05-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Overview
Discover Morocco on this 5-day Morocco desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech. Travel through the Rif Mountains, imperial cities, and the Sahara Desert before ending in Marrakech.
Start in Tangier and travel through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City. Continue to Fes and explore its historic medina and rich cultural heritage.
Next, travel through Ifrane and the cedar forests before reaching Merzouga. Enjoy a camel ride across the golden Sahara dunes and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.
Continue through the Todra Gorges and Dades Valley before crossing the High Atlas Mountains. Finish your journey in Marrakech, the lively Red City.
This private Tangier to Marrakech desert tour combines culture, history, mountains, and Sahara adventure in just five days.
Highlights
What is Included
What is Not Included
Itinerary:
Arrival in Tangier – Chefchaouen
Begin your 5-day Morocco desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech with pickup from your hotel, airport, or port. Explore Tangier’s highlights, including Hercules Cave and Cape Spartel, before traveling through Tetouan and the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, Morocco’s famous Blue City. Enjoy a relaxing evening exploring its charming blue-painted streets.
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
After breakfast, visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, known for its impressive mosaics and historic remains. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities, to discover highlights such as Bab Mansour and the Royal Stables. Arrive in Fes and spend the evening relaxing at your traditional riad.
Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Merzouga Sahara
Leave Fes and travel through Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco,” followed by the Cedar Forest, home to Barbary macaques. Continue through Midelt and the scenic Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga and the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel trek across the golden dunes, watch the sunset, and spend the night at a luxury desert camp with dinner, Berber music, and stargazing.
Merzouga Sahara – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Wake early for a spectacular Sahara sunrise before breakfast and departure toward Rissani. Explore its traditional souk and continue to Erfoud, famous for fossils and marble craftsmanship. Drive through the palm-filled Ziz Valley to the impressive Todra Gorges, then continue to the Dades Valley for dinner and an overnight stay.
Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Travel through the Rose Valley and Skoura to visit the historic Kasbah Amridil, then continue to Ouarzazate and Taourirt Kasbah. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before crossing the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrive in Marrakech for the end of your 5-day Morocco desert tour from Tangier.
Map
-
Yes the itinerary can be fully tailored to your likes and dislikes depending on your interests. If you have some sites that you would like to go or activities that you would like to undertake, kindly let us know. Most of what we offer is trendy and somewhat individual; our desire is to make you feel unique and provide you with a night to remember. Just like any other traveler, you may have different needs and it is for this reason only that we have to change something in order to have your approval. Simply let us know your preferences and we will sit with you to plan the right Moroccan experience for you. In the end, we want to make the trip of your life that encompasses your dreams and goals.
-
While in your tour, the driver and guides use English and Spanish to communicate to the tourists. This makes the communication open and makes for better appreciation of the sites and culture afloat. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that local guides translated into Arabic or Berber since many Moroccans are bilingual or even multilingual. This is a definite added value in terms of experience, as people that are different by language will be much more able to engage with the locals. You also can speak in any language you want as your guides are ready to explain the details. In the end, this will give you deeper understanding and respect of the history and cultural practices of Morocco.
-
Absolutely! For the entire tour, there is transport in our own private 4×4 car or an air conditioned minibus depending on the number of people. Your proficient English speaking driver will be at hand to help you when moving from one place to the next. The roads in Morocco range from coastal tarmacked roads to mountainous terrains and this is well captured in the kind of vehicle used. Also, transportation costs for visiting various sightseeing destinations are incorporated in the package hence no prestigious beautiful sightseeing venue to visit and you are concerned of how to get there. There will be photo adventures to make some amazing shots of Moroccan scenery on the way as well as some breaks to take a couple of selfies.
-
Of course it does, every morning, you are provided with breakfast courtesy of your tour package. Further, regardless your hosting motherhod arrangement, you will get two dinners also. While the package covers sightseeing it does not include meals or drinks so you are free to find restaurants of your own during your off time. This is made possible in order for you to taste real Moroccan dishes such as tagines and the famous mint tea any time you want them. Catering services in causality people local cafes and restaurants serve a various type of diet to meet the preferences of all people and to let them taste Moroccan cuisine. So if you don’t want to miss the opportunity to taste streets and local cuisine!
-
Taking your Moroccan tour requires some important steps to enable you have a excellent trip. First of all, one should pack comfortably wear appropriate for day and nights, to avoid carrying many clotheskazy їдець. Comfortable and durable shoes are required for traversing the unique territories, such as vias and medinas, to the desert floor. Finally, it’s wise to pack hat, sunscreen, and an empty water bottle that one will borrow to drink over the day. Always it is advisable to carry along some cash since small purchases and tipping requires the same. In addition, learn the culture and practice it so that Moroccan culture is respected while interacting with it. Finally, don’t forget these things as they will make your trip easy and hassle free by having an identification and insurance.
-
In terms of the best time to visit Northern Morocco, it is recommended that tourists should travel to the region from the months of March through to May and between September and November during which time is considered to be spring and autumn respectively. In these months the climate is comparatively moderate and ideal time to have outings and historical tourism.. Summer is rather warm; in the interior areas, the average temperature for this season regularly rises above 35°C (95°F). On the other hand while in the winter season it can be fairly cold especially in the high altitudes mountains. As a result it is wise to look at the climate data before the trip. Finally, packing layers will let you easily adjust the temperature during your trip, which will always be pleasant.
Book Your Tour
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS TOUR?
Send us a quick enquiry and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
Connect with us
From