5 day Marrakech to Chefchaouen desert tour

Overview

Discover Morocco’s diverse landscapes and culture with our 5-day private tour from Marrakech to Chefchaouen via the Sahara and Fes. Enjoy thrilling activities like camel rides, sandboarding, and stargazing in the Sahara Desert, combined with visits to Fes’s historical medina and Chefchaouen’s iconic blue streets. Book this fully customizable itinerary and experience the highlights of Morocco’s natural and cultural heritage.

Highlights

• Breathtaking views of the High Atlas Mountains
• Visit to the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
• Scenic drive and stroll in Todra Canyon
• Camping under the stars in the Sahara
• Sunrise and sunset views over Erg Chebbi Dunes
• Camel trekking and sandboarding adventure
• Guided tour of Fes’s Medina
• Exploring Chefchaouen, the blue city of Morocco

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech ⇢ High Atlas Mountains ⇢ Ait Ben Haddou ⇢ Dades Valley
Your journey begins with a drive through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, famous for its film appearances. After lunch in Ouarzazate, visit the Atlas Studios, then travel along the scenic Dades Valley to your hotel for a relaxing night.

• Distance: 353 km
• Duration: ~6 hr 30 min

Day 2: Dades Valley ⇢ Todra Canyon ⇢ Merzouga Desert
Drive through Todra Gorge, a stunning canyon, en route to Merzouga. Here, you’ll enjoy a camel ride and sandboarding experience before settling into a luxury desert camp for dinner and an unforgettable night under the stars.

• Distance: 310 km
• Duration: ~5 hr

Day 3: Merzouga Desert ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Middle Atlas Mountains ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Fes
Start your day with a sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast. Pass through Ziz Valley and Ifrane, Morocco’s “Little Switzerland,” reaching Fes by late afternoon for an overnight stay in the medina.

• Distance: 500 km
• Duration: ~7 hr 30 min

Day 4: Explore Fes ⇢ Chefchaouen
Begin with a guided tour of Fes’s medina, then drive to Chefchaouen. Check into a cozy riad for a relaxing night in this enchanting blue city.

• Distance: 197 km
• Duration: ~3 hr 38 min

Day 5: Chefchaouen ⇢ Tangier/Fes/Casablanca/Marrakech
Explore Chefchaouen’s charming streets and lively markets. In the afternoon, continue to Tangier or opt to end the tour in Fes, Casablanca, or Marrakech.

• Distance: 112 km
• Duration: ~2 hr 12 min

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

Included:

• Pick-up from Marrakech airport or hotel/riad
• Private, air-conditioned vehicle and driver
• 4 nights of accommodation with breakfast
• Dinners in Dades Valley and desert camp
• Camel trekking and sandboarding
• Guided Medina tour in Fes
• Drop-off in Tangier, Fes, Casablanca, or Marrakech

Excluded:

• Lunches, beverages
• Entrance fees (optional)
• Tips (optional)

Tour Style: Private
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Accommodations: Comfortable hotels and riads