3-Day Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Embark on an exhilarating 3-day desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech, where you’ll explore the stunning Sahara Desert, visit historic sites, and immerse yourself in local culture. Here’s a detailed itinerary:
Day 1: Tangier to Chefchaouen and Fes
Start your journey early in Tangier, heading to the picturesque blue city of Chefchaouen. Stroll through its charming streets, marvel at the vibrant blue buildings, and take in the relaxed atmosphere. After lunch, continue your journey to Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities. Arrive in Fes in the evening, where you can explore the bustling medina and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Fes to Merzouga
After breakfast, depart from Fes and travel towards Merzouga. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at Ifrane and Midelt for picturesque views and refreshments. Upon reaching Merzouga, prepare for an unforgettable camel trek into the Sahara Desert. Experience the stunning sunset over the dunes and spend the night in a traditional desert camp, complete with Berber music and a delicious dinner under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga to Marrakech via Ouarzazate
Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara. After breakfast, depart from Merzouga and head towards Marrakech, stopping in Ouarzazate along the way. Visit the iconic Ait Benhaddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning architecture. Continue your journey through the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, concluding your immersive desert adventure.
This 3-day desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech offers a perfect blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture, making it an unforgettable experience.
What is included in this private trip:
The fee includes the following for the whole tour –
- Touring in a 4×4 or minivan air-conditioned vehicle
- An English-speaking driver/guide.
- Gnwa music in the desert.
- A night at fes In Riad Or hotel with dinner and breakfast
- A guided camel trekking in the sahara desert Merzouga
- A night at private luxury tent in the sahara with dinner and breakfast.
- Sandboarding in the dunes.
What is not included in this private trip:
This The Itinerary of 3 Days Tangier Private Desert Tour To Marrakech
Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen – Fes
After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel/riad or Tangier airport/port by an air-conditioning 4×4 or Van , to drive through the rif mountains to get Chefchaouen, one of the most beautiful towns in Morocco.Chefchaouen is a typical Berber Village. We will start exploring the blue town Chefchaouen which also called chaouen. Holy town, nestled between two mountains. with our guide to get know how thedays steps and the visit starts with The medina, the kasbah, the museum, the Uta El Hammam square, the great mosque Jamaa El Kebir (15th cent.), the craftsmen centre, Ras el Ma source 3 km/1.9 mi far overlook its lime-washed walls soaking up the blazing sunlight give a beautiful landscape. Nothing could be better than a stroll through the twisting alleyways of the medina or to watch the locals stitching babouches (slippers) and djellabas, at the foot of the Kasbah, in the doorways of houses dating back to its foundation in 1471. Souks on Mondays and Thursdays. After the lunch we will drive to Fez where you will be accommodated at the riad in the medin
Day 2: Fez Ifrane – Ziz valley Erfoud Rissani – Merzouga camel trekking
After breakfast our private Morocco Tour continues and we will drive to Ifrane and Azrou passing the Middle Atlas mountains. We will stop at the cedar forests to watch local apes. We head to Midelt , capital of apples in Morocco , then we pass Ziz valley , then towards city of Errachidia. We’ll continue our private Morocco tour to Erfoud, and Rissani. Here we may explore fossil products and factories, local souk in Rissani and after we reach Merzouga we will ride camels to a desert Berber camp located in the middle of the Erg Chebbi desert. The camel ride takes about 90 min. We will have a dinner in desert camp and we will enjoy this night in desert tents with Berber
drums music under the stars.
Day 3 : Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Roses valley – Ouarzazate – Ait ben hadou – Marrakesh
Depart after breakfast to start the journey to Ait Ben hadou Kasbah, which belonged to the Glaoui family, the Pashas of Marrakesh, it’s the most famous Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also well-known as being the backdrop to many Hollywood blockbusters, The last part of the day’s journey is across the hight Atas Mountains and its spectacular Jurassic geography. There will be a lunch stop and time for photographs on the way. We reach Marrakesh at the end of the afternoon