7-Day Tangier, Fes & Sahara Desert Tour

Your seven-day journey begins with pickup in Tangier.

Leave the coast and travel inland through the landscapes of northern Morocco toward the Rif Mountains.

As you approach Chefchaouen, the surroundings become greener and more mountainous.

Arrive in the blue city and begin exploring its compact medina.

Walk through narrow blue-painted streets, small squares and traditional neighborhoods while enjoying the relaxed mountain atmosphere.

Because you are spending the night in Chefchaouen, there is no need to rush back to Tangier in the afternoon.

Enjoy some free time in the evening and spend your first night in Chefchaouen.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Chefchaouen before continuing toward Fes.

Take some final time to walk through the medina or enjoy the mountain views before leaving the town.

Travel south through the countryside of northern Morocco as the landscape gradually changes along the route.

Arrive in Fes later in the day.

After checking into your accommodation, enjoy a first introduction to one of Morocco's most historic cities.

Depending on your arrival time, you can explore part of the city or simply enjoy a relaxed evening before the full sightseeing day ahead.

Spend the first of two nights in Fes.

Today is dedicated to discovering Fes at a comfortable pace.

Explore the historic medina, where narrow streets connect traditional markets, workshops, residential neighborhoods and old buildings.

Fes is known for its craftsmanship and long cultural history, making it one of the most important stops on this journey.

Spend time discovering traditional craft areas, historic architecture and different parts of the old city.

Depending on your interests, the day can also include viewpoints and quieter areas outside the busiest streets of the medina.

Having a full day in Fes is one of the main differences between this seven-day itinerary and shorter routes through northern Morocco and the Sahara.

Return to your accommodation for a second night in Fes.

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

Pass through Ifrane before entering the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Forests, mountain roads and cooler scenery make this part of Morocco very different from the desert landscapes that appear later in the day.

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

As the journey continues, the surroundings gradually become drier.

Travel through the Ziz Valley and enjoy views of palm groves stretching between rocky mountains.

Continue toward Merzouga at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Arrive later in the day and enjoy your first views of the Sahara.

Spend the night at a hotel or riad in the Merzouga area.

Today gives you more time to experience the landscapes around Merzouga and Erg Chebbi.

After breakfast, explore the desert surroundings instead of immediately continuing toward another destination.

Depending on the day's arrangements, you can discover different areas around the dunes and experience more of life near the Sahara.

Later in the afternoon, prepare for your camel trek.

Ride across the golden dunes as the sun begins to move lower over the desert.

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

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

The slower pace of today gives you time to experience the Sahara beyond the road journey itself.

Start your 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 landscape.

After the visit, continue through the Dades region.

The road passes rocky mountains, valleys and traditional communities as you travel farther west.

Continue toward Ouarzazate and arrive later in the day.

Spend the final night of the journey in Ouarzazate.

After breakfast, begin the final stage of your journey.

Leave Ouarzazate and 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, small villages and panoramic views.

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

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

Arrive in Marrakech later in the day.

Your seven-day Tangier, Fes and Sahara journey ends after experiencing Chefchaouen, historic 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.