6 Days Tour to Marrakech via Chefchaouen and Shara Desert

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1 : TANGIER - CHEFCHAOUEN
2 stops
1
Tangier
Today, we will pick you up at the Tangier airport, port, or hotel and bring you to Chefchaouen.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Chefchaouen
We'll arrive in 2 hours and 15 minutes and have the rest of the day to explore the blue city. Overnight in a lovely riad with breakfast.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Day 2: CHEFCHAOUEN - FES
2 stops
3
Chefchaouen
Today, you will spend additional time in the morning exploring the blue city before driving to Fes.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Fez
After a few hours of driving with short breaks in scenic locations, you will arrive in Fes and spend the night in a lovely riad with breakfast in the historic medina.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Day 3 : EXPLORING FES
2 stops
5
Fez
After breakfast in your riad, you will begin your exploration of Fes, Morocco's "Spiritual City." You will spend the entire morning exploring the Medina and its lanes, visiting the majority of the cultural and historical landmarks, including the famed Al Karaouine Mosque and University (the world's oldest), the Medrasa Bouanania, the Tanneries, and the Najjarine fountain.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Fes el-Bali
We will take you beyond the Medina after lunch to see the Royal Palace entrance, go through the Jewish quarter "the Mellah," and then visit the pottery cooperative. In the afternoon, we will take you to one of the fortresses to enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the entire Medina of Fes. Overnight lodging in the same riad.
4 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
DAY 4 : FES - IFRANE - AZROU - MIDELT - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA DESERT
6 stops
7
Fez
After breakfast in your riad, you'll depart for Merzouga via Midelt and Errachidia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Ifrane
Your journey will begin in Ifran, Morocco's "Switzerland," and then continue to Merzouga via Midlet and the Ziz Valley. You will see peeks of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains during this excursion.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Azrou
Stopping at the famed cedar forest, Morocco's largest, where you may see Barbarian apes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Midelt
As you approach the city of Er Rachidia, you'll note how the scenery transforms to offer clues of the desert. Following lunch in Midelt, your journey continues down the lush Ziz Valley, with stops for panoramic views along the way.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Erfoud
We will drive through friendly Berber communities to Erfoud.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Merzouga
then to Merzouga desert, where you will begin your guided camel ride, escorted by an expert camel guy, to explore the Merzouga sand sea and watch the sunset. Overnight in our desert camp, where you will enjoy meals, a campfire, and a drum party. Inside your private tent, there are flush toilets and hot showers. (HB) (Sand boards are available at the camp for free use if you enjoy sand boarding.)
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
DAY 5 : SAHARA DESERT – TODGHA GORGE – DADES VALLEY
3 stops
13
Merzouga
Your camel guide will wake you up early in the morning to witness what could be the most beautiful sunrise of your life. After breakfast at the camp, you'll peacefully camel-trek back to your riad, taking in the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes, which change with the light throughout the day.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center
You'll depart for the Tinghir and Todgha gorges, Morocco's tallest and narrowest gorges. You will be able to hike along its valley here.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Dades Gorges
We'll drive into the Dades Valley, where you'll witness magnificent sand castles and incredible rock formations known as "monkey toes." Overnight lodging will be in a lovely riad in the middle of the Valley (HB).
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
DAY 6 : DADES VALLEY – AIT BENHADDOU KASBAH – MARRAKECH
5 stops
16
Dades Gorges
Following breakfast, we will travel via the Dades Valley to Kalaat M'Gouna and Ouarzazate. The journey through Dades Valley is known as the Way of Thousand Kasbahs, and it offers several opportunity to capture some of the best photographs of the trip.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
17
El Kelaa M'gouna
We'll stop in Kalaat M'Gouna, "the rose city," to buy rosewater, which will keep your linen smelling fresh long after your trip is done.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Ouarzazate
Continue to Ouarzazate, known as "Africa's Hollywood."
2 hours • Admission ticket free
19
Ait Ben Haddou
Lunch will be served at the famed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Morocco's largest Kasbah. UNESCO has designated it as a World Heritage Site. It has used as the setting for many films, including 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Gladiator.' Our journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains, where you can also stop to explore the process of making Argan oil at women's cooperatives.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
20
Marrakech
Arriving in Marrakech, where the tour will conclude at your accommodation or wherever you choose.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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