Overview :
8 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes and Chefchaouen via the Sahara desert. During these 8 days and 7 nights, you will see so many wonderful sights. Included are the high Atlas Mountains, the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass, the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, and the city of Ouarzazate. In addition to the Amridil Kasbah, there are the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorges. Also, visit the Merzouga Sahara Desert. Ride camels, see stunning sunsets and sunrises, and spend the night in a desert camp.
Explore the Sahara desert of Merzouga in a 4×4 automobile. You will also visit the Rissani traditional market and Erfoud, the fossil town. Then visit Morocco’s Switzerland, Ifrane, and the cedar forest, where the Barbary macaque lives. Explore Fes and Meknes, two of Morocco’s imperial cities. Explore Fes and Meknes two of the imperial cities of Morocco. Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the blue city of Chefchaouen. Finally, the tour ends in Tangier.
- Duration :8 Days / 7 Nights
- Starting Location : Marrakech
- Ending Location : Tangier
- Departure : Everyday
Tour Highlights :
- Traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N'tichka pass.
- Discover the historic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and the Berber village life.
- Stroll along the Todra oasis and explore the towering Todgha gorges.
- Experience a memorable camel ride amidst the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
- Spend the night under the starlit sky in a Merzouga Sahara desert camp.
8 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech Itinerary :
Day 1 :
Marrakech – High Atlas mountains – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate
The 8 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech begins with an early pickup from the airport or your hotel in Marrakech. Then, drive across the magnificent High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass. Stops will be made for panoramic views of the stunning scenery. Then we visit Telouat’s Kasbah.
Following that, we will visit the famed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified settlement designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Kasbah has appeared in various movies, such as Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy. In addition, there are television shows such as Game of Thrones. Then we travel to Ouarzazate, well known as “The Gate of the Desert”. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel
Day 2 :
Ouarzazate – palm groves of Skoura – Rose valley -Dades Valley
After breakfast, we tour Ouarzazate. First, we visit the Atlas Studios, where many famous films have been shot, as well as the Taourirt Kasbah, a fortified mud castle and one of Morocco’s most ancient and spectacular Ksars.
After there, we drive east to Amridil Kasbah in Skoura, which is bordered by palm trees. Then continue to Kalaa Magouna, which is noted for its Rose Valley. An annual Rose Festival is held in May, where residents sell their rose items such as fragrances, rose water, oil, and cosmetics. Then we drive to the Dades valley via Boumalne Dades. Unavoidable pauses include the “monkey fingers” rock sculpture and a vantage point on a mountain overlooking the Dades valley. Dinner and stay at a hotel in Boumalne Dades.
Day 3 :
Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges -Erfoud -Merzouga Sahara
After breakfast, we travel to Todra Gorges, where the Todra River has cut out a spectacular canyon through the mountains, resulting in a high red cliff-sided gorge. Feel free to roam through the gorges and enjoy the scenery. Then, drive through the Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves. There will be time for lunch along the route.
at the afternoon, we arrive at the Sahara desert of Merzouga. You switch to camels to cross the sandy desert. A pause will be made for you to admire the spectacular sunset from the top of a high dune. Then head to the desert luxury camp. Where you can listen to Berber drum music while dancing around a campfire under the huge open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight
Day 4 :
Merzouga – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga lake – Erg Chebbi – palm grove
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the lovely sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you ride camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day of your Morocco desert tour to explore the region of Merzouga. The area contains numerous magnificent sights, including sand dunes, wild lakes, mines, fossil locations, and fabulous oasis. Which are perfect locations for a variety of outdoor sports.
First, we begin our excursion in Merzouga by driving off-road to an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit in their hand-woven tent. Learn how they live while enjoying a Berber tea. Our next stop is Khamlia village, where you may enjoy Gnaoua music and dance performances. Its residents are from sub-Saharan African nations such as Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Free time for lunch at a restaurant. Following that, we take a stroll through a palm tree grove. Then drive a few kilometers to visit the wild lake of Merzouga, commonly known as Flamingo Lake. Dinner and overnight At a hotel.
Day 5 :
Merzouga Dunes – Erfoud – Midelt – cedars forest – Ifrane – Fes
After breakfast, we leave the desert to reach Rissani town, Tafilalet’s historic capital. Rissani remains a key trading hub in the region, with a bustling souk on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After a stroll in Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud and visit one of the fossilized marble workshops.
After that, we drive down the Ziz River and halt for a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley. Lunch break in Midelt. Then we go to the cedar forest, where Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while exploring the forest. Following that, we visit Ifrane, which is known for its low temperatures, snow, and alpine-style houses–it’s no surprise that it’s known as Morocco’s Switzerland. Finally, we drop you off at your accommodation in Fes.
Day 6 :
Guided tour sightseeing Fes
We will pick you up from your Fes lodging after breakfast to explore the city. In addition to being Morocco’s cultural and religious center, the city is regarded as one of its imperial cities.
We begin the day by visiting the Royal Palace Gate. Then there’s the well-preserved medieval Medina, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Blue Gate, also known as Bab Boujloud, marks the entrance to the old Medina. You will enter the Medina with a local guide. To visit the Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine Fountain, the Tanneries, and finally the Quaraouin Mosque and University, the world’s oldest university. Following that, we leave the Medina to explore the Jewish district known as “the Mellah”. Then we drive to an ancient fortress, for panoramic views of the Medina and the city of Fes. Then return to your riad.
Day 7 :
Fes – Meknes – Volubilis ruins – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, we head to Meknes, the Ismaili capital and one of the royal cities. We will visit Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani Basin, the Royal Stables, the Granary, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Free time for lunch. Next, we drive 30 kilometers from Meknes to the old Roman ruins of Volubilis. It is well protected because UNESCO designated it a World Heritage Site. There are several exquisite mosaics strewn throughout, as well as old pillars and archways.
After exploring the ruins, we go north through Ouazzane to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Also known as the Blue City. The city is famed for its blue-painted houses and lanes. Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 8 :
Transfer to the Tangier airport
After breakfast, depending on your flight time, you can have a free time to stroll in the beautiful alleyways of the blue city, before we drive through the Rif mountains to reach Tangier, then we transfer you to the airport. End of the 8 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech.
What is Included and Excluded in 8 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech :
Included :
- modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking driver/guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 1-night in a private room at the hotel/riad
- Dinner & Breakfast.
- Overnight in desert camp
- Camel Trekking in the Sahara Merzouga.
Excluded :
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Beverages
Important :
Bear in mind that this is just a tour itinerary suggestion, if it does not match what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us We will organize a different itinerary based on your preferences and your stay duration. We offer customized and tailor-made tours and trips all around Morocco
Cancellation policy for the 8 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech :
For a full refund, kindly cancel your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech at least 7 days before the scheduled date. If the cancellation occurs within 7 days of your trip, the deposit becomes nonrefundable. Nevertheless, it remains valid for future use if you choose to reschedule. To initiate the cancellation process, please send us an email.
