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The Erg Chebbi dunes glowing gold under a wide desert sunset sky
Chefchaouen cascading down the hillside, blue buildings under a cloudy sky
The ancient Chouara tanneries of Fes el-Bali from above
Two travellers with a resting camel in the Erg Chebbi desert under a starry sky
Guide and traveller walking through the Todra Gorge canyon
Dades Valley river gorge bathed in golden hour light
The UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou viewed across the river at golden hour

5-Day Tangier to Marrakech Desert Tour

Route

Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Merzouga → Dades → Marrakech

Duration

5 Days

Cross Morocco from north to south in five days: Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Fes, the Sahara dunes of Merzouga, the Todra and Dades gorges, and the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before reaching Marrakech over the High Atlas.

We believe the best journeys feel personal — with the flexibility to tailor everything from activities and accommodation to pacing and the route itself.

Highlights

One journey across the whole country with no backtracking

Chefchaouen, Volubilis and the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes

Camel trek and a night in an Erg Chebbi desert camp

The Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley

The UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass

The Experience

More than just the destinations

Every itinerary is carefully curated to balance Morocco's most unforgettable landscapes, culture, and experiences — whilst still allowing the flexibility to customise the journey around your own pace, interests, and travel style.

Day 1

Tangier – Chefchaouen

Pick-up in Tangier and drive through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen (about 2 hours). Afternoon walk through the blue medina and sunset from the Spanish Mosque. Overnight in a riad.

Day 2

Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the holy town of Moulay Idriss, then the Bab Mansour gate and El Hedim square in Meknes. Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon for an evening in the old town. Overnight in a riad in Fes.

Day 3

Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga

Cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou, then descend through Midelt and the Ziz Valley to the Sahara. Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes, dinner and a night in a Berber desert camp.

Day 4

Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Sunrise over the dunes, then breakfast and drive to Rissani and its traditional market. Walk between the 300-metre walls of the Todra Gorge near Tinghir, then continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley. Overnight in a kasbah hotel.

Day 5

Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Drive through the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate, then visit the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m) and arrive in Marrakech in the evening, where we drop you at your accommodation.

Inclusions

Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide

Pick-up from your hotel, riad, port or airport in Tangier

Fuel, tolls and parking

3 nights in riads or kasbah hotels with breakfast

1 night in a Berber desert camp with dinner and breakfast

Camel trek at sunset and sunrise

Drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech

Exclusions

Lunches and drinks

Entrance fees to monuments and museums

Tips for guides and drivers

Travel insurance

Licensed city guide in Fes (on request)

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