From Tangier to the Sahara
The Grand Tour of Morocco

Tangier — Where Europe Meets Africa ⚓

Pick-up at Ibn Battouta airport, Tangier port or hotel. Tangier is the city of the Strait, where the Mediterranean and the Atlantic meet. Visit the Kasbah with panoramic views of the Strait of Gibraltar and Spain on the other side. Walk through the Petit Socco, the historic medina and the viewpoints. Free afternoon to lose yourself in the alleyways that inspired writers like Paul Bowles and Matisse. Night in a hotel in Tangier.

The Blue City of the Rif — A Dream of Colour 🔵

Two-hour drive into the Rif mountains. Arrival in Chefchaouen by mid-morning — plenty of time to explore at leisure. First steps through the blue medina: every street, every staircase, every doorway is painted in different shades of indigo blue and white. Uta el-Hammam Square with its fountain and grand mosque. The babouche market and Berber hats. Free afternoon to photograph the most special corners. Chefchaouen at night is magical: the medina empties and the colours under the lights are spectacular. Night in a riad in Chefchaouen.

Blue Morning, Afternoon in the Ancient City 🕌

Last morning in Chefchaouen — the best time for photos is at dawn when the streets are empty. Three-hour drive to Fez, the world's oldest university city (founded in 789 AD). Afternoon with a specialist local guide: the Chouara Tanneries (Morocco's most photographed spot, where leather is dyed by hand as it has been for 1,000 years), the majestic Bou Inania Madrasa, the labyrinthine spice souk, and the coppersmiths and cedar-wood craftsmen. Night in a riad in the Fez medina.

First Night in the Sahara — The Dream Begins! ✨

Early departure from Fez heading south. Stop in Ifrane, Morocco's "Little Switzerland" with its alpine architecture and famous stone lion. Cedar forest of Azrou with the Barbary macaques that come down to greet visitors. Lunch in Midelt (the apple city) with views of the snow-capped Atlas. Arrival in Merzouga at sunset.

Camel ride 🐪 across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to the VIP camp. 🍽️ Berber dinner included to the beat of Gnawa drums around the fire. Night under a sky of a million stars in a luxury tent.

The Sahara at Your Own Pace — The Most Authentic Experience 🏜️

The luxury of two nights in the desert: experience the Sahara in depth without rushing. Up early for the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes — the sky ignites with orange and red as the Sahara wakes up. Breakfast at camp. Free morning: sandboarding down the dunes, landscape photography, a stroll through the oasis of palms and reeds surrounding the erg.

Afternoon: visit to the village of Merzouga and a Berber nomad family to learn about their way of life, tents and ancestral customs. At sunset, a second dune walk. Second night at the VIP desert camp.

From the Dunes to Hollywood — Ouarzazate 🎬

Departure via the Todra Gorges, 300-metre red rock walls carved by the river — the scenery is breathtaking. Drive along the Dadès Valley with its golden mud kasbahs. The famous "Route of the Thousand Kasbahs" is Morocco's most photogenic stretch. Stop at Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO Heritage), the country's most famous kasbah, setting for Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and Game of Thrones.

Arrival in Ouarzazate, Africa's film city. 🍽️ Dinner included at a local restaurant with tagine and southern specialities. Night in a hotel in Ouarzazate.

Crossing the Atlas — Arriving in Red Marrakech 🌹

Morning: optional visit to the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate. Departure over the legendary Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass (2,260 m above sea level), the highest in North Africa, with spectacular views of the High Atlas peaks. Arrival in Marrakech at midday.

Full afternoon to discover the city: Majorelle Garden (Yves Saint Laurent's blue garden), the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the labyrinthine souks of crafts and spices, and the incomparable Jemaa el-Fna as evening falls. Night in a riad in Marrakech.

Last Breakfast in Marrakech — Until Next Time ✈️

Leisurely breakfast at the riad. Free morning for last-minute shopping in the souks or a traditional hammam to end the trip in total relaxation. Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport according to your flight time. Bags are full of crafts, spices and memories. The heart holds forever the colours of the Sahara, the blue of Chefchaouen and the buzz of Jemaa el-Fna. End of service.