5 Days from Tangier to the desert of Morocco and Marrakech

5 Days from Tangier to the desert of Morocco and Marrakech. Private trip from Tangier to Fes, Merzouga desert oasis kasbah and Marrakech. Explore Morocco with local guide.

5 Days from Tangier to the desert of Morocco and Marrakech

Day 1: Pick up in Tangier – Chefchaouen.

5 Days from Tangier to the desert of Morocco and Marrakech, When it comes to our attention, we are waiting in the port of Tangier. After the collection, we go around the 4 × 4 around the city and begin our trip to Chefchaouen, also known as Chaouen or “blue city” at the foot of the Rif mountains. Located in the only intercontinental natural park declared a biosphere nature reserve. The city is built on a small valley.

The oldest part of the city develops at the top of the mountain, and at the highest point are the Ras al-Ma springs. Center of the city is the Uta al-Hammam square, where the fortress is located and a mosque with an octagonal base of the tower. In the medina of Chefchaouen, we find the central square, the Spanish style, surrounded by many craft shops, restaurants and cafes. They have free time to discover every corner of this city, which claims to be a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Dinner and night in the riad.

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Fez.

We leave the world of Chefchaouen and head to Fez, the first imperial city that is proud to host one of the oldest universities in the world. Along the way, we will visit the well-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis. We can also see Moulay Idriss, the sacred city, where we have lunch and in the afternoon we arrive in Fez. Enjoying the sunset while we welcome tea from the terrace of the Riad. Enjoying free time to explore the Medina of Fez, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Fez – Midelt – Sahara Desert (Merzouga).

After breakfast at the hotel, we will go to Midelt by Ifrane, also known as the Switzerland of Morocco. Azrou arrives at the forest where we stop to enjoy watching a monkey climb the cedars. Then we continue through the mountains of the Middle Atlas. We continue through the Ziz Valley, its gorges and Errachidia. Continue to the city of Erfoud, famous for being the capital of fossils. After passing through these cities, we reach Merzouga, the Sahara desert. We will return to our hotel, located at the foot of the desert dunes. We will wait for the traditional Moroccan Tajín and a delicious tea and welcome dinner.

Day 4: 4 × 4 desert tour – Visit Khamlia and nomadic people – Camel ride in the desert.

When we agree with you, we will make a trip to the desert. Visit the town of Khamlia. Glowworms indigenous peoples of Mali. Relax with a cup of tea while enjoying a brief concert of Gnawa music. After this visit, we will return to the 4 × 4 and head to the desert to visit the Berber nomads. At lunchtime, we will take you to the home of a Berber family (typical Moroccan) from the Sahara desert. They have prepared a delicious dish of tadicional couscous that we will eat together.

Women in the family can do henna tattoos if they wish. After all this, we will go to the camels. They met the native animals to make the trip through the desert, while enjoying a beautiful sunset. They arrive at a camp equipped with Berbers where they prepared a delicious typical Moroccan dinner. After dinner, they will attend a Berber show around the fire, under the blanket of stars that characterize the desert. They have the opportunity to sandboard in the desert dunes at night. They sleep in tents.

Day 5: Sahara Desert (Merzouga) – Rissani – Draa Valley – Marrakech

He woke up very early to see the sunrise over the dunes loaded in the morning. After that, get back up on your camels and they will go to the hotel where they can shower and have breakfast. When we agree with you, we head to Marrakech. On the way we stop to visit the city of Rissani, the first imperial city of Morocco and the south, where the largest souk in the country is located. Visit their parking donkeys, very characteristic of the place and its souk, where you can do some shopping if you wish.

We follow the path to the Draa Valley, where we stop to take beautiful images of the beautiful valley. Following our path, it also passes through the High Atlas, where we have several stops to take panoramic photos of the fabulous views and we arrive in Marrakech. Marrakech arrive at the beginning of the afternoon. Transfers to the hotel or the airport, ending our services.