3 days desert tour Chefchaouen to Marrakech

We designed this Chefchaouen to Marrakech desert tour for 3 days for tourists who have limited time in Morocco and want to experience the desert. You will drive over the Rif Mountains and the Middle Atlas to reach Meknes, and then via Ifrane and the Azrou Forest before arriving at Midelt. On the second day, you will cross the Ziz Valley and arrive at the Merzouga desert, where you will swap vehicles for camels. On the third leg, you will journey through Ouarzazate and Tizi N’Tichka on your way to Marrakech.

DEPARTURE LOCATION

Chefchaouen

RETURN LOCATION

Marrakesh

DURATION

3 days/2 nights

TOUR STYLE

Private

INCLUDED

Pick up at your accommodation in Chefchaouen

Drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech or Airport

English/Spanish speaking driver

Accommodation for 2 nights with breakfast & dinner included

Experience a desert camel trekking

Sandboarding

NOT INCLUDED

Lunches

Beverages

Entrance fees, when needed

Tips (optional)

Driving across the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Seeing Barbary monkeys in the grove of cedars
Enjoying the spectacular visitas of the Ziz Valle
Camel trekking adventure
Observing the amazing sunset and sunrise in Erg Chebbi
Spending a starry night in the Sahara desert
playing Sandboarding at Sand Dunes.
Discovering Dades Gorges and Todra. Canyon.
Argan oil cooperative.
Stop at Ouarzazate atlas Studio.
Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains.

Chefchaouen ⇢ Azrou ⇢ Midelt

After breakfast in your riad, you will depart Chefchaouen and go to Azrou, a picturesque mountain village known as “the Switzerland of Morocco,” before continuing to Midelt. During this tour, you will catch sights of the Middle and Higher Atlas mountains. You are stopping in Azrou, a Berber village in the heart of Morocco’s famous cedar forest, where you might see Barbary apes. After spending some time in the forest, your journey continues to Midelt through the majestic Atlas highlands and mountains, where you will spend the night.

Driving distance: Approximately 382km.
Driving time: Approximately 6 hr 45 min.

Midelt ⇢ Ziz Valley⇢ Erfoud ⇢ Merzouga desert

After breakfast at your hotel, you continue to Ziz Valley, You may enjoy a panoramic view of the lovely Gorges and Valley. With its huge date palm plantations, you can witness some of Morocco’s rich fossil, field, and quarry deposits immediately after going through Erfoud.
Then travel to the Merzouga desert. Here, you will ride a camel into the camp with a beautiful sunrise and sunset

Driving distance: Approximately 263 km.
Driving time: Approximately 4 hr.

Merzouga desert ⇢ Draa River ⇢ Ouarzazate ⇢ Marrakech

Wake up early to see the stunning sunrise in the middle of the desert. Then you will have free time to enjoy a wonderful Moroccan breakfast. Return to Merzouga via camel or camp 4×4 to meet your driver. Then we head to Rissani, which is well-known for its ethnic big souk. Following that, we travel to Alnif before continuing along the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate. Then we cross the Tizi-N-Tichka pass to get to Marrakech. Finally, the 3-day Marrakech desert tour concludes with a drop-off at your Marrakech lodging.

Driving distance: Approximately 560 km.
Driving time: Approximately 9 hr

When making your reservation, please specify any food limitations you may have, such as being vegetarian or vegan.
Throughout the tour, your guide will recommend eating lunch at places that serve fresh ingredients. Nonetheless, if you have a specific restaurant in mind, please convey it to your guide; they will gladly accompany you there.
If you want to spice up your trip, we have some extra activities for you to try: Quad Bike or Buggy in the Merzouga desert. If you are interested in participating in these activities please let your guide know.
During your trip, your driver will stop for you to take pictures but if you see a beautiful view and want to stop you can let your driver know

Morocco offers a rich tapestry of extra activities that cater to diverse interests, from adventure seekers to cultural enthusiasts. The country’s unique blend of landscapes, traditions, and modern influences creates a vibrant environment for exploration. Here’s a detailed overview of the various activities you can enjoy:

Before& After the tour	During the tour
Airport transfers Marrakech guided tour Day trip to Ourika Valley Day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls Hot Air Ballon ride in Marrakech Day trip to Essaouira	Quad biking activity Buggy driving activity Horse ride Romantic dinner in the desert birthday cake