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10-Day Complete Morocco: Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fez, Deep Sahara & Marrakech Tour
"A 10-day grand tour from Tangier to Marrakech via Chefchaouen, Fez, deep Sahara immersion in Merzouga & Ouzina, gorges, and the High Atlas."
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01Tangier to Chefchaouen via the Rif Mountains
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Tangier to Chefchaouen via the Rif Mountains
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Begin your journey in the north, traversing the fertile Rif region to arrive in the famous Blue City.
Day Highlights
- Pick-up from your Tangier accommodation, airport, or seaport
- Drive through the scenic Rif Mountains, passing vibrant Berber villages
- Arrive in Chefchaouen, nestled between two mountains
- Admire the distinctive indigo blue and white hues of the town
- Check into Riad Dar Chaouen (or similar) for dinner and overnight
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02Chefchaouen to Fez
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Chefchaouen to Fez
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Travel from the tranquil blue hues of the north to the bustling cultural and spiritual capital.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast at your riad
- Leisurely morning in Chefchaouen for personal exploration
- Depart for Fez in the late morning
- Mid-afternoon arrival in Fez
- Enjoy a first panoramic view of the city from a hillside vantage point
- Check into Riad Dar Skalli (or similar) for overnight
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03Guided Cultural Discovery of Fez
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Guided Cultural Discovery of Fez
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Immerse yourself fully in the labyrinthine medina and rich history of Morocco's oldest imperial city.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast at your riad
- Meet your professional local guide for a full-day tour of Fez
- Explore the vast Fez el-Bali medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit historic madrasas, bustling souks, and artisan quarters
- Experience the city's transformation from day to evening atmosphere
- Return to your riad for overnight
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04Fez to Merzouga Desert via Middle Atlas
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Fez to Merzouga Desert via Middle Atlas
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Journey from the northern plains across diverse ecosystems to your first magical night in the Sahara.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast at your riad
- Depart Fez, driving through Ifrane, 'the Moroccan Switzerland'
- Stop at the Azrou Cedar Forest to see the Barbary macaques
- Cross the volcanic region of the Middle Atlas
- Descend via the dramatic Ziz Canyon into the vast Ziz Valley palm grove
- Arrive at a riad at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga
- Enjoy welcome tea before mounting camels for a trek into the dunes at sunset
- Arrive at Tassili Luxury Desert Camp (or similar) with private bathroom tents
- Enjoy Berber music, dinner, and a campfire under the stars
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05Merzouga Desert to Ouzina Desert via Paris-Dakar Tracks
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Merzouga Desert to Ouzina Desert via Paris-Dakar Tracks
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Explore remote desert regions and follow historic rally routes to a unique sustainable retreat.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast at the desert camp
- Begin an off-road tour along the old Paris-Dakar Rally track
- Visit Khamlia village for a live Gnawa music performance
- Continue via Taouz towards the Erg of Ouzina
- Arrive at the traditional Berber settlement of Ouzina near the Algerian border
- Check into the unique Starlight-certified Riad Ouzina TGM
- Evening of Berber music with live drums after dinner
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06Ouzina Desert Immersion: Village Life & Nomads
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Ouzina Desert Immersion: Village Life & Nomads
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A full day dedicated to connecting with the people and traditions of this remote Saharan community.
Day Highlights
- Optional sunrise viewing over the Ouzina dunes
- Breakfast at the riad
- Visit Ouzina village to see the communal bread oven and hidden gardens
- Lunch featuring traditional 'Berber pizza'
- Optional henna tattoo experience
- Visit local fossil mines in the afternoon
- Search for an authentic nomadic family to share mint tea and conversation
- Return to Riad Ouzina TGM for dinner and overnight
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07Ouzina to Dades Gorges via Berber Villages & Todra
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Ouzina to Dades Gorges via Berber Villages & Todra
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Depart the deep desert and journey back through rocky gorges and lush river valleys.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast at the riad
- Drive via Ramlia, following the Paris-Dakar track through stunning desert landscapes
- Continue to Alnif and then to Tinghir (Tinerhir)
- Visit the spectacular Todra Gorges, walking between its 300-meter-high cliffs
- Drive to the nearby Dades Gorges
- Check into Ksar Sultan Dades (or similar) for dinner and overnight
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08Dades Gorges to Marrakech via Roses Valley & Ait Benhaddou
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Dades Gorges to Marrakech via Roses Valley & Ait Benhaddou
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Travel through fertile valleys and cinematic history before crossing the majestic Atlas Mountains.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast at your accommodation
- Drive through the beautiful Valley of Roses, dotted with ancient kasbahs
- Arrive in Ouarzazate; optional visit to the film studios
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Ksar of Ait Benhaddou
- Begin the ascent into the High Atlas Mountains
- Cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m)
- Late afternoon arrival in Marrakech
- Check into Riad Maialou (or similar) for overnight
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09Guided Tour of Marrakech
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Guided Tour of Marrakech
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Discover the highlights and history of the Red City with an expert local guide.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast at your riad
- Meet your local guide for a tour of Marrakech's key sights
- Visit sites such as the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, and the Koutoubia Mosque minaret
- Explore the famous Jemaa el-Fna square and the surrounding medina
- Tour program may vary based on seasonal maintenance and restoration work
- Return to your riad for overnight
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010Departure from Marrakech
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Departure from Marrakech
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Your grand Moroccan discovery concludes with a transfer to the airport.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast at your riad
- Check out and free time depending on your flight schedule
- Private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) at the agreed time
- End of services
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Embark on the ultimate ten-day Moroccan odyssey, a comprehensive journey that unveils the country's immense diversity from north to south. Beginning in the historic port of Tangier, you'll traverse the lush Rif Mountains to the enchanting blue city of Chefchaouen, explore the imperial grandeur and medieval medina of Fe...
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"The entire trip was seamless. From the airport pickup to the desert camp, every detail was handled perfectly. I felt inspired."
Alex Johnson
Solo Traveler • Australia
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"An architectural masterpiece of a journey. The balance between rugged adventure and absolute luxury was precisely what I wanted."
Sarah Miller
Luxury Explorer • United Kingdom
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"The light in the Sahara is unlike anything else. Direct Morocco Tours positioned us perfectly to capture the soul of the desert."
Marc Durand
Photographer • France
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