6-Day Tangier to Marrakech Private Desert Tour

Chefchaouen Blue City & Handicrafts – Volubilis & Meknes – Fes Medina – Merzouga Luxury Camp – Todra Canyon – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas
(6 Days / 5 Nights – 100 % Private Luxury Tour | Daily Guaranteed Departures)

The perfect north-to-south Morocco journey for ferry arrivals in Tangier: start with the blue magic and famous handicrafts of Chefchaouen, explore Roman ruins and imperial cities, live an unforgettable night under the stars in the real Erg Chebbi dunes, then cross dramatic canyons and the High Atlas to finish in vibrant Marrakech.

Tour Highlights

• 1 full day + overnight in Chefchaouen – best handicraft shopping (wool, leather, weaving)
• UNESCO Volubilis Roman ruins + imperial Meknes
• Full-day private guided tour of Fes el-Bali medina & tanneries
• Sunset camel trek + 1 night in private luxury desert camp at Erg Chebbi (en-suite tent, hot shower)
• Dramatic Todra Canyon walk & Dades Valley scenery
• Guided visit to UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
• High Atlas crossing via spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Tangier → Chefchaouen (Blue Pearl & Handicrafts)
Pickup from Tangier port, airport, or hotel (any time – perfect for morning ferries).
Scenic Rif Mountains drive (2.5 h).
Free afternoon in Chefchaouen: explore blue alleys, visit artisan workshops (famous for handmade wool blankets, leather bags, natural dyes), Kasbah museum, and rooftop sunset.
Overnight in charming boutique riad inside the blue medina. Dinner included.

Day 2: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Morning shopping or hike to Spanish Mosque for panoramic views.
Drive to spectacular Volubilis (UNESCO) – guided tour of the best-preserved Roman mosaics in Morocco.
Continue to imperial Meknes: Bab Mansour gate, royal granaries, Moulay Ismail mausoleum.
Arrival Fes ~17:00. Overnight in luxurious riad inside the ancient medina.

Day 3: Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Fes el-Bali
Official local guide all day inside the world’s largest car-free medieval city:
– Chouara Tanneries
– Al-Qarawiyyin University (founded 859 AD)
– Bou Inania & Attarine madrasas
– Nejjarine Museum, spice & copper souks
Lunch in a restored palace restaurant. Evening free. Second night in the same riad.

Day 4: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou Cedar Forest → Ziz Valley → Merzouga → Camel Trek & Luxury Camp
Morning departure south. Stops in alpine Ifrane and Azrou cedar forest (feed wild monkeys).
Drive along the lush Ziz Valley.
Arrive Erg Chebbi ~16:30 → sunset camel trek deep into the golden dunes.
Dinner with live Berber drumming & stargazing.
Overnight in private luxury desert camp (real bed, hot shower, en-suite bathroom).

Day 5: Merzouga Sunrise → Todra Canyon → Dades Valley → Ait Ben Haddou
Optional sunrise over the dunes.
Breakfast at camp, depart ~08:30.
Guided walk in breathtaking Todra Canyon (300 m red cliffs).
Scenic drive through Dades Valley & Valley of Roses.
Late afternoon guided visit to UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (Game of Thrones filming location).
Overnight in beautiful kasbah riad with views of the fortified village. Dinner included.

Day 6: Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech
Morning free for photos or optional Atlas Film Studios visit.
Cross the spectacular High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m).
Arrival Marrakech around 13:00–14:00 – perfect for afternoon shopping or late flight.
Drop-off at your riad/hotel or Marrakech Airport (RAK).

What’s Included

• Private modern A/C 4×4 + same professional English-speaking driver/guide
• 5 nights: boutique riad Chefchaouen + luxury riad Fes + private luxury desert camp + kasbah riad Ait Ben Haddou
• 5 breakfasts + 5 dinners (including festive desert dinner with live music)
• Official local guides in Fes (full day), Volubilis & Ait Ben Haddou
• Camel trek + sandboarding (free)
• All entrance fees & taxes
• Pickup Tangier (any time) & drop-off Marrakech

Not Included

• Lunches & drinks
• Tips

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Best season: September–May

The smartest, most scenic and comfortable way to go from Tangier ferry/port straight to Marrakech with all the must-sees in between.

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