Day 1: Tangier- The Start of Your 12 Days Tour from Tangier :

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Your 12 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech starts in a nice way as we welcome you in the port of Tangier or Airport and offer you a fast personal transfer to your luxurious Riad. The city of Tangier is something very distinct, a cosmopolitan vibe that carries African and European vibe which one gets at a glance. You therefore will have ample time to relax and refresh knowing that Luxury Tours in Morocco will take care of all the details that would make your arrival smooth.

In the later part of the day you have to visit the lovely Kasbah and the silent Medina which, perhaps, you can with a luscious mint tea getting a view of the strait. This is a great beginning of your Morocco luxury private tours since it predetermines a wonderful and easy mood of your overall trip.

Day 2: Tangier – Asilah – Chefchaouen (The Blue City) :

The 12 days Tangier to Marrakesh tour is a tour that proceeds to the south and takes a relaxing holiday in the beautiful and artful coastal town of Asilah. I recall the whitened walls and the colorful murals in this place, an ideal place of memorable shots and fresh Atlantic air. We therefore make a slow walk through its peaceful, well-maintained Medina and move on to the interior.

The next stop is a drive into the beautiful Rif Mountains and we reach the well-known, unbelievably blue-washed town of Chefchaouen. As we climb the air is instantly fresher and cooler. Moreover, this is the necessary aspect of your luxury tours of Morocco because you can stroll around the quiet streets and take your time in your pretty Riad then have a dinner.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes :

We leave the beautiful Blue City during the 12 days trip between Tangier and Marrakech on the way to the south heading to the imperial city of Fes. The first important destination is the Roman ruins of enormous size of Volubilis (UNESCO) where you explore the columns and mosaics of the ancient Roman ruins. Therefore, visiting this historical site, it is quite clear how deep the cross-cultural history of Morocco is.

Meknes is the next place we visit where we take time to admire the magnificent Bab Mansour gate which is characterized by the exquisite craftsmanship and the sheer magnitude of the gate. The highway takes us to the oldest spiritual center, Fes where you get in your magnificent, traditional Riad. Moreover, this day is a smooth transition between the distant Roman history of Morocco and its rich medieval, imperial history.

Day 4: Fes City Tour :

Your 12 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech today is devoted entirely to the wonderful local expert-guided tour of the amazing medieval Fes Medina. The thousands of narrow, winding alleys will indeed make you feel like you were transported to the past because of the number of people practicing old crafts there. As a result, we go to the most well-known tanneries of Chouara, a splash of color and bustle, an atmosphere that is not only peculiar to the city of Fes but also extremely colorful.

We also see the spectacular gates of the Royal Palace and a classic madrasa (ancient school), to see the magnificent detailed tile and plaster work. Moreover, this profound, cultural integration is a prerequisite to the understanding of the very core of this ancient city. You will have deep attachment to the spiritual and artistic history of Morocco.

Day 5: Fes – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga :

To-day will be a great change in your 12 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech, as we take the long, picturesque journey southward to the great Sahara Desert. We pass through the green hills of the Middle Atlas Mountains and the scenery is so different as now it is no longer green forests but bare dry rocky plains of the pre-Saharan scene. As a result we take a wonderful rest in the Cedar Forest near Azrou, and you may with ease see the rogueish Barbary Apes in their natural habitat.

Our trip goes further along the massive palm groves of the beautiful Ziz Valley, which is a marvelous landscape making a color green line through it, and finally, we reach our destination, Merzouga. In addition, we do stay overnight in a local hotel by the dunes in order to get a good sleep before the magical and rough experience of the deep desert the following day.

Day 6: Merzouga Area Tour & Luxury Camp Merzouga Overnight :

This is the very point of your 12 days tour between Tangier and Marrakech the deep Sahara adventure and your accommodation in a luxury camp in the Moroccan desert. We begin the day with an adventure 4x4 tour; we will see local Gnawa musicians at Khamlia and visit nomadic families to experience the local culture. As a result, this authenticity, led by the local professionals, will give a memorable experience of the traditional desert life.

Later in the afternoon we encounter your sweet, sturdy camel and start the beautiful, calm ride across the enormous dunes of the Erg Chebbi with the setting of the sun in splendid style. Moreover, at the end of the adventure is your beautiful, unique desert luxury camp Merzouga Morocco, where gourmet dinner and a sleep full of a million stars are enjoyed after completion of the adventure, this is what every luxury Sahara desert tour experience dreams of.

