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Tangier to the Merzouga Dunes and Back, 6 Days
A round trip from Tangier to the Sahara, seeing Chefchaouen and Volubilis on the way to Fes, spending two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes and coming back through Meknes.
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About the Tour
Many travellers arrive by ferry from Spain. From Tangier you can reach the desert and be back in six days, seeing the north on the way down.
Fes to Merzouga and Merzouga to Meknes are both long days over the Middle Atlas. A longer version with more nights in the dunes is possible.
Highlights
- Chefchaouen in the Rif
- The Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Fes
- Two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Meknes on the way back
Day by Day
How the six days go, from your pickup in Tangier to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Tangier to Chefchaouen
Through Tetouan to Chefchaouen.
- Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen
Day 2 · Chefchaouen to Fes
Via Volubilis and Moulay Idriss to Fes.
- Overnight: Riad in Fes
Day 3 · Fes to Merzouga
Over the Middle Atlas by Ifrane, Azrou and Midelt to the dunes.
- Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
Day 4 · Erg Chebbi
A day in the dunes.
- Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
Day 5 · Merzouga to Meknes
North again over the Middle Atlas to Meknes.
- Overnight: Riad in Meknes
Day 6 · Meknes to Tangier
A morning in Meknes, then north to Tangier.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the six days
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Tangier
- One night: riad in Chefchaouen, dinner and breakfast
- One night: riad in Fes, dinner and breakfast
- Two nights: desert camp in Erg Chebbi, dinner and breakfast
- One night: riad in Meknes, dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride in the dunes
- Fuel and road costs
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
What is the desert camp like?
You sleep in a tent at a camp in the dunes, with dinner and breakfast. Camps range from simple to comfortable tents with a private bathroom; tell us the level you want and we suggest camps that fit.
What should I pack?
Light clothes for the day, a warm layer for the desert night, a hat, sun cream and a small bag for the camp. Your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
Can we change the route or the hotels?
Yes. We can add nights, change hotels or swap the order of the stops, since only your group is on the tour. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
Can we bring children?
Yes. Tell us how old they are and we plan the driving, the stops and the pace around them.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and stays adjusted to you
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