8 Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Tangier

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Tangier – Chefchaouen
1 stop
1
After your driver collects you from the airport or the Port of Tangier, you will head to Chefchaouen, Morocco’s “Blue City”. Perched on the Rif Mountains, its blue-washed houses make it one of the prettiest towns in the country. The first day concludes after visiting Chefchaouen’s historic center and being led to your hotel or riad.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Chefchaouen – Ancient Roman City Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
3 stops
2
Volubilis
After breakfast, travel to the stunning archaeological site of Volubilis listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the evening, you will be driven to Fez, where you will spend the night.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Next, visit Meknes, one of the four Imperial Cities, with a bustling medina and countless landmarks to see.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Visit inside Medina!
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Fes
4 stops
5
Medina of Fez
In the morning, greet a local English-speaking guide and embark on a walking tour of the Old Town of Fez. Wander through the winding streets of Fez el-Bali, the city’s old medina, and learn about the fascinating history of this ancient city while you admire its most important landmarks such as the Karaouine Mosque and the Mulay Idris Mausoleum.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Fes el-Bali
Walking in the old part in Fes!
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
See the Karaouine Mosque!
Admission ticket free
8
Admire the Mulay Idris Mausoleum.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Fez – Midelt – Sahara Desert Merzouga
1 stop
9
Azrou Cedar Forest
Hit the road first thing in the morning and traverse the beautiful cedar woods in central Morocco, home to the Barbary apes. Before getting to the little village of Midelt, you will drive through various pretty Berber settlements. Upon arrival at your first destination, learn about the Berber tribes, before delving into the Merzouga Desert by a camel ride and spending the night in a traditional desert camp
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Ouarzazate
1 stop
10
Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center
After admiring an unforgettable sunrise over the endless fields of sandy dunes, head to the spectacular Todgha Gorge, which are huge limestone walls in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Complete the day tour in Ouarzazate, where you will spend the night. Knicknamed “The Door of the Desert”, this town is famous for having been set in numerous films like Gladiator...
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Ouarzazate – Ait-Ben-Haddou – Marrakech
1 stop
11
Ait Ben Haddou
Depart early from Ouarzazate and discover other charming towns in the interior of Morocco, like Ait-Ben-Haddou. Explore this red mud-brick city and its rich history before heading to Marrakech.
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Marrakech
1 stop
12
Medina of Marrakesh
After enjoying a tasty breakfast, set off on a guided walking tour of the medina of Marrakech. Accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide, you will discover the highlights. After a fun-filled day exploring Marrakech, you will spend the night here.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Marrakech Airport
1 stop
13
On the last day of the tour, you will be dropped off at the airport after enjoying a filling breakfast at your hotel.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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