The 6 days tour from Tangier to the Sahara Desert begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Tangier. The journey takes you through Chefchaouen, Fes, the Middle Atlas, and the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. You’ll explore the Dades and Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate, and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. The tour also includes guided tours in Fes and Marrakech.
Enjoy the landscapes of the Rif Mountains.
Discover the blue city of Chefchaouen.
Visit the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis.
Take a guided tour of Fes.
Encounter Barbary Apes in the Azrou Cedar forest.
Admire panoramic views of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Enjoy a camel ride in the Merzouga Sahara.
Watch the sunset over the sand dunes.
Try sandboarding.
Relish a hearty dinner and enjoy a campfire party with Berber drums.
Camp overnight at the Merzouga Desert Camp.
Tour Atlas Studio and Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Marvel at the spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains landscapes.
On the first day of your 6-day tour from Tangier, we will meet you at the port of Tangier and cross the Rif Mountains and Tetouan city, enjoying the magnificent mountain views until we reach Chefchaouen, a beautiful village at the foot of the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen’s medina has a Spanish-style square, surrounded by arts and crafts shops, restaurants, and cafes where you can have lunch before we continue to Fes for the night.
After breakfast, the day is dedicated to exploring Fes, the oldest of the imperial cities and medinas, founded by Idriss II. Fes is a center of Arab-Muslim culture, featuring the Mosque of the Andalusians, tanneries, district potters, and the medina. Enjoy lunch in a palace in the medina. In the afternoon, continue visiting the Hispano-Moorish buildings and Medersas Nejjarine.
After breakfast, we drive south to Ifrane and Azrou through the Middle Atlas Mountains. On the way, we stop at the cedar forests to see monkeys in their natural habitat. Travel through the Tizi Ntalghamt pass and along the beautiful Ziz gorges carved into volcanic rock. As you approach Errachidia, the landscape changes to reveal desert hints. After lunch, continue through the Ziz Valley to Erfoud, Rissani, and Merzouga. After a glass of mint tea, leave your luggage in a hotel and take a camel trek to a Berber camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, the highest sand dunes in North Africa. The camel trek takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to the camp, where we stay the night in Berber tents equipped with mattresses, blankets, and pillows. After dinner, gather around the fire and enjoy traditional Berber songs and drums under the stars.
Wake up early to enjoy a beautiful sunrise over the dunes and take a camel ride back to the hotel. After a shower and breakfast, leave for Tinghir and Todra Gorges, finally arriving in the Dades Valley for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive through the Dades Valley to Kalaat M’Gouna and Ouarzazate. The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs offers plenty of photo opportunities. Visit the Valley of Roses and the village of Skoura, then continue to Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa.” Enjoy lunch at the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. After visiting this UNESCO site, continue through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka pass, reaching an altitude of 2260 meters in the High Atlas Mountains. Stop to enjoy the stunning views before arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
Today, explore Marrakech, “the Red City of Morocco.” Our city guide will ensure you see all the sites of historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian tombs, Bahia Palace, and Ben Youssef Koranic school. Walk through the streets to see the different craftsmen of the medina performing their jobs before arriving at the famous Djamaa El Fna. Enjoy lunch in a nearby restaurant, then visit the Majorelle gardens and a small tower in Gueliz, the new town of Marrakech.
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Luxury tents have ensuite bathrooms, showers, and towels. A cozy tent offers communal facilities and hot showers outside. You must bring your own towel and shower supplies.
Each luxury tent comes with its own private bathroom, complete with a shower, soap, shampoo, and towels. You are required to bring your own towel and shower accessories due to the communal hot showers outside the tent at Comfortable Tent.
Be sure to pack warm clothing for the winter, since temperatures drop significantly and nights can get chilly.
“Our trip with Visit Our Morocco was absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we were picked up in Marrakech, everything was perfectly organized. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making sure we experienced the best of Morocco. The highlight was definitely the night in the Sahara Desert – a magical experience we will never forget. Thank you, Visit Our Morocco, for an amazing adventure!”
“We had an incredible time exploring Morocco with Visit Our Morocco. The itinerary was well-planned, and we got to see so many beautiful places. Our guide was fantastic, providing us with fascinating insights into Moroccan culture and history. The accommodations were comfortable, and the entire trip was seamless. We highly recommend Visit Our Morocco for anyone looking to discover the wonders of this amazing country. Thank you for an unforgettable journey!”
