In these 7 days tangier desert tours. You will explore the north of Morocco. You will visit Chefchaouen, Fes. Then, continue to Merzouga desert where you will enjoy the camel ride in the sand dunes with overnight in desert camp. In addition, you explore Meknes, Rabat, Assila.
Start 7 Day Tour Tangier to Desert from your hotel in Tangier to Chefchaouen. Via the city of Tetouan, then through the magnificent landscapes of the Rif mountains. Thereafter, arrive to the blue city, you can walk in the beautiful blue streets and see the famous place Outa Hammam. Overnight in a charming riad.
In the Morning we head toward Fes, via Ouazane, then to volubilis, wich is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and best-preserved Roman ruins in the part of Northern Africa. Listen to your local guide explain about life in the Roman Empire as you peer into old bathhouses, marveling at the still present floors, and gazing up at the towering marble pillars. Thereafter, continue to Fes. Check into your hotel/riad.
Following breakfast, you start the city tour to Explore dramatically the first imperial city of Morocco, Fes: this UNESCO World Heritage Site was founded in the 9th century, and is home to the world’s oldest university. The first stop in the largest royal palace in Morocco. You will also visit the medieval Medina with its Medersas, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, Attarine and Bou Anania, the Karaouine Mosque University and the Nejjarine fountain. Pause for lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Medina. Afterwards, continue to explore the medina and its narrow alleys house hundreds of merchants and craftsmen selling a range of products such as spices, fish, dates and musical instruments.
Leaving your hotel in Fes toward Merzouga desert via Ifran. Then to Azrou to to explore the Cedar Forest, where you can see & feed Somes apes. Next, you continue your trip to Midelt, pause to have lunch in Midelt, in the afternoon you continue to Merzouga desert crossing the middle atlas mountain, and Ziz valley you admire the beautiful landscapes, and Berber villages. After that, we arrive at Erfoud famous for its fossils, after a small visit in Erfoud.
We continue to Merzouga Desert, we will be greeted by a glass of tea. before get ready for the camel trekking to the middle of erg Chebbi dunes to watch one of the beautiful sunsets. Thereafter, back to your camp for dinner. Later on, listening to Berber’s drams and music around the fire.
After a magical sunrise show in the dunes. Back to your camp for breakfast and shower, then start drive toward Meknes, via Ziz valley and many Berbers villages along the way. Arrive to Meknes late afternoon.
Today, will explore one of imperial city of Morocco Wich is Meknes. Firstly, you will visit the great door Bab Mansour, sahrij souani, prison of karra. After that, you head to Rabat, the capital of Morocco to explore Hassan Tower and Challah kasbah. Overnight in Riad at Rabat.
After a good breakfast in your riad. we head to Tangier, via the city of Asilah designed by these murals, draw by great Moroccan artists, then you admire this beautiful city on the Atlantic coast. After lunch, we continue our tour toward Tangier. Drop you off at your hotel in Tangier.
Departure & Return Location
Tangier – Chefchaouen – Fes – Merzouga – Meknes – Rabat
Departure Time
About 8 O’clock
Merzouga to Tangier distance is 1307 Km. However, it will be split in two days on the way, with a night in Meknes and Rabat.
Fes to Merzouga distance is 468 Km, it does take about 7/8 hours, depending on the stops.
You have the choice between standard and luxury accommodation.
No, you don’t need a sleeping bag, you will stay at an equipped desert camp with all amenities.
If you prefer to stay in a standard tent the shower and toilets are shared, but if you choose to upgrade to a luxury desert camp, you will have a private shower and toilet inside your tent.
Yes, it’s possible to provide vegetarian or vegan food. Please let your driver/guide know on the first day.
To confirm This tour, we require a small deposit to be paid over PayPal to our account, the balance is payable in cash at the pick-up, to be paid to your driver in euros, or equal in dollars or dirhams.
Usually, we request balance payments in cash because PayPal also has many transaction fees and operational delays since it’s a world institution. Also, we can in some cases accept the complete payment via PayPal however a 5% fee is going to be applied to hide the additional transaction charges. Just in case you’re considering this method, it’s best to rearrange the payment before the tour.
If this Tour does not match what you’re looking for, then contact us. We provide anatomized desert tours in Morocco according to your duration of stay and your preferences. Our Team at Excursion in Morocco is at your service to answer any questions and give you detailed quotes about tours, and also an advice about the best time and places to visit. Whether you’re thinking about leading a tour or simply have questions we’re here to help.
I recommend this agency to everyone who wants to experience the real Morocco. During 7 days tangier desert tour we visited the most characteristic places and slept in the Sahara Desert. We had a very good guide and driver (greetings to Ibrahim), they arranged good quality ranges for us for all 3 nights including breakfast and dinner. No hidden costs everything was very clear as they told us also the price was lower than other agencies. The car had air conditioning and was new and clean (4 x 4 Pajero). Our trip was earlier of 2019.