About This Tour
Experience the best of Morocco on this 6-Day Private Tour from Tangier to Merzouga and back to Tangier. Discover the country's breathtaking landscapes, imperial cities, ancient kasbahs, dramatic gorges, and the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Travel through the picturesque Rif Mountains, explore the blue streets of Chefchaouen, wander through the historic Medina of Fes, enjoy a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, spend two unforgettable nights at Merzouga Luxury Camps, and visit the spectacular Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
This private tour is perfect for travelers looking for comfort, flexibility, authentic cultural experiences, and unforgettable scenery.
Tour Highlights
- Private tour with a professional English-speaking driver.
- Pick-up and drop-off in Tangier.
- Explore the Blue City of Chefchaouen.
- Visit the historic Medina of Fes.
- Discover Ifrane, the "Switzerland of Morocco."
- Visit the Cedar Forest and see Barbary macaques.
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Ziz Valley.
- Camel trekking across the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Watch the spectacular Sahara sunset and sunrise.
- Spend two nights at Merzouga Luxury Camps.
- Full-day 4x4 desert excursion.
- Visit Berber nomad families.
- Experience traditional Gnawa music in Khamlia Village.
- Sandboarding included.
- Visit the traditional market of Rissani (market days).
- Explore the magnificent Todra Gorges.
- Discover the beautiful Dades Valley.
- Drive through the Valley of Roses.
- Visit Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Morocco."
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
- Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains.
- Comfortable private 4x4 or air-conditioned vehicle.
- Flexible stops for sightseeing and photography.
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel, port, or Tangier Airport. Drive through the Rif Mountains to the beautiful Blue City of Chefchaouen. Spend the afternoon exploring the charming blue streets, local markets, and panoramic viewpoints.
Accommodation:
Superior: Lina Ryad & Spa or similar.
Standard: Dar Echchaouen or similar.
After breakfast, travel to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, one of Morocco's most important archaeological sites. Continue to the imperial city of Meknes to visit Bab Mansour Gate, El Hedim Square, and the Royal Granaries before arriving in Fes.
Accommodation:
Superior: Palais Houyam or similar.
Standard: Riad Tahra & Spa or similar.
Leave Fes after breakfast and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Visit Ifrane and the Cedar Forest before crossing Midelt and the spectacular Ziz Valley.
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon.
Enjoy a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes while watching the sunset before arriving at Merzouga Luxury Camps.
Traditional dinner and Berber music around the campfire.
Accommodation:
Merzouga Luxury Camps
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the dunes.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day 4x4 excursion through the Sahara Desert.
Visit:
Khamlia Village for traditional Gnawa music.
Berber nomad families.
Mifis mines.
Desert oases.
Fossil areas.
Panoramic viewpoints across Erg Chebbi.
Lunch at a local restaurant (optional).
Return to the luxury camp for dinner and another unforgettable night beneath the stars.
Accommodation:
Merzouga Luxury Camps
After breakfast, depart from Merzouga and visit the traditional market of Rissani (on market days).
Continue through Tinjdad and Touroug before arriving at the spectacular Todra Gorges.
After lunch, drive through the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses before reaching Ouarzazate.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Superior: Dar Chamaa or similar.
Standard: Hotel Côté Sud or similar.
After breakfast, visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco's best-preserved fortified villages.
Continue through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass before driving north to Tangier.
Arrival in Tangier in the evening with 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 in Tangier.
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Fuel and all transportation costs.
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3 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 private 4x4 desert excursion.
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Visit to Berber nomad families.
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Visit to Khamlia Village for Gnawa music.
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Sandboarding in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
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Visit to the Cedar Forest.
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Visit to the Ziz Valley.
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Visit to the Todra Gorges.
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Visit to the Dades Valley.
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Visit to the Valley of Roses.
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Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
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Scenic stops for photographs throughout the journey.
❌ Excluded:
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Entrance fees to monuments.
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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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