5 Days Tangier to Marrakech tour

The first day of your 5 Days Tangier to Marrakech tour

Begin the 5 days Desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech journey with a morning pick-up from your hotel or Tangier Airport/port and start exploring some of Tangier’s highlights. Visit Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, followed by the spectacular Hercules Caves overlooking the coast.

After your Tangier visit, depart toward the beautiful Rif Mountains and continue to Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel or riad and take some time to relax before exploring the charming blue-painted streets and narrow alleys of the old Medina.

Enjoy a peaceful evening in Chefchaouen and spend the night in the heart of the Blue City.

Accommodation: Hotel/Riad in Chefchaouen
Approximate driving time: 2–3 hours

The second day of your 5 days Desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech

After breakfast, depart from Chefchaouen and travel through the scenic countryside toward Fes. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and begin exploring the historic city.

Start with a guided tour by car, stopping at the impressive Royal Palace Gate for photos before continuing to the historic El Mellah Jewish Quarter. stopping at the Borj Sud Fortress to enjoy stunning panoramic views overlooking the ancient Medina, followed by a visit to a traditional ceramic craft shop and school to see Moroccan craftsmanship in action.

Continue with a walking guided tour of the old Medina, exploring its narrow alleys and historic streets. Discover Al Quaraouiyine University, one of the world's oldest centers of learning, followed by the beautiful Al Attarine Madrasa and the famous Chouara Tanneries, where traditional leather-making techniques are still practiced.

After the guided tour, check in to your hotel or riad in Fes and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Accommodation: Hotel/Riad in Fes
Meals Included: Breakfast
Approximate driving time: 3–4 hours

The third day of your 5 days Tangier to Marrakech Desert tour

Begin your journey with an early departure from Fes, traveling through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains toward Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine-style architecture and beautiful green spaces.

Continue to the Azrou Cedar Forest, where you may spot the playful Barbary macaques in their natural environment. From Azrou, travel through the mountains to Midelt, the “Apple Capital of Morocco,” with an optional stop for lunch.

Continue across the High Atlas Mountains toward the spectacular Ziz Valley, stopping at a panoramic viewpoint to admire its vast palm groves and dramatic landscapes.

From the Ziz Valley, continue to Merzouga and the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy a camel ride through the Sahara, followed by sandboarding and a spectacular sunset. Arrive at your luxury desert camp, where you’ll be welcomed with traditional Moroccan tea before checking into your private tent. Enjoy dinner, Berber drums around the campfire, and stargazing beneath the Sahara sky.

Accommodation: Luxury Sahara Desert Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Approximate driving time: 8–9 hours

The fourth day of your 5 days Morocco tour from Tangier

Wake up to a beautiful Sahara sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes and enjoy breakfast at the camp before leaving the desert behind. Travel toward Rissani, with the opportunity to visit its traditional market if your journey falls on Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Experience the lively atmosphere and discover local products, spices, dates, handicrafts, and everyday life in southern Morocco.

Continue to Erfoud, famous for its fascinating fossil heritage and locally crafted marble products. Enjoy an optional visit to a fossil workshop or museum to see how ancient ammonites and trilobites are discovered, shaped, and preserved.

Continue toward the impressive Todra Gorges, traveling through changing desert and oasis landscapes before reaching the towering canyon walls. Take a walk through the gorge and enjoy the dramatic scenery, with an optional lunch stop nearby.

Later, continue toward the Dades Valley, passing palm-filled oases, traditional villages, ancient kasbahs, and striking rock formations. Stop at the famous Monkey Fingers and the winding roads of Dades Canyon before arriving at your hotel or riad, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the valley.

Accommodation: Hotel/Riad in Dades valley
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Approximate driving time: 5–6 hours

The final day of your 5 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech

Start the final day of your 5 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and head west through the scenic Valley of Roses. Pass traditional Amazigh villages and rose-growing areas before continuing toward the beautiful Skoura Oasis, where palm groves and ancient kasbahs create a striking contrast with the surrounding landscapes.

Continue to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara and often known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Enjoy some free time to explore the area, with an optional visit to Atlas Film Studios for a glimpse into Morocco’s cinematic history.

From Ouarzazate, travel toward Ait Benhaddou, crossing scenic valleys and arid landscapes along the way. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, walking through its historic alleys and traditional earthen buildings while enjoying panoramic views from the upper part of the village.

Continue your journey toward the High Atlas Mountains, climbing through spectacular mountain scenery and crossing the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters. Make scenic stops along the route to admire the mountain views and traditional Amazigh villages.

Descend from the mountains toward the Marrakech plains and arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon or early evening, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel, riad, or preferred location, marking the end of your 5 days Tangier to Marrakech tour, and desert adventure with unforgettable memories and life time experiences.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Approximate driving time: 6–7 hours