8 Days Moroccan North south Tour
In this Moroccan North south Tour, you will visit Chefchaouen blue city, Volubilis, Fes, and the Tangier Desert tour continue to Merzouga desert, you will enjoy the camel trekking and night in desert camp, then the Morocco sahara desert tour, continue to Marrakech via Gorges, palm grove, Kasbahs, the ends Tangier desert tour at Marrakech.
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DAY 1 : TANGER – RIF MOUNTAINS – CHEFCHAOUEN
The first day of the Moroccan North-south Tour starts with meeting our guide at Tanger port and making our way to chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, Tour of Chefchaouen : (or Chaouen) in the Rif Mountains, it is founded by the Muslims and Jews who were pushed by Christians on the 15th century. the town was unknown till the 20th century and had remained relatively unchanged for 500 years. It gives the best possible view of what an Andalusian town would look like in the time of the Moors. this city with its narrow medina streets, and white and blue colored houses becomes a tourist destination, it takes its beautiful unique situation since it lies in the middle of the mountains, There are also cafes around the main square and many hotels.
Car: 1 hour – Walk : 3 hours
DAY 2 : CHEFCHAOUEN – VOLUBILIS – FEZ
Today during the Moroccan North-south Tour we preferred to have our breakfast before traveling to Fes at 10:00 pm. and drive throughout green hills, open vast lands, and wheat fields. Then enjoy a delicious lunch near Ouazane and then continue to Volubilis. It is the best-preserved roman ruins in Morocco. And then make a guided tour inside the roman site, this will take you back to the myths of Rome by the stunning mosaic, streets, columns, and baths, we could not leave the place for its charm. And nearby, there is an old village of Moulay Driss Zerhoune where the founder of the first Arab Islamic dynasty in Morocco is entombed. If there is enough time we prefer to have a mint tea in this town before we go to Fez. After the whole busy day, we must have dinner in the Hotel and then spend our night there.
Car: 5 hours – Walk: 1 hour
DAY 3: FEZ MEDINA GUIDED TOUR
Starting our day at 10:00 AM with a visit to Fès’ medina, following a hearty breakfast. We commence our Fes exploration by delving into the southern tower and the 16th-century fortress, juxtaposed with its northern counterpart, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the medieval city. Next, we immerse ourselves in the cooperative pottery, delving into the intricate art of Moroccan mosaic “zellij” and Fez’s renowned blue pottery. Transported back to the medieval era, we navigate through narrow streets bustling with craftsmen and laden donkeys, losing track of time amidst the medina’s charm. Enriched with Islamic heritage, the medina boasts ancient mosques, the El-Karaouiyine University, and libraries, solidifying Fez’s status as the spiritual and cultural epicenter. Conclude this enriching excursion with a lively dinner accompanied by belly dancers, further enhancing the experience.
Travel: 1 hour by car – 4 hours on foot.
DAY 4 : FEZ – ERFOUD – ERG CHEBBI DESERT CAMP
On our Moroccan North-south Tour, we start the day with a Moroccan breakfast before heading through the Middle Atlas mountains, home to Barbary apes. We pause in Ifran town to admire the views, take photos, and shop for souvenirs, known for its ski resorts since the French protectorate era. After lunch in Medilt, famous for its apple production, we stop for photos in Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves. In Erfoud, the Fossil Capital, we visit marble factories and the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Chref, founder of the Alaouite dynasty. Later, we head to Erg Chebbi for tea, prepare for desert camping, enjoy a camel ride to watch the sunset over the dunes, and spend the night in a Berber tent.
Car:7 hours -Walk: 2 hours
DAY 5: DESERT DUNES DISCOVERY
Today will be devoted to meeting nomads gnaoua music, and enjoy having free time to do what we want.
Car: 4 hours – Walk: 2 hours
DAY 6 : DESERT CAMP – TODRA GORGE
during the Moroccan North-south Tour on this day, we wake up early to watch the sunrise and ride camels then back to the dunes line. In order to be on time for breakfast and shower at Hotel, after that, we go to Tinjdad and we pull over to see the old underground system of irrigation “khatarat” which is still used in the oasis of Jorf, it is a kind place for lunch in Toudra valley. It has beautiful kasbahs and mountains along 15 km of palm groves. After lunch, we arrive at the spectacular gorges 300 m high and enjoyed a little walk near the river of Toudra, today we took a lot of beautiful pictures. Finally, we preferred to have our dinner before going to sleep in the rooms in the Kasbah hotel.
Car: 4 hours -Walk: 2 hours
DAY 7 : TODGHA GORGE – DADES – SKOURA – OUARZAZATE
Today, after a delicious breakfast, we head to Dades Valley to admire the stunning High Atlas Mountains and countless Kasbahs amidst lush fields of figs, almonds, apricots, peaches, walnuts, and pomegranates. Lost in the beauty of our journey, time seems to stand still. Our next stop is Rose Valley, renowned for its rosewater and beauty products extracted from Damascena roses, used in perfumes, skincare, cosmetics, and medicine. Witnessing locals harvesting roses in May during the festival is a must-see experience, promising a return trip to Morocco. Along the way, we encounter children selling rose necklaces before crossing Skoura’s ancient palm grove en route to Ouarzazate.
Car : 3 hours – Walk : 2 hours
Day 8 : Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Marrakech
In the last day of our Moroccan North south Tour. We have an optional visit of Taourert Kasbah ,after enjoying a delicious breakfast, this medina has 3 studios of cinema and beautiful kasbahs . Then we go ahead towards Ait ben Haddou village. We explore the most preserved village of the south of the country, classified as one of world’s tradition by UNESCO in 1987 and a series of movies were made in this village Gladiator , Prince of Persia …We will do some walking inside the village ,and have a lunch and enjoy its attractiveness then we continue along Ounila valley to reach Telouet Kasbah, a big fort of the Pacha who was the most powerful man of the south. Finally go crossing the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, Pass (Tizi-n-Tichka 2260 m ALT ) to arrive Marrakech.