5 DAYS MOROCCO TRIP FROM TANGIER
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TOUR OVERVIEW
The itinerary 5 days Morocco trip from Tangier includes the best places to visit in Morocco. Our 5 days tour from Tangier will begin in the north, in Tangier, and will pass through the blue city of Chefchaouen. We will spend about 3 or 4 hours walking around the city and seeing the sights.
We will spend the other day exploring Fes, which has many popular attractions. The third day will be spent driving across the Merzouga Sahara desert. We will stop at Azrou forest to see the Barbary Macaque monkeys before passing through the little Switzerland of Ifrane.
We will go camel trekking in the Sahara desert on the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, which are the largest in Morocco. We will also take you camping in Berber tents for the night.
The fourth and fifth days will be spent exploring the Todgha and Dades Gorges grand canyons, and we will visit Ait Benhaddou. Finally, we will finish our 5 days tour from Tangier at Marrakech after driving through the High Atlas Mountains at Tichka Pass.
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF 5 DAYS MOROCCO TRIP FROM TANGIER
- Beautiful blue pearl, Chafchaouen
- visit Al Qarawiyyin university, and Tannery Chaouara in Fes
- Cedar forest of azrou
- Camel ride in the desert
- Free time to explore the sites such as Ait Ben Haddou, the Ounila Valley, the Dra’a Valley, Kasbah, for walks, photos…
- Overnight in the Berber Camp
- watching Starry sky
- Dades Valley
- Toudra Gorge
- watching sunrise in the desert
- Draa valley
5 DAYS TOUR FROM TANGIER ITINERARY
DAY 1:
Tangier to Fes via Chefchaouen {305 km} 5 Hours
On the first day of our 5 days Morocco trip from Tangier to Marrakech, We will pick you up from your hotel, airport, and begin our 5-day trip from Tangier to Marrakech, passing through the stunning Rif mountains and continuing to the charming blue city of Chefchaouen.
There are a lot of things to do in Chefchaouen, such as, exploring this enchanting little town by walking through its narrow streets painted with blue and white colors, which will allow us to take some beautiful photographs, visiting its old medina, Ras el Ma, which is the point at which the fresh mountain waterfall seeps its way into the town…
After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in the famous Plaza Uta el-Hammam, we will travel directly to Fes while enjoying wonderful views of the Rif mountains and green landscapes of northern Morocco, arriving in Fes in the late afternoon and overnight at a hotel/riad.
DAY 2:
Sightseeing in Fes
On the second day of our 5 days desert tour from Tangier, we will take you on a day tour of Fes, where we will visit, see, and do a variety of things. To begin, we will go to one of the king’s palaces, which has seven admired golden gates to photograph. Then we will drive you to Borj Nord for a panoramic view. From the top of Fes, you can see the entire city. If you are interested, we can then drive to the mosaic cooperative, which is well-known in Fes.
Following that, we will explore the old Medina, also known as Fes El Bali. We will enter the medina through Bab Boujloud, also known as “the blue gate.” From there, we’ll go to the world’s oldest university and mosque, Al Qarawiyyin. We will also visit the Madrassas of Attarine and Bou Inania, which are architecturally significant schools. Furthermore, we will visit one of Fes’ three tanneries, the most well-known of which is the Chouara Tannery.
At the end of an amazing day. Our overnight stay will be at the local riad/hotel.
DAY 3 :
Fes to Sahara desert via Ifrane and Azrou {470 km} 7 Hours.
Our Morocco itinerary 5 days desert tour from Tangier will continue towards Merzouga desert, the highlight of all Morocco tours. The drive from Fes to Merzouga takes nearly 7 hours, including stops. As a result, our first stop will be in Ifrane, Morocco’s little Switzerland. There, we will see the Atlas Lion Statue, which was carved by a German prisoner during the French colonization for his freedom.
We’ll make another stop in Azrou at the cedar forest. We will learn about the lives of the Barbary monkeys, feed them, take pictures, and then depart for the desert.
