5 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Discover the best 5 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech, exploring Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara Desert, camel trekking, luxury desert camp, and the breathtaking Atlas. Mountains
5 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech
- Morocco
Tour Overview
The adventure of 5 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech begins in Tangier, a vibrant coastal city with Spanish architecture perched on the Strait of Gibraltar. From there, head to Tetouan, renowned for its well-preserved old town influenced by Andalusian heritage. Journeying through the Rif Mountains, you’ll arrive in Chefchaouen, which is celebrated for its blue-painted buildings and serene mountain setting.
Then continue south to Fes, where you can explore its ancient medina and the historic University of Al-Qarawiyyin. From Fes, travel through the Middle and High Atlas Mountains and the lush Ziz Valley to reach the Sahara Desert, where you’ll experience the vast dunes, breathtaking sunrises, and sunsets.
Visit the dramatic Todgha Gorge, which has rugged limestone valleys in the Dades region. Following the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, you’ll encounter numerous ancient fortresses, culminating in the iconic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Your tour concludes in Marrakesh, a lively city brimming with bustling souks, historic palaces, and a vibrant atmosphere.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Daily Tour
Year-round
English, Spanish, French
Tangier
Marrakech
Highlights of 5 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech:
- Explore the Andalusian-influenced ancient city of Tetouan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Wandering through the streets of the blue-painted city of Chefchaouen
- Visit the ancient historical city of Fes
- Enjoy the lush palm groves and stunning landscapes of the Ziz Valley
- Experience the vast dunes, camel rides, sunsets, and sunrises in the desert
- Enjoy the stunning limestone canyons of the Todga Gorge
- Enjoy the unique rock formations and green oasis of the Dades Valley
- Explore the famous UNESCO site and film set of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Program Itinerary of 5 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Day 1: Tangier > Tetouan > Chefchaouen (120 KM)
First, welcome to the city of Tangier, the Bride of the North, as some call it. Start your journey by heading south to Chefchaouen, passing through the UNESCO-listed city of Tetouan, known as the White Dove. Where you can notice the rich Andalusian and Moorish influences on its revival, and you will have the opportunity to visit the Royal Palace Square and the Acres Square.
Then, continue south through the Rif mountain range to reach Chefchaouen, the charming “Blue Pearl,” founded during the 15th century, where you can enjoy wandering through its beautiful and famous blue alleys and stunning views from the Spanish Mosque.
Day 2: Chefchaouen > Fes (250 KM)
Breakfast. Continue your tour by heading south. After leaving Chefchaouen and the Rif Mountains, head towards the historic city of Fes, the scientific capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. Passing through vast stretches of agricultural land that paint the horizon with their natural beauty.
In the afternoon, arrival in the city of Fes to begin a distinguished guided tour exploring its historic landmarks and uncovering the secrets of its ancient medina, where heritage and authenticity blend harmoniously within its narrow alleys and timeless monuments.
Day 3: Fes > Ifran > Ziz valley > Sahara desert (460 KM)
After breakfast, you start your journey by following the southern route through the Middle and High Atlas mountains. Your first destination is the charming city of Ifrane, located at an altitude of 1,630 meters on the northwestern slope of the Middle Atlas.
With its beautiful streets, green parks, and Swiss-inspired architecture, which earned it the nickname “Moroccan Switzerland,” Your route then takes you through the charming cedar forests extending along the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you can stop and enjoy the opportunity to meet the playful macaques.
Then, your journey continues south through the High Atlas Mountains, reaching the picturesque Ziz Valley, with the chance to enjoy stunning views of the palm groves extending along the valley, considered the largest in the region. Then, drive along the valley to the city of Erfoud, which is regarded as the largest open-air paleontology museum in Morocco.
Finally, head towards Merzouga, where golden dunes await you. Enjoy an unforgettable experience with a camel ride to watch the sunset and stay overnight at the camp.
Day 4: Sahara desert > Rissani > Erfoud > Todgha Gorge > Boumalne Dades (300 KM)
Start your day with the gentle wake-up call of a camel, allowing you to see the sunrise over the stunning desert scenery. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and freshen up with a shower before heading to Rissani. Our journey takes us through the bustling local market, where you can experience authentic life.
We continue through Erfoud, known for its exciting marble excavations, and take a lunch break in Tinjdad or the captivating Tinerhir. As we follow the riverbank towards the Todra Gorge, you will be amazed by the towering rock walls up to 300 meters high. The adventure continues to the enchanting Dades Valley, where nature has created unusual rock formations, some of which resemble a monkey’s fingers and others the bodies of humans.
