5 Days Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech

After breakfast at your hotel, leave Chefchaouen and travel toward Volubilis, one of the most important Roman archaeological sites in Morocco. Volubilis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its ancient ruins, mosaics, columns, arches, and beautiful countryside views.nnAfter visiting Volubilis, continue to Meknes, one of Morocco's imperial cities. In Meknes, explore Bab Al Mansour, one of the most impressive gates in Morocco, and visit the Sahrij Souani basin, the royal stables, the old granaries, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.nnLater in the afternoon, continue to Fes, the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco. Arrive in Fes and check into your accommodation for the night.nnOvernight: 4 star hotel or riad in FesnMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Palais Houyam or similarnHighlights: Chefchaouen, Volubilis Roman Ruins, Meknes, Bab Al Mansour, Sahrij Souani, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, Fes

After breakfast, leave Fes and start your journey toward the Sahara Desert. Drive through Imouzzer and continue to Ifrane, a beautiful alpine-style town known as the Switzerland of Morocco because of its clean streets, European-style buildings, and cool mountain climate.nnContinue to the cedar forest, where you may see Barbary macaque monkeys in their natural environment. Afterward, travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains toward Midelt, where you will have free time for lunch.nnIn the afternoon, cross the scenic Tizi n'Tilghmt Pass and continue through the beautiful Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves, oases, and panoramic viewpoints. By evening, arrive in Merzouga Desert, where your camels will be waiting for a magical ride across the golden dunes.nnEnjoy the sunset from a high dune before reaching your luxury desert camp. In the evening, enjoy dinner under the stars, Berber drum music, dancing around the campfire, and a peaceful night in the Sahara Desert.nnOvernight: Luxury desert camp in MerzouganMeals included: Dinner and breakfastnAccommodation: Luxury Desert Camp or similarnHighlights: Ifrane, Cedar Forest, Barbary macaques, Midelt, Tizi n'Tilghmt Pass, Ziz Valley, Merzouga Desert, camel ride, sunset, luxury desert camp

Wake up early to enjoy a beautiful sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast at the luxury desert camp, return by camel or 4×4 transfer to meet your driver and begin the journey toward Dades Valley.nnTravel through Erfoud, a town known for fossils and marble products. If you wish, you can stop at a fossil museum or workshop to learn about the fossil stones found in this region. Along the way, you will also see traditional irrigation systems that have helped local oases survive for centuries.nnContinue to Todra Gorge, one of Morocco's most impressive natural sites. Enjoy a walk beside the river between the high canyon walls and take time for photos. After the visit, continue to Dades Valley, famous for its dramatic landscapes, rock formations, and winding mountain roads.nnStop to see the Monkey Fingers rock formations and drive through the famous Tisdrin curves before reaching your hotel in the Dades Gorges.nnOvernight: 4 star hotel in Dades ValleynMeals included: Dinner and breakfastnAccommodation: Luxury Hotel Xaluca Dades or similarnHighlights: Sahara sunrise, Erfoud, fossil workshops, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Monkey Fingers, Tisdrin Curves

After breakfast, leave Dades Valley and travel toward Ouarzazate through the beautiful Rose Valley, famous for its rose products, perfumes, cosmetics, and May rose festival. Continue through the palm groves of Skoura, known for its old kasbahs and peaceful oasis landscapes.nnArrive in Ouarzazate, the Gateway to the Sahara, and visit the famous film studios where many international movies were filmed. You will also explore Kasbah Taourirt, one of the historic landmarks of Ouarzazate.nnNext, continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco's most famous fortified villages. This ancient kasbah has been used as a filming location for movies such as Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy.nnAfter visiting Ait Ben Haddou, drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Enjoy stops for panoramic views, photos, and lunch along the way before arriving in Marrakech. Your private 5 day luxury desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech ends with drop-off at your hotel, riad, or Marrakech airport.nnMeals included: BreakfastnDrop-off: Marrakech hotel, riad, or airportnHighlights: Rose Valley, Skoura Palm Groves, Ouarzazate Film Studios, Kasbah Taourirt, Ait Ben Haddou, Tizi n'Tichka Pass, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech