4-Day Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech

Route: Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley → Valley of Roses → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n’Tichka Pass → Marrakech

Description

This 4-day desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech offers a complete Moroccan experience from the north to the Sahara and the High Atlas Mountains. Travel through the Rif Mountains to the blue city of Chefchaouen, explore the cultural charm of Fes, cross the scenic Middle Atlas with stops in Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou, then reach the golden dunes of Merzouga Desert for a magical camel trek and night under the stars. The journey continues through Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, before crossing the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arriving in vibrant Marrakech.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen – Fes

• Pick-up from hotel or port in Tangier

• Drive through Tetouan and the Rif Mountains

• Free time in Chefchaouen to explore the blue streets and viewpoints

• Continue to Fes

• Overnight in Fes

Day 2: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga

• Departure from Fes toward the Middle Atlas Mountains

• Stop in Ifrane (“Moroccan Switzerland”)

• Visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou

• Pass through Midelt and Berber villages

• Arrival in Merzouga Sahara

• Camel trek at sunset across Erg Chebbi dunes

• Dinner and overnight in a desert camp

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Boumalne Dades

• Optional early sunrise camel ride

• Drive through desert oases and local villages

• Stop in Rissani and Tinjdad

• Explore the impressive Todra Gorges

• Continue to Dades Valley / Boumalne Dades

• Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 4: Boumalne Dades – Valley of Roses – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech

• Drive through the Valley of Roses and Kelaa M’gouna

• Pass by Skoura Oasis

• Stop in Ouarzazate

• Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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

• Arrival and drop-off in Marrakech

Highlights

• Chefchaouen Blue City

• Fes Imperial City

• Ifrane & Cedar Forest

• Merzouga Sahara & Camel Trek

• Todra Gorges & Dades Valley

• Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou

• Tizi n’Tichka High Atlas Pass

Included

• Private transport with driver

• Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off

• Scenic stops along the route

Not Included

• Accommodation

• Meals

• Local activities and guides