This 6-day one-way journey begins in Tangier and ends in Marrakech. It offers a compact yet rich exploration of northern and central Morocco. You will traverse the Rif and Middle Atlas Mountains, visit the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, and explore the historic Medina of Fes. The tour includes a camel trek into the Sahara Desert, a night in a desert camp, and visits to the dramatic Todra Gorges and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. The journey concludes with a guided tour of Marrakech before your departure.
Your journey begins in Tangier as you travel through the Rif Mountains towards the blue town of Chefchaouen. This charming city is famous for its blue-washed buildings and offers a wonderful mix of history and culture. Upon arrival, you will explore the Medina, visit the Kasbah, and enjoy panoramic views over the town. You will spend the night in a beautiful Riad in Chefchaouen.
After breakfast, you depart for Fes, crossing the Rif Mountains along the way. You arrive in Fes around noon and enjoy lunch before beginning a guided historical walking tour of Morocco’s first Islamic settlement. The tour takes you through the vibrant Medina, where you will explore fascinating sites including the 13th-century tanneries, a ceramics and pottery factory, a historic Koranic school, and the narrow streets lined with bustling souks.
On the third day of your tour, you travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. You will stop in Ifrane, known as Little Switzerland of Morocco. Another stop follows in the cedar forest, where you can see wild Barbary apes in their natural habitat. After lunch at a local restaurant, you continue through the scenic Ziz Valley to reach the Merzouga desert dunes. In the late afternoon, you enjoy a camel ride at sunset across the sand dunes before spending the night in a desert camp under the stars.
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes from your camp. After breakfast, you head towards the Todra Gorges to explore their stunning rock formations. The journey continues through the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses before reaching Ouarzazate city, located in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. You will spend the night in Ouarzazate.
Leaving Ouarzazate, you head towards Marrakech. Your first stop is the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for many international movies including Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Afterwards, you cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. You arrive in Marrakech by afternoon and check into a traditional Riad within the Medina for the night.
Today begins with a guided tour of Marrakech, where you will explore and learn about the city’s rich history and landmarks. After the tour, you will be transferred to Marrakech Airport for your departure, marking the end of your 6-day adventure from Tangier to Marrakech.
