6-Day Tangier to Marrakech Tour via the Sahara

Your 6-day Tangier to Marrakech tour begins with pickup in Tangier.

Leave the coastal city and travel inland through the landscapes of northern Morocco toward Chefchaouen.

As the road approaches the Rif Mountains, the scenery becomes greener and more mountainous.

Arrive in Chefchaouen and spend time exploring the blue-painted medina.

Walk through narrow streets, small squares and traditional neighborhoods while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of this mountain town.

Because you are spending the night here, there is no need to rush your visit or return to Tangier in the afternoon.

Enjoy a free evening and spend your first night in Chefchaouen.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Chefchaouen before continuing toward Fes.

Take some final time to explore the medina, enjoy the mountain setting or walk through streets you may have missed the previous afternoon.

Leave Chefchaouen and travel south through the changing countryside of northern Morocco.

Arrive in Fes later in the day.

Fes offers a completely different experience from Chefchaouen. Its old medina is known for narrow streets, traditional markets, workshops and historic architecture.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an introduction to the city and explore some of its historic areas.

Spend the second night of your journey in Fes.

After breakfast, leave Fes and begin the journey south toward the Sahara Desert.

Travel through Ifrane before entering the Middle Atlas Mountains.

The forests, mountain roads and cooler landscapes of this region create a strong contrast with the desert scenery you will experience later in the day.

Continue toward Midelt, where a break can be made before traveling farther south.

As the route continues, the scenery becomes increasingly dry.

Travel through the Ziz Valley and enjoy views of palm groves surrounded by rocky mountains.

Continue toward Merzouga and arrive beside the golden Erg Chebbi dunes later in the day.

Spend the night at a hotel or riad in the Merzouga area and prepare for your full Sahara experience the following day.

Today is dedicated to the Merzouga desert and the landscapes surrounding Erg Chebbi.

After breakfast, spend time discovering more of the Sahara area instead of leaving Merzouga immediately.

Depending on the day's arrangements, you can explore different desert landscapes and learn more about life around this part of southeastern Morocco.

Later in the afternoon, prepare for your camel ride into the Sahara.

Cross the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sun moves lower over the desert.

Stop along the way to enjoy the views and watch the sunset before continuing toward your camp.

After arriving at the Sahara camp, enjoy dinner and spend the night surrounded by the peaceful dunes and open desert sky.

This desert experience is one of the main reasons to choose a Tangier to Marrakech journey that travels through Merzouga instead of taking a direct route between the two cities.

Start the morning in the peaceful surroundings of the Sahara.

If you wish, wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes before breakfast.

Leave Merzouga and begin traveling west through southeastern Morocco.

Pass through the Rissani area before continuing toward Tinghir and Todra Gorges.

Take time to walk between the high canyon walls and enjoy the dramatic natural scenery.

After Todra Gorges, continue through the landscapes of the Dades region.

The journey passes rocky mountains, valleys, small communities and traditional scenery as you travel farther west.

Continue toward Ouarzazate and arrive later in the day.

Spend the fifth and final night of the tour in Ouarzazate.

After breakfast in Ouarzazate, begin the final day of your journey to Marrakech.

Travel toward Ait Ben Haddou, one of southern Morocco's best-known fortified villages.

Take time to explore the village and discover its traditional earthen architecture before continuing toward the High Atlas Mountains.

Cross the mountain range along a scenic road surrounded by valleys, traditional villages and wide views.

Stops can be made along the journey for photos, rest and meals depending on your schedule.

As you approach Marrakech, the mountain landscapes gradually give way to the plains surrounding the city.

Arrive in Marrakech later in the day.

Your 6-day Tangier to Marrakech tour ends after a journey through Chefchaouen, Fes, the Middle Atlas Mountains, Merzouga, the Sahara Desert and southern Morocco.

Final drop-off can be arranged in Marrakech according to your onward travel plans.