7 DAYS MARRAKECH TO CHEFCHAOUEN TOUR VIA SAHARA DESERT
Marrakech – Desert – Fes – Chefchaouen – Tangier
Tour from Marrakech
7Days / 6Nights
comfortable transport
In preparation for your Moroccan adventure, the following is a list of things to consider packing that will make your trip as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Pre-departure Essentials:
- Personal Identification and Passport.
- Airline Tickets and Travel Insurance.
- Credit Cards and cash in EURO/USD (change later).
- Travel Insurance and Emergency Information.
- Motion Sickness Medicine and Antibiotic for Diarrhoea / Fever
- International Power Socket for phone/camera charge.
- Photocopies of Documentation: (passport and tickets).
You can scan these, upload them to the internet or email them to yourself. Internet access is widely available in all major cities and most small ones in Morocco. if you have any questions feel free to ask.
Travel Clothing :
- Windbreaker or warm sweater for cooler months and desert cool air.
- Travel Footwear: Sneakers or hiking shoes, sandals, socks.
- And try to have the apposite kind of clothes always hand as the weather in Morocco is sometimes unpredictable especially in winter.
Tour Overview: 7 days Marrakech to Chefchaouen Tour via Sahara Desert (Ends in Tangier)
Embark on a captivating 7-day journey from the vibrant city of Marrakech to the picturesque blue town of Chefchaouen with Wow Morocco Tours. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, historical discovery, and natural wonder. Start your adventure by exploring Marrakech’s bustling souks and iconic landmarks before crossing the scenic High Atlas Mountains. Discover ancient kasbahs, dramatic gorges, lush palm valleys, and the vast Sahara Desert, where you’ll ride camels and sleep under a starlit sky. Continue north through the Middle Atlas, stopping in charming towns like Ifrane and Fes, one of the world’s oldest imperial cities, before reaching the serene blue-washed medina of Chefchaouen. The tour concludes in Tangier, with a chance to visit the Cave of Hercules and other legendary sites along the Mediterranean coast.
Highlights of the 7 days Marrakech to Chefchaouen Tour via Sahara Desert (Ends in Tangier)
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Explore Jamaa El Fna Square and Marrakech’s historic sites
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Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
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Visit the UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
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Discover Ouarzazate and the Taourirt Kasbah
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Drive through the Rose Valley and Dades Gorge
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Camel trek in the Merzouga Sahara Desert
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Overnight stay in a desert camp under the stars
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Visit Todra Gorge and Ziz Valley palm groves
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Explore Fes: Al Qaraouine University, tanneries, and Mellah
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Discover the blue streets of Chefchaouen
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Visit Tetouan and Tangier, including Cave of Hercule
Detailed itinerary of the 7 days Marrakech to Chefchaouen Tour via Sahara Desert (Ends in Tangier)
Day 1: Arrive at Marrakesh
In your first day of the MARRAKECH TO CHEFCHAOUEN TOUR with Wow Morocco tours, your tour will start depending on the time of your arrival, you will explore some interesting sites in. If you arrive a little early, you will explore the famous Jamaa Elfna Square which full of all types of entertainers like Storytellers, jugglers, acrobats, snake charmers and more. Then, you will head to your hotel/Riad where you will spend the night.
Day 2: Marrakesh (city tour)
After breakfast in the riad, you will start exploring “The reddish city from which Morocco got its name in French or other languages” Marrakesh. Our team will make sure that you see the most important sites of historical and cultural interest, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace. After lunch at a restaurant near the Jamaa El Fna square, you will walk through the souks (local markets) and view hundreds of handicrafts. In the Afternoon, you will have some free time to explore the other parts of the city by yourself.
Day 3: Marrakesh – Ouarzazate
– Boumalan Dades
The next morning of the Marrakech to Chefchaouen Tour, our transport will pick you up from your Riad Just after breakfast, and you will head to the High Atlas crossing the beautiful pass of Tizi N Tichka and you will have some stops along the way to enjoy the panoramic view you will encounter along every part of the road especially some small Berber villages scattered all over the place.
And you will continue to the south by visiting the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah which was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. And you will enjoy the place where some famous films were made like Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penélope Cruz… and many more. Next you will have some free time for lunch in the village. After that, you will continue to Ouarzazate also known as “The gate of the desert” you will visit the Taourirt Kasbah, one of the most spectacular Kasbahs in Morocco.
You will, then, continue to visit the Rose Valley which is stretching along the big Skoura Palm Tree Oasis ; a beautiful place to experience some of the adventures you may have read about in Bowles’ the sheltering Sky especially the thousands of palm trees and many Kasbahs spread along the road. You can also enjoy rose products especially for cosmetics. The Rose Festival is held here (in Kalaat Mgouna) annually , it is an important moussem for Moroccan culture. Finally, you reach the Dades valley where you´ll spend the night.
