8 Day Morocco Sahara Desert Tours from Essaouira to Tangier

Embark on an epic 8-day journey from Essaouira to Tangier, exploring the diverse landscapes and rich cultures of Morocco. Start in the coastal beauty of Essaouira, travel through the Atlas Mountains, and immerse yourself in the Sahara Desert with camel treks and luxurious desert camp stays.

8 Day Morocco Sahara Desert Tour from Essaouira to Tangier

Why should you book the 8-Day Morocco Sahara Desert Tour from Essaouira to Tangier?

8-Day Morocco Sahara Desert Tour from Essaouira to Tangier: Experience the ultimate Moroccan adventure with our 8-day tour from Essaouira to Tangier. Begin in the charming coastal city of Essaouira, then traverse Morocco’s varied landscapes, including the breathtaking Sahara Desert. Enjoy camel rides and a night under the stars in a luxurious desert camp. Explore the rich history of ancient kasbahs, vibrant souks, and scenic valleys. Finish your journey in Tangier, where you’ll encounter a blend of traditional and contemporary Moroccan culture. This tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Morocco’s diverse beauty and heritage.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Essaouira - Marrakech

After breakfast We will start our private 8 day Morocco Tour from Essaouira to Tangier the first stop will be at Argan cooperative to see how they work it then continue to Marrakech the Red city of Morocco where we will meet our guide to start exploring this city and Overnight stay will be at Riad in the Medina (BB).

  •  Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including bed and breakfast.

Day 2: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate

After breakfast we will start our 8 day Morocco desert tour from Essaouira to Tangier to Ouarzazate by crossing the High Atlas Mountains 2260 m, we will be The Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, Listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987, is an iconic adobe and raw brick pre-Saharan architecture example located in southern Morocco,many big movies were turn there like Game of Throne,Sahara , Hidalgo … after lunch we will head to Ouarzazate “The Hollywood of Africa “.

  • Overnight will be at Riad-Hotel (Dinner & breakfast included)

Day 3: Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Boutghrar - Dades Valley

After breakfast we will start our 8 day desert tour from Essaouira to Tangier by visiting Amridil Kasbah a historic fortified residence or kasbah (tighremt in Amazigh) in the oasis of Skoura, in Morocco. It is considered among the most impressive kasbahs of its kind in Morocco and was formerly featured on the Moroccan 50 dirham note then we will continue our way through the Road of Thaousand Kasbah and Rose Valley where we will have lunch then drive to Dades Valley via Boutghrar where we will take an off-roading to visit Nomads that live in their Caves,we will have tea with them and see their lifesyle. 

  • Overnight accommodation in a hotel in Dades Valley (Dinner & breakfast included).

Day 4: Dades Valley - Todra Gorge - Merzouga Desert

After breakfast we will start our joureny to Sahara desert the first stop will be in Todgha Gorges where we will have time to walk and streash your legs and take pictures then head too the South lunch will be near Tinjdad village then continue to Merzouga desert where you will ride camels to spend the night in the camp (Dinner & breakfast included)

  • Overnight accommodation in a desert camp (Dinner & breakfast included).

Day 5: Explore Merzouga Desert

Wake up early to see sunrise in the dunes and after breakfast back to meet your guide-driver to start your easy day exploring Merzouga desert,we will visit nomads who live in their tent , visit Khamlia village originaly from Mali and Sudan they were slaves you will see their Gnaoua Music and  lunch will be there then back to your Hotel to relax Overnight at Riad-Hotel (dinner & breakfast included)

  • Overnight accommodation in hotel/Riad (Dinner & breakfast included).

Day 6: Merzouga - Midelt - Ifrane - Fes

Today you have a long drive of this 8 day Morocco Desert Tour from Essaouira to Tangier, the first stop will be in Ziz Valley then continue our way to Fes via Atlas Mountains lunch will be near Midelt then we will drive to the north we will stop in Azrou Forest to see Monkies then Ifrane “The Switzerland of Morocco” and we will get to Fes afternoon.