Our day concludes with a delicious dinner and a relaxing night at the hotel, allowing you to relax and reflect on the day’s unique experiences. This carefully designed route showcases Morocco’s stunning landscapes and offers a glimpse into the cultural and geological diversity that makes the country so unique.
Day 5: Boumalne Dades > Ouarzazate > Ait Ben Haddou > High Atlas Mountains > Marrakech (320 KM)
After breakfast, start your day by driving along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the Valley of Roses in Kalaat M’Gouna, to the palm Oases of Skoura. Then, head towards Ouarzazate to explore the most important tourist attractions, like Atlas Studio.
Before heading to the Ait Ben Haddou Palace, which is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in the afternoon, head towards the city of Marrakesh via the rugged Tizi N’Tichka pass (2260 m) in the High Atlas mountains. Finally, we arrived at the final destination, Marrakesh, a historic city.
Price Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
- Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C
- Car Fuel
- Pick-up & drop off at/from your accommodation
- Camel trekking
- 1 night in a private tent with a private WC & shower
- 2 Dinners + 4 Breakfasts
- Experienced English-speaking Driver/Guide
- 3 nights in a private room in a hotel
- Tour by 4x4 vehicle to explore the Sahara desert
Price Excludes
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Tipping
- Extra activities
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What Our Clients Says?
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We had an amazing experience with Saharan Tours company and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a trip to Morocco. Our itinerary was perfectly balanced. Allowing us to explore Morocco's rich culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities. Highlights included wandering the colorful streets of chefchaouin, exploring the history of medinas of Fes and Marrakech. And enjoying the magical night under the stars in the Sahara desert.
Our driver/ guide Said was fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing Morocco's history and traditions. The accommodations were comfortable and authentic. And the transportation was smooth and reliable.What I liked the most were the 2 nights I spent in the Sahara Desert, it's a completely different world, we had a full day in the desert and also had the chance to experience ATVs riding.
If you're looking for a well organized memorable Moroccan adventure. Saharan Tours is an excellent choice. 5/5 Stars exceptional service and authentic experience.
We had wonderful trip to Morocco. Thanks to Said and Ibrahim with Saharan Tours.
Said accommodate all our requests and built a great itinerary for us. Including Riads, hotels, desert camp for our stay. Our transportation from destination to destination, and guided tours in each place.
Ibrahim drove us everywhere during 10 day trip, tirelessly helping us with everything. We are ever so grateful to him for his help. Especially because he had to be away from his family during the month of Ramadan.
The guides that company had for us were great (Fes and Marrakech medinas) Many many thanks and we recommend Saharan Tours to everyone thinking of a trip to Morocco.
My friend and I chose a private driver for 2 day/ 1 night in the Sahara desert from Marrakech. Our driver, Said, was so great. He was very knowledgeable, professional and kind.
This was during Ramadan so our trip may have been different otherwise. Not that we'd know as it was our first time in Morocco. Somethings were closed for Ramadan but I think also it was nice because there were less people around. We still got to see all sites and eat at great food stops. Said, our driver even bought us a box of dates from a village he went to school in. Very thoughtful. We felt safe with him and the car was clean and comfortable.
And yes. The drive was long ( took us 10 hrs each way) but you see so many things and make a few stops ( whatever you want!). It was easy and beautiful and I would recommend it to anyone. Once at the tent, if you don't take the camels to the spot then you get to take the 4×4 car and ride over the dunes. That is what we did and it was so fun. The camp was so cool and the views are what it's all about.
Personally. The one night tour was ideal ( and we were short on time ). This was the perfect trip with a trustworthy company. Thanks Said!!!!!
Our long overdue holiday to Morocco was amazing. From the first contact with Said to a 10 day trip with Youssef.
All communication/ Emails to Said were replied to quickly and I understood exactly what we were getting. I never felt like anything was a problem or a hassle.
Our driver Youssef was the best. We couldn't have asked for a better person to share our experience with and we will always remember him and feel we have a connection to Morocco through him. His local knowledge and general warmth made our long days together fun. Our 10 day trip from Casablanca to Casablanca and everywhere in between captured so many different experiences. And a special highlight was the New Year's event in the Sahara desert.
I can't recommend Saharan Tours company enough. I just hope one day we can go back with all the family for some more.