Day 4: Dades Valley – Merzouga (Sahara)
After breakfast the following morning, you will be taken to a small hill from which you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Dades Valley, from this particular place you will see the whole Kasbahs in the region and explore the characteristics of each one. After that, you will head towards Tinghir and Gorge Toudra to enjoy the view of a fantastic cliffs as you have never seen them else where and head to the heart of the desert.
On the road you will have many stops to enjoy every aspect of the nature of the region and you will stop in Tinjdad and Torog to have lunch in one of them depending on time. After lunch you will continue your way to Merzouga. When you arrive to Merzouga, you will be greeted by camels who will take you on a trekking excursion for one hour to the nomad camp where you will spend a night in the middle of the desert, and you will enjoy an exotic dinner under sky decorated with marvelous stars.
Day 5: Sahara Desert to Fes
In the following morning of the Marrakech to Chefchaouen tour, you will wake up early to enjoy the sunrise from above the dunes and After breakfast, you will head back to the north of Morocco. you will then start you journey to the north through the Tafillal palm Tree Oasis, which is one of the biggest in the world. You´ll see thousands of palm trees along the 20km and more along the road. This way leads us to the Ziz valley, which is a river that comes down from the high Atlas and feeds the palm trees. Here you will make a stop and from a high spot, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the valley.
You will make another stop in Midelt, just in the heart of the Atlas where you´ll have free time for lunch and rest for a while. In the afternoon we continue our way through the Cedar Woods where, if we are lucky, we´ll see some monkeys. The next place you´ll visit is the city of Ifran or the Moroccan Switzerland, and by evening we will be in Fes.
Day 6: Fes (City Tour) -Chefchaoun
The next morning of the Marrakech to Chefchaouen tour, you will have breakfast in your riad and start by exploring one the oldest cities in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. your visit start with the Royal Palace gate, then the first Mellah ever built in Morocco (an ancient Jewish headquarters which was built during the 16th century).
Our team will make sure that you visit all important cultural and historical monuments including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in Morocco and the World, the Attarine Museum, Tanneries, and Moulay Idriss Mausoleum. After having lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative to see how they work then get a wonderful panoramic view over the whole medina of Fes.
After that, on our Marrakech to chefchaouen tour, you will leave Fes and heading West towards the blue pearl (Chefchaouen), through the Rif mountains. when you arrive to your destination, you will walk through the narrow alleys of the old medina whose all walls are painted in blue and it’s from these walls that it got the name of the Blue Pearl. Then you will check in at your Riad and after lunch you will explore more of the city and have dinner in one of the terrace restaurants. And you will enjoy a calm night in the Riad.
Day 7: Chefchaouen – Tangiers Airport.
The following morning of the Marrakech to Chefchaouen tour, after breakfast, you will have the opportunity to explore the city further. Our drivers will pick you up and head to the next destination on the list, the white dove (Tetouane), where you will take some photos and move on to Tangiers, and if time allows, you will visit the Cave of Hercules and other important places, especially those places that many famous authors like Tennessee Williams and Paul Bowles loved. After that, you will head to the Port or Airport, depending on which means of transport you will book. End of your 7 Days Marrakech to Chefchaouen Tour via Sahara Desert.
Map of the 7 days Marrakech to Chefchaouen Tour via Sahara Desert (Ends in Tangier)
Know Before You Go – Map of the 7 days Marrakech to Chefchaouen Tour via Sahara Desert (Ends in Tangier)
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Pick-up & Drop-off: Complimentary pick-up is available from Marrakech Menara Airport or any hotel or riad within the city. Drop-off can be arranged at your preferred location as well.
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Flexible Departure Time: We recommend starting your journey between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM for the best experience, but departure times can be adjusted to suit your schedule.
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Tailor-Made Experience: This itinerary can be customized to match your interests, travel pace, and preferred accommodation style. Just let us know your preferences in advance.
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Accommodation Availability: The listed accommodations are based on availability at the time of booking. During high season, we recommend reserving early to secure your preferred hotels or riads.
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Group Size & Vehicle Type: For comfort, a 4×4 vehicle is used for up to 4 passengers. Groups of 5 or more will travel in a modern, air-conditioned minivan to ensure extra space and comfort.
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Tour Price: Prices vary depending on the number of participants in your group. The more travelers, the lower the cost per person.
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Entrance Fees: Entry tickets to monuments, museums, and other attractions are not included. This allows you to choose which sites you’d like to visit without paying for those you prefer to skip.
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Travel Time: Driving durations mentioned in the itinerary do not include stops for sightseeing, meals, photos, or rest breaks. Expect flexible travel times to enjoy the journey at your own pace.
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Luggage Allowance: One medium-sized suitcase and one small carry-on per person are recommended. Please inform us if you have additional luggage.
