6 Days in Morocco Tour from Tangier

Day 1: Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen

Upon arrival in Tangier, you’ll be warmly greeted by your driver-guide from Azul Morocco Travel. Start your journey by visiting the highlights of Tangier, including the Medina, the Kasbah, and the Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea.

Then, travel through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, also known as the Blue Pearl of Morocco. This charming town is famous for its peaceful blue-washed streets and Andalusian-style architecture.

Spend the afternoon exploring the medina, Outa el Hammam Square, and enjoy the view from the Spanish Mosque at sunset.

🏠 Overnight: Riad or Hotel in Chefchaouen
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast included

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and drive south through beautiful rural landscapes toward Volubilis, an ancient Roman archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its well-preserved mosaics and ancient ruins that reflect Morocco’s Roman history.

Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, known for its impressive gates and architecture. Visit Bab Mansour Gate, the Royal Stables, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum.

In the late afternoon, head to Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco.

🏠 Overnight: Riad or Hotel in Fes
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast included

Day 3: Full Day Exploring Fes

After breakfast, embark on a guided walking tour of Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage medina and one of the most fascinating medieval cities in the world.

Visit the Bou Inania Madrasa, Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University (the oldest in the world), and the Chouara Tannery, where leather is dyed using traditional methods. Explore the Nejjarine Fountain, artisan quarters, and colorful souks filled with Moroccan crafts.

In the afternoon, visit the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter (Mellah), and the panoramic viewpoint of the Marinid Tombs overlooking the old city.

🏠 Overnight: Riad or Hotel in Fes
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast included

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, leave Fes and drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, a charming mountain town nicknamed “Morocco’s Switzerland,” and visit the cedar forests of Azrou, where you can see Barbary macaque monkeys.

Continue through the scenic Ziz Valley, filled with palm trees and fortified villages, before arriving at Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert.

In the evening, embark on a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a mesmerizing sunset over the Sahara before arriving at your luxury desert camp. Relish a traditional Moroccan dinner and listen to Berber music under the starry desert sky.

🏠 Overnight: Luxury Desert Camp in Merzouga
🍽️ Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included

Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at the camp. Then, head to Rissani, an ancient desert town and former caravan trading center. Visit its traditional market before continuing to the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering cliffs rise dramatically on either side of the canyon.

After exploring the gorge, drive through the scenic Dades Valley, known for its lush oasis and fascinating rock formations, often called the “Monkey Fingers.”

🏠 Overnight: Riad or Hotel in Dades Valley
🍽️ Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included

Day 6: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa.” Visit the Atlas Film Studios and the Taourirt Kasbah before continuing to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Morocco’s most famous ksar.

Explore this ancient fortress village, known for its earthen architecture and appearance in movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Game of Thrones.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), enjoying stunning views of valleys and Berber villages. Arrive in Marrakech by evening, where your 6 Days in Morocco Tour from Tangier concludes.

End of the Tour

Highlights of the 6 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier

• Explore Tangier, the gateway between Africa and Europe

• Visit the Blue City of Chefchaouen

• Discover Volubilis, Meknes, and Fes, Morocco’s imperial treasures

• Experience a camel trek and night in the Sahara Desert

• Visit Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains to reach the vibrant Marrakech

What’s Included

• Private modern air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan

• Professional English-speaking driver/guide

• 5 nights of accommodation (Riads, Hotels, and Desert Camp)

• Camel trekking in Merzouga Desert

• 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners

• Berber music and entertainment at the desert camp

• Pick-up in Tangier and drop-off in Marrakech

• Bottled water during the tour

What’s Not Included

• Lunches and drinks

• Entrance fees (optional)

• Tips and personal expenses