Day 1: Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen.
We will meet you at Tangier (Tarifa port, hotel, or Airport). Then depart our 6 days Tangier desert tour by driving towards the blue city of Chefchaouen. We will cross the Rif mountains passing by this city of Tetouan. Upon arrival at the blue city of Chefchaouen, We will meet our local guide “If he included the trip”. Afterward, We will go on a walking visit with him to explore the blue and white alleys of Chefchaouen with its flower buckets. Lunch break in a restaurant at the blue city square of Otta Hamam. After lunch, you decide if you want to explore more of the city on your own, before driving back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Chefchouen – Ouazzan – Rif mountains – Fes
After breakfast, We will travel to Fes. Crossing the Rif mountains with its green hills of olive trees. We will pass by the city of Ouazzan before we arrive in Fes city. There we will meet our local guide to take us on a guided trip around the old Medina of Fez.
In the afternoon, We will drive back to our riad or hotel in Fes. Dinner and overnight.6 days Tangier desert tour
Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou Cedar forest – Midelt – Ziz valley – Merzouga Desert.
After breakfast, We will travel from Fes to Ifrane, known as “Switzerland of Morocco”. Before we cross the Anti-Atlas mountains, We will pass by the Cedar forest of Azrou. There, We will meet these monkeys in the forest. We will stop for a while to feed them and take some photos with them
Afterward, We will continue our day tour to Zaida village, where we will stop for a lunch break, passing by these skiing hills of Mischlifn.
After lunch, We will travel to the desert via the Midelt “Apple capital of Morocco” and pass by the Anti-Atlas mountains, enjoying the sceneries of their colorful edges.
Before we get to the sand dunes, We will pass by this valley of Ziz, including a stop in a panoramic park to see and take some photos of this fabulous valley full of palm and olive trees. Afterward, we will cross it passing through its Berber villages along the road. Upon arrival at Erfoud city, we will continue to the desert dunes passing by the black volcanic desert mountains and fields of black stones. Upon arrival to the desert, We will be welcomed with a glass of Berber tea at our hotel while we check-in for our rooms. Dinner and night.6 days Tangier desert tour
Day 4: Merzouga desert excursion around the sand dunes.
After breakfast, We will get ready to explore the desert with our English-speaking driver.
We will start with a visit to this lake of Yasmina. This lake is a miracle for Nomads, where they feed their camels and sheep.
After a few photos with this lake, We will continue our excursion to visit Nomad’s families behind the sand dunes. These Berber families prefer this way of life which makes them travel around with their packages looking for water and grass around the Sahara. We will stop at their tent and have a cup of tea with them before continuing to Miffis mines by crossing the village of Miffiss and Rally Dakar off-road itinerary, There we will visit a Fossil Quarry, Where they pick up these fossils to a workshop in Erfoud. These fossils are known for their amazing table decoration with millions of years of animals inside.
Before finishing our day trip around the desert, We will visit this black people village called ‘Khamlia’. This village is famous in the desert for its black people who were slaves a long time ago. These people are known as Gnawa with their soul music, There we’ll visit their music house or small music school. We will be welcomed with a cup of tea and take a set to watch these black men dressed in a white Moroccan dress called ‘Djjelaba’. We will then enjoy a short music dance of Gnawa before continuing to a restaurant in the same village for a lunch break. ‘Berber pizza or Couscous on order’.
After lunch, We will drive back to the hotel. There we will get ready for our Camel excursion to the top of Sand dunes to catch the sunset. From there, We will then continue with camels to our Berber camp for dinner and overnight under a thousand desert bright stars and quiet peaceful sky.6 days Tangier desert tour
Day 5: Merzouga desert – Rissani – Erfoud – Tinjdad – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges.
After breakfast in the Camp restaurant, We will pack our luggage to start another beautiful day full of natural sceneries. We will travel from Merzouga dunes to Rissani and Erfoud passing by the black desert fields with its Accassia trees. According to your choice, we can pick a stop at one of the Erfoud fossils workshops to explore how they make tables and bath sinks with these amazing fossils.
We then continue our way towards Todra Gorges, passing by these Berber villages of the middle Sahara. Upon arrival at Todra gorges, we will go for a walk in between the canyons, enjoying the fresh cold breeze and waterfall sounds.
After a while, we will continue our excursion by traveling to Dades Canyons. On the way, we will cross the Dades valley with its Berber Kasbahs in both sides with its panoramic edge. There, we will see these natural rocks called (Monkey toes) because of their form. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Day 6: Dades Gorges – Rose valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech.
After breakfast, We will travel to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, passing by the Rose Valley with its thousand Kasbahs on both sides of the valley. We will pass by Kalaat M’Gouna which is (the capital of the Rose) and Ouarzazate city, which is known as ‘the Hollywood of Africa’. 30 Kms from Ouarzazate, We will meet this Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. One of the most exotic and best-preserved Kasbahs in the entire Atlas region. The Kasbah now is under UNESCO protection and has magnificent views of the surrounding Palm Grove and beyond. We will go for a visit to the Kasbah and explore its mud alleys and rock stairs. Afterward, We will continue to Marrakech passing the high Atlas mountains of Tizi-N-Tichka. Upon arrival, We will drop you at your hotel or riad hoping you enjoyed the tour with our team. End of 6 Days Tangier to Marrakech desert tour.
Note: Please contact us for any tour reservation, our team will get back in touch with you as soon as possible. Thank you.
Includes list:
Free pick up from Airport is “Optional”
Private 4×4 vehicle/minibus
Several languages speaking driver
Tour guide “Optional”
Accommodation including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”
Camel trekking in Merzouga dunes
1 night in a desert camp including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”
Free pick up to the airport “just if your departure is the same day as the tour finishes or the next day”
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Drinks
Lunch
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Reviews
INever been to the desert ? Then this place is highly recommended. Excellent service and extreme helpful staff. Super clean and luxurious tents. Dining room could be a bit more cosy and don’t expect Michelin star dinner but hey, you come here for the experience! My 16y old daughter went in the morning on a quad trip and had the time of her life !.
Beautiful exotic country… With hospitable and friendly people…. Beautiful culture, tradition, music, food…. Great natural diversity, powerful and beautiful nature, beautiful tourist destinations, peaceful cultural life,… Still present way of life in nomadic families… Especially in the mountainous parts of the Atlas Mountains… Maintaining traditions, culture, clothing… One word… Beautiful.. Visit Morocco.
My friends and I had a 12-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech and the trip was awesome! The program was perfect for us. People from the tour were very kind, treating us with excellent hospitality. I have never been disappointed with the service throughout the journey. I really recommend Excursion Desert Tours for anyone travelling to Morocco.