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DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO TANGIER

Today, embark on one of our captivating Morocco photography packages as we invite you to join us on a 13-day photography tour to discover the magical Kingdom of Morocco. Upon arrival to Tangier airport or port you will meet our English-speaking driver who will escort you to the comforts of your accommodations. The driver and photography instructor will provide a short introduction of your entire trip in Morocco. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure to indulge in the city’s vibrant soul or chill out in your lodge and uncover its facilities. Overnight with dinner at the hotel or Riad.

• Driving distance: Depends whether from the airport or port.
• Estimated driving duration: Depends whether from the airport or port.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Riad in Tangier.
• Meals: Dinner included.

DAY 2: TANGIER - CHEFCHAOUEN

After breakfast, you will enjoy the Northern City Tangier. Marvel at the picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean and the famed Strait of Gibraltar, a perfect photo opportunity. Mingle through the Kasbah district located next to the port, before heading towards the old Medina. Wander through the narrow streets lined with colorful doors, ancient and modern. Pass the Grand Sacco and the Petit Sacco with its multitudes of boutique hotels and Riads. After lunch, we depart from Tangier to the enchanting blue town of Chefchaouen, passing through the green valleys of the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen is famous for its vivid blue rinsed houses and winding streets. Check in for the overnight with dinner at the hotel or Riad.

• Driving distance: Approximately 115 Kilometers.
• Estimated driving duration: 1hrs 30 min (without traffic).
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Riad in Chefchaouen.
• Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included.

DAY 3: EXPLORE THE BLUE CHEFCHAOUEN

Chefchaouen means "two horns"—a reference to the twin peaks that tower over this small hillside town in northern Morocco. Locals call it Chaouen, but many travelers know it affectionately as "The Blue City." Today you will explore this authentic town with a special vibe. Its unique charm gives an impression of unreality. With its blue-rinsed houses, the whole city seems to be bathed in azure. You walk around as if you were in a dream. This beautiful Chefchaouen brims with attractions. Its heritage is rich. The inescapable Medina with its famous narrow winding alleys is an opportunity to mingle with the local population, and to smell and taste delights: from freshly baked bread to skillfully prepared tagines. There is also the Kasbah, which stands in the middle of the old quarter: its lush gardens, located in the center of the city, are a haven of freshness. Its museum, which is home to a collection of old, weapons, some photos of the city, and textiles, is must-see. Chefchaouen remains a paradise for walkers. The paths of the surrounding mountains offer pleasant hiking activities. The town has rapidly gentrified and offers a range of quality accommodation, good food, lots to do and no hassles to speak of, making it a strong alternative to a hectic multicity tour. Spend the overnight with breakfast at the hotel.

• Driving distance: No distance
• Estimated driving duration: No duration
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Riad in Chefchaouen.
• Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included.

DAY 4: CHEFCHAOUEN - VOLUBILIS - MEKNES - FEZ

Today we leave Chefchaouen to the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the best-preserved & impressive Roman ruins in North Africa. Your guide will escort you on a walking tour around 2000-year-old ruins; the Capitoline Temple, Basilica, Roman Baths, Triumphal Arch, Houses & Palaces which adorned with beautiful mosaics. We drive to Meknes, the 17th century capital of Morocco known for its long walls that protected the city from invaders. Meknes has a slow and relaxed pace with a collection of narrow alleys that wind around the old city. The architecture provides reminders of the nobility that once called the city home. The Middle Atlas Mountains rise in the distance swooping downward into the fertile plains that surround the city. Dashes of olives, grapes, and lemons provide aromatics to the city streets. Finally, end your tour in Fez, the spiritual and cultural center of Morocco. Check in at the hotel or Riad for the overnight with dinner.

• Driving distance: Approximately 250 Kilometers.
• Estimated driving duration: 4hrs 00 min (without traffic).
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Riad in Fez.
• Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included.

DAY 5: FEZ SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Today you will explore the mystical and magical Fez, a remarkable UNESCO world heritage site, and home to the oldest and largest medina in North Africa! The city was once the capital of Morocco and is still widely viewed as the cultural epicenter of the country. The city remains Morocco's spiritual heart thanks to the strong ties to religious schools and Islamic scholars. Its car-free medina has also remained a crossroads for trade and a center for teaching the traditional tradecrafts of Morocco such as intricate woodcarving, zellige tilework, and hand wrought metalsmithing. Your guided tour will start from the Royal Palace admiring its seven imposing front gates, surrounded by fine tilework and carved cedar wood. Built in the 1960s, they're masterpieces of modern craft work. You visit Medersa Bou Inania, the most architecturally refined of Fez’s theological colleges was built by the Merinid sultan Bou Inan between 1351 and 1357. You will visit Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts wonderfully restored early-18th-century funduq (inn used by caravans), the former rooms for travelling merchants are given over to displays of fine woodwork from across Morocco. You will explore Chouara Tannery, one of the city’s most iconic sights operating since at least the 16th century. Visit the Jewish quarter, Mellah created in 1438, the first official Jewish district. At its peak, some 250,000 Jews lived in the area south of Bab Semmarine. Today, the remaining handful have moved to the Ville Nouvelle, but it's still interesting to see traces of the community in the buildings. Here in the Mellah you will see Ben Danan Synagogue built in the 17th century to serve the megorashim (Jews descended from those expelled from Spain), this synagogue is trimmed in pretty herringbone green tiles, turquoise octagonal pillars and glowing chandeliers. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax at your hotel and spend the overnight with breakfast.

