Tangier to Marrakech, 5 Days

Day 1: Tangier

• Arrive in Tangier.
• Explore the Kasbah, Medina, and the American Legation Museum.
• Visit Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules.
• Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with a view of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Day 2: Tangier to Chefchaouen

• Morning drive to Chefchaouen (about 2 hours).
• Explore the Blue City, wandering its narrow, blue-painted streets.
• Visit the Kasbah Museum and the Grand Mosque.
• Relax in Plaza Uta el-Hammam with a traditional Moroccan tea.

Day 3: Chefchaouen to Fes

• Morning drive to Fes (about 4 hours).
• Visit the ancient Medina of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Explore Al Quaraouiyine University, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the tanneries.
• Spend the night in a traditional riad in Fes.

Day 4: Fes to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

• Early morning departure for Merzouga (about 7 hours).
• Pass through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane and the Ziz Valley.
• Arrive in Merzouga; enjoy a camel trek into the Sahara Desert.
• Spend the night in a desert camp, with dinner and stargazing.

Day 5: Merzouga to Marrakech

• Depart from Merzouga and travel through the Todra Gorge and Dades Valley.
• Visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous film location.
• Continue through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
• Arrive in Marrakech in the evening; explore Jemaa el-Fnaa square and the Medina.

This itinerary gives you a full experience of Morocco’s diverse regions, from coastal cities to mountain passes and desert dunes, ending in the vibrant city of Marrakech.