Sahara Desert Tours
Sahara Desert Tours
Sahara Desert Tours
Sahara Desert Tours
The 7-Day Tangier to Fes and Merzouga Sahara Desert Journey is a complete adventure that connects northern Morocco with the heart of the Sahara Desert. Starting from Tangier, the gateway between Europe and Africa, this tour takes you through historic cities, mountain landscapes, cedar forests, long oasis valleys, and finally the golden dunes of Merzouga. The itinerary is carefully designed to balance cultural discovery with natural beauty, allowing travelers to explore imperial cities like Fes, enjoy scenic drives through the Middle Atlas Mountains, and experience the magic of the Sahara Desert through camel trekking and a night in a desert camp. This journey is ideal for travelers who want to see both northern Morocco and the desert in one smooth and unforgettable trip.
Exploring Tangier and its historic medina
Visiting Chefchaouen, the blue city in the Rif Mountains
Discovering the Roman ruins of Volubilis
Exploring the imperial city of Meknes
Guided tour of Fes, Morocco’s cultural capital
Traveling through the Middle Atlas Mountains
Visiting Ifrane and cedar forests with Barbary monkeys
Scenic drive through the Ziz Valley and palm oases
Camel trekking in the Merzouga Sahara Desert
Overnight stay in a traditional desert camp
Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel, port, or airport in Tangier. You leave the city and travel through northern Morocco, passing Tetouan and small towns along the way. The road enters the Rif Mountains, offering green hills and scenic views. By midday, you arrive in Chefchaouen, the famous blue city. You have time to walk through the blue-painted streets, explore local shops, relax in small cafés, and enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere. The afternoon is free for photos and discovery at your own pace. In the evening, you enjoy dinner in the medina and a calm night in this unique town. Overnight stay in Chefchaouen.
After breakfast, you leave Chefchaouen and travel south toward the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Upon arrival, you explore the ancient site, walking among columns, mosaics, and old Roman roads while learning about its history. The journey continues to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities. Here, you visit Bab Mansour, walk through parts of the old medina, and see the impressive city walls. After lunch, you drive toward Fes, arriving in the late afternoon. You check in to your riad or hotel and relax after a full day of sightseeing and travel. Overnight stay in Fes.
This day is fully dedicated to discovering Fes with a local guide. You explore the ancient medina, one of the world’s oldest living cities. Visits include Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, and the famous leather tanneries. You walk through narrow streets filled with artisan workshops, markets, and daily local life. Your guide explains the city’s culture, traditions, and history in detail. You also visit panoramic viewpoints overlooking the medina. After a full day of exploration, you return to your accommodation. Overnight stay in Fes.
After breakfast, you leave Fes and head south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. The scenery slowly changes from city streets to green hills and forest landscapes. You stop in Ifrane, a clean and peaceful town with European-style architecture. Continuing to the cedar forests near Azrou, you may see Barbary monkeys living freely among the trees. After lunch, you continue through mountain roads and small villages. As the day progresses, the landscape becomes drier, signaling your approach to the desert region. You arrive in Midelt in the afternoon, check in to your hotel, relax, and enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in Midelt.
After breakfast, you leave Midelt and descend into the beautiful Ziz Valley, known for its long palm groves and oasis villages. You stop at panoramic viewpoints to admire the scenery and take photos. The journey continues through Erfoud, a town famous for fossils and date palms. In the afternoon, you arrive in Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara Desert. Camels are waiting to take you into the Erg Chebbi dunes. You enjoy a peaceful camel ride across the sand, watching the sunset as the dunes turn golden. You reach your desert camp in the evening, enjoy dinner, traditional music, and spend the night under the stars. Overnight in the desert camp.
You wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, one of the most memorable moments of the journey. After breakfast, the day is dedicated to exploring the Merzouga region. You may visit nomad families, learn about desert life, and explore nearby villages such as Khamlia, known for its traditional music. You have time to walk in the dunes, relax in the quiet desert atmosphere, or enjoy optional activities like sandboarding or a 4×4 desert excursion. In the evening, you return to your accommodation near the dunes for dinner and another peaceful night. Overnight near Merzouga.
After breakfast, you leave the desert and begin the return journey north. You travel through Erfoud and surrounding desert landscapes, with stops along the way for rest and photos. Depending on your travel plans, the tour ends with drop-off in Fes or another agreed location. This marks the end of your Tangier to Fes and Merzouga Sahara Desert Journey, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Morocco’s cities, mountains, and desert.
Morocco Best Tours is a specialized local travel agency based in Marrakech that focuses on providing private, tailor-made experiences across the Kingdom.
