From Tanger • 5 Days

5 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert

5 Days / 4 Nights – Tangier • Chefchaouen • Fes • Merzouga • Dades Valley • Marrakech

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Complete itinerary

Discover Morocco day by day.

Private journey from Tangier to Marrakech based on the itinerary provided by Morocco Local Travel.

Day 1

Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen

Your private journey begins with pick-up from your hotel, Tangier Airport or Tangier port. Travel through the landscapes of northern Morocco and the Rif Mountains toward the enchanting blue city of Chefchaouen. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to discover the beautiful medina at your own pace. Wander through its famous blue-painted streets, visit Plaza Uta el-Hammam, explore the small artisan shops and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this charming mountain town. The afternoon and evening are free to experience Chefchaouen and enjoy dinner at one of its traditional restaurants.

Overnight: Riad or hotel in Chefchaouen

Day 2

Chefchaouen – Fes – Guided Tour of Fes in the Afternoon

After breakfast, depart Chefchaouen and travel directly toward Fes, Upon arrival, meet your professional local guide for an afternoon guided tour of Fes, Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital. Explore the fascinating Fes el-Bali, one of the world's oldest historic medinas. Walk through its labyrinth of narrow streets and discover traditional souks, artisan workshops, historic fountains, madrasas and the famous tanneries. Your guide will introduce you to the history, architecture, traditions and daily life of this extraordinary imperial city. After the visit, transfer to your riad and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Riad or hotel in Fes Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, leave Fes and travel south through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture, before continuing to the cedar forests near Azrou, home to the Barbary macaques. Continue through mountain landscapes and Berber villages toward Midelt, with time for lunch along the way. In the afternoon, travel through the spectacular Ziz Valley, where panoramic viewpoints reveal extensive palm groves and traditional villages. Continue toward Merzouga, where the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi rise dramatically from the desert landscape. Upon arrival, meet your camel caravan and enjoy a memorable camel ride through the dunes at sunset. Reach your luxury desert camp, where dinner will be served. Later, enjoy traditional music around the campfire and the incredible star-filled Sahara sky.

Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Merzouga with private bathroom Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 4

Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Wake up early for the opportunity to admire a spectacular sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, leave the Sahara and travel through the changing landscapes of southeastern Morocco. Continue toward Tinghir and the Todra Gorges, one of the most impressive natural sites in southern Morocco. Enjoy time to walk between the dramatic canyon walls and admire the surrounding palm groves and mountain scenery. After lunch, continue toward the Dades Valley, passing traditional Berber villages and spectacular rock formations. Arrival at your hotel or riad in the valley, followed by dinner and a relaxing evening.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Dades Valley Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 5

Dades Valley – Rose Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, depart Dades and travel through the beautiful Valley of Roses and the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs. Continue toward Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert and an important filming destination. The journey continues to the magnificent Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco's most iconic fortified villages. Enjoy time to explore its traditional earthen architecture and narrow passages. After lunch, begin the spectacular crossing of the High Atlas Mountains, traveling through the Tizi n'Tichka Pass and stopping at panoramic viewpoints along the way. In the late afternoon or evening, arrive in Marrakech, where your 5-day journey ends with drop-off at your hotel, riad or another agreed location. Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour Professional driver Pick-up in Tangier Drop-off in Marrakech Fuel and transportation expenses 1 night in Chefchaouen 1 night in Fes 1 night in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga 1 night in Dades Valley Breakfasts throughout the tour Dinners in Merzouga and Dades Private bathroom in all accommodations Professional local guide in Fes Camel ride at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes Sandboarding in the Sahara Panoramic and cultural stops along the route Assistance throughout the journey Lunches and drinks Dinners in Chefchaouen and Fes Entrance fees to monuments Quad or buggy activities in Merzouga Personal expenses Tips

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Includes

Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
Professional driver
Pick-up in Tangier
Drop-off in Marrakech
Fuel and transportation expenses
1 night in Chefchaouen
1 night in Fes
1 night in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga
1 night in Dades Valley
Breakfasts throughout the tour
Dinners in Merzouga and Dades
Private bathroom in all accommodations
Professional local guide in Fes
Camel ride at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes
Sandboarding in the Sahara
Panoramic and cultural stops along the route
Assistance throughout the journey

Not Included

Lunches and drinks
Dinners in Chefchaouen and Fes
Entrance fees to monuments
Quad or buggy activities in Merzouga
Personal expenses
Tips

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