  • Overnight at Riad in the Medina (Bed and breakfast included)

Day 7: Explore Fes and Drive to Chefchaouen

After breakfast you will start exploring Fes with a local guide, the first stop will be at Kings Palace and Jewish Quarter then drive to a nice panoramic view of Fes after that we will drive you to Mosaic factory where you will see diferent handcraft after that we will drive you to the Medina where you will start your walking tour of Fes and after lunch we will drive to Chefchauen.

  • Overnight will be at Riad-hotel (bed & breakfast included)

Day 8: Explore Chefchaouen and Drive to Tangier

You will have a free morning exploring the blue city of Chefchauen and afternoon we will drive you to Tangier where your 8 Day Morocco Sahara DeserTour from Essaouira to Tangier will ends in your Riad-Hotel,port or Airport.

Morocco Camel Trips ensures your travel with us throughout the Kingdom of Morocco is hassle-free, for this reason, once we arrive to any destination, we always make sure to help to get you to your accommodation stress-free. If your hotel/Riad is accessible by car, then expect to drop you off right by the hotel’s main entrance; however, if it happens that your accommodation is located within the old Medinas of either Marrakech, Fes, Tangier or Rabat…we coordinate with the staff members of the aforementioned accommodation so that they can come out & meet you in person. Please note this is not a warning message as Morocco is one of the safest destinations in the world but it’s, conversely, an assurance to get to the right accommodation…

What's Included

  • Air Conditioned Private Car/Mini-Van for 8 days.
  • Fuel
  • Car insurance
  • English-speaking driver/guide.
  • 7 nights accommodation as clearly illustrated on the itinerary.
  • Camel Ride in Merzouga desert
  • Private rooms -Tents
  • Meals as indicated on the itinerary.
  • Local tour guides for exploring Marrakech and Fes
  • Unique Experiences.

What's not Included

  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips
  • Extras
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Questions & Answers

Nuestros viajes se han basado en las 4 principales ciudades marroquíes: Tánger, Marrakech, Fez y Casablanca. Sin embargo, podemos iniciar cualquier viaje extendido desde cualquier lugar de Marruecos, excepto el tours al desierto de Marrakech & tours al desierto de Fez ya que están pensados para disfrutar específicamente de la experiencia del desierto en un corto periodo de tiempo. El aeropuerto internacional de Casablanca sigue siendo el más popular, con una amplia oferta de vuelos de todo el mundo, seguido del aeropuerto de Marrakech Menara... Se puede llegar a Tánger en ferry desde España cruzando el estrecho de Gibraltar...

Los ciudadanos de muchos países no necesitan visado para entrar en Marruecos. Recibirá un sello de entrada en su pasaporte a su llegada.

Lo haces no need to apply for a tourist visa for the Morocco Tour if you are a citizen of the United States, Canada, Australia, Great Britain or any of the other countries listed here.

Necesitará un pasaporte con una validez de seis meses más allá de su estancia y un billete de avión de ida y vuelta. El pasaporte debe tener al menos una página en blanco.

Si tiene dólares estadounidenses, euros o libras esterlinas, puede cambiar su dinero en una oficina de cambio al llegar al aeropuerto o a su hotel, pero el tipo de cambio no será tan bueno como el de las oficinas de cambio que encontraremos en otros lugares. Nuestra guía puede ayudarle a encontrar el mejor lugar para cambiar su dinero en efectivo por moneda local.

En Marruecos suele haber problemas para dar el cambio y puede ser difícil pagar con billetes grandes, así que asegúrese de conseguir billetes de menor denominación (de 10 y 20), ya que esto le facilitará la vida a la hora de pagar artículos económicos como bebidas y recuerdos.

Sí. Sólo pasaremos una o dos noches como máximo en el Sáhara y, aunque viajaremos al campamento de tiendas de campaña en camello (opcional), el equipaje se llevará en vehículo o se podrá guardar con seguridad en el hotel/Riad encargado de gestionar el campamento del desierto.

Sí, definitivamente hay energía en las tiendas.

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