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Tangier
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The 7-Days Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech is a perfect one-week Morocco itinerary combining the north, imperial cities, Sahara Desert, dramatic valleys, and the High Atlas Mountains before ending in vibrant Marrakech.
Starting in Tangier, the gateway to Africa, this tour takes you through the blue city of Chefchaouen, the cultural capital Fes, the Middle Atlas Mountains, and into the golden dunes of Merzouga.
You will experience a magical camel trek, overnight in a Sahara desert camp, explore Todra Gorges and Ait Ben Haddou, and cross the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech.
This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to see the real Morocco in just one week.
Explore Tangier and the Strait of Gibraltar
Visit the blue city of Chefchaouen
Discover Fes with a local guide
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains
Camel trek in Merzouga Sahara Desert
Overnight in luxury desert camp
Watch sunset and sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes
Visit Todra Gorges
Explore Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO site
Cross the High Atlas Mountains
Arrive in Marrakech
Arrival in Tangier. Brief visit if time allows.
Drive to Chefchaouen (approx. 2.5 hours). Free time to explore the blue streets.
Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Morning in Chefchaouen for photos and exploration.
Drive to Fes (approx. 4 hours). Arrival and overnight in Fes.
Full-day guided city tour.
Visit the medina, Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, and traditional tanneries.
Overnight in Fes.
Early departure toward the Sahara Desert.
Stop in Ifrane and cedar forest. Continue via Midelt and Ziz Valley.
Arrival in Merzouga. Overnight near the dunes.
(Long but necessary desert transfer day — standard in Morocco tours.)
Camel trek into Erg Chebbi dunes.
Watch sunset over the Sahara. Overnight in desert camp with dinner and Berber music.
Early sunrise over dunes.
Drive to Todra Gorges for short walk. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou via Ouarzazate.
Overnight near Ait Ben Haddou or Ouarzazate.
Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
Arrival in Marrakech. End of tour.
