- TANGIER
- PRIVATE
- 5 DAYS
- HOTEL/RIAD/CAMP
- DINNER/BREAKFAST
Morocco Private Tour
5 DAYS MOROCCO TOUR FROM TANGIER
Book the private 5 days Morocco tour from Tangier & spend your journey exploring the best of Morocco with your private driver/guide. Explore the charming blue-city of Chefchaouen, have a guided tour of Fes, have a camel ride experience in the desert and spend the night under the stars before joining Marrakech with an interesting through the Atlas Mountains, canyons, valleys and much more.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier - Chefchaouen
- 2 Hours 16 Minutes of Driving
- 112 Kms
- Breakfast is Included
Pick up from your hotel/Riad in Tangier or meet upon arrival at the International Airport of Ibn Battuta, Tangier Ville or Tangier Med Port. You will head to the blue-city of Chefchaouen through the spectacular Rif Mountains. Upon arrival in Chefchaouen, you may want to explore the Medina on your own as it’s tiny and can be easily navigated without the need of a local guide’s service.
You will only lose yourself in the beautifully-painted streets, doors and windows. You may want to start from the Utta El-Hammam Square with its lined cafes and restaurants. Visit the adjacent Kasbah that dates back to the 15th century. Head northeast to the Ras el-Ma Spring, which is cultural hub where local women wash clothes and carpets. The views from here stunning.
- Overnight accommodation in Riad Assilah, Riad Hicham or similar.
Day 2: Chefchaouen - Fes Guided Tour
- 4 Hours 30 Minutes Drive
- 260 Kms
- breakfast is Included
After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad in Chefchaouen, you will drive to Fes through the Rif Mountains offering breathtaking views. Upon arrival in Fes, you will have a guided tour of the cultural capital of Fes with a local tour guide. You will begin your tour from the golden gates of the Royal Palace, stretch your legs in the Mellah (former Jewish Quarter).
Have a guided walking tour of the Fes el-Bali, which is listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site dating back to the 7th century. It’s also the largest car-free district in the world offering, as a result, an opportunity to be taken back to Medieval Times. Meander around its intricate alleyways while learning about the unique lifestyle. Visit the Museums, pass by the Koranic Schools including the Qarawiyyin University, which is the oldest formal institution of education in the world.
You can’t miss visiting the famous Chouara Tanneries where you can learn about how the worldwide best leather is being made using traditional methods. In the late afternoon, we will escort you to your accommodation in Fes.
- Riad Fes Yamanda, Riad Sara or similar.
Day 3: Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga
- 8 Hours 30 Minutes
- breakfast & dinner are Included
Today, you will drive south to the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi through the charming and clean city of Ifrane where you can stretch your legs. Have a short break in the UNESCO preserved cedar forest that hosts a colony of Barbary Macaques. After lunch in Midelt, you will cross the spectacular High-Atlas Mountains, take pictures in the panoramic valley of Ziz with its countless palm trees.
Arrive in the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi through Erfoud. Now, you will go for an experience of a lifetime by having a camel ride in the sand dunes while enjoying the breathtaking view of the sunset. You may want to go for sand boarding before returning to the desert camp where you will have a nice dinner. Overnight in your private tent or under the stars.
- Luxury desert camp
Day 4: Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley
- 3 Hours 50 Minutes of Driving
- 262 Kms
- breakfast & dinner are Included
Early wake in the morning, attend the miraculous view of the sunrise over the sand dunes before returning to the camp where you will have breakfast before getting ready for resuming our journey. Include a visit the dates’ market in Erfoud where you can learn about the different varieties of dates that are produced in the region.
Stretch your legs in the impressive Todra Gorge offering magnificent views, cooler air with an ever-flowing river. Continue on the track further west to the Dades Valley where you will spend the night.
- Overnight in Riad Tazawa, Riad Babylon, Riad Ecobio or Similar
Day 5: Dades Valley - Valley of Roses - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
- 6 Hours 30 Minutes Drive
- 352 Kms
After breakfast, you will drive to Marrakech through the lush valley of the Roses where you can learn about the different products such as rose water, perfumes, soaps, cosmetics and much more. Drive through Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa) where you can have the option to visit the Atlas Film Studios. Have a guided walking tour of the dramatic Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, which is a UNESCO listed Village consisting of Kasbahs (fortresses).
After lunch, you will cross the High-Atlas Mountains driving through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m). We will include many stops for taking pictures and for enjoying the splendid views. You will reach Marrakech in the late evening. End of Our Service!
As always, once we arrive in Marrakech, Fes, Tangier, Casablanca… we will make sure to drop you off in the nearest location to your accommodation; however, if your Riad is in the very heart of the Medina, which is inaccessible by car, we will have you covered as we will arrange with the staff members of the Riad you are staying in to meet up with us in a designated point so that you they can escort you to your accommodation hassle-free…
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Included
- Minivan, 4WD or Minbus for transportation
- English speaking driver/guide
- Fuel & tolls
- 4 nights overnight accommodation as clearly illustrated on the itinerary above.
- Local tour guides in Fes
- Meals as illustrated on the itinerary.
- Camel ride experience for the sunset in the desert.
- Local taxes
- Unique experiences
Not Inluded
- Lunches on the way
- Beverages
- Tips when appropriate
- Travel insurance
- Admission fee to attractions if any
- Extras
FAQs
Is this a private tour?
We certainly believe that the best way to dive deep in the Moroccan culture is through private tours. You can stop whenever & wherever you like while learning at your own pace. Shared tours tend to cramp travelers & you are controlled to follow a certain planned itinerary.
Does the tour to Zagora includes lots of driving?
Zagora Desert remains the closest desert experience one can opt for from Marrakech if you are short of time. However, you can go with the private 3 or 4 days desert tour to Erg Chebbi from Marrakech.
Are there any sand dunes in Zagora Desert?
The Desert of Zagora is a flat barren & rocky desert with a small sand dune by the desert camp. The real sand dunes are located either in Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga.
What should I pack when I travel to the desert?
On your next Morocco desert tour, make sure you pack the following
- Long hiking pants – it enhances your comfort while riding on the camel
- Long sleeve shirt to keep your skin protected from the scorching heat.
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Scarf or headband
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera
Shall we bring our towels with us?
If you choose the standard desert camp, yes please, as well as your shower condiments. For the luxury camp, they are supplied in your tent. There is no need to bring them with you.
