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5 Days in Morocco Tour from Tangier

Duration

5 days

Max People

34

Min Age

18+

Reviews

5

Overview

Enjoy an unforgettable 5 days Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier. During this journey, you will explore some of the most beautiful and unique places in Morocco.

The tour begins in Tangier, where we will travel through the scenic Rif Mountains to the charming blue town of Chefchaouen. You’ll also visit the fascinating Roman ruins of Volubilis and enjoy sightseeing in Meknes. Along the way, we’ll explore Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and stroll through the serene cedar forests.

A highlight of this tour is experiencing the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Here, you can ride a camel, witness breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, and soak in the magic of the golden dunes.

The adventure continues as we walk through the stunning Todra and Dadès Gorges, visit ancient kasbahs, and cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. Finally, your tour will conclude in the vibrant city of Marrakech, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Morocco.

5 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier Highlights

  • Explore the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen.
  • Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, along with Meknes and Fes.
  • Discover Ifrane, known as the "Little Switzerland" of Morocco.
  • Walk through the Azrou Cedar Forest and see wild monkeys.
  • Visit Midelt, the apple capital of Morocco.
  • Enjoy the scenic Ziz Valley, full of palm trees.
  • Drive through the Ziz Valley to reach the Merzouga Sahara Desert.
  • Explore the stunning Todra Gorges and Dades Valley.
  • Visit the historic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
  • Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains.
  • Travel through the Tizi N’Tichka Pass to reach Marrakech.

Included/Excluded

  • English/spanish speaking driver
  • Private transport with air condition and A/C
  • 1 Night in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast
  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
  • Camel ride per person
  • 4 Nights in hotels / Riads.
  • 2 dinners in the desert and Boumaln Dades.
  • 4 Breakfasts.
  • Entrance fees if needed
  • Lunches
  • Tips (optional)

Tour Plan

Day 1: Drive from Tangier to Chefchaouen

Your 5 days Morocco tour begins in the beautiful city of Tangier. From there, we will drive through the stunning Rif Mountains, where you can admire the breathtaking combination of blue sea and lush green mountains. Along the way, we will visit the city of Tetouan, a charming town with a strong Spanish influence and a picturesque medina.

In the afternoon, we will arrive in Chefchaouen, the famous "blue city." You will have time to explore its unique streets filled with white and blue buildings, vibrant art shops, and the beautiful Uta el Hammam Square. Afterward, we will take you to your hotel, where you will spend the night.

Day 2: Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

After breakfast, we continue the tour to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can admire well preserved mosaics, grand pillars, and historic arches.

Next, we drive about 30 km to Meknes, one of Morocco's imperial cities and the capital during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail. In Meknes, we will visit Bab Al Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the royal stables, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. By the evening, we will reach Fes, where you will spend the night in a riad or hotel.

Day 3: Fes to Merzouga Desert Sahara via Cedar Forest

After breakfast, we set out through the town of Imouzzer and head to Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco" due to its alpine style architecture and cool climate.

Next, we visit the cedar forest, home to wild Barbary macaques. You can take a walk among the trees and even feed the monkeys if you wish. We continue to Midelt, where we will stop for lunch.

The journey continues through the Tizi n Tilghmt pass and along the scenic Ziz Valley, with stops to enjoy the views. By the afternoon, we will reach the Merzouga Desert, where you can ride camels across the golden dunes and watch the sunset from a high dune.

At night, you will stay in a desert camp that combines traditional nomadic tents with luxury amenities. Enjoy Berber drum music and dancing around the campfire under the starry sky. Dinner and overnight in the camp.

Day 4: Merzouga Desert to Dades Valley

Our journey continues toward the Dades Valley. Along the way, we stop at Erfoud, where you can visit a local fossil museum if interested. We will also stop to see an old irrigation system that once watered the surrounding oases.

Next, we arrive at the Todra Gorges, where you can take a walk by the river that cuts through the towering mountains.

By late afternoon, we reach Dades Valley. We’ll stop at the "monkey fingers" rock formations, shaped by centuries of wind and rain. We also visit the famous Tisdrin curves, a winding road where a famous Cadillac commercial was filmed. Finally, we will take you to your hotel in the Dades Valley for the night.

Day 5: Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

After breakfast, we drive to Kalaat M’Gouna, known for its Rose Valley. Here, you can explore rose products like perfumes, rose water, and cosmetics, especially during the annual rose festival in May.

We continue through the palm groves of Skoura and reach Ouarzazate, where we visit movie studios and the Kasbah Taourirt.

The highlight of the day is Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a famous fortified village featured in films like Gladiator and TV series like Game of Thrones.

After exploring Ait Benhaddou, we cross the Tizi N Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for photos and lunch at scenic spots. By evening, we arrive in Marrakech, where the tour ends with a drop off at your riad.

evening with dinner, music, and an overnight stay in a desert camp.

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