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Overview

This is our most popular Sahara Morocco desert tour from Tangier — a private 6-day route that links the northern blue city, Fes and the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga before finishing in Marrakech. The pace is relaxed, the camp is comfortable, and you can request a tailor-made quote to add an extra desert night or upgrade to a luxury Sahara camp.

Highlights

Tangier Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Fes Excursion in Fes city Fes Ifrane Midelt Merzouga Des Private driver-guide

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Tangier Chefchaouen

You will discover the best destinations on this private Morocco tour departing from Tangier. Today we travel to Chefchaouen, where we walk through the narrow streets of the medina to explore its blue and white painted lanes. This is a popular destination for both local and foreign visitors. Overnight in a local riad.

Day 2

Chefchaouen Fes

After breakfast, we travel from Chefchaouen towards Fes and you visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis. We then explore Moulay Idriss, a holy city, before continuing to Fes where we arrive in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in a local hotel. Enjoy our 6-day private Tangier to desert tour with Local Morocco Tours.

Day 3

Excursion in Fes city

Today you will enjoy a guided tour of the Fes medina, where we visit the famous souks and historical sites, including the Al-Qaraouiyine University and the tanneries. Overnight at a hotel or riad.

Day 4

Fes Ifrane Midelt Merzouga Desert

Travel on the best Tangier to desert tour with Local Morocco Tours. We travel from Fes to Ifrane and Midelt, then on through Errachidia and Erfoud. Once we reach Merzouga, we prepare for a camel trek to a Berber camp in the middle of the Erg Chebbi dunes. The camel ride takes around 90 minutes. After dinner, we gather around the campfire to listen to traditional Berber drums.

Day 5

Merzouga Desert Todra Dades

We wake up early today to enjoy sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, then ride camels and drive to Rissani and Tinghir after breakfast. We tour the magnificent Todra Gorge — Morocco's narrowest gorges. After lunch we drive to the Dades Valley and spend the night in a local hotel or kasbah.

Day 6

Dades Gorges Skoura Marrakech

After breakfast, we explore the Dades Valley before heading to Kalaa M'gouna along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, where we see Skoura and the Atlas Studios of Ouarzazate. Then we proceed to Aït Benhaddou, where you explore the UNESCO-listed kasbah, one of Morocco's largest. After lunch, we drive you across the High Atlas Mountains and through Berber villages to Marrakech, where the tour concludes. We will be happy to organise the perfect private Morocco tour from Tangier for your friends, family or group with Local Morocco Tours.

What's included

  • All hotel pick-up transfers with experienced drivers
  • Comfortable and private travel from Tangier in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Merzouga camel trek in the Sahara desert
  • Nights in riads/hotels and a comfortable desert camp
  • Dinners and breakfasts

Not included

  • Lunches and soft drinks
  • Entrance fees and tips

Guide languages

English, Spanish , French. Other language on a request.

Departure

We can leave whenever you choose, although we normally leave at 9 a.m.

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