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This 5-day tour from Tangier to Marrakech is one of the best ways to explore Morocco from north to south. Over 5 days and 4 nights, you will discover a mix of imperial cities, mountains, and deserts. The trip starts with a drive through the Rif Mountains to visit the famous blue city of Chefchaouen. From there, we head to explore Fes, the cultural and spiritual city of Morocco. The adventure continues across the Middle and High Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Here, you will experience camel trekking and spend the night in a desert camp. Finally, on the way to Marrakech, you will visit beautiful places like the Tinghir Valley, Todra and Dades Gorges, the Rose Valley, Ouarzazate, and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.
Your 5-day desert tour from Tangier starts with a pickup from your accommodation or the port/airport in Tangier. First, we will drive through the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen, also known as the Blue City. Here, you will have free time to walk around the city’s blue streets. It is a small city that can be visited in 3 to 4 hours.
Furthermore, you can start the walking tour by visiting Uta Hammam square and the Kasbah, as they are in the city center. Then, head up for a panoramic view from the Spanish mosque, taking pictures along the way.
After exploring Chefchaouen, we will continue the drive toward Fes, where we will spend the night.
After breakfast at your accommodation in Fes, you will meet up with a local guide to visit the most interesting attractions of the city. We will divide the trip into two sections, one with the car, and another walking through the alleys of the old city.
First, we will take the car to the new city, where we will discover the Royal Palace and the Mellah. After that, we will continue the drive to visit Borj North and a cooperative of ceramics.
Secondly, we will start the walking tour with the guide. You will walk through the narrow streets of the medina, visit interesting attractions like the Al Quaraouiyine Mosque (the oldest university in the world), the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the Chouara tanneries.
Finally, we will drop you off back in your accommodation and you will have a free evening on your own.
On the third day of the 5 day tour from Tangier to Marrakech, we will leave Fes and begin our journey toward the Sahara Desert. First, we will drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, where we will make two stops, in Ifrane and the Cedar forest. Ifrane, known as the little Switzerland of Morocco for its clean streets and alpine-style houses. Not to mention that it is listed as the cleanest city in Africa. Next, we drive through to the Cedar Forest, where we will visit the Barbary monkeys.
Then, we continue south of the country, passing by Berber Nomads, villages, and enjoying views of the Ziz Valley and Gorges. In the late afternoon, we arrive in Merzouga, the beginning of the Grand Sahara desert that covers 11 countries.
We will start the desert adventure with a camel ride across the golden dunes, making a stop for the sunset. At last, head to the desert camp, have dinner, and enjoy traditional Berber music around the campfire. Finally, you will have free time for stargazing.
On the fourth day of the trip, we leave Merzouga and head toward Rissani. First, we will start the day with a morning walk through one of the biggest traditional souks in Morocco. If it is a market day, which is usually on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, it gets very crowded with locals from the surrounding areas, including the desert.
Furthermore, we then continue our journey through desert landscapes and palm groves of Fzna until we reach Tinghir. We will make some stops along the way before reaching Todra Gorges. Here, you will have free time to explore the area.
After having lunch, we drive to Boumalne Dades, visiting the Curves of Tissdrine and the Monkey Toes Mountains.
Finally, we will head to your accommodation in Dades and spend the night there.
After breakfast in Dades, we will start our journey to Marrakech. First, we will drive through the Rose Valley and Skoura Oases, known for growing the Damas Roses and endless palm groves.
After that, we will head to Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco. This city attracts directors from all over the world as it has a unique location surrounded by Kasbahs, Mountains, and valleys. Many scenes of famous movies and series like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Prince of Persia, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and many more were filmed here.
Next, we will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. This fortress is the most popular of its kind and was used to serve as a stop station for the camel caravan traders in the past. Here, you will have time to walk around the kasbah and learn about its history.
In the afternoon, we cross the High Atlas Mountains, driving through the winding roads of Tichka Pass, the highest in North Africa at an altitude of 2260m. We will make sure to stop and enjoy the mountain views.
Finally, we will drive down the Tichka Pass to Marrakech and drop you off at your accommodation. End of the 5-day tour from Tangier to Marrakech.
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The Price of this 5 Day Tangier to Marrakech Desert Tour varies depending on the number of travelers, accommodation type, and travel season. Please feel free to contact us for a free quote!
The tour usually starts around 8:00 AM in Tangier and ends around 4-6 PM on the 5th day in Marrakech (or any other destination, if requested).
For 1 to 4 pax, we use an SUV, either a Land Cruiser, Toyota Prado, or s Mitsubishi sport. For 5 to 8 pax, we use a minivan. For more than that, we use a minibus.
The 5 Day Tangier to Marrakech Desert Tour is private.
The tent in the desert camp is private.
The camel ride is about 40 minutes.
We recommend comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack, and a jacket for the cool desert night. We’ll provide the rest!
The camel ride is optional. We can arrange a 4×4 transfer to the camp for free, or a quad bike ride across the dunes for an extra charge. Let us know your preference when booking.
