8-Day Fundamental Morocco Tour from Marrakech to Fez and Chefchaouen, passing through the Sahara Desert. Over 8 days and 7 nights, you’ll visit many amazing places, including the High Atlas Mountains, Tizi-N-Tichka Pass, Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, and Ouarzazate city. You’ll also see Amridil Kasbah, Dades Valley, and the Todra Gorges. In the Merzouga Sahara Desert, enjoy a camel ride, watch the sunset and sunrise, and spend the night in a desert camp. Explore the desert in a 4×4 car, visit the Rissani market, and Erfoud, known for its fossils. Then, visit Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and the cedar forest where the Barbary macaques live. Discover the historic cities of Fez and Meknes, visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and explore the blue city of Chefchaouen. The tour ends in Tangier.
The 8-day Morocco desert tour starts with an early pickup from your hotel or the airport in Marrakech. You’ll drive through the beautiful High Atlas Mountains and Tizi-N-Tichka pass, stopping for great views. Next, visit Telouat Kasbah, followed by the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This kasbah has appeared in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Then, head to Ouarzazate, also called the “gate of the desert,” for dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.
After breakfast, explore Ouarzazate, starting with the Atlas Studios, where famous movies were filmed, and visit the Taourirt Kasbah, a historic mud castle. Then, drive east to the Amridil Kasbah surrounded by Skoura’s palm groves. Continue to Kalaa Magouna, famous for its Rose Valley, where the annual Rose Festival takes place in May. Afterward, head to Dades Valley and make stops at the “Monkey Fingers” rock formation and a viewpoint overlooking the valley. Dinner and overnight stay in Boumalne Dades.
After breakfast, visit the stunning Todra Gorges, where the Todra River carved out a grand canyon with high red cliffs. Take your time to enjoy the scenery. Then, drive through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves and stop for lunch. In the afternoon, reach the Merzouga Sahara Desert, where you’ll ride camels across the dunes. Stop to watch the sunset from a high dune before continuing to the luxury desert camp, where you’ll enjoy Berber drum music and dance around the campfire under the stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp.
Start your day early to watch the sunrise in the desert, then enjoy breakfast. Ride camels back to Merzouga, where the driver will be waiting. Spend the day exploring Merzouga and its amazing sights, including sand dunes, wild lake, mines, fossil areas, and oases.
First, visit an ancient eyeliner mine, then meet the nomads in their traditional tents and learn about their lifestyle over a cup of Berber tea. Next, head to Khamlia village to enjoy Gnaoua music and dancing. After a break for lunch, take a stroll through a palm grove and visit the wild lake (also known as flamingos lake). Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, leave the desert and visit Rissani, the old capital of Tafilalet, where you can explore the lively souks. Continue to Erfoud, famous for its fossilized marble workshops. Drive along the Ziz River, stopping to enjoy views of Ziz Valley. Enjoy lunch in Midelt. Then, visit the cedar forest, home to the Barbary macaques, where you can feed them. After that, head to Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco for its cool climate and alpine-style houses. Finally, arrive at your accommodation in Fez.
After breakfast, explore Fez, one of Morocco’s most historic cities. Start by visiting the Royal Palace gate, then explore the well-preserved Medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter through Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate) and visit Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine fountain, the tanneries, and the Quaraouin Mosque and University (the oldest university in the world). Next, visit the Jewish Quarter (Mellah) and head to an ancient fortress for panoramic views of the city. Return to your riad to end the day.
After breakfast, we depart for Meknes, once the Ismaili capital and one of Morocco’s imperial cities. In Meknes, we visit Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal stables, the granary, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. After some free time for lunch, we head to the ancient Volubilis ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its well-preserved mosaics, pillars, and archways.
After exploring the ruins, we continue to Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City in the Rif Mountains, known for its blue-painted buildings and narrow, picturesque streets. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
After breakfast, you’ll have free time to wander the beautiful streets of Chefchaouen. Then, we drive through the Rif Mountains to Tangier, where we transfer you to the airport for your flight. End of the 8-day Morocco tour.
Unforgettable 4 Day Morocco Desert Trip From Marrakech
Our 4 Day Morocco Desert Trip From Marrakech was an incredible adventure! From the breathtaking Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of Merzouga, every moment was magical. Riding camels into the sunset and spending a night under the starry Sahara sky was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The local guides were knowledgeable, the accommodations were comfortable, and the food was delicious. We also loved visiting ancient kasbahs and meeting welcoming Berber families. If you’re looking for an authentic and unforgettable desert journey, this tour is a must! Highly recommended!
