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7 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Tangier

7 days From Tangier to Marrakesh

Operator

Morocco Travel Experts LLC

City & Culture

Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions

Group Tour

Join a group and forge lifelong friendships

Fully Guided

An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour

Low Intensity

Travelers can expect some light physical activities

Guided in English

Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian

Group Size 1 - 6

All Ages Welcome

Itinerary

Day 1 Tangier to Chefchaouen
Cape Spartel, Hercules Caves
Start pointTangier, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco (we will pick you up from your accommodation, the airport, or the port in Tangier.)

Included activities

  • Cape Spartel visit
  • Hercules Caves tour

Optional activities

  • Lunch in Tangier (leisure time)

Landmarks

  • Cape Spartel
  • Hercules Caves
Day 2 Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
Volubilis, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Bab al-Mansour, Royal Stables, Sahrij Souani
MealsBreakfast

Included activities

  • Guided tour of Volubilis Roman ruins
  • Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail visit
  • Royal Stables and granaries visit
  • Bab al-Mansour gate visit
  • Sahrij Souani basin visit

Optional activities

  • Leisure exploration of Chefchaouen's blue alleyways

Landmarks

  • Volubilis
  • Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
  • Bab al-Mansour
  • Royal Stables
  • Sahrij Souani
Day 3 Fes
Royal Palace Gate, Mellah, Borj Sud, Ceramic Village & School, Al Attarine Madrasa, Mosque and University of Al Quaraouiyine, Chouara Tanneries, Medina of Fes
MealsBreakfast

Included activities

  • Royal Palace Gate viewing
  • Mellah (Jewish Quarter) visit
  • Borj Sud fortress visit with Medina views
  • Ceramic Village & School visit
  • Al Attarine Madrasa visit
  • Mosque and University of Al Quaraouiyine visit
  • Chouara Tanneries visit
  • Guided walking tour of Medina

Landmarks

  • Royal Palace Gate
  • Mellah
  • Borj Sud
  • Ceramic Village & School
  • Al Attarine Madrasa
  • Mosque and University of Al Quaraouiyine
  • Chouara Tanneries
  • Medina of Fes
Day 4 Fes - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Merzouga
Ifrane, Cedar Forest of Ifrane, Tizi n'Talghamt Pass, Ziz Valley, Merzouga Sahara
MealsBreakfast, Dinner

Included activities

  • Visit to Ifrane
  • Cedar forest walk with Barbary macaques
  • Camel trek in Merzouga dunes
  • Sunset viewing on sand dunes
  • Berber drumming and campfire experience

Optional activities

  • Lunch in Midelt (leisure time)
  • 4WD transfer as alternative to camel ride

Landmarks

  • Ifrane
  • Cedar Forest of Ifrane
  • Tizi n'Talghamt Pass
  • Ziz Valley
  • Merzouga Sahara
Day 5 Merzouga
Kohl Mine, Khamlia, Merzouga Lake, Erg Chebbi
MealsBreakfast, Dinner

Included activities

  • Off-road drive to traditional kohl mine
  • Visit with nomadic families
  • Berber tea experience
  • Khamlia village visit with Gnawa music and dance
  • Palm grove walk
  • Merzouga seasonal lake visit

Optional activities

  • Lunch at leisure in Khamlia area

Landmarks

  • Kohl Mine
  • Khamlia
  • Merzouga Lake
  • Erg Chebbi
Day 6 Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley
Rissani Souk, Erfoud, Todra Gorges, Boumalne Dades, Monkey Fingers, Dades Valley
MealsBreakfast, Dinner

Included activities

  • Sunrise viewing over dunes
  • Rissani souk visit
  • Erfoud fossilized marble workshop tour
  • Todra Gorges exploration
  • 'Monkey Fingers' rock formations viewing
  • Dades Valley viewpoint

Optional activities

  • Lunch at leisure in Todra Gorges area

Landmarks

  • Rissani Souk
  • Erfoud
  • Todra Gorges
  • Boumalne Dades
  • Monkey Fingers
  • Dades Valley
Day 7 Dades Valley - Roses Valley - Skoura - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - High Atlas - Marrakech
Kelaat M'Gouna, Valley of Roses, Skoura, Ouarzazate Film Studios, Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka Pass, High Atlas Mountains
End pointMarrakesh-Safi, Morocco (we drop you at your accommodation (riad) in Marrakech. End of the One-Week in Morocco.)
MealsBreakfast

Included activities

  • Valley of Roses visit
  • Skoura palm groves visit
  • Ouarzazate film studios tour
  • Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou guided tour
  • High Atlas Mountain traversal with Tizi n'Tichka Pass

Optional activities

  • Rose Festival viewing (seasonal - May only)

Landmarks

  • Kelaat M'Gouna
  • Valley of Roses
  • Skoura
  • Ouarzazate Film Studios
  • Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
  • Tizi n'Tichka Pass
  • High Atlas Mountains

What's Included

Accommodation
Nights in Excellent Riads.
Night in A Luxury Desert Camp, with Private Bathrooms
Guide
Private Driver Speaking English/ french / spanish
National english speaking guide for the tour in Fes
Guide tour at the ait benhaddou kasbah
Meals
3 Dinners in Merzouga & Dades Valley
Daily Breakfasts.
Other included items
Camel ride ( Camel Per person ), or a transfer via a 4WD as an alternative
Sand boards Available at The Camp
Pick up from Any location in Tangier ( Airport, your Hotel…etc )
Drop Off at your Accommodation in Marrakech
Transport
6 Days Private Transportation in a 4×4 or Minivan with A/C + Fuel.

What's Not Included

Other items
The following items are not included in the tour price and may require additional payment during the trip. These services are optional or depend on personal preferences.
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• Personal expenses
• Drinks and beverages
• Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Travel insurance
• Optional activities
✨ These items allow travelers the flexibility to customize their experience according to their interests and preferences.

Good to know

Currency
د.م.
Moroccan Dirham
Morocco
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E.
Type C
Morocco
Type E
Vaccines
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
For any tour departing before October 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 30%
is required to confirm your booking with Morocco Travel Experts LLC. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
Some departure dates and prices may vary and Morocco Travel Experts LLC will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Insurance
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Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can
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Traveler Moments

Sand dunes with gentle curves and sparse vegetation.
Interior view of a mosque with intricate architecture and carvings.
A landscape view of fields and distant mountains at sunset.
Panoramic view of an old city with dense buildings.
Arched architecture with warm sunlight illuminating the structure.
Narrow alley with blue-painted walls and greenery in Chefchaouen.
Men working in traditional tanneries with colorful dyeing pits.
Hassan II Mosque by the waterfront at sunset.
Large group of people riding camels through sand dunes.
Group of people riding camels in the desert with a person standing on a sand dune.
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