5-Day Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech

Itinerary: Tangier → Cape Spartel → Hercules Caves → Tetouan → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest (Azrou) → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) → Rissani → Erfoud → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley → Roses Valley (Kelaa M’Gouna) → Skoura Palm Groves → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas Mountains (Tizi n’Tichka Pass) → Marrakech

Description

Experience the ultimate 5-day desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech, a complete journey across Morocco’s most iconic destinations. This multi-day private circuit combines the blue charm of Chefchaouen, the imperial heritage of Fes and Meknes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the alpine beauty of Ifrane, and the golden dunes of the Merzouga Sahara. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, palm groves, dramatic canyons, and historic kasbahs before crossing the spectacular High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arriving in vibrant Marrakech. Ideal for travelers seeking a full Moroccan adventure including culture, mountains, desert landscapes, and UNESCO heritage sites in one unforgettable itinerary.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier – Chefchaouen

• Pick-up from hotel, airport, or port in Tangier

• Visit Cape Spartel and the Cave of Hercules

• Drive through Tetouan and the Rif Mountains

• Arrival in Chefchaouen

• Overnight in Chefchaouen

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

• Morning free time in Chefchaouen

• Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO)

• Stop in Meknes to explore Bab Mansour, royal stables, and historic sites

• Continue to Fes

• Overnight in Fes

Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

• Departure toward the Middle Atlas

• Stop in Ifrane (“Moroccan Switzerland”)

• Visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou

• Drive through Midelt and Ziz Valley

• Arrival in Merzouga Sahara

• Camel trek at sunset across Erg Chebbi dunes

• Dinner and overnight in a desert camp

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

• Optional sunrise camel ride

• Visit Rissani local market and Erfoud

• Explore the spectacular Todra Gorges

• Continue to Dades Valley

• Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 5: Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

• Drive through the Roses Valley and Skoura palm groves

• Stop in Ouarzazate

• Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO)

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass

• Arrival and drop-off in Marrakech

Highlights

• Tangier coastal landmarks

• Chefchaouen Blue City

• Volubilis Roman Ruins & Meknes Imperial City

• Ifrane & Cedar Forest

• Merzouga Sahara Camel Experience

• Todra Gorges & Dades Valley

• Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou

• High Atlas & Tizi n’Tichka Pass

Included

• Private air-conditioned transport with professional driver

• Hotel / Airport / Port pick-up in Tangier

• Hotel / Riad drop-off in Marrakech

• Fuel and road fees

• Luggage assistance

• Flexible stops on request

Not Included

• Accommodation

• Meals

• Local activities and guides