From Tanger • 6 Days

6 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech via the Merzouga Desert

6 Days / 5 Nights – Tangier • Chefchaouen • Fes • Merzouga Desert • 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 beautiful landscapes of northern Morocco and the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen, one of the country's most charming destinations. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the famous blue-painted medina, Plaza Uta el-Hammam, traditional artisan shops and the picturesque streets of the old town. Spend the evening enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the Blue City.

Overnight: Riad or hotel in Chefchaouen

Day 2

Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and travel south through the scenic countryside toward Volubilis, Morocco's most important Roman archaeological site. After the visit, continue toward Meknes, one of Morocco's four imperial cities. Enjoy time to discover some of its historic landmarks and have lunch before continuing to Fes. Arrival in Fes in the afternoon or evening and transfer to your traditional riad in the medina.

Overnight: Riad or hotel in Fes Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Fes Guided Tour – Full Day Exploring the Medina

After breakfast, meet your official local guide for a full-day exploration of Fes, Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital. Discover Fes el-Bali, one of the world's oldest and most fascinating medinas. Walk through its labyrinth of narrow streets while learning about the city's history, traditions and daily life. During the tour, discover highlights such as the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish Quarter, traditional ceramic workshops, historic madrasas, artisan quarters and the famous Chouara Tanneries. You will also explore traditional souks filled with spices, leather goods, textiles and local handicrafts. After the guided visit, return to your riad and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Riad or hotel in Fes Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

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

After breakfast, depart Fes and begin the spectacular journey toward the Sahara. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping first in Ifrane before continuing to the cedar forests near Azrou, where you may encounter Barbary macaques. Continue through mountain landscapes and Berber villages toward Midelt, with free time for lunch. In the afternoon, travel through the magnificent Ziz Valley, known for its extensive palm groves and panoramic desert landscapes. Upon arrival in Merzouga, meet your camel caravan and begin a memorable camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Stop among the dunes to admire the Sahara sunset before reaching your desert camp. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner followed by Berber music around the campfire under the stars.

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

Day 5

Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Wake up early for the opportunity to admire a spectacular sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel through the desert landscapes and traditional villages of southern Morocco. Continue toward Tinghir and the impressive Todra Gorges, one of Morocco's most spectacular natural attractions. Enjoy time to walk between the towering canyon walls and appreciate the scenery. After lunch, continue through the beautiful landscapes toward the Dades Valley, famous for its kasbahs, unusual rock formations and dramatic mountain scenery. Arrival at your hotel or riad in the evening.

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

Day 6

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

After breakfast, depart Dades and travel through the Valley of Roses and the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs toward Ouarzazate. Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage fortified village and one of Morocco's most iconic historical sites. Enjoy time to explore the ancient ksar and its traditional earthen architecture before having lunch in the area. In the afternoon, cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, with panoramic stops along the way. Continue through mountain villages and changing landscapes until reaching Marrakech, where your 6-day journey comes to an end. Drop-off at your hotel, riad or Marrakech Airport. 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 2 nights 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 Official local guide for the Fes guided tour Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes Sahara sunset and sunrise experience Sandboarding in Merzouga Visits and panoramic stops along the route Assistance throughout the journey Lunches 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
2 nights 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
Official local guide for the Fes guided tour
Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
Sahara sunset and sunrise experience
Sandboarding in Merzouga
Visits and panoramic stops along the route
Assistance throughout the journey

Not Included

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

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