Day 7: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley :

Day 7 of your 12 days tour You start off in Tangier to Marrakech, you get up early in the morning and watch the most beautiful sunrise over the golden dunes, a very magic scene of quietness and shifting light. We then head west after having taken a delicious breakfast and making a quick stop at the traditional souk in Rissani and then proceed to the beautiful Todra Gorges. As a result, strolling between the massive, ancient red cliff walls provides an excellent and overwhelming feeling of the size of nature, which is a must-visit on this luxury Morocco desert tour.

We pass on through the Dades Valley with its superb panorama of the unique rock formations and the fortified mud-brick Kasbahs of the so-called Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Moreover, our day of driving ends in the Dades Valley where you will spend the night in a lovely, old fashioned Riad.

Day 8: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Skoura Oasis (Kasbah Trail) :

This 12 days tour of Tangier to Marrakech is now extended to Ouarzazate along the now-renowned "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" far. We visit the gigantic Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, which is a good example of traditional architecture that was a major home of a family of the Glaoui. The architecture of the region therefore literally resembles that of a historical epic movie hence the reason why it is so frequently referred to as the “Hollywood of Africa.

We then make our way to the nearby Skoura Oasis, a large expansive green land that is well known as having ancient Kasbahs and a dense palm grove. Moreover, we stay in a gorgeous Riad in the oasis and here you can experience the calmness of the place and the contrast between the dry red soil and the high green palm trees.

Day 9: Skoura – Ait Benhaddou – Telouat – Marrakech (Atlas Crossing) :

It is a long and very rewarding day in the Tangier 12 days tour to Marrakech as we cross the dramatic High Atlas Mountains into Marrakech. We begin by paying a visit to the amazing Ksar of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO), where we take the time to exhaust the marvelous fortified village. Therefore, the impression of this structure, which has been against nature throughout centuries, is the feeling of history.

We then proceed to the ruins of the historical Telouat Kasbah, a genuine hidden treasure, a highly authentic location, high on the mountains and drive across the grandiose Tizi n Tichka Pass. Moreover, the fact that the Berber settlements are clung high to the slopes is absolutely stunning, which proves the beauty of your Marrakesh to luxury tours expedition, as we, finally, come to the colorful Red City in the evening.

Day 10: Marrakech Sightseeing (Palaces and Gardens) :

You 12 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech now revolves solely around the electric energy of the city of Marrakech beginning with a professional guided tour of the historical center. You will definitely visit the complex of the Bahia Palace and the tombs Saadian, and you will be amazed at the beauty of the tile patterns and the elaborate handiwork of the interiors. Therefore, we will take you to the lovely serene blue pool of the Majorelle Garden, which is an ideal contrast to the hectic Medina streets.

Then we enter the giant and vivid UNESCO Medina souks, during which you have the chance to discover the local bargaining culture and specific handmade crafts. Moreover, your night ends at the unbelievable Djemaa el-Fna square, storytellers and musicians, to be sure that you will have the taste of the very authentic and vibrant heart of this imperial city.

Day 11: Marrakech – Essaouira Day Trip (Coastal Calm) :

Your Tangier 12 days tour to Marrakech is a relaxing day out trip to the Atlantic coast, where you get to visit the beautiful fortified city of Essaouira. The road is picturesque and it passes through argan oil cooperatives where the rare argan tree goats occasionally climb to the branches. As a result, a refreshing breath of a salty sea of Essaouira is an automatic welcome of the heat of Marrakech.

Essaouira is known to have bright blue and white ramparts and bustling fishing port where you can watch fishermen to haul in their catch. Additionally, you will have the pleasure of wandering in the peaceful and more artistic streets and having a taste of fresh tasty seafood in the middle of the day, which will solidify the luxurious and diversity of your Morocco luxury journey.

Day 12: Marrakech Departure (Farewell to Your 12 Days Tour from Tangier ) :

It is the end of your magnificent 12 days trip from Tangier to Marrakech. You will definitely have one good last breakfast in your lovely Riad reminiscing on the two wonderful weeks which you have spent crossing Morocco, the coast and the desert. Therefore, Luxury Tours in Morocco have made sure that the last days of your tour are free of stress and hassles since we handle all the last minute departure arrangements with a lot of ease.

Your own, luxury transfer will be keeping you out of Riad, straight to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) depending on your flight time. Besides, it is our pleasure to see you through Luxury Tours in Morocco and we hope you have a happy time back home to complete your perfect premium morocco tours.

The private driver will drop you at your hotel and the tour ends. We at Luxury Tours In Morocco offer best Tangier Desert tours and excursions from Tangier for best experience. Let us organise this experience of a lifetime for you. Airport transfer available. All hotels selected for your unique Morocco trip. Personal service included.