5 Days from Tangier to Merzouga
5 Days from Tangier to Merzouga Description
Embark on an incredible journey from the Mediterranean to the Sahara with this 5 Days from Tangier to Merzouga private tour. This action-packed Tangier to Merzouga desert tour takes you through the blue city of Chefchaouen, the imperial city of Fes with its ancient medina, the Middle Atlas Mountains including Ifrane and the Cedar Forest, the Ziz Valley, and finally the golden dunes of Merzouga in the Sahara Desert. Experience camel trekking at sunset, a magical night in a luxury desert camp, Berber music, stunning mountain landscapes, and authentic Moroccan culture in this perfectly crafted 5-day Morocco itinerary.
5 Days from Tangier to Merzouga Highlights
5 Days from Tangier to Merzouga Itinerary
Tangier – Chefchaouen – Fes
Your 5 Days from Tangier to Merzouga starts with pickup from Tangier airport, port, or hotel. Explore Tangier's main highlights before driving through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Enjoy time in the blue medina, then continue south toward Fes for an overnight stay.
Fes Guided Visit
Discover Fes with a full cultural city visit. Explore the ancient medina, traditional souks, tanneries, madrasas, artisan workshops, fountains, and panoramic viewpoints. Immerse yourself in the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco. Overnight stay in Fes.
Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Merzouga
Leave Fes and travel through Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco. Continue to the Cedar Forest to see Barbary macaques, then drive through the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley with its palm groves and oasis views toward Merzouga. Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and spend the night in a luxury desert camp with dinner and Berber music.
Merzouga Desert Experience – Nomads – Khamlia
Wake up early to watch the Sahara sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, enjoy a full desert discovery day around Merzouga. Visit nomadic families, fossil areas, panoramic dune viewpoints, and Khamlia village for Gnawa music. Free time near the dunes and overnight stay in Merzouga.
Merzouga – Marrakech (via High Atlas)
After breakfast, travel through the desert landscapes toward the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass with scenic stops and Berber villages along the way. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, ending your private Tangier to Merzouga desert tour.
Included
- Pickup in Tangier
- Drop-off in Marrakech
- Private comfortable transport with driver
- English-speaking driver-guide
- 3 nights hotel / riad accommodation
- 1 night luxury Merzouga desert camp
- Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes
- Breakfasts and selected dinners
Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Local city guides where requested
- Optional quad biking or extra activities
- Tips, travel insurance, and personal expenses