8 Days Desert Trip from Tangier Itinerary

We have prepared a great way to be able to meet Morocco, the best time to enjoy the desert and beautiful landscapes and Berber villages, discover their ancestral traditions, and enjoy the hospitality of its people.

If this program does not fit the time you have you can, contact us and adapt the path to your interests, please indicate the days that you prefer and we will offer an alternative to adapt this trip for you.

Day 1: Tangier » Tetouan » Chefchaouen [112 Km]

Today, we will drive through the Rif mountains and Tetouan city to enjoy the views of the beautiful mountains till we get to Chefchaouan one of the stunning villages at the feet of the Rif mountains.

Chefchaouen medina had a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants, and cafes where you will spend your night in a nice place to enjoy the breeze and the beauty of nature.

Day 2: Chefchaouen » Old Roman City: Volubilis » Meknes » Fes [277 km]

After a tasty breakfast in the riad, our 8 Days Desert Trip From Tangier to Marrakech starts towards Volubilis crossing via Ouazan and other Rif villages. In Volubilis, we will discover the Roman ruins and learn about Moroccan history.

Then we will drive to Meknes city (the 17th-century heritage) where we will stop for lunch and we will discover the historical walls of the medina, bab el Mansour and we will enjoy a visit to Moulay Ismail shrine. Later in the afternoon, we head to Fes city where we will spend the night.

Day 3: Fes guided tour

Today we will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century.

We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum, and Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. 

Day 4: Fes » Azrou cedar forest » Midelt » Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes) [469 km]

After breakfast in your hotel, we will travel to Merzouga via Errachidia and Erfoud. You will be traveling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge. You’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia, here you will have lunch and enjoy the Berber hospitality.

Afterward, we will travel along Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud (famous fossils city) and Rissani(with its famous souk). We arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon and you’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you start your camel ride to spend a night in the desert camp with Berber music and also sand-boarding.

Day 5: Merzouga » Jerf » Todgha Gorges » Dades Valley [269 km]

We wake up early to see the spectacle of the sunrise over the dunes of the Erg Chebbi before making our way back to the hotel by camels. After breakfast and shower.

Leaving the desert, we will drive through the Saghro mountains and we will take a short walk through Todra Gorge before arriving in Dades Valley for dinner and accommodation. We spent a night in Dades Gorges, in a local riad/hotel.

Day 6: Dades valley » Ouarzazate » Ait Ben Haddou kasbah » Marrakech [326 km]

After breakfast in the hotel, you will travel through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazate. This route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand kasbahs. We will visit the cinema city of Ouarzazate and also Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco, built by T-Hami El Glaoui (the UNESCO heritage site).

Then, we will drive across the High Atlas mountains and you will enjoy the panoramic view and attractive Berber villages along the way till we reach Marrakech where we stay overnight in a local hotel.

Day 7: Marrakesh sightseeing tour with a local guide

Continuing our 8 days desert trip from Tangier to Marrakech, we will start exploring Marrakech “the red city of Morocco”. We will ensure that you see the most important sites of historical and cultural interest. This includes the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace.

After lunch at a local restaurant near the famous square, you will walk through the souks and you can also buy souvenirs or enjoy the art of handicrafts. In the afternoon, you will have free time to discover the city by yourself.

Day 8: Transfer to the airport

Today depends on your flight, you will be transferred to the airport to attend your flight

Air-conditioned comfortable 4×4 car or luxury minivan
-Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
-English-speaking driver
-Stop for Pictures or breaks
-Sunset camel ride for an hour to an hour and a half
-Vegetarian and Vegan Lunch options are available

-Drinks
-Tips
-Extras

-Alcoholic beverages

-Extra activities (available as add-ons)