8 Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Tangier

Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen

1. 3h
   After your driver collects you from the airport or the Port of Tangier, you will head to Chefchaouen, Morocco’s “Blue City”. Perched on the Rif Mountains, its blue-washed houses make it one of the prettiest towns in the country.
   
   The first day concludes after visiting Chefchaouen’s historic center and being led to your hotel or riad.

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Ancient Roman City Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

1. Volubilis
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, travel to the stunning archaeological site of Volubilis listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
   In the evening, you will be driven to Fez, where you will spend the night.
2. Meknes-Tafilalet Region
   2h
   Next, visit Meknes, one of the four Imperial Cities, with a bustling medina and countless landmarks to see.
3. Meknes Medina
   Pass by
   Visit inside Medina!

Day 3: Fes

1. Medina of Fez
   4h · Admission ticket included
   In the morning, greet a local English-speaking guide and embark on a walking tour of the Old Town of Fez. Wander through the winding streets of Fez el-Bali, the city’s old medina, and learn about the fascinating history of this ancient city while you admire its most important landmarks such as the Karaouine Mosque and the Mulay Idris Mausoleum.
2. Fes El-Bali
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Walking in the old part in Fes!
3. Pass by
   See the Karaouine Mosque!
4. Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II
   30m
   Admire the Mulay Idris Mausoleum.

Day 4: Fez – Midelt – Sahara Desert Merzouga

1. Azrou Cedar Forest
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Hit the road first thing in the morning and traverse the beautiful cedar woods in central Morocco, home to the Barbary apes. Before getting to the little village of Midelt, you will drive through various pretty Berber settlements.
   
   Upon arrival at your first destination, learn about the Berber tribes, before delving into the Merzouga Desert by a camel ride and spending the night in a traditional desert camp

Day 5: Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Ouarzazate

1. Todra Gorge
   Pass by
   After admiring an unforgettable sunrise over the endless fields of sandy dunes, head to the spectacular Todgha Gorge, which are huge limestone walls in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains.
   
   Complete the day tour in Ouarzazate, where you will spend the night. Knicknamed “The Door of the Desert”, this town is famous for having been set in numerous films like Gladiator...

Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait-Ben-Haddou – Marrakech

1. Ait Ben Haddou
   Pass by
   Depart early from Ouarzazate and discover other charming towns in the interior of Morocco, like Ait-Ben-Haddou. Explore this red mud-brick city and its rich history before heading to Marrakech.

Day 7: Marrakech

1. Medina of Marrakesh
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After enjoying a tasty breakfast, set off on a guided walking tour of the medina of Marrakech. Accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide, you will discover the highlights.
   After a fun-filled day exploring Marrakech, you will spend the night here.

Day 8: Marrakech Airport

1. 20m · Admission ticket included
   On the last day of the tour, you will be dropped off at the airport after enjoying a filling breakfast at your hotel.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels