9 Days Tanger

Day 1 : Tángier
Upon your arrival at the airport or ferry terminal of Tangier, you will be transferred to your
hotel. You will have time to explore this bustling port city that was once the playground of
international socialites, including writers, artists, musicians and politicians, (Paul Bowles).
The city is a lively, cosmopolitan and historic Mediterranean feel, where you get to explore
number of museums and sites.Dinner and Overnight at Hotel in Tangier.
Day 2 : Tangier – Chefchaouen
After breakfast we head to Chefchaouen. It is a magical town with a dream of thousand and
one nights a beautiful blue and white-washed Andalucian town nestled in the Rif Mountains.
The town is a relaxed, with small winding alleyways and market squares, where the women of
the surrounding Rif come to sell their handmade crafts. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel or
Riad in Chefchaouen.
Day 3 : Chefchaouen – Fes
After breakfast we will travel to Morocco’s most fascinating city and the world last surviving
Medieval city of Fes. We will tour the medina with its « souks » (markets) stopping at the
gateway of the Royal Palace, the 9th-century Karouine Mosque and University. We will visit
the tomb of the city founder, Moulay Idris II. Lunch will be at one of the traditional
restaurants in the old medina. After lunch we will continue to explore the Najarine Fountain,
the gateway of the Bab Boujloud, the old harem gardens and the Batha Museum. On the way
back to the hotel, we will stop to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Mausoleum and a
famous tannery where skins are cured and dyed in enormous vats.Dinner and overnight at
Hotel or Riad in Fes.
Day 4 : Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Errachidia – Erfoud – Desert
Spend the day on a scenic drive through the country side with stops, for photos etc… until
you reach Erfoud, the last city where civilization ends. Step into the mystical Saharan
landscape as you ride by camel over the stunning golden sands of Merzouga as the red sun
sets. As night falls, listen to the intoxicating beats the of Berber drums and song during the
traditional ceremony of Moroccan mint tea(berber whiskey) and delight in a Moroccan feast
of harira soup, a savory tagine (stew with meat and vegetables), couscous, fresh fruit and
exquisite Moroccan pastries. At nightfall, we’ll sleep under the desert clear sky and stars in a
nomad berber tent. Experience a sense of timelessness in the still, silent desert unchanged
since caravans loaded with spices, gold and indigo crossed long ago. (Lodging is also
available a local auberge at the edge of the dunes.) Good walking shoes are recommended.
Day 5 : Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Tazarine – Zagora
Experience Sun rise in Sahara Desert. Enjoy a typical sahara breakfast, then camel ride back
to your hotel for a shower etc… departure to the Palm Plantation of Tafilalet passing Rissani,
the old Alaouite Sahara capital by the ancient Alaouite Sultans. Drive to Alnif where lunch is
waiting. Carry on the road via Tazarine, N’kob oasis and Tansikht from here we will take an
off road which crosses the Draa Valley and its procession of palms until Zagora. Dinner and
overnight at Hotel or Riad in Zagora
Day 6 : Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast departure to Ouarzazate along Draa valley with its thousands of palm trees
plantation, continue through the typical village of Agdez, we will cross the Anti-Atlas via Tizi
N’Tinifift (1660alt). Continue to Marrakech through Tizi N’tichka Pass. Dinner and overnight
at Hotel or Riad in Marrakech.
Day 7 : Marrakech – Essaouira
We have morning at leisure to absorb this mystical city; after lunch we will depart to
Essaouira, The journey to this former Portuguese fishing village offers up only a few roadside
towns and the occasional Berber village. Jimi Hendrix made the pilgrimage, as did Bob
Marley and Cat Stevens. Also the inspiration for Hendrix’s song “Castles Made of Sand”.
Essaouira known as Mogador also for its annual festival of « Gnaoua music ». Some of the
highlights that you will visit: Place Moulay El Hassna, The Skala, the harbour, the ramparts
the Jewish district called « Derb Lealouj » rebuilt by the alaouite sultan Mohamed Ben
Abdulah in the 18 th century. Situated on the Atlantic coast, it has a steady year round
temperature in the C20′s, with an expansive golden beach popular with windsurfers and
famous for its fresh seafood grills, Thuja wood crafts and artists colony. Old Portuguese
ramparts guard the walled city where you can watch silver craftsmen and wood carvers at
work in one of the most charming medinas in all of Morocco. Visit a traditional pharmacy and
learn about natural medicines and cures, and a women’s cooperative where argan nuts are
processed by hand into one of the rarest and most versatile oils in the world. Dinner and
overnight at Hotel or Riad in Essaouira.
Day 8 : Essaouira – Safi – El Jadida – Casablanca
After the breakfast we will depart to Safi, main fishing port for the country’s sardine industry
and famous for its pottery. We will continue to Oualidia via the coastal road with its superb
view for having our lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will drive to El Jadida,
famous with its beaches and resorts. Our tour includes a visit to the famous citadel, reminder
of the Portuguese occupation of the 16th Century. After the tour we will continue to
Casablanca for overnight. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel in Casablanca.
Day 9 : Casablanca – Larache – Asilah – Tánger
After breakfast of fresh squeezed orange juice, baguette and fresh fruit, departure from
Casablanca to visit Tanger driving along the Atlantic coasts to Asilah. It’s a small village of
artists, but also fishermen. The Medina is small where the houses are mostly blue and white.
After having lunch we head to our Last destination which is Tanger. Possibility a visit in the
city at night. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Tanger.
Day 9 : Transfer to airport or port of Tánger
When your stay with us concludes, we will transfer you to the airport or port, after
experiencing the trip of life time.

TRIP INFORMATION :
Duration: 9 DAYS AND 8 NIGHT.
Departure: 7/8 AM.
Starting Location: Tanger.
Ending Location: Tanger.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS TRIP :
4×4 vehicle/Minibus with air condition.
Driver/Guide/Fuel.
Hotel/riad/ overnight stays.
Breakfast/dinner.
Camel ride/night in the desert (1camel per person).
Desert off road & visit the nomad in sahara.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TRIP :
Lunch/drinks cunsumed during the trip.
Plane ticket to and from Morocco.
Entry fees to monuments/museus