Tangier desert tours

• What are Tangier desert tours?

The desert tours that start from Tangier are among the most diverse tours that you can find with our agency. Travelling from the north to the south of Morocco is quite a rich experience, given that the two regions differ a lot from each other. The tours start by visiting some interesting spots in Tangier; Tangier has no shortage of fun and exciting places. The tours usually leave Tangier afterwards, towards Chefchaouen passing by the coastal road and cities like Tetouan. The visit to Chefchaouen usually takes one day; although Chefchaouen might need some extra time, to fully experience its real beauty. The desert tours usually go to the Fez region afterwards for a day or two. The time there will be spent discovering a lot about Moroccan history; Fez, Meknes and the Roman ruins Volubilis are very rich historical sites. The tours usually leave afterwards, heading towards the desert passing by the cedar forests near Ifrane and Azerou; this area is also famous for monkeys, after that Midelt and Ziz Valley before we start to see the first glimpses of the desert with the palm trees of the oasis of Tafilalt. The Moroccan desert has a very diverse range of natural landscapes other than the dunes of Erg Chebbi; the gorges and valleys of Toudra and Dades are two fascinating examples. However, the great desert nights are spent in Merzouga. The tourist will be taken to the desert camps, where there are traditional tents with bands playing drum music. The Sahara Desert is the perfect spot for trance, especially with the clear night sky. The tours leave the desert after that, heading towards Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddo; the two places combined can be seen in many Hollywood movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. After leaving these wonderful historic sites and the High Atlas Mountains, We will go to Marrakech, in the Red City the tourists will be accompanied on a guided tour around Marrakech, visiting all the important historical and cultural sites like Jamaa Lafna. Marrakech isn’t just about the historical sites, the modern parts of the city are vibrant and full of parties and fun. The tours can go to Essaouira after that, which is something recommended; this rich city has a very artistic lifestyle that everyone can appreciate. The tours can even go farther through the coastal road to visit Casablanca and Rabat, which is a great opportunity to discover more about modern Morocco.

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• Tangier desert tours itinerary

The tours from Tangier leave the city after a tour. They visit some northern villages and cities like Tetouan and Chefchaouen. After a visit to Fez, Volubilis and Meknes, the tours go to the Atlas Mountains and the cedar forests and towns like Ifrane, Azerou and Midelt. Then the tours stop in the dunes of Merzouga, where the tourist will enjoy the wonderful desert ambience. The tours will leave after that to visit the famous studios of Ouarzazate and then Marrakech after that. A visit to Essaouira can be added to the trip if the customer likes that. Casablanca, Rabat and Assila can also be visited on the way back to Tangier.

• Tangier desert tours highlights.

-The guided tour in Tangier’s landmarks.

-The visit to the Northern parts of Morocco.

-The exploration of the Moroccan historical sites in Fes, Volubilis and Meknes.

-The visit to the cedar forest, where there are monkeys.

-The fun desert times in Merzouga and Erg Chebbi Dunes.

– The tour in the Red City Marrakech