5 Days Tour From Marrakech to Tangier
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5-Day Tour From Marrakech to Tangier via Sahara Desert and Imperial Cities
Overview
start this 5-day tour from Marrakech, and go through the high Atlas Mountains, across the vast Sahara Desert, into Fes and Tangier. Exploring the ksars, admiring the verdant valleys, and admiring the WTF-level golden dunes of the Sahara will be on your program. This also involves city, educational, religious, historical and cultural tours that signify the cultures within Morocco. This tour spans the powerful experiences and beauty from the parking lot of Merzouga, to the beach town of Tangier.
Highlights of the 5-Day Tour From Marrakech to Tangier via Sahara Desert and Imperial Cities
- Dig deeper into Ait Ben Haddou village situated in southern Morocco and listed by UNESCO.
- Safari ––camel back through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Enjoy beautiful sceneries with marvelous mountain pass especially at Tizi-n-Tichka pass.
- Visit lovely and picturesque Berber villages’ in the desert.
- Stroll in some of the most beautiful painted blue alleys of Morocco, that of Chefchaouen the “Blue City”.
- Visit one of the oldest inhabited Roman cities in Volubilis, Morocco today.
- Stroll through the sometimes dark, always boiling lanes of the old Fes Medina.
- In the region called Meknes Morocco, this trip would take the visitor to one of the four Imperial Cities like any visitor would wish to.
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5 Days Tour from Marrakech Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech – Tizi-n-Tichka – Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Your 5-day tour from Marrakech starts with a ride through the High Atlas Mountains at the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. This route is incredibly picturesque and there are some turn offs whereby you can take pictures of the views. Your first big station is Telouet where you will visit the ancient Kasbah that used own the Glaoui family. Proceed to the spectacular Ait Ben Haddou – a fortified village located on UNESCO’s list of the world heritage sites trough which many movies were made. Vist the andarach old cliff rising majestically like a fortified village; the moving on to Ouarzazate the astral gate to the sahara and the Cinematographic capital of Morocco.
Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day 2 : Ouarzazate – Skoura – Todra Gorge – Arfoud – Erg Chebbi Merzouga

Your morning should be spent in one of Morocco’s exquisite villages – the Skoura palm groves, gorgeous oases, and old kasbahs. Then, you can visit Todra Gorge which is just as impressive through huge rocks on both sides of the gorge. Take a walk through the gorge and get to feel the breeze. Next visit Arfoud a most spectacular city fame for fossil and desert areas. Dr.. Reach Merzouga where you’ll find the beauty of the Sahara. Cross sandy desert on camel back to enjoy the sunset on the top of dunes of Erg Chebbi. Experience a night in a desert camp, have a dinner the Arabian way with the stars above you.
Overnight in a desert camp at Erg Chebbi.
Day 3 : Erg Chebbi – Arfoud – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifran – Fes

for the third day of this 5-day tour from Marrakech, since there are only limited opportunities to take breathtaking photos over the dunes, one must wake up early enough to catch the sunrise before returning to Merzouga. Start moving north and cross the deserted Ziz Valley which is full of absolutely endless rows of dates. Have a break in Midelt and then carry on through Middle Atlas mountains. You will also get to drive through the cedar gorges of Azrou, and may be lucky enough to see the rock Barbary monkeys. Ifran is a beautiful town where many tourists compare the place to Switzerland since it is in Morocco; the destination is before Fes, a historical city known as F-E-S in the Arabic language.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 4 : Fes City Tour with Local Guide

Begin your self-paced walking tour of culturally rich Fes, Morocco’s religion city. Learn the narrower streets of the Fes Medina which is considered as the UNESCO listed site. Attractions include the Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest university in the world, the Royal Palace and the souks in which to buy local artisan products. Visit the old tannery which was famous for making leathers for as long as I can remember. Spend as much time as you can in order to get the feeling of this country and its history, based in this amazing city.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 5 : Fes – Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen – Tangier (Ending the Tour)

for the last of our 5-day tour from Marrakech, we leave for Meknes, another Imperial City famous for its gates and buildings the same as those in Volterras. After a short visit, go on to Volubilis; discover the remains of the once great Roman city and find out more about the history of Morocco. Then proceed to the blue city of Morocco; the Chefchaouen town is located in the Rif Mountains. While walking through the town, one can not miss the fact that most of the streets are painted the colors of the ocean, blue. Last, go to Tangier which is the last destination of the tour. Relocate to the Possibility of Different Experiences while arriving at the Coastal City that Mark Morocco’s Entry into Europe.
End of the 5-day tour in Tangier.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Approximately how intense is this 5-day tour from Marrakech?
City tours are moderately active and there will be walking at different points during the tour including the desert. Yet, this is something that is easily doable for most travelers. We also provide for more regular rest points/meal halts.
2.Is it comfortable during the stay in the desert?
Yes, it will be to your surprise if I tell you that desert camp does avail completely modern comforts. This tour has large tents and amazing food and you get to be Berber for the day.
3.Is it possible to spend more time at specific sights of Interest?
Absolutely! It is flexible and we can modify the schedule and make necessary additional time or certain activities for a day. Kindly give us your preferred choices and we make necessary preparations.
4.Are there chances to go shopping for local traditional artefacts and other materials to take home?
Indeed! When you explore the medinas, you may discover a range of Moroccan handicrafts including fabrics, weavings, carpets and leather works, pottery and ceramics. Also, our guides can give you advices on shopping.
5.Is the camel trek safe for all but especially for those who have not been on a camel before?
Indeed, camel trek is safe for first timers. Security will be provided by our guides as the trekking is an easy one that takes you across the dunes.
6.What should one carry when going for an overnight to the desert?
It suggested that visitors should wear light clothing when the climate is hot during the day and warm clothing during the night in desert. Oh, do not conclude a list of things needed without the hat, sunscreen, and appropriate shoes for the camel ride.