5 days from Errachidia to Chefchaouen via the desert and Fes
From the Sahara to the blue city: a night in Merzouga, Fes with a local guide and Chefchaouen.
About this tour
A south-to-north route linking the Merzouga dunes, the Fes medina and Chefchaouen, three of Morocco’s most photographed places.
Ideal if you continue to Tangier or Spain: Chefchaouen is about 2 hours from Tangier.
Day-by-day itinerary
DAY 1Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
- Pick-up at Errachidia airport or your hotel.
- Viewpoints over the Ziz Valley palm groves.
- Erfoud, the fossil town, and arrival in Merzouga.
- Sunset camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Dinner and night at the desert camp.
DAY 2Merzouga – Rissani – Midelt
- Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast.
- Rissani and the Ziz Valley.
- Night in Midelt.
DAY 3Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
- Azrou cedar forest and Ifrane.
- Arrival in Fes and view from the Merinid tombs.
- Night in a Fes riad.
DAY 4Fes
- Guided tour of the medina: Chouara tanneries, Bou Inania madrasa and souks.
- Night in Fes.
DAY 5Fes – Chefchaouen
- Drive through the Rif to Chefchaouen.
- Walk the blue medina and sunset at the Spanish mosque.
- End of services in Chefchaouen (or optional transfer to Tangier).
What’s included
Included
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
- 1 night in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver
- Pick-up at Errachidia airport or your hotel
- Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Local guide in Fes
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and optional local guides
- Quad, buggy and other optional activities
- Tips
Accommodation
Tented camp in Merzouga, a hotel in Midelt and a traditional riad in the Fes medina.
Price
This tour costs from €650 per person, based on 2 travellers in standard accommodation. For larger groups the price per person goes down; in high season or with luxury accommodation it goes up. We send you the exact price for your dates within 24 hours.
What to bring
- Layers: nights in the desert and the Atlas are cold.
- Comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- A scarf or turban for wind and sand.
- A small backpack for the night at the camp.
- Clothes covering shoulders and knees for the medinas.
How to book
- Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your dates and number of travellers.
- Within 24 hours you receive your itinerary and final price, with no obligation.
- We adjust whatever you like and you confirm the booking.
Why travel with Turismo a Marruecos
Just you and your group, no crowded coaches.
A driver-guide who speaks your language.
Flexible routes adapted to your interests.
Personalised quote in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the tour private?
Yes. It is a private trip just for you and your companions, with your own driver and at your own pace.
Can it be customised?
Yes. We adapt the number of days, the starting city, the accommodation and the visits to what you need.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or email info@marruecosprivado.com with your dates and number of travellers. We will send you a tailor-made proposal within 24 hours, with no obligation.
Can I finish in Tangier?
Yes. We add the transfer from Chefchaouen to Tangier (about 2 hours) or an extra night in Chefchaouen.
How much does this tour cost?
From €650 per person for 2 travellers in standard accommodation. The final price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the accommodation you choose.
Can children come?
Yes. Because the trip is private, we adapt the pace, stops and accommodation to families with children.
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