5 days desert journey in Morocco from Tangier to Marrakech

We will gather you up in Tangier to begin our five-day desert excursion in Morocco. We will visit Chefchaouen's azure jewel. There are several items to discover in this location. For instance, we will visit the first structure, which houses a museum of Kasbah art featuring Chaouen-related photographs and information. Additionally, we shall traverse the river of Ras El Ma and its picturesque cascades by strolling along the blue walls. The most recommended activity in Chefchaouen is observing and photographing the blue homes. We will then proceed to a renowned Riad in Fes, where we will spend the night.

We will transport you on a day excursion to Fes on this day, where we will see and do a great deal. We will begin by visiting one of the king's residences, which features seven picture-perfect gilded gateways. We will then lead you to a picturesque vantage point in Borj Nord. From this location, Fes's highest point is visible. Then, should you remain intrigued, we could visit the renowned tile cooperative in Fes.

Following that, we shall stroll through the old Medina, more commonly referred to as Fes El Bali. The entrance to the medina will be accessed via Bab Boujloud, colloquially referred to as "the blue gate." We will then travel to Al Qarawiyyin, which is home to the world's oldest university and mosque. Additionally, we will visit the Madrassa of Attarine and the Bou Inania, both of which feature intriguing architecture. We will also visit one of the three leather tanneries in Fes. Among the three, the Chouara Tannery is the most well-known.

You will be transported back to your Riad, which might or might not have a hotel, at the conclusion of the day. Consequently, you can unwind following a long, arduous day with a Hamam or massage.

Following that, our five-day excursion to Morocco will culminate in Merzouga, the pinnacle of all Morocco excursions. Even with pauses, the journey from Fes to Merzouga takes over seven hours. We will therefore commence our journey in Ifrane, a city that has earned the moniker "little Switzerland of Morocco." We will visit the lion-headed Atlas memorial, which was erected by a German prisoner during the French occupation of the region in exchange for his freedom.

We will revisit the grove of cedar trees belonging to Azrou. Following our education on the lifestyle of Barbary primates (also known as "apes") and feeding and photographing them, we will proceed to the desert.

You will reach Merzouga following your sightseeing excursions to the Errachidia dam and the Ziz valley. At the terminus of the sand dunes, our camel guides will be awaited to embark you on a camel journey throughout Erg Chebbi. En route to the campsite, a pause will be made to observe the setting sun.

We will make several stops en route to Dades Gorges in accordance with our five-day itinerary. We will, if inclined, visit one of the natural fossil locations in Erfoud en route. We will then visit an abandoned irrigation system not far from Erfoud to observe how gardens were once irrigated. We will then travel to the Todgha Gorges, the largest valleys in Morocco. We shall now embark on a stroll alongside a river that meanders through the mountainous region.

We will pass through the hamlet of Dades and ascend the Gorges' pass in the late afternoon. We will then make a halt at the Monkey Toes, a collection of mountains that have taken on this appearance due to wind and precipitation. We will then travel to the Tissdrine bends, where the Cadillac automobile established a new record and received considerable publicity. We will ultimately transport you to your overnight accommodation in the Gorges. Our Morocco journey of five days has come to an end. The date today was day four.

Following our visit to the Gorges of Todgha and Dades, we shall proceed towards Marrakech with a series of visits to renowned landmarks en route. We will begin by traveling to Kalaat Mgouna, located within 40 kilometers of Dades. We will proceed to one of the unions where rose-derived products are crafted. In fact, Rose Valley is the name of the adjacent watercourse. We will then make a halt in Ouarzazate, a city renowned for its film industry. Thus, multiple Atlas facilities exist. We can visit one of them if you so desire; however, admission will require a ticket.

Our primary destination for the day is the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a bamboo-constructed Berber citadel. Consequently, they refer to it as a Kasbah, Kasab being the Berber word for bamboo. Numerous filming locations were filmed there. They contributed to the production of films such as Lawrence of Arabia and the Anglo-American suspense Gladiator. This is not only a tourism attraction; historical films were also filmed there.

We will continue our journey across the Tichka Pass, reaching a halt at a height of 2,260 meters. Should you wish, we may revisit the argan oil company. Upon the conclusion of our five-day excursion across Morocco, we shall transport you to your Marrakech hotel.