• Driving distance: No distance.
• Estimated driving duration: No duration.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Riad in Fez.
• Meals: Breakfast included.

DAY 6: FEZ - IFRANE - MIDELT - ZIZ VALLEY - ERFOUD

The drive from Fez to Erfoud via the Atlas Mountains is a beautiful and unforgettable journey. The route takes you through the stunning Atlas Mountains, where you can see breathtaking views of the rugged landscape and traditional Berber villages. Along the way, you will stop in towns like Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco for its alpine architecture and cool climate. We stop for lunch in Midelt with its spectacular location between the Middle and High Atlas. This particularly varied itinerary from north to south offers a diversity of impressions through the scenic Mountains where nomad shepherds live and move with their herds of goats and sheep across these Mountains. You will also visit the Ziz Valley, a lush oasis dotted with palm trees and traditional adobe villages. The valley runs along a deep canyon all the way down to Erfoud where you will spend the overnight with dinner in a stylish Kasbah hotel.

• Driving distance: Approximately 410 Kilometers.
• Estimated driving duration: 7hrs 00 min (without traffic).
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Kasbah in Erfoud.
• Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included.

DAY 7: ERFOUD - RISSANI - MERZOUGA - ERG CHEBBI DUNES

Today you will enjoy an adventure through the vast expanse of the Moroccan Sahara. Explore the dunes on a camel, a Jeep tour or an exhilarating ATV adventure, and witness the stunning desert landscape from a unique perspective. Meet the nomadic tribes that call the Sahara home and share a cup of traditional mint tea with them, gaining insight into their ancient traditions and way of life. Do not miss the chance to taste the delicious Medfouna Berber pizza, a local delicacy that will leave your taste buds wanting more. We arrive to the spectacular Merzouga dunes where sand dunes signify the start of the mighty Sahara Desert. We leave our vehicle and take a camel ride into the desert to a desert camp. To seal this as an experience of a lifetime. Spend the night in Berber tents, the ultimate glamping feeling! Add endless starry skies and music around a campfire and the picture is complete. You should not definitely miss this amazing experience in the desert during your tour of Morocco!

• Driving distance: Approximately 70 Kilometers.
• Estimated driving duration: 1hr 30 min (without traffic).
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a Desert Camp in Merzouga.
• Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included.

DAY 8: ERG CHEBBI – TODRA GORGES – DADES GORGES

Greet a new day with an early morning wake up for a picturesque sunrise upon the stunning dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy your breakfast and ride camels or Jeeps back to the town of Merzouga where you will meet your driver. We continue to The Todra Gorge, which is often referred to locally as the Toudgha Gorge, features 1,200 ft (400 meters) tall cliffs of bright red sandstone that seem to touch the brilliantly blue mountain skies. At the cliff’s base are a spring-fed stream feeding palm groves, Berber villages, and fruit plantations. The glorious scenery and clean water have made this a popular stop for shepherds and travelers for centuries. It is also a paradise for photography enthusiasts, climbers, bikers and hikers. The gorge has also been featured in the American TV show ‘Expedition Impossible’ and a 2012 Cadillac CTS advert. We continue to Dades Valley, a home to many small villages that are scattered throughout the region. These villages are often perched on top of Mountains or nestled into valleys. They have a unique charm that comes from their traditional architecture and lifestyle. Many of these villages are still quite isolated from modern life and offer visitors a glimpse into traditional Moroccan culture. The trip arrives to Dades Gorge, an impressive canyon carved by Dades River over thousands of years. The Gorges are 20 kilometers long and 200 to 500 meters deep. They offer amazing panoramas and continuous views of gorgeous ocher and red rocks, amazing different heights, and beautiful green valleys cultivated by hardworking farmers, well known for their friendly welcome and famous hospitality. Spend the overnight with dinner at the hotel.

• Driving distance: Approximately 275 Kilometers.
• Estimated driving duration: 4hrs 30 min (without traffic).
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Riad in Dades gorges.
• Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included.