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Local Guide Services: Certified local guides are available at key destinations upon request (additional cost may apply).
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Seasonal Advice: Weather can vary greatly between regions, pack layers for the mountains and lighter clothing for the coast or desert areas.
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Booking Tips: Early reservations ensure better accommodation options and smoother logistics, especially during holidays and festivals.
FAQs – 7 Days Marrakech to Chefchaouen Tour via Sahara Desert (Ends in Tangier)
How long is the drive from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert?
It takes approximately 9–10 hours including scenic stops for photos, lunch, and sightseeing. The journey passes through the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, and the Dades Valley, making the drive an unforgettable part of the experience.
Is the camel trek in the Sahara included?
Yes! A camel trekking experience across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi is included. You’ll ride at sunset to reach your desert camp and enjoy traditional music under the stars.
Can I upgrade to a luxury desert camp?
Absolutely. You can choose between standard or luxury desert camps depending on your comfort preference. Luxury options include private tents with ensuite bathrooms, hot showers, and upgraded dining experiences.
What type of vehicle will be used during the tour?
For groups of up to 4 travelers, a 4×4 vehicle or a luxury Car is used. For 5 or more participants, a modern minivan is provided to ensure extra space and comfort throughout the journey.
Are meals included?
Breakfasts are included daily, while dinners are provided in the desert and in Dades. You’ll have free time for lunches along the route at local restaurants serving Moroccan cuisine.
Can I start the tour from Casablanca or Fes instead of Marrakech?
Yes. The itinerary can be customized, you can start from Casablanca, Fes, or even Chefchaouen if it better fits your travel plan. Additional arrangements can be made upon request.
Is the tour suitable for children or elderly travelers?
Yes, the tour is family-friendly and suitable for travelers of all ages. The itinerary can be adjusted to include shorter driving hours or gentler activities if needed.
What should I pack for this tour?
Pack light, breathable clothing for the daytime, a warm jacket for desert nights, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a reusable water bottle. In winter, bring extra warm layers as desert nights can get cold.
What kind of accommodations are included?
You’ll stay in carefully selected traditional riads, boutique hotels, and desert camps offering comfort and authentic Moroccan hospitality. Accommodation upgrades are available upon request.
How can I book this tour?
You can contact us directly through our website, WhatsApp, or email. A small deposit is usually required to confirm your booking, with the balance payable on the first day of the tour.
What is the best time of year to take this tour?
The best months are March to June and September to November when temperatures are mild. Summer (July–August) can be very hot in the desert, while winter (December–February) brings cold nights.
Can I combine this tour with other destinations?
Yes! You can easily extend your trip to include Tangier, Casablanca, or even the coastal city of Essaouira. Custom extensions are available upon request.
Reviews of the 7 Days Marrakech to Chefchaouen Tour via Sahara Desert (Ends in Tangier)
We booked the 7 Days Marrakech to Chefchaouen Tour via Sahara Desert, and it truly exceeded our expectations! From the bustling souks of Marrakech to the peaceful blue streets of Chefchaouen, every day was filled with beauty and discovery. The camel trek in Merzouga was magical, riding into the sunset and spending a night under a sky full of stars was a dream come true. Our driver Youssef, was kind, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe and welcome everywhere. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the real Morocco!
This trip was absolutely amazing. The itinerary was well-organized and allowed us to see so many different sides of Morocco, the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, the Sahara dunes, and the medinas of Fes and Chefchaouen. Our accommodations were charming, especially the desert camp which was surprisingly comfortable! What impressed us most was the attention to detail and the flexibility to adapt the tour to our pace. A truly memorable experience, 100% worth it!
We’ve traveled quite a bit, but this was one of our best experiences so far. The 7 Days Marrakech to Chefchaouen Tour via Sahara Desert was perfectly planned, we never felt rushed, and every stop had something unique to offer. The highlight was definitely the night in the desert, with live Berber music around the campfire. Our guide Hassan was fantastic, friendly, patient, and full of fascinating stories about Moroccan culture. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommended!
I can’t say enough good things about this tour! The landscapes were breathtaking, from the red canyons to the golden dunes and finally the blue charm of Chefchaouen. What made it even better was how genuine and caring our team was, they treated us like family. The local food, the music, and the sunsets in the Sahara made it feel like a movie. If you want an authentic Moroccan experience, this tour is the one to book!
WHAT WE CAN INCLUDE:
- Digital itinerary with detailed schedule and location points of accommodations, activities, and other bookings
- Accommodation with one of our hotel partners (4 or 5 stars)
- Activities (e.g. camel trekking, desert glamping, street market shopping, spa treatments, etc.)
- Transportation (private driver and transfers)
- Hard-to-get-in restaurants, events, and places
- 24/7 WoW customer service (in case of emergency)
Whats's not included
- Personal purchases
- drinks, lunch