6-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Overview
From Tangier's port through the Rif Mountains, historic medinas, desert adventure, and the Atlas range, concluding in Marrakech.
Highlights
- A scenic drive through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen
- Guided exploration of Fes' historic medina
- Passage across the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Merzouga desert
- A sunset camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a desert camp
- The Todra Gorges and Dades Valley
- The UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- The High Atlas Mountains via traditional Berber villages
- Arrival in vibrant Marrakech
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Tangier to Chefchaouen
Journey to the picturesque blue town of Chefchaouen, exploring the Kasbah fortress, the Ethnographic Museum, and panoramic mountain views.
- 2
Chefchaouen to Fes
Visit the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter, and the UNESCO World Heritage Medina featuring the Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and ancient tanneries.
- 3
Fes to Merzouga Desert
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, visiting Ifrane and cedar forests, then journey through the Ziz Valley before a camel caravan to Erg Chebbi for an overnight desert camp.
- 4
Merzouga to Ouarzazate
Sunrise viewing and a return for breakfast, then fossil workshops and the breathtaking Todra Gorges before passing through the Dades and Roses Valleys.
- 5
Ouarzazate to Marrakech
An optional film studios visit, then Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site featured in numerous films, before crossing the High Atlas via Tizi Ntichka Pass to Marrakech.
- 6
Marrakech Departure
A leisurely morning in Marrakech before an airport transfer.
What’s Included
- Private transport (4x4 or minivan) with an English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary (hotels, riads, kasbahs)
- One or more nights in a Berber desert camp with dinner and breakfast
- Camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- All activities and guided visits mentioned in the itinerary
What’s Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Lunches and drinks not otherwise specified
- Monument and museum entrance fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Meeting Point
Tangier
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the 6-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech?
- This itinerary runs 6 days and 5 nights, departing from Tangier.
- Is this a private tour or a group tour?
- It's private. You travel in your own vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide rather than joining a fixed group of strangers.
- Can the itinerary be adjusted?
- Yes — dates, pace, and stops can be tailored to your interests. Send an inquiry and we'll adjust this route around you.
- What's included in this tour?
- Private transport (4x4 or minivan) with an English-speaking driver-guide, Accommodation as specified in the itinerary (hotels, riads, kasbahs), One or more nights in a Berber desert camp with dinner and breakfast, plus everything else listed in the full inclusions below.
- Where does the tour start and end?
- Pickup is from Tangier. Tell us your flight or hotel details and we'll confirm the exact meeting time.
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