7 days desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech Explore a millennium culture with a rich creative past. Discover the most significant and stunning cities in Morocco:
With a local guide, explore the famous ancient Medina of Fez and take in the sights and sounds of the blue city of Chefchaouen, including its wild street markets and traditional traditions.
Saddle up with Berber cameleers and ride camels into the Sahara; stay in starlit tents tucked away among beautiful sand dunes; and savor Berber music.
Learn about their civilizations, then proceed to the Rose Valley after seeing the Ziz Valley with the Todra Gorge. See the historic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, recognized as a Unesco World Heritage Site, then travel through breathtaking vistas of the Atlas Mountains to arrive in Marrakech, a red city.
We are met by our guide at the port of Tanger Airport at the scheduled hour, and we go to Chefchaouen, also known as Chaouen, which is situated in an intercontinental natural park that has been designated a biosphere nature reserve. The town, perched on a white-and-blue-painted mountain, is home to a smart, compassionate, and courteous populace as well as stunning urban scenery, exquisite examples of regional handicrafts, and a tranquility that is hard to come by in today’s world. Dinner and lodging in the Riad.
On the second day of our seven-day desert journey from Tangier to Marrakech, we will depart from the opulent Chefchaouen and go to Fez, the first imperial city and home to one of the oldest colleges in the world. We will stop at the remarkably well-preserved Roman remains at Volubilis along the route.
We may also take in a broad view of the holy city of Moulay Idriss, where we will have lunch. Later in the afternoon, we will arrive in Fez, where we can explore the walls and doors of its medina and have a welcome tea from the Riad’s Terrace as the sun sets.
Dinner and lodging in the Riad
Following a sumptuous breakfast in the Riad, we will begin our guided tour of the medina, which has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its winding alleyways were designed by guilds of potters and dyers.
Not far from Fez, we will travel through a large cedar forest to observe how the monks live in freedom, as well as pass the Middle Atlas Mountains and visit Ifrane, in Switzerland of Morocco.
Prior to arriving to the Middle Atlas cedar trees. Accommodations and dinner in Midelt.
Day four takes us through the High Atlas into the Great South, where crimson landscapes and the Ziz Valley mark our approach to the desert.
At Merzouga, we trade the car for a camel, ride to camp, and watch the sunset over the dunes. The night is spent under the stars, enjoying music and dancing with nomads.
After breakfast, we leave the desert for Rissani. If it’s market day (Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday), we’ll explore the bustling souk where locals from nearby villages trade everything from fruits to clothing.
We then continue to the dramatic Todra Gorges. In two hours, we reach this climber’s paradise—a stunning canyon carved by the Todra River with massive vertical cliffs. We’ll stop for lunch and a half-hour walk to fully appreciate the scenery.
Our journey ends in the Dades Valley (the Valley of Figs), where we spend the night.
After breakfast, we’ll take in a stunning view of Dades Valley. Then, we’ll explore Skoura’s palm groves and Rose Valley before reaching Ouarzazate to visit a movie studio.
Next is the UNESCO site Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, famous as a film backdrop. After lunch, we’ll cross the Atlas Mountains via Tizi N’Tichka pass, pausing for photos, and arrive in Marrakech by 6:00 p.m. for dinner.
Breakfast and free time till the scheduled time, then transport to the airport where we’ll meet you to take you the boarding gate and check your baggage. This marks the conclusion of your seven-day desert vacation from Tangier to Marrakech.
