Route: Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley → Valley of Roses → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n’Tichka Pass → Marrakech
This 4-day desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech offers a complete Moroccan experience from the north to the Sahara and the High Atlas Mountains. Travel through the Rif Mountains to the blue city of Chefchaouen, explore the cultural charm of Fes, cross the scenic Middle Atlas with stops in Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou, then reach the golden dunes of Merzouga Desert for a magical camel trek and night under the stars. The journey continues through Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, before crossing the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arriving in vibrant Marrakech.
Pick-up from hotel or port in Tangier
Drive through Tetouan and the Rif Mountains
Free time in Chefchaouen to explore the blue streets and viewpoints
Continue to Fes
Overnight in Fes
Departure from Fes toward the Middle Atlas Mountains
Stop in Ifrane (“Moroccan Switzerland”)
Visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou
Pass through Midelt and Berber villages
Arrival in Merzouga Sahara
Camel trek at sunset across Erg Chebbi dunes
Dinner and overnight in a desert camp
Optional early sunrise camel ride
Drive through desert oases and local villages
Stop in Rissani and Tinjdad
Explore the impressive Todra Gorges
Continue to Dades Valley / Boumalne Dades
Dinner and overnight at hotel
Drive through the Valley of Roses and Kelaa M’gouna
Pass by Skoura Oasis
Stop in Ouarzazate
Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains
Arrival and drop-off in Marrakech
Chefchaouen Blue City
Fes Imperial City
Ifrane & Cedar Forest
Merzouga Sahara & Camel Trek
Todra Gorges & Dades Valley
Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou
Tizi n’Tichka High Atlas Pass
Private transport with driver
Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off
Scenic stops along the route
Accommodation
Meals
Local activities and guides
