5 Days desert tour from Chefchaouen

This 5 Days Desert tour takes you from the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. Experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes, from Roman ruins to imperial cities, Middle Atlas mountains to palm-filled valleys. The journey combines cultural discovery with natural wonders, featuring UNESCO World Heritage sites, nomadic encounters, and an unforgettable night under the stars in a luxury desert camp.

Highlights of Your 5 Day Desert Tour from Chefchaouen:

✔ Explore Chefchaouen’s iconic blue medina
✔ Discover ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis
✔ Guided tour of Fes’ historic medina
✔ See Barbary macaques in Cedar Forest
✔ Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes
✔ Experience Gnawa music and nomadic culture
✔ Visit dramatic Todra Gorges
✔ Explore Valley of Roses and Ait Benhaddou
✔ Cross scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass

Day 1: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes

After breakfast in Chefchaouen, we’ll depart through the Rif Mountains’ rolling hills. Our first stop is Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins where you can see intricate mosaics and ancient columns. Continuing to Meknes, we’ll visit the massive Bab Mansour gate and enjoy lunch in this imperial city. The day concludes in Fes, where you’ll spend the night in a traditional riad within the ancient medina walls.

Day 2: Fes Cultural Exploration

Your full-day guided tour begins with Fes’ royal quarter, seeing the magnificent golden gates of the palace. We’ll visit the Jewish Quarter (Mellah) and a ceramic cooperative to watch artisans create mosaic tiles. After lunch, delve into the medina’s labyrinthine alleys to discover the famous Chouara Tanneries, Bou Inania Medersa, and Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque – the world’s oldest university. The day ends with panoramic city views at sunset.

Day 3: Fes → Middle Atlas → Merzouga

Today’s journey crosses diverse landscapes. We’ll stop in Ifrane, known as “Moroccan Switzerland” for its alpine architecture. Next comes the Cedar Forest where wild monkeys roam freely. After lunch in Midelt, we descend through the Ziz Valley’s dramatic gorges, watching the landscape transform into desert. Arriving in Merzouga, you’ll mount camels for a sunset trek to your luxury desert camp, complete with traditional music and stargazing.

Day 4: Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley

Wake early for sunrise over the dunes before returning to your hotel by camel. After breakfast, we’ll drive through fossil-rich landscapes to Todra Gorge, where 300-meter cliffs tower above a palm-filled canyon. The afternoon brings us to Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations called “monkey fingers.” We’ll overnight at a hotel with stunning valley views.

Day 5: Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

Our final day begins in the Valley of Roses, where Damask roses are harvested for perfumes. We’ll visit Skoura’s palm grove before reaching Ait Benhaddou, the famous kasbah featured in Hollywood films. After lunch, we cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka pass, arriving in Marrakech by evening where your tour concludes.