6 Days Tour to Marrakech via Chefchaouen and Shara Desert

Day 1: Day 1 : TANGIER - CHEFCHAOUEN

1. Tangier
   2h
   Today, we will pick you up at the Tangier airport, port, or hotel and bring you to Chefchaouen.
2. Chefchaouen
   4h
   We'll arrive in 2 hours and 15 minutes and have the rest of the day to explore the blue city. Overnight in a lovely riad with breakfast.

Day 2: Day 2: CHEFCHAOUEN - FES

1. Chefchaouen
   2h
   Today, you will spend additional time in the morning exploring the blue city before driving to Fes.
2. Fez
   4h
   After a few hours of driving with short breaks in scenic locations, you will arrive in Fes and spend the night in a lovely riad with breakfast in the historic medina.

Day 3: Day 3 : EXPLORING FES

1. Fez
   2h
   After breakfast in your riad, you will begin your exploration of Fes, Morocco's "Spiritual City." You will spend the entire morning exploring the Medina and its lanes, visiting the majority of the cultural and historical landmarks, including the famed Al Karaouine Mosque and University (the world's oldest), the Medrasa Bouanania, the Tanneries, and the Najjarine fountain.
2. Fes El-Bali
   4m
   We will take you beyond the Medina after lunch to see the Royal Palace entrance, go through the Jewish quarter "the Mellah," and then visit the pottery cooperative. In the afternoon, we will take you to one of the fortresses to enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the entire Medina of Fes. Overnight lodging in the same riad.

Day 4: DAY 4 : FES - IFRANE - AZROU - MIDELT - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA DESERT

1. Fez
   1h
   After breakfast in your riad, you'll depart for Merzouga via Midelt and Errachidia.
2. Ifrane
   1h
   Your journey will begin in Ifran, Morocco's "Switzerland," and then continue to Merzouga via Midlet and the Ziz Valley. You will see peeks of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains during this excursion.
3. Azrou
   1h
   Stopping at the famed cedar forest, Morocco's largest, where you may see Barbarian apes.
4. Midelt
   1h
   As you approach the city of Er Rachidia, you'll note how the scenery transforms to offer clues of the desert. Following lunch in Midelt, your journey continues down the lush Ziz Valley, with stops for panoramic views along the way.
5. Erfoud
   2h
   We will drive through friendly Berber communities to Erfoud.
6. Merzouga
   2h
   then to Merzouga desert, where you will begin your guided camel ride, escorted by an expert camel guy, to explore the Merzouga sand sea and watch the sunset. Overnight in our desert camp, where you will enjoy meals, a campfire, and a drum party. Inside your private tent, there are flush toilets and hot showers. (HB) (Sand boards are available at the camp for free use if you enjoy sand boarding.)

Day 5: DAY 5 : SAHARA DESERT – TODGHA GORGE – DADES VALLEY

1. Merzouga
   2h
   Your camel guide will wake you up early in the morning to witness what could be the most beautiful sunrise of your life. After breakfast at the camp, you'll peacefully camel-trek back to your riad, taking in the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes, which change with the light throughout the day.
2. Todra Gorge
   2h
   You'll depart for the Tinghir and Todgha gorges, Morocco's tallest and narrowest gorges. You will be able to hike along its valley here.
3. Dades Gorges
   2h
   We'll drive into the Dades Valley, where you'll witness magnificent sand castles and incredible rock formations known as "monkey toes." Overnight lodging will be in a lovely riad in the middle of the Valley (HB).

Day 6: DAY 6 : DADES VALLEY – AIT BENHADDOU KASBAH – MARRAKECH

1. Dades Gorges
   1h
   Following breakfast, we will travel via the Dades Valley to Kalaat M'Gouna and Ouarzazate. The journey through Dades Valley is known as the Way of Thousand Kasbahs, and it offers several opportunity to capture some of the best photographs of the trip.
2. El Kelaa M'gouna
   1h
   We'll stop in Kalaat M'Gouna, "the rose city," to buy rosewater, which will keep your linen smelling fresh long after your trip is done.
3. Ouarzazate
   2h
   Continue to Ouarzazate, known as "Africa's Hollywood."
4. Ait Ben Haddou
   2h
   Lunch will be served at the famed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Morocco's largest Kasbah. UNESCO has designated it as a World Heritage Site. It has used as the setting for many films, including 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Gladiator.' Our journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains, where you can also stop to explore the process of making Argan oil at women's cooperatives.
5. Marrakech
   3h
   Arriving in Marrakech, where the tour will conclude at your accommodation or wherever you choose.

Pickup details

We pick up you from any place within Tangier city or airport.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels