Overview
The 4 day desert tour from Marrakech to Chefchaouen is ideal for those seeking a unique desert tour experience that provides a peek of Moroccan culture. This desert journey from Marrakech to Chefchaouen will provide ample opportunity to immerse oneself in the southeastern Moroccan culture.
You will spend 1 night in the Erg Chebbi region of the Sahara Desert, where you will have the opportunity to discover the region by visiting a native nomad family and drinking mint tea with them.
The desert tour begins in Marrakech and concludes in the blue-painted city of Chefchaouen, which has garnered international renown and cannot be missed when visiting Morocco.
Your driver/guide will provide you with thorough information about each location and activity you visit so that you can return home with a gratifying and enlightening understanding of our nation.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private Car with AC. English speaking driver. Pick up & Drop off.
2x Nights in hotel or riad. Unique Experience.
Camel Ride in Merzouga Desert. Night in desert camp.
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunches. Drinks. Travel insurance. Tips.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura - Dades Gorges
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Marrakech
2 hours
Explore the Sahara and northern Morocco on our most popular tour from Marrakech with us, your private tour operator. Our Morocco Tours driver will pick you up from your accommodation on the first day of our tour from Marrakech.
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Ait Ben Haddou
1 hour
You will visit the highlights of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a noteworthy Unesco site, as we drive into the High Atlas Mountains.
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Ouarzazate
1 hour
After the guided tour, we will visit the film studios in Ouarzazate and then a little kasbah.
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Dades Gorges
2 hours
We continue to Skoura and then Dades Valley, where you will spend the night with dinner in a kasbah.
Day 2 Day 2: Dades Gorges - Todra Gorge - Tinijdad - Erfoud - Merzouga
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Dades Gorges
3 hours
Today, we will explore the lovely areas surrounding Dades Valley.
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Gargantas del Todra
1 hour
We will travel to Tinghir to visit the neighboring Todra Gorges, the largest canyon in Morocco and a popular rock climbing destination.
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Merzouga
4 hours
Following lunch, we will see the Erfoud fossils before travelling to Merzouga for a Sahara desert expedition. The camels will convey you across the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes. We will eat a delicious Berber lunch, view the night sky from high dunes, and spend the night in Berber Nomad tents. This is the highest point in a four-day trek through the Sahara Desert to Chefchaouen. Private travel in Morocco with Local Morocco Tours for a four-day, three-night desert excursion commencing in Marrakech.
Day 3 Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Ifran - Fes
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Merzouga
2 hours
Today, we will rise early in Merzouga to witness the breathtaking dawn over the Sahara. The camels will then bring you back to the hamlet of Merzouga for breakfast.
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Azrou
3 hours
Before travelling to Erfoud and exploring the Atlas Mountains, including Midelt, Azrou cedar forest.
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Ifrane
1 hour
and Ifrane ski resort, we visit Rissani and its souk. We will spend the night in a typical riad in the city of Fes.
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Fez
1 hour
Overnight in Fes.
Day 4 Day 4: Fes - Chefchaouen
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Fez
4 hours
You will enjoy a half-day guided tour of the medina in Fes today. Using the assistance of a local guide, the amazing monuments will be discovered.
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Chefchaouen
2 hours
We will transfer you via Ouazane to the Rif Mountains, where you will view the blue and white medina of Chefchaouen. The tour has come to an end. We may transfer you to Rabat , Tangier or Back to Marrakech (contact us for details).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Africa/Casablanca).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Northern Morocco and Blue city Private Tour
Can I cancel Northern Morocco and Blue city Private Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private Car with AC. English speaking driver. Pick up & Drop off.
- 2x Nights in hotel or riad. Unique Experience.
- Camel Ride in Merzouga Desert. Night in desert camp.
- Dinner
- Breakfast
What's not included?
- Lunches. Drinks. Travel insurance. Tips.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Gorges, Gargantas del Todra, Merzouga, Azrou, Ifrane, Fez.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Arabic, English, French.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Dafli Tours
