This 6 Days Desert Tour From Tangier begins with a pick-up from your accommodation. You’ll travel to the blue city of Chefchaouen, then continue to Fes, where you’ll explore its historic medina with a guided tour. Journey through the Middle Atlas, passing stunning landscapes, and venture into the Sahara Desert in Merzouga for camel rides and desert camping.
Discover the dramatic Dades and Todra Gorges, visit Ouarzazate (the “Hollywood of Morocco”), and explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. The tour concludes with a guided exploration of Marrakech’s iconic landmarks, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Your adventure begins with a pick-up in Tangier. Travel through the Rif Mountains and Tetouan, enjoying stunning mountain views, before arriving in the picturesque blue city of Chefchaouen. Explore its charming medina with its Spanish-style square, arts and crafts shops, and rooftop cafes. After lunch, continue to Fes for an overnight stay.
Spend the day exploring Fes, Morocco’s oldest imperial city. Visit iconic sites like the Andalusian Mosque, tanneries, potters’ quarters, and the vibrant medina. Enjoy lunch in a traditional palace and continue to explore Hispano-Moorish architecture and the Medersas Nejjarine.
After breakfast, head south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest to see Barbary apes. Continue through the Ziz Gorges and Errachidia, where the landscape transitions to desert. Arrive in Merzouga, enjoy mint tea, and embark on a camel trek to a Berber camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend the night in traditional tents, enjoy dinner, and gather around a campfire for Berber music under the stars.
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes and return to the hotel by camel. After breakfast and a shower, drive to Tinghir and the stunning Todra Gorges. Continue to the Dades Valley for dinner and an overnight stay.
Travel through the Dades Valley and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping at the Valley of Roses and Skoura village. Visit Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m) and arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
Explore Marrakech, the “Red City,” with a local guide. Visit landmarks like the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and the Ben Youssef Koranic School. Stroll through the medina’s artisan quarters and the lively Jemaa El Fna Square. After lunch, visit the Majorelle Gardens and the modern Gueliz district. End your tour with an evening walk through the square, enjoying its vibrant atmosphere.
This 6-day journey offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and natural beauty, showcasing the best of Morocco from the blue streets of Chefchaouen to the golden dunes of Merzouga and the vibrant energy of Marrakech.
