About This Tour
Discover the magic of Morocco on this 5-Day Private Tour from Tangier to Merzouga and back to Tangier. This journey combines the country's most iconic destinations, from the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the cultural treasures of Fes to the breathtaking Sahara Desert.
Travel through the Rif Mountains, the Middle Atlas, cedar forests, and the lush Ziz Valley before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a camel trek at sunset, spend a magical night at Merzouga Luxury Camps, and experience Berber hospitality, traditional cuisine, and unforgettable desert landscapes.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to discover Morocco at a relaxed pace while enjoying comfort, flexibility, and authentic local experiences.
Tour Highlights
- Private tour with a professional English-speaking driver.
- Pick-up and drop-off in Tangier.
- Explore the charming Blue City of Chefchaouen.
- Discover the cultural and historical Medina of Fes.
- Visit Ifrane, known as the "Switzerland of Morocco."
- See the Barbary macaques in the Cedar Forest.
- Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Ziz Valley.
- Camel trekking through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
- Watch the unforgettable Sahara sunset and sunrise.
- Spend one night at Merzouga Luxury Camps.
- Traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars.
- Berber music around the campfire.
- Sandboarding included.
- Visit the traditional market of Rissani (on market days).
- Explore the dramatic Todra Gorges.
- Visit the beautiful Dades Valley and its unique rock formations.
- Travel through the Valley of Roses.
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
- Visit Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Morocco."
- Drive through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass.
- Comfortable private 4x4 or air-conditioned vehicle.
- Flexible stops for photos, sightseeing, and local experiences throughout the journey.
Itinerary
Your private tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel, port, or Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport. Drive through the beautiful Rif Mountains and stop to explore the charming blue streets of Chefchaouen. After free time for lunch and sightseeing, continue to Fes, where you will spend the night in a traditional riad.
Accommodation:
Superior: Palais Houyam or similar
Standard: Riad Tahra & Spa or similar
After breakfast, travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Visit Ifrane, the "Switzerland of Morocco," and stop in the Cedar Forest to see the Barbary macaques. Continue through Midelt and the breathtaking Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga.
In the evening, enjoy a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes while watching the sunset. Arrive at Merzouga Luxury Camps, where a traditional Moroccan dinner and Berber music await under the stars.
Accommodation:
Merzouga Luxury Camps
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes before breakfast.
Today you will discover the Sahara Desert by private 4x4. Visit nomadic families, Khamlia village to enjoy traditional Gnawa music, abandoned mines, fossil sites, desert oases, and panoramic viewpoints across the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Return to the luxury camp in the afternoon to relax and enjoy another magical evening in the desert.
Accommodation:
Merzouga Luxury Camps
After breakfast, leave the desert and visit the traditional market of Rissani (on market days). Continue through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad before arriving at the spectacular Todra Gorges, where you will have time to walk through the impressive canyon.
In the afternoon, continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the beautiful Dades Valley.
Dinner and overnight stay in Dades Valley.
Accommodation:
Superior: Ksar Sultan Dades or similar
Standard: Hotel Babylon Dades or Maison d'Hôte Argana
After breakfast, drive through the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate and visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
Continue across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass before heading north on the motorway back to Tangier.
Arrival in Tangier in the evening and drop-off at your hotel, port, or airport.
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Included:
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Private tour in a comfortable 4x4 or air-conditioned vehicle.
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Professional English-speaking driver/guide.
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Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, port, or airport in Tangier.
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Fuel and all transportation costs.
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2 nights in carefully selected hotels or riads with breakfast and dinner.
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2 nights at Merzouga Luxury Camps with breakfast and dinner.
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Camel trekking at sunset (one camel per person).
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Return from the camp by camel or 4x4.
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Full-day 4x4 Sahara Desert excursion.
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Visit to a Berber nomad family.
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Visit to Khamlia Village to enjoy traditional Gnawa music.
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Visit to desert oases and panoramic viewpoints.
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Sandboarding in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
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Free time to visit Chefchaouen.
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Visit to the Cedar Forest to see the Barbary macaques.
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Visit to the Todra Gorges.
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Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
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Scenic stops for photos throughout the journey.
❌ Excluded:
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Entrance fees to monuments (optional).
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Local guides (available on request).
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation until 7 days before the tour. Partial refund 3-7 days before. No refund within 3 days.
Physical Requirements
Moderate fitness level required. Some walking and camel riding. Not suitable for people with severe back/knee problems.
What to Bring
Sunscreen, hat, comfortable clothes, camera, power bank. Desert temperatures vary significantly between day and night.
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