Desert Tours From Tangier with Unique Travel Morocco

Yes, you can travel to the desert from Tangier with tours that take 3-10 days.

The trips will drive you through pretty roads until you get to the big sand hills of the Sahara Desert in a place called Merzouga.

Two to three days is enough time in Tangier to see everything special, if you want to visit the old fortress, walk through the ancient marketplace, eat Moroccan food, and take a trip to the blue city of Chefchaouen.

Head to the bright blue buildings of Chefchaouen, walk through old Fes, see huge sand dunes in Merzouga, climb the big Atlas Mountains, or check out Tétouan's Spanish-style buildings when you want to see more of Morocco after Tangier.

The ancient Roman city ruins at Volubilis make a great stop when you're driving between these places.

Merzouga is the coolest place to see Morocco's desert, where you can find the giant Erg Chebbi sand dunes.

You can take fun rides on camels, sleep under the stars, and watch beautiful orange sunrises over the sandy Sahara Desert.

The ancient Roman city ruins at Volubilis make a great stop when you're driving between these places.

You can take a bus from Tangier to Fez, then change buses to go to Merzouga if you book ahead of time.

The trip takes about 15 hours, and you might need to switch buses. Book early when lots of tourists visit.

Tangier has nice weather with cool, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.

Summer is great with temperatures around 29°C in July and August.

Tangier has cool ocean breezes that make it feel nice if you don't like really hot weather, like in Marrakech.

The train ride takes about 5 hours and 51 minutes if you take the regular train.

The fastest train takes 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Trains leave every few hours, but trips might take longer on weekends.

Watch out for people who might steal your things, especially in crowded places and on buses if you're not careful.

Dress nicely when you visit religious places.

Don't walk around alone at night in dark or unfamiliar areas.

You can buy beautiful Moroccan crafts if you like handmade things:

• Pottery and dishes: Pretty painted bowls, plates, and vases with traditional designs
• Leather items: Tangier makes really good leather bags, wallets, belts, and shoes
• Carpets: Berber carpets have beautiful patterns and bright colors if you can negotiate a good price
• Jewelry: Handmade silver bracelets, necklaces, and rings
• Spices: Saffron, cumin, turmeric, and special spice mixes
• Tea: Famous Moroccan mint tea and the glasses to drink it from
• Clothes: Traditional Moroccan robes called jellabas and kaftans
• Lamps: Beautiful brass and copper lamps with detailed designs
• Argan oil: Special oil that's good for your skin and hair

Remember to bargain for better prices when shopping in the old market area.

Top places to visit in Tangier:

• Cap Spartel (a famous point of land)
• Tangier Casbah (old fortress area)
• Caves of Hercules (ancient caves)
• Parc Perdicaris (nice park)
• American Legation Museum (special museum)
• Kasbah Museum
• Tanger Beach
• Dalia Beach

Regular seats start at about 38 euros, and first-class seats cost about 51 euros if you want more comfortable seating.

You can take a CTM bus to Chefchaouen if you buy tickets online.

The bus station is a 10-minute taxi ride from the main square.

Tickets cost between 60-80 dirhams, plus 5 dirhams for each bag.

Most attractions are close enough to walk to if you stay in the old city area, where cars can't go.

For longer trips, you can take small blue taxis that don't cost much.

April and October are the best months to visit if you want nice weather.

March, May, September, and November are also good.

Don't visit in December when it's crowded, expensive, and the weather is bad.

Take a train and bus through Kenitra if you don't have a car.

The trip takes about 13 hours and costs 360-600 dirhams.

You can take ferries to Spain (Algeciras, Tarifa), France (Marseille), Italy (Genoa), and other places if you want to visit Europe.

Yes. Ferry tickets cost around $51 if you buy them the same day, but only $32 if you buy early, if you plan ahead.

Tangier is pretty safe, but don't walk alone at night if you're a woman traveling alone.

Dress modestly and be careful around strangers.

Many tourist places accept euros if you don't have local money, but you'll get better prices with Moroccan dirhams or a credit card.

The Kasbah Palace, also known as Dar al-Makhzen, Sultan's Palace, or Governor's Palace, and formerly as the Sharifian Palace, is an old fortress and museum that used to be where important rulers lived if you want to learn about Tangier's history.

The train ride takes about 4 hours if you take a direct train.

You can see Spain from Tangier if you stand at the right lookout points along the coast.

Tangier is definitely worth visiting if you want a more relaxed experience than busy cities like Marrakech.

Taxis in Tangier cost much less than in Western countries if you're worried about money.

A ride from the airport to downtown costs about €9.50 during the day and €14 at night.

Wear loose, flowing dresses if you want to stay cool while walking around the old market area.

Uber doesn't work in Morocco, but you can use an app called Careem in some cities.