We designed this Chefchaouen to Marrakech desert tour for 4 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, the capital of Ismail, 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 l& Fourth day, you will journey through Todra Gorges & Ouarzazate and Tizi N’Tichka on your way to Marrakech
| DEPARTURE LOCATION | Chefchaouen | ||||||
| RETURN LOCATION | Marrakesh | ||||||
| DURATION | 4 days/3 nights | ||||||
| TOUR STYLE | Private | ||||||
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- 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.
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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.
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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
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.
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Merzouga desert ⇢ Draa River ⇢ Todra Gorges ⇢ Dades Valley
After breakfast. Then you ride camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We leave the desert to visit Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet.
After a tour around Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud to visit one of the fossilized marble workshops. We next drive to Todra Gorges. The course of the Todra Gorges. The course of the Todra River has cut out a magnificent canyon through the mountains, resulting in a steep red cliff-sided canyon. These gorges are perfect for rock climbing. Feel free to roam through the gorges and enjoy the scenery. Free time for lunch at a restaurant. Then we continue to the Dades Valley, The inevitable stop comes at the monkeys’ fingers rock structure. And a top of a mountain, overlooking the Dades Valley. Finally, dinner and night in a hotel.
After a tour around Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud to visit one of the fossilized marble workshops. We next drive to Todra Gorges. The course of the Todra Gorges. The course of the Todra River has cut out a magnificent canyon through the mountains, resulting in a steep red cliff-sided canyon. These gorges are perfect for rock climbing. Feel free to roam through the gorges and enjoy the scenery. Free time for lunch at a restaurant. Then we continue to the Dades Valley, The inevitable stop comes at the monkeys’ fingers rock structure. And a top of a mountain, overlooking the Dades Valley. Finally, dinner and night in a hotel.
- Driving distance: Approximately 277 km.
- Driving time: Approximately 4 hr 23 min
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Dades Valley ⇢ Ouarzazate⇢ Ait Ben Haddou ⇢ Marrakech
On the last day of your 4-day desert tour from Chefchaouen, we go to Kalaa Magouna to view the Rose Valley. The Rose Festival take place in May. Locals sell a variety of rose items, including perfumes, rose items, rose water, oil, and cosmetics. Then we drive by other Kasbah, including Amridil Kasbah, which is encircled by a palm tree forest in Skoura. We arrive in Ouarzazate and have free time for lunch in town. Then we drive to Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and High Atlas Mountains. Finally, we will get to your hotel or the airport in Marrakech. end of the tour.
- Driving distance: Approximately 323 km.
- Driving time: Approximately 5 hr 25 min
- 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:
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