Activities in Morocco

5 Days Tangier to Marrakech Desert Tour

In this 5-day tour, discover the best sights of Morocco starting from Tangier to Marrakech. Visit Chefchaouen, a charming town with blue streets and see treasures like the Kasbah Museum and the Ras El Ma waterfalls. Next, head to Fes, a culturally rich city with fantastic places to visit such as the Tannery Chouara and the world’s oldest university Al Qarawiyyin.

Travel across the Saharan sands of Merzouga and enjoy stops at places like Ifrane and the Azrou forest. Experience the thrill of camel trekking on the grand Erg Chebbi sand dunes and spend a night in a Berber tent camp.

Visit Todgha and Dades Gorges and the UNESCO-protected Berber fortress of Ait Benhaddou before traversing the majestic High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech, a vibrant city. This Moroccan journey is filled with remarkable sights and experiences for an unforgettable adventure.

5 Days Tour From Tangier to Marrakech Itinerary:

Day 1: Tangier to Fes across Chefchaouen

Join us on an amazing 5-day tour in Morocco’s desert, starting from Tangier to Marrakech. Our first stop is the blue city of Chefchaouen, where there are many interesting things to explore. You can visit the Kasbah Museum to see art and exhibits about Chaouen. Take a walk along the famous blue walls, and go to the Ras El Ma River which has waterfalls and stunning views. In Chefchaouen, you can enjoy the beautiful blue buildings and take unforgettable photos. After that, we will go to Fes and stay at a traditional Riad for the night, where you can rest.

Let’s explore the amazing city of Fes together! We will see lots of interesting places. First, we’ll visit a palace with seven pretty golden gates. Then we’ll go to a big tower called Borj Nord, where we can see all of Fes. If you want, we can go to a place where people make beautiful artworks called mosaics.

The most exciting part of our day is when we go into the old town. We’ll go through a blue gate called Bab Boujloud and see some really old places like a famous mosque and some beautiful schools. We’ll also visit a special place where people make soft leather. When our day is done, you can relax at your room or a spa with a warm bath or massage. Night at a local Riad.

We will continue our 5-day desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech. Our main destination is Merzouga, which is a really cool desert place that everyone loves. The journey from Fes to Merzouga is interesting and takes about seven hours. Along the way, we stop at a few places that are worth visiting. First, we stop at a town called Ifrane, known as Morocco’s “Little Switzerland”. There’s a statue of a lion that a German prisoner made during the French colonization.

We also stop at a cedar forest where we can see and interact with Barbary monkeys. After some captivating stops, we finally arrive in Merzouga. Here, we go on a camel excursion in Erg Chebbi led by expert guides. We stop to watch the sunset and then go to a desert camp for the night under the beautiful starry night sky of Morocco.

Day 4 of our amazing 5-day tour from Tangier to Marrakech. Today, we’ll be going to the Dades Gorges, but there are a few interesting stops before we get there. First, we’ll go to Erfoud and check out some fossil museums. Then, we’ll see an old irrigation system that was used to water oases in the past. After that, we’ll get to the Todgha Gorges, which are really beautiful and where we’ll be able to take a walk along the river.

Later on, we’ll see the Monkey Toes mountains and the Tissdrine curves that were famous for a car ad and finally, we’ll end up at a lovely place to spend the night.

We are going on a journey to Marrakech after exploring Todgha and Dades Gorges. We will stop at Kalaat Mgouna to see rose products, since the region is known as the “Rose Valley”. We will then go to Ouarzazate, known for its movie studios, where we can learn about film production by visiting one of them.

We will also visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a historic site famous for its appearance in movies like “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Gladiator”. We will travel through the Tichka Pass, which has stunning views from the summit. We will also visit an argan oil cooperative to learn about how the oil is made. Finally, we will end our 5-day desert tour from Tangier by arriving at your chosen accommodation in Marrakech at sunset.

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  • Pickup & dropoff service
  • English/Spanish speaking driver
  • Private Transportation in an SUV or minivan with A/C
  • Camel for each in the desert
  • Accommodations
  • Breakfasts
  • Dinners
  • Plane ticket
  • Monuments fees
  • Lunches
  • Tips
  • Drinks

5 Days Tour From Tangier to Marrakech Highlights:

  • Chefchaouen the blue pearl
  • Tannery Chaouara Fes
  • Al Qarawiyyin university
  • Azrou Forest
  • Merzouga camel ride
  • Camping at Erg Chebbi dunes
  • The Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
  • Marrakech Jemaa El Fna Square