We’ll arrive in Merzouga after a few stops, including one at Errachidia’s dam and another in Ziz Valley. Our camel leaders will meet you at the edge of the sand dunes and take you on a camel ride across Erg Chebbi. Before they take you to the camp, they will make a sunset stop.
DAY 4 :
Sahara desert to Dades Valley via Todra gorge.
We will continue our 5 days trip from Tangier towards Dades Gorges, making a few stops along the way. First, we’ll stop in Erfoud, where you can visit one of the mineral fossil museums. Second, not far from Erfoud, we will stop at an old irrigation system to show you how they used to water the oasis in the past. Following that, we will travel to the Todgha Gorges, Morocco’s grand canyons. Here, we will take you for a walk along the river that runs through the mountains.
We will drive through Dades town and then take the pass to the Gorges in the late afternoon. Then we’ll stop at the monkey toes, which are mountains shaped like that due to wind and rain. Following that, we will drive to the Tissdrine curves, where Cadillac, the American car, made a record and an advertisement. We will eventually take you to your accommodation for the night at the Gorges. That brings us to the end of the fourth day of our 5 days Morocco trip from Tangier.
DAY 5 :
Dades Valley to Marrakech via High Atlas Mountains.
After seeing the Gorges of Todgha and Dades, we will drive to Marrakech, passing through many beautiful sites. To begin, we will travel about 40 kilometers from Dades to Kalaat Mgouna. There, we will make a stop to visit one of the cooperatives that produces rose flower products. Rose Valley is the name of the river that runs by. Second, we’ll stop in Ouarzazate, a city known for its cinema. As a result, there are numerous Atlas studios; if you’re interested, we’ll go to one of them; a ticket is required.
The best site we’ll see on this day is the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a Berber fortress built entirely of bamboo. As a result, they call it a Kasbah, which comes from the Berber word Kasab, which means “bamboo.” Many famous movie scenes were filmed there. For example, they appeared in Lawrence of Arabia and the British-American drama Gladiator. Being here is more than just a tourist attraction; it is also a filming location for historical films.
We will continue our journey by driving through the Tichka pass, stopping at the top of 2260 meters. Then, if you’re interested, we’ll make another stop at the argan oil cooperative. Finally, we will conclude our 5 days Morocco trip from Tangier by transporting you to your hotel.
INCLUDED AND EXCLUDED IN 5 DAY DESERT TOUR FROM TANGIER
INCLUDED :
- Private Transport AC Minibus with English speaking guide/driver.
- Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation.
- All the accommodations and 1 Night at the desert camp
- Camel trekking in the sahara Merzouga
- Stop at every place for photography
- Daily Breakfast
- Two Dinners
EXCLUDED :
- Lunch.
- Drinks.
- Entrance fees, other personal expenses and gratuities.
GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT THIS TOUR
- It is possible to add an extra full day in the desert or to end this tour in another place.
- This 5 days Morocco trip from Tangier can be tailored to be more personalized and unique.
- Quad bike & Buggies in the dunes can be excluded as an extra.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- You can always consult your driver about skipping some stops to spend more time elsewhere.
- These prices are subject to change based on the current exchange rate.
- To reserve the car, we require a 20% deposit of the total price.
- We accept PayPal, bank transfers in Europe, credit cards, and cash (USD, Euro, GBP or MAD)
- Children under the age of 12 receive a 25% discount, while children under the age of 5 are not charged.
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5 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM TANGIER REVIEWS
Best 5 days tour from Tangier
My friends and I went to Morocco with To Morocco Travel and had a great time there thanks to our guides who did a brilliant job driving us to wonderful places. Also, we met other groups travelling like us and became good friends! Looking forward to schedule the next visit 🙂
The best 5 days desert tour from Tangier
The best trip by far! I loved our tour with Hassan. He took us to all the must see attractions and he was very patient with us as we stopped by a few shops for souvenirs. Hassan also invited us to his house for tea! Super hospitable. He would definitely go back to Morocco again
5 Day tour from Tangier
Unforgettable 5 days trip from Tangier to the desert, the driver and guide showed us beautiful places, friendly and professional treatment. The camp between the dunes was wonderful, concert with the berebwres and delicious food. I recommend it 100%
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