6 Days Tour from Tangier to Merzouga
6 Days Tour from Tangier to Merzouga
At Sahara Trips, our 6 Days Tour from Tangier to Merzouga is a complete Morocco desert journey combining northern Morocco, imperial cities, the Middle Atlas Mountains, and the spectacular Sahara Desert. This private Morocco tour takes you from Tangier to Chefchaouen, Fes, Midelt, the Ziz Valley, and Merzouga, with plenty of time to experience Morocco’s history, culture, landscapes, and desert traditions.
Travel comfortably with a private vehicle and experienced local driver-guide as you explore the famous Blue City of Chefchaouen, discover the historic medina of Fes, cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, and continue south toward Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes.
The highlight of this 6-day Morocco itinerary from Tangier is your arrival in the Sahara Desert, where you can enjoy camel trekking, sandboarding, a spectacular sunset, a traditional Berber desert camp, dinner, music, and stargazing under the desert sky.
6 Days Tour from Tangier to Merzouga Info
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Starting Point: Tangier
- Main Destination: Merzouga Sahara Desert
- Price: From €529 per person
- Tour Type: Private Morocco Desert Tour
- Transportation: Comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation: Hotels, riads & Sahara Desert camp
- Camel Trekking: Included
- Sandboarding: Included
- Ideal For: Couples, families, students, friends & private groups
- Customization: Available
6 Days Tangier to Merzouga Tour Price – From €529
6 Days Tangier to Merzouga Tour Highlights
- Explore Tangier, the gateway between Morocco and Europe
- Discover the famous Blue City of Chefchaouen
- Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Explore Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities
- Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Fes Medina
- Travel through Ifrane and the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Discover the scenic Ziz Valley and its palm groves
- Experience the spectacular Merzouga Sahara Desert
- Enjoy camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Watch the unforgettable Sahara sunset
- Try sandboarding on the golden dunes
- Spend the night in a traditional Sahara Desert camp
- Enjoy Berber music, drums, dinner, and a desert campfire
- Experience Sahara stargazing
- Explore the Merzouga region and discover Berber culture and local communities
- Cross the dramatic landscapes between the Sahara and southern Morocco
- Travel through Dades Valley and the High Atlas Mountains
- Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Discover Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara
- Cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- End your 6 Days Morocco Tour in Marrakech
6-Day Tour from Tangier to Marrakech – Program Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen – Fez
Your 6 Days Tour from Tangier to Merzouga begins with a morning pickup from your accommodation in Tangier and a scenic drive through northern Morocco toward the Rif Mountains. Your first major stop is Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City of Morocco, where you will have time to explore its beautiful blue-painted streets, traditional houses, small squares, local shops, and charming medina.
Take a walk through the old town, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and discover some of the city’s viewpoints before continuing your journey toward Fes. Along the way, enjoy views of the Moroccan countryside and Rif landscapes before arriving in Fes, one of Morocco’s most important cultural and historic cities. After checking into your riad or hotel, you can enjoy some free time to relax or explore the surrounding area before dinner.
Overnight: Fes
Meals: Dinner & breakfast
Day 2: Fes Full-Day Guided Tour – Explore the Medina
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Middle Atlas – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Sahara Desert
Today is one of the highlights of your Tangier Desert Tour as you leave Fes and travel south toward the Sahara Desert. Drive through the spectacular Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in the beautiful mountain town of Ifrane, known for its European-style architecture and surrounding forests.
Continue through the famous cedar forests, where you may have the opportunity to see Barbary macaques, before reaching Midelt, a town surrounded by impressive mountain scenery and known for its apple production. Continue toward the dramatic Ziz Valley, enjoying panoramic views of the winding river, palm groves, cliffs, and oasis landscapes.
As you approach Merzouga, the landscape gradually changes into the golden dunes of the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert. In the afternoon, meet your camels and begin an unforgettable camel trek across the Sahara dunes. Stop in the dunes to watch the spectacular sunset before continuing to your desert camp. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner followed by Berber music, drums, a campfire, and unforgettable stargazing beneath the clear Sahara sky.
Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 4: Merzouga Sahara 4X4 Tour – Desert Hotel Experience
Wake up early to enjoy the spectacular Sahara sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, continue exploring the Merzouga region at a relaxed pace. You can visit Khamlia Village, known for its traditional Gnawa music, meet local Berber communities, visit a nomadic family, and explore the surrounding desert landscapes. You can also enjoy optional activities such as a 4×4 desert excursion, quad biking, or buggy riding.
After a full day discovering the Merzouga Sahara Desert, return to your desert hotel for a relaxing evening. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the dunes, a traditional Moroccan dinner, and another opportunity to experience the spectacular Sahara night sky and desert stargazing.
