7 Days Desert Tour (Marrakech – Merzouga – Fes – Chefchaouen – Tanger – Rabat – Marrakech)

This 7-day Moroccan journey offers the perfect combination of city exploration and desert discovery, all starting from Marrakech. Travel from the energetic streets of the Red City to the endless dunes of the Sahara, where you’ll spend a night under a sky full of stars.

 

  • Tour Type: Private / Group
  • Start & End Point: Marrakech
  • Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Destinations: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Bomalne Dades – Merzouga – Fes – Chefchaouen – Tangier – Casablanca – Marrakech

 

Tour Highlights

  • Explore the blue streets of Chefchaouen
  • Discover the rich history of Fes and Marrakech
  • Visit the modern capital Rabat and the coastal hub Casablanca
  • Experience the contrast between ancient medinas and modern cities
  • Enjoy Moroccan hospitality, architecture, and cuisine

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Bomalne Dades

 

Travel Time: ~6.5 hours (driving, excluding stops)

  • Depart early from Marrakech over the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m).
  • Stop at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its earthen clay architecture and movie sets (e.g., Gladiator, Game of Thrones).
  • Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Optional visit to Atlas Film Studios or Kasbah Taourirt.
  • Drive through the beautiful Valley of Roses, especially stunning in April-May.
  • Arrive at Bomalne Dades, known for its red rock formations and Berber villages.
  • Overnight in a local guesthouse or hotel in Dades Valley. Dinner included.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

 

Travel Time: ~5 hours

  • After breakfast, drive through Dades Gorge, with its winding roads and dramatic rock formations.
  • Stop at the Todgha Gorges, a favorite spot for hikers and climbers with cliffs rising over 300 meters.
  • Continue to the edge of the Sahara Desert, passing through palm groves and traditional Berber villages.
  • Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon. Prepare for a camel trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
  • Watch the sunset over the sand dunes and enjoy dinner at a Berber camp with music under the stars.
  • Overnight in a luxury or standard desert camp (based on your package).
Sahara desert
Tizint Tichka
ifrane Ziz
Chaouen Fes

Day 3: Merzouga – Erfoud – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes

 

Travel Time: ~7 hours

 

  • Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
  • Camel ride or 4×4 transfer back to Merzouga.
  • Drive through the Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves and oases.
  • Lunch stop in Midelt, a town nestled between the Middle and High Atlas mountains.
  • Continue through the cedar forests near Azrou, home to wild Barbary macaques.
  • Short stop in Ifrane, nicknamed “Little Switzerland” for its Alpine-style architecture.
  • Arrive in Fes by evening.
  •  Overnight in a traditional riad or hotel in Fes.

Day 4: Fes (City Tour) – Chefchaouen (The Blue City)

 

Travel Time: ~4.5 hours

 

  • Optional: Morning guided tour of Fes El Bali, one of the oldest and most fascinating medinas in the world. Highlights include:
  • Al-Qarawiyyin University (world’s oldest university)
  • Tanneries of Chouara
  • Medersa Bou Inania
  • After lunch, depart toward the Rif Mountains.
  • Arrive in Chefchaouen, the iconic blue-washed city, by early evening.
  • Leisure time to wander the picturesque alleys, shops, and cafes.
  •  Overnight in a charming riad or guesthouse in Chefchaouen.

Day 5: Chefchaouen – Tangier

 

Travel Time: ~2.5 hours

 

  • Relaxed breakfast in Chefchaouen.
  • Enjoy free time for morning photography or a short hike to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint.
  • Depart mid-morning toward Tangier, located on the Strait of Gibraltar.
  • Visit:
  • Hercules Caves
  • Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean
  • Kasbah of Tangier and its panoramic views
  • Optional: Stroll the old medina or visit the American Legation Museum.
  • Overnight in a hotel or riad in Tangier.
Tanger
Tanger Medina
Majorelle
Casablanca

Day 6: Marrakech – Rabat

 

Travel Time: ~5.5 hours

  • Early departure from Tangier along the Atlantic coast.
  • Stop in Rabat, Morocco’s capital city. Quick visit to:
  • Hassan Tower
  • Mausoleum of Mohammed V
  • Royal Palace (outside view)
  • Continue to Casablanca, Morocco’s business capital.
  • Visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, partly built over the sea.
  • Optional seaside walk along the Corniche.
  •  Overnight in a hotel in Casablanca.

Day 7: Casablanca – Marrakech

 

Travel Time: ~3 hours

 

  • After breakfast, drive back to Marrakech.
  • Optional afternoon city tour of Marrakech if time permits:
  • Jemaa el-Fna Square
  • Koutoubia Mosque
  • Bahia Palace
  • Majorelle Garden (optional entrance)
  • End of tour. Drop-off at your hotel or airport.

Tour Includes

  • Private transport with English/French/Spanish-speaking driver
  • 6 nights of accommodation (hotels/riads/desert camp)
  • Camel trek in the Sahara Desert
  • Daily breakfasts, 2–3 dinners (usually in Dades & desert)
  • Local guides in Fes or Marrakech (optional add-on)

 

Not Included

  • Lunches and some dinners
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips and personal expenses
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