Overview
This 6-Day Berber Culture Trip from Tangier to the Merzouga Desert will allow you to experience some of the culture of the Berber Nomads and the Moroccan culture at large. Experience wonderful sceneries, historical Kasbahs, visit the Dades Gorge and Toudra Gorge and a camel trek and overnight stay in the Sahara Desert.
Camp in Merzouga Desert and Camel Trek.
The Strait of Gibraltar.
Chaouwara Tanneries.
Camel Ride and Overnight Stay in the Sahara Desert.
Stunning Views of the High Atlas mountain.
The itinerary price reflects 3-star accommodations. However, the itinerary is totally flexible and we will be more than happy to help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget. As with all our tours, if time does not permit you to take the entire tour, we will customize it for you to accommodate the length of time of your vacation.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Dinner
In-vehicle air conditioning
Breakfast
Camel Trek and Overnight Desert Camp
Lunch and Drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Hotel/Riad Pick-up and Drop-off
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Day 1 Tangier –> Chefchaouen
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Chefchaouen Medina
2 hours
Pick-up at your Hotel or Riad in Tangier Drive to Chefchaouen, known as “The Blue City of Morocco”, which is also the main city in the Rif Mountain Region. Arrive in Chefchaouen in the afternoon and check in to your Hotel or Riad. Explore Chefchaouen, a beautiful unique city, with blue and whitewashed buildings perched on the mountain side at your leisure and the opportunity to meet locals as you stroll around the beautiful Medina. Chefchaouen was occupied by Spain, so there is a lot of Spanish influence in its architecture. Overnight accommodation at your Hotel or Riad in Chefchaouen.
Day 2 Chefchaouen –> Midelt
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Fez Mellah
30 min Admission ticket not included
Have breakfast at your Hotel or Riad and continue your tour via Fez, the Imperial City of Morocco. Drive to Fez via the Ziz Valley and Azrou and enjoy the fascinating landscape along the Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock, and through the Tizi n’ Talghamt Pass to Midelt. Overnight accommodation at your Hotel or Riad in Midelt.
Day 3 Midelt –> Ziz Valley –> Merzouga
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Souqs of Rissani
30 min
Breakfast at your Hotel or Riad and then continue your tour to Merzouga via Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way. Drive through the Berber villages to Erfoud, and then Rissani, the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty – the current ruling royal family in Morocco. Overnight accommodation at your Hotel or Riad in Merzouga.
Day 4 Explore Merzouga
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Merzouga Desert
12 hours Admission ticket included
Have breakfast at your Hotel or Riad. Visit the Gnawa (Gnaoua) people, originally slaves brought from West Africa and experience their music and lifestyles. See the lake of Merzouga with its bird populations and visit the souk in Rissani. Guided camel ride to explore the sand sea of Merzouga. Overnight at desert camp where you will have your dinner.
Day 5 Merzouga –> Ziz Valley –> Midelt –> Azrou –> Fez
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30 min
Early in the morning, wake up to watch the most beautiful sunrise. Camel trek back to the village of Merzouga over the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Have breakfast at your Hotel or Riad. Drive to Fez via the Ziz Valley and Azrou and enjoy the fascinating landscape along the Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock, and through the Tizi n’ Talghamt Pass to Midelt. Visit Cedar Forest on the Middle Atlas Mountains where you will see the Barbarian apes in the wild. Overnight accommodation at your Hotel or Riad in Fez.
Day 6 Fez –> Tangier
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Plage de Tanger
1 hour
Have breakfast at your Riad or Hotel and depart to the City of Tangier where your tour ends.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Africa/Casablanca).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 6 Days Nomad Desert Tour - Tangier > Merzouga > Tangier
Can I cancel 6 Days Nomad Desert Tour - Tangier > Merzouga > Tangier for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 days.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Hotel/Riad Pick-up and Drop-off Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Camel Trek and Overnight Desert Camp
What's not included?
- Lunch and Drinks
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Chefchaouen Medina, Fez Mellah, Souqs of Rissani, Merzouga Desert, Plage de Tanger.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by JD Morocco Tours, Sarl