DAY 9: DADES GORGES – SKOURA – AIT BENHADDOU – ATLAS MOUNTAINS

After breakfast, we will leave Dades valley filled with palm groves and oases – Groves of figs, almonds, and walnuts grow here, as well as an abundant supply of the Damascus Roses, from which the craftspeople extract the rose oil for which this part of the country is known. We drive through the Rose valley, one of Morocco's most captivating natural attractions. Named after the thousands of rose bushes that cover the banks of the Oued Dades, it runs between the villages of Kelaat M'Gouna and Boumalne-Dades. We reach Skoura, a breathtaking oasis with 4500 hectares of palm trees. It was the transit for camel caravans connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to Sub-Saharian Africa. One of the highlights of this town is the impressive Amredil Kasbah, a citadel dating back to the 17th century, is a major attraction of this verdant region. Featured on the back of one of the nation’s currency notes. We arrive to Ouarzazate, a Mini-Hollywood in Morocco as it’s seen the likes of Gladiator to some earlier “Game of Thrones” scenes! Atlas Studios, just outside the center of town, has been churning out Hollywood blockbusters since 1983. We reach Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, an incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 11th century. The Kasbah is one of the most spectacular human-made sites in the region. It is an iconic photogenic village as well as an impressive historic landmarks and a popular film location for Hollywood movies as the backdrop in nearly two dozen Hollywood movies, including Lawrence of Arabia, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Mummy, Gladiator, and Alexander. Most recently, the old town hosted the Game of Thrones TV series. We leave this fortified village up to the Atlas Mountains along which travelers will view massive foothills blanketed in green vegetation. We will come across a variety of villages; the natural landscapes and their colors change constantly along the drive, so this road provides a condensed version of all the surprising richness of the region. We reach Imlil by the feet of Toubkal summit for the overnight with dinner at the hotel.

• Driving distance: Approximately 385 Kilometers.
• Estimated driving duration: 7hrs 00 min (without traffic).
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Riad in Imlil.
• Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included.

DAY 10: HIKING THE ATLAS MOUNATINS - MARRAKECH

Early in the morning, we make our attempt on the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Our route takes us up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the screen and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts. The views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. When you reach the summit, you will see that the vistas across the surrounding landscape are quite breathtaking. From here there are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. We will retrace our steps when we return down to Imlil before driving back to the city of Marrakech where to spend the overnight with dinner at the hotel or Riad.

• Driving distance: Approximately 60 Kilometers.
• Estimated driving duration: 1hr 30 min (without traffic).
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Riad in Marrakech.
• Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included.

DAY 11: EXPLORE MARRAKECH

Welcome to Marrakech, Africa’s Capital of Culture, which will encapsulate you with colorful sights, sounds and smells as soon as you enter. Here, everyone and everything is on the move. It is a city of immense beauty, and its fabulous palaces, bustling souks, and lush palm groves continue to exercise a powerful grip over tourists. Undoubtedly, Morocco’s most intoxicating city, it’s impossible not to be captivated by Marrakech’s vibrant colors, heady scents, and inimitable feel. Although it is fairly a big city, most of the must-see attractions in Marrakech can be found at or within walking distance of the medina (historic center). Walking is the best way to discover its many hidden gems and appreciate the true charm of Marrakech. Within the madness of the medieval Medina, experience the exotic charm and traditional way of life, that has nourished Marrakech for over a millennium. Delve into a labyrinth of hustle and bustle, haggle for treasures, gaze upon starry mountains, and uncover the delights tucked away in this North African destination. The highlights to see and explore are The Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s most important mosque and one of the largest houses of worships for followers of Islam when completed in 1158. Visit The Bahia Palace, one of the most beautiful palaces in Marrakech built in the late nineteenth century and is a must-see attraction. The Ben Youssef Madrasa was the largest and most important Islamic school in Morocco. It has over 130 rooms and housed over 900 students. The souks of Marrakech’s medina are a maze of market stalls where the vibrant colors blend with the smell of spices and shouts of merchants. Spend the overnight with breakfast at the hotel.

• Driving distance: No distance.
• Estimated driving duration: No duration.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Riad in Marrakech.
• Meals: Breakfast included.

DAY 12: MARRAKECH AT YOUR OWN PACE

Marrakesh is a perfect entertaining destination offering attractions and leisure facilities for every taste and fancy. The day is at your leisure to bask in the marvels of Marrakech at your pace. You could enjoy a craft workshop to learn the art of local pottery or experience Arabic calligraphy. You could also venture back into the heart of the Medina to shop for colorful spices or textured tapestries. For an exciting adventure, you can take to the skies at dawn for a hot air balloon ride. As you glide through the open air, you may enjoy the panorama of the town below and the scenery sweeping to the Atlas Mountains in the distance. Spend the night with breakfast at your accommodation.

• Driving distance: No distance.
• Estimated driving duration: No duration
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Riad in Marrakech.
• Meals: Breakfast included.

DAY 13: MARRAKECH - BACK TO THE AIRPORT

Today marks the end of your memorable photography Journey to Morocco. You will have just enough time to enjoy a final amble along the corridors and narrow lanes of the medina to capture some final snapshots and memories. For the last seven days, you will have enjoyed an amazing exploration of Morocco and the rich culture and history found here. It's time to bid farewell to this enchanting country and cherish the memories of your time here. Wishing you a safe and comfortable journey back home.

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NOTE : Bear in mind that this is just a tour itinerary suggestion, if it does not match what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will organize a different itinerary based on your preferences and your stay duration. We offer customized and tailor-made tours and trips all around Morocco.

The price varies according to the number of people traveling, the more people joining the tour the less the price gets. Since the transportation payment is fixed, the price will be divided according to the number of travelers. The price depends on the quality and category of the accommodation. Contact Us for an exact quote.