Tour Overview
This 6-day tour from Tanger to Marrakech combines the best of northern Morocco with the magic of the Sahara desert. From the blue city of Chefchaouen and the imperial cities of Fes and Meknes, travel to the Merzouga dunes for a camel trek and desert camp, cross the dramatic Dades Valley and Aït Benhaddou, and finish in Marrakech.
Private, flexible and guided by local experts.
Tour Highlights
- Tanger & Chefchaouen
- Fes medina guided tour
- Camel trek in Merzouga
- Night in a Sahara desert camp
- Dades Valley & Aït Benhaddou
- Arrival in Marrakech
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Tanger – City Tour – Chefchaouen
Pick-up in Tanger, visit the medina, the Kasbah and the Caves of Hercules, then drive to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Overnight in the blue city.
Chefchaouen – Fes
Morning to explore the blue streets of Chefchaouen, then continue to Fes for overnight.
Fes – Ifrane – Ziz Valley – Merzouga – Camel Trek
Leave Fes through the Middle Atlas and cedar forests of Ifrane, then the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, dinner and overnight in a desert camp.
Merzouga Desert Day – Dunes, Nomads & Oases
Full day exploring the Erg Chebbi area: sunrise over the dunes, nomad families, Khamlia Gnawa music village and oases. Second night in the desert.
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Aït Benhaddou
Drive to the dramatic Todra Gorge, continue through the Dades Valley, then visit the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Benhaddou for overnight.
Aït Benhaddou – Atlas – Marrakech
Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka and arrive in Marrakech for a guided walk through the medina and Djemaa el-Fna. Drop-off at your riad — end of tour.
What's Included & Not Included
- Private air-conditioned minivan
- Local expert driver/guide
- 4 nights hotels + 1 night desert camp
- Camel trek in Merzouga
- Dinners & breakfasts
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Lunches & drinks
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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