5 days tour from Tangier
Highlight overview
This 5-day tour departing from Tangier brings you to the best of Morocco, from its bustling imperial towns to its tranquil desert settings.
Day 1: Begin your journey in Tangier, a lovely seaside city steeped in history. Wander through the small lanes and passageways packed with shops offering everything from spices to carpets to handicrafts in the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Grand Mosque, the Kasbah Museum, and the American Legation Museum.
Day 2: Travel to Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities. Immerse yourself in the colorful ambience of another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the medina. Explore the winding lanes, busy souks, and historic sites like the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Chouara Tannery.
Day 3: Travel to Merzouga, a town near the Sahara Desert. Explore the huge desert area by camel, marveling at the towering sand dunes and magnificent sunsets. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan supper at your desert tent while immersing yourself in nomadic Berber culture.
Day 4: Travel to Ouarzazate, regarded as the “Hollywood of Morocco” due to its breathtaking scenery and use as a filming location for numerous well-known films. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a prominent filming location for Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Explore the Atlas Film Studios to learn about the Moroccan film industry and explore props and sets from famous films.
Day 5: Return to Tangier, bringing your unforgettable Moroccan vacation to a close.
This 5-day journey provides an in-depth look at Morocco’s diverse and enchanting country, from its bustling cities to its breathtaking natural surroundings. Experience Morocco’s rich culture, history, and traditions while making experiences that will last a lifetime.
Trip itinerary
Day 1: Tangier to Fes
After breakfast, you will leave Tangier for Fes (approximately 4 hours away). Check into your hotel before venturing out to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fes medina. This medina is one of the world’s largest and best maintained, so bring a map or hire a guide.
Visit the Chouara Tannery to see how leather is tanned using traditional techniques. Then, proceed to the Bou Inania Madrasa, a lovely Koranic school. Take a look at the elaborate tilework and cedarwood sculptures.
In the evening, dine on a traditional Moroccan meal at one of the medina’s many eateries.
Day 2: Fes to Merzouga
After breakfast, you will leave Fes for Merzouga (approximately 7 hours distant). This community is located on the outskirts of the Sahara Desert, making it an ideal location for experiencing the desert sands and dunes.
Check into your hotel before embarking on a camel trip into the desert. Enjoy a typical Moroccan dinner at your campsite after watching the sunset over the dunes.
Day 3: Merzouga to Ouarzazate
After breakfast, you will return to Merzouga by camel. Check out of your hotel and drive to Ouarzazate (approximately 6 hours).
Ouarzazate is regarded as “Hollywood of Morocco” because it has served as a filming location for numerous movies and television shows, including “Gladiator,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” and “Game of Thrones.”
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and the Atlas Film Studios, where you can view some of the items and sets used in famous movies.
In the evening, dine on a traditional Moroccan meal at one of Ouarzazate’s many restaurants.
Day 4: Ouarzazate to Marrakech
After breakfast, you will leave Ouarzazate for Marrakech (approximately 4 hours distant). Marrakech is one of Morocco’s most famous tourist destinations, noted for its colorful medina, gorgeous gardens, and energetic ambiance.
Check into your hotel before venturing out to see the Jemaa el-Fnaa, the medina’s main square. Snake charmers, musicians, food vendors, and other attractions can be found here.
Visit Morocco’s largest mosque, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Bahia Palace, a 19th-century palace with lush gardens and elaborate tilework.
In the evening, enjoy a typical Moroccan supper at one of the medina’s many eateries, followed by a traditional Moroccan music performance.
Day 5: Marrakech to Tangier
After breakfast, you will depart Marrakech for Tangier (approximately 6 hours away). If you have time, stop at the Jardin Majorelle, a lovely botanical garden, before leaving Marrakech.
When you get in Tangier, you can either go to the airport for your journey home or stay and see the city.
This 5-day itinerary allows you to see the finest of Morocco, from its bustling royal towns to its tranquil desert vistas. You’ll get to see some of Morocco’s most popular tourist destinations as well as some lesser-known gems.
Trip included and Exculuded
- Complimentary Transfer from Marrakech airport to your accommodation or Riad.
- On the day of the excursion, you will be picked up from your hotel or riad.
- A/C deluxe 4x4 or minibus chauffeured by an English or French driver.
- Maximum of 17 passengers (driver/guide).
- Overnight In a desert camping area.
- A private tent with proper beds.
- Camel trekking is a popular activity.
- dinner.
- Breakfast.
- Beverages.
- lunches
- Personal costs.
