4 Days Tangier to Fes via Chefchaouen and the Sahara
Tangier → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes → Ifrane → Merzouga → Fes
Overview
This four-day itinerary takes you from Tangier, at the meeting point of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, to the sand dunes of the Sahara. The first day brings you to Chefchaouen in the Rif mountains. The second visits the Roman ruins of Volubilis and imperial Meknes on the way to Fes.
On day three you cross the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, where camels take you into Erg Chebbi for a night at camp. After sunrise you return to Fes, where the tour ends. It is a good choice for travellers arriving from Spain who want to see the desert without going all the way to Marrakech.
Tour highlights
- Chefchaouen, the blue town
- Volubilis and Meknes
- Camel ride and night in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Cedar forest and Ifrane
- Ends in Fes, ready for the medina
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Tangier – Chefchaouen
Drive to Chefchaouen (about 2 hours) via the Rif. Afternoon in the blue medina. Night in Chefchaouen.
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Day 2
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes, then continue to Fes.
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Day 3
Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga desert camp
Early departure across the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley. Camel ride into the dunes and a night at camp.
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Day 4
Merzouga – Midelt – Fes
Sunrise over the dunes, then return to Fes, arriving in the evening. End of services.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who speaks English (other languages on request)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in the departure and arrival cities
- Accommodation for every night of the itinerary (hotel, riad or kasbah and desert camp)
- Breakfast and dinner on each overnight stay
- Camel ride to and from the desert camp where the itinerary includes one
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and kasbahs
- Local guides in medinas unless stated in your quotation
- Optional activities (quad, 4×4 excursions, sandboarding…)
- Travel insurance and flights
- Tips and personal expenses
Practical information
Accommodation
1 night in Chefchaouen, 1 night in Fes, 1 night in a desert camp.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver. Camel ride in Merzouga.
Departure & arrival
Starts: Tangier · Ends: Fes
- Itineraries can be adjusted: tell us your dates, pace and interests
- Accommodation category (standard, superior or luxury) is chosen when you book
- Long driving days include regular photo, coffee and lunch stops
- Bring warm layers for desert nights, especially from November to March
- Final inclusions, price and payment terms are confirmed in your written quotation
Frequently asked questions
Can we end in Marrakech instead?
Yes, see the 5 Days Tangier to Marrakech via the Sahara.
Can we add a guided day in Fes?
Yes, one extra day in Fes is a popular addition.
Are days 3 and 4 long?
Yes, Fes to Merzouga and back are long drives of around 8 hours each.
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Send your dates and group details. We reply with a personalised proposal. Your request is not a confirmed booking until we confirm it in writing.
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