight stay.
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    • Travel along the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs," passing through the Valley of Roses.
    • Continue to Ouarzazate (home to film studios) and visit the iconic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site used as a filming location.
    • Overnight stay in Ait Benhaddou.
      • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the panoramic Tizi n'Tichka pass.
      • Arrive in Marrakech in the evening and check into your riad.
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    • Take a guided tour of Marrakech, including the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
    • In the afternoon, transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) for your departure flight. 

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