Overnight: Desert Hotel in Merzouga
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 5: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
After breakfast at your desert hotel in Merzouga, continue your 6 Days from Tangier to Merzouga and Marrakech toward the spectacular landscapes of southeastern Morocco. Leave the golden dunes behind and travel through the Tafilalet region, passing traditional villages, palm groves, and scenic desert plateaus.
Continue toward Tinghir, one of the most beautiful oasis towns in southern Morocco, where you will visit the impressive Todra Gorge. Take time to walk through the canyon and admire its towering limestone cliffs, dramatic landscapes, and natural surroundings.
After exploring the gorge, continue toward the Dades Valley, famous for its red rock formations, winding mountain roads, palm groves, traditional villages, and ancient kasbahs. Enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the High Atlas region.
Overnight: Dades Valley
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 6: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
After breakfast, begin your final day toward Marrakech, traveling through some of the most scenic landscapes of southern Morocco. Drive through the Valley of Roses, known for its rose fields, traditional villages, and beautiful mountain scenery, before continuing to Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara and famous for its kasbahs and film studios.
Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can explore the ancient fortified village, walk through its narrow streets, admire the traditional earthen architecture, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
After the visit, continue across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and enjoying breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys. Descend toward the plains and continue to Marrakech, where your 6 Day from Tangier to Merzouga ends. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening and enjoy your final drop-off at your accommodation or another agreed location.
Tour Ends: Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
5-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech – Gallery
What’s Included in the 6 Days Tangier to Merzouga Tour
- Private transportation in a comfortable, modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Pickup from your accommodation in Tangier
- Final drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech
- 5 nights of accommodation
- Hotel/riad accommodation in Fes and Dades Valley
- 1 night in a Sahara Desert Camp
- 1 night in a desert hotel in Merzouga
- Breakfast throughout the tour
- Dinner in the Sahara Desert Camp
- Dinner at the Merzouga desert hotel
- Dinner in Dades Valley
- Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
- One camel per person
- Camel ride to and from the Sahara Desert Camp
- Sandboarding in the Sahara Desert
- Traditional Berber music, drums and desert campfire
- Sahara Desert stargazing
- Fes local guided tour
- Visits to the main destinations and scenic sites included in the itinerary
- Free time for exploration and photography
- 24/7 customer support
- Fully customizable itinerary according to your travel plans
What’s Not Included in the 6-Day Tangier Desert Tour
- International flights to and from Morocco
- Domestic flights
- Lunches and drinks throughout the tour
- Dinners in Fes, Marrakech, and other cities, except for the dinners specifically included in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and attractions unless specifically mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Quad biking
- Buggy rides
- Private 4×4 desert excursions unless specifically included
- Tips for the driver-guide and local guides
Customize Your 6 Days Morocco Tour
Make your 6 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier to Merzouga and Marrakech completely your own with Sahara Trips. We understand that every traveler has different interests, budgets, travel dates, and preferred travel styles, so our itinerary can be adjusted to create a personalized Morocco experience.
You can choose to spend more time in Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, or Marrakech, add extra nights in the Sahara Desert, upgrade your accommodation, or include additional destinations and activities.
For travelers who want a deeper Sahara experience, we can add camel trekking, sandboarding, 4×4 desert excursions, quad biking, buggy rides, nomadic family visits, and Berber cultural experiences.
You can also extend your journey to include destinations such as Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Agadir, Essaouira, or the Atlantic coast. We can modify the route, change the daily driving schedule, add private local guides, or arrange a different pickup and drop-off location.
Our private Morocco tours are suitable for couples, families, friends, students, and groups. Simply tell us your travel dates, group size, preferred destinations, accommodation category, and activities, and our local team will design a tailor-made 6 Days Morocco itinerary that fits your needs and budget.
Contact Sahara Trips today and let us create your perfect 6-day Morocco adventure from Tangier through the Sahara Desert to Marrakech.
Book Your 6 Days Morocco Tour Today
Ready to explore Morocco from Tangier to Chefchaouen, Fes, the Middle Atlas Mountains, Merzouga Sahara Desert, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, and Marrakech? Book your 6 Days Morocco Tour with Sahara Trips today, with prices starting from €529 per person.
Our local team will organize your journey with comfortable private transportation, experienced driver-guides, quality accommodation, camel trekking, Sahara Desert camping, desert activities, and 24/7 customer support. We can also customize the itinerary according to your travel dates, group size, budget, and interests.
Simply send us your preferred travel dates, number of travelers, and any special requests, and we will prepare your personalized itinerary and quotation.
Book today and discover the best of Morocco from the north to the Sahara and Marrakech with Sahara Trips.