This 5 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier Itinerary takes you on an exciting journey through Morocco’s stunning landscapes and historic cities. You will start in Tangier and travel to the Blue City of Chefchaouen, where you can explore its charming streets and enjoy the mountain views.
Next, you will visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial city of Meknes, and the cultural capital Fes. From Fes, the tour continues through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, Azrou’s Cedar Forest, and Midelt before reaching the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Here, you will experience a magical camel trek, watch a breathtaking sunset over the dunes, and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.
The journey continues through Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, and Ouarzazate, where you will visit the famous Atlas Studios. You will also explore the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site known for its ancient beauty. Finally, you will drive through the High Atlas Mountains before reaching Marrakech, where your 5 Days from Tangier to Marrakech adventure ends. This 5 Days Desert Tour from Tangier is the perfect way to see Morocco’s best sights!
On the first day of this 5 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier Itinerary, you will be picked up by our driver after your arrival and drive to Chefchaouen, a beautiful town in the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen is known as the “Blue City” because all the streets and buildings are painted blue.
When you arrive in Chefchaouen, you will check in to your hotel and have free time to explore the pretty blue streets, colorful houses, and small local shops. Be sure to visit Ras El Ma, a peaceful place where fresh water flows from the mountains. You can sit by the spring, enjoy the cool air, and watch locals gather water.
In the late afternoon, you can walk up to the Spanish Mosque for an amazing view of the city and the Rif Mountains, especially at sunset.
In the evening, visit Outa El Hammam Square, the heart of Chefchaouen. This lively square is full of cafés and shops where you can relax and enjoy the local atmosphere. Your first day will be filled with beautiful views, cultural experiences, and delicious food. You will spend the night in Chefchaouen.
Today after breakfast, depart for Volubilis, a well-preserved Roman city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring ancient mosaics, arches, and basilicas from the 3rd century BC.
Next, continue 5 Days from Tangier to Marrakech, a historic imperial city founded in the 17th century by Sultan Moulay Ismail. Visit Bab Mansour, one of Morocco’s most beautiful gates, and explore the Royal Stables and Heri es-Souani, massive granaries and water reservoirs that once supplied the city.
In the afternoon, drive to Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual capital. Upon arrival, settle into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing evening in the historic medina.
Today, after breakfast, we will pick you up from your accommodation in Fes. Then, we’ll travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. On this 5 Days in Morocco, our first stop will be in Ifrane, also known as “Moroccan Switzerland,” to see the Atlas Lion Statue, which was crafted by a German prisoner in exchange for his freedom from the French. After that, we’ll stop to see the monkeys in Azrou’s Cedar Tree Forest. We’ll continue crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains and arrive in Midelt, the world’s apple capital, where we’ll enjoy lunch.
Next, we’ll drive towards the Sahara Desert and the Tizi N’talghoumte pass (1907m). In the late afternoon we will arrive in the amazing land of sand dunes of Merzouga. Here, you will ride your camel across the high Erg-Chebbi dunes. You will see a magnificent sunset on top of a high dune. You will have time to take pictures and watch the sunset before arriving to desert camp. After having delicious dinner, you will be entertained by Berber music played by local nomads under a starry sky. overnight will be at camp.
Today you will have to wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise. After breakfast and a shower, you will ride your camel back to Merzouga. You will meet our driver and head to Rissani. We will have walk in the largest market (Souk). You will be fascinated by locally made goods and art crafts. Afterward, the 5 Days Morocco Tour From Tangier to Tinghir.
Along the way, we can see the ancient irrigation system. In Tinjdad town you will have a stop for lunch. Then, continue to explore the amazing views of Todra Valley and Todra Gorge (1,000 feet deep) with its orange towering cliffs. it is a popular climbing destination. We’ll finish the day in the green valley of Boumalne Dades. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel or riad.
After breakfast in your Hotel, we will travel to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah via the Land of Roses and the Road of Thousand Kasbahs. And after that, we will travel to Ouarzazate, known as “the Hollywood of Africa,” where we will capture the Kasbah of Taourirte and visit a world-renowned film studio (Atlas studios). Next stop will be in the ancient Kasbah of Ait-Benhaddou. This fortified walled city, built directly on the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara, was a thriving trading post during the 17th century. Ait Benhaddou has appeared in films such as Gladiator and Lawrencrence of Arabia.
After we visit the Kasbah, we will take a break for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will continue our journey to Marrakech via the High Atlas Passes. We will stop along the way to take in the breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m). We will arrive in Marrakech in the evening, and drop you off at your hotel. This will b the end of 5 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier Itinerary.
This 5 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier Itinerary is just a sample of what we offer and is designed to give you an idea of the incredible experiences you can have in Morocco. We understand that every traveler is unique, and we are happy to create a fully customized itinerary tailored to your specific preferences, interests, and travel needs.
Whether you want to explore different destinations, spend more time in certain locations, or include special activities, we can design the perfect trip for you. Contact us now, and let us help you plan an unforgettable journey through the beauty and culture of Morocco!
