8 Days Tangier to Sahara desert
8 days desert tour from Tangier to Sahara Desert
From $140 per adult
- Overview
An eight-day odyssey through Morocco’s soul-stirring landscapes and ancient cities, weaving
through bustling medinas, golden dunes, and rugged mountains. Beginning in the vibrant port
city of Tangier and culminating in the spellbinding alleys of Marrakech, this journey will take
you through Fez, Meknes, the Middle Atlas, the Sahara, and the breathtaking Dades Valley.
Every step is a dance with history, every night a dream steeped in culture and beauty
- Day 1: Arrival in Tangier – The Gateway to Africa
The salty breeze of the Atlantic whispers through the ancient Kasbah as you step into Tangier,
a city of poets and dreamers. Its whitewashed walls gleam under the North African sun,
hiding stories of centuries past. Lose yourself in the medina’s labyrinthine alleys, where the
scent of mint tea mingles with the briny air. The Grand Socco buzzes with life—street
musicians strum their melodies while traders beckon with colorful carpets and exotic spices.
As night falls, let the distant sound of the call to prayer lull you into anticipation for the road
ahead.
- Day 2: Tangier to Fez – Into the Heart of Morocco
A train slices through the Moroccan countryside, carrying you deeper into the country’s heart.
Olive groves and rolling hills stretch endlessly as you journey southward. By afternoon, Fez
emerges like a mirage, its skyline pierced by minarets. Enter the Fez el-Bali, a medieval world
frozen in time. Narrow streets pulse with artisans hammering copper and dyeing leather in the
legendary tanneries. At night, dine in a riad beneath an ornate ceiling, feasting on lamb tagine
spiced to perfection, while echoes of Andalusian music drift through the courtyard.
- Day 3: Fez to Meknes – Imperial Grandeur
A short drive west leads to Meknes, the city of sultans. Majestic gates like Bab Mansour stand
testament to its former glory. Stroll through El Hedim Square, where snake charmers and
storytellers mesmerize onlookers. Nearby, the ruins of Volubilis transport you even further
back in time—an ancient Roman city where olive presses and mosaics whisper tales of
bygone empires. As night descends, settle into a charming guesthouse, the echoes of history
your companion.
- Day 4: Meknes to Midelt – Into the Atlas Mountains
The landscape shifts as you leave Meknes, trading imperial grandeur for the rugged serenity
of the Middle Atlas. Cedar forests cloak the hills of Ifrane, where Barbary macaques leap
through the branches. The air grows crisp as the road climbs higher, unveiling a world of stark
beauty. In Midelt, the gateway to the Sahara, the silence is profound, the stars impossibly
bright. Wrapped in a warm Berber blanket, you drift to sleep, knowing the desert awaits.
- Day 5: Midelt to Merzouga – Embracing the Sahara
An endless expanse of golden sand beckons as you descend into the vastness of the Sahara.
The first glimpse of the dunes near Merzouga is otherworldly—towers of ochre sculpted by
the wind. As evening nears, a camel trek carries you deep into the dunes, the rhythmic sway
of your mount lulling you into tranquility. The desert sky explodes with a million stars as you
gather around a fire in a Berber camp, the hypnotic beat of drums resonating into the night.
- Day 6: Merzouga to Dades Valley – The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
Dawn in the desert is a spectacle—sunrise ignites the dunes in hues of amber and rose. After
breakfast, the journey resumes through the rugged Ziz Valley, where palm groves and ancient
kasbahs dot the landscape. Todra Gorge rises like a cathedral of stone, its sheer walls a
climber’s paradise. Further west, the Dades Valley unfurls, its winding road carving through
rust-red cliffs. Spend the night in a kasbah, where the scent of rosewater lingers in the air, and
the warmth of Moroccan hospitality envelops you
- Day 7: Dades to Marrakech – The Crimson City
The final leg of the journey leads through the dramatic landscapes of the High Atlas. Cross
the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, where Berber villages cling to the mountainsides. By afternoon,
Marrakech sprawls before you—a pulsating maze of sights, sounds, and scents. The Djemaa
el-Fna square erupts with life: snake charmers, henna artists, and food stalls grilling succulent
kebabs. Wander through the souks, where brass lanterns cast intricate shadows, and lose
yourself in the intoxicating chaos of the Red City.
- Day 8: Marrakech – Farewell to Morocco
The journey ends, but the echoes of Morocco remain. Wake to the aroma of freshly brewed
coffee and warm msemen pancakes. Visit the serene Majorelle Garden, where cobalt blue
walls contrast with lush greenery. Perhaps a final stroll through the medina, a last sip of mint
tea on a rooftop terrace, before you bid farewell. The road has ended, but Morocco’s magic
lingers in your soul, forever calling you back.
This is not just a trip; it is an immersion, a dance with history, a love affair with a land of
contrasts. Morocco has spoken, and its story will stay with you, always.
- Included & Excluded
- Pick-up from the airport & drop you at the hotel or riad.
- Private transport vehicle with A/c.
- Driver & English Tour guide.
- Camel riding per person.
- 1 Night in desert camp (Dinner + breakfast)
- Accommodations with Beds & Breakfast included.
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Gratouities
- Entrance Fees to Monuments
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