MARRAKECH TO CHEFCHAOUEN DESERT TOUR

We start our 7-day Marrakech to Chefchaouen desert tour in the morning from your hotel and head toward the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah via the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N’Tichka pass. You will see traditional Berber villages, enjoy stunning views, and stop at panoramic spots for photos.

During the drive, we will stop to visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a centuries-old ksar built from the red earth and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s one of Morocco’s best-preserved examples of southern architecture.
Furthermore, the Kasbah has been featured in several films like ‘Prince of Persia’ and ‘The Mummy’, and TV series, including Gladiator, The Mummy, Game of Thrones…

After a tasty lunch, we drive towards the Dades Gorges, passing through Ouarzazate and the Road of 1000 Kasbahs, then the Valley of Roses. Once you arrive at the Dades Gorges by sunset, you will visit the rock formations called ‘monkey fingers’, then head to a comfortable local Riad and enjoy dinner.

Driving Distance: Approximately 353 km
Driving time: Approximately 6 hr 30 min

After a delightful breakfast in your riad, we leave Dades Valley and drive toward Tinghir. Our first stop is the awe-inspiring Todra Gorge, where 300-meter-tall limestone cliffs surround the canyon, making it one of the most spectacular in the world.

Next, we will continue our journey to the Merzouga Desert through small Berber villages such as Tinejdad, where you will have lunch, Jorf, and Erfoud. Along the way, you will see date palms, local markets, and desert landscapes as we head closer to the Merzouga village.

In the afternoon, we arrive at the Erg Chebbi. Here, we switch to camels for a ride in the desert to watch the sunset over the dunes and experience the thrill of sandboarding. The day ends at a luxury desert camp.
You will savor a delicious dinner by the fire, listen to traditional drumming under the open night sky, and settle into your private tent for the night.

Driving Distance: Approximately 310 km
Driving time: Approximately 5 hr

Today, we highly recommend waking up early to enjoy a stunning sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast at the camp, you will return to Merzouga on camels or a 4×4. Next, we continue to visit a nomadic Berber family behind the dunes in their handmade woven tent, where you will learn about their traditional lifestyle and culture.

Next, we visit a small village called Mefis, known for its abandoned lead mines from the French colonial period. You will also visit the Khamlia village, where you will be welcomed with Moroccan mint tea and live Gnawa music.

After lunch at a local restaurant, we take a walk through the palm grove of Hassi Labied village. Then, we head to your riad, where you can relax, explore the village, or enjoy a walk in the dunes before dinner and an overnight stay.

Driving Distance: Approximately 57 km
Driving time: Approximately 3 hr

On the 4th day of our Marrakech to Chefchaouen desert tour, after a satisfying breakfast at the riad, we depart from Merzouga Sahara and head toward Fez. En route, we will drive along the Ziz River. We will stop for a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley.

Free time for lunch in Midelt, then we continue through the Cedar forest of the Middle Atlas Mountains, where the Barbary Macaques live, and feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. A brief stop in Ifrane, often referred to as the Switzerland of Morocco, to relax and enjoy a coffee break.

By late afternoon, we will reach Fes. Check into your chosen riad in the heart of the old Medina for a comfortable overnight stay.

Driving Distance: Approximately 500 km
Driving time: Approximately 7 hr 30 min

After a tasty breakfast, we will pick you up from your Riad in Fes to start your exploration of one of Morocco’s most iconic imperial cities, the country’s cultural and spiritual heart.
First, we visit the famous Royal Palace Gate and the historic Jewish Quarter (Mellah). Next, we head to Borj Sud, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the old Medina of Fes. We then visit a local pottery and ceramic workshop to discover the traditional craftsmanship of the city.

Next, enjoy a guided walking tour through the ancient Medina of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world.
With a local guide, you will visit some of its most famous landmarks, including Al Attarine Madrasa, Al Quaraouiyine University, considered the oldest university in the world, and the colorful Chouara Tanneries, where leather is still dyed using traditional methods.
After this unforgettable journey through history, you will be returned to your accommodation to relax.

Driving Distance: Approximately 10 km
Driving time: Approximately 45 min

After a yummy breakfast at your riad, we leave Fes and head towards Chefchaouen. Along the way, we stop to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can explore well-preserved mosaics, impressive columns, and historic archways that date back centuries.

After strolling in the ruins, we head north through Ouazzane and the Rif Mountains to reach Chefchaouen, known as the blue pearl of Morocco. You will have time to explore its unique blue-washed buildings; you can take a stroll through the narrow streets and browse the lively markets. Overnight stay in a riad.

Driving Distance: Approximately 257 km
Driving time: Approximately 4 hr 30 min

After breakfast, depending on your flight time, you can have some free time to stroll in the beautiful alleyways of the blue city before we drive through the Rif Mountains to reach Tangier. Then we transfer you to the airport, marking the conclusion of your Marrakech to Chefchaouen tour.
Please note that you also have the option to end in Fes, Casablanca, or return to Marrakech.

Driving Distance: Approximately 112 km
Driving time: Approximately 2 hr 15 min