The shortest route to the Sahara dunes. 2 days minimum from Tangier. Cross the Mid-Atlas via Ifrane to imperial Fes, then cross the Mid-Atlas to Erg Chebbi. From $480 per person.
★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 · Pickup from Tangier medina · 5-day shortest route · One-way to Marrakech popular
Tangier desert tours start in a city where Africa and Europe meet. Just 27 km from Spain, Tangier has been a cultural crossroads since Phoenician times and blends Moroccan and European influences. Our itineraries take you south through Chefchaouen, Fes and the Middle Atlas to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Whether you opt for a 4–7‑day trip ending in Marrakech or a longer grand tour, you’ll enjoy camel treks, desert camping, guided sightseeing in Fes and Marrakech and the flexibility to customise routes and activities.
Tangier is where Africa and Europe meet. This port city in northern Morocco overlooks both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and sits just 17 miles (27 km) from Spain. With its mix of Moroccan and European influences, it makes a fascinating starting point for your Morocco tour.
Looking for other starting points? Explore our Morocco tours from Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes and Agadir.
Distance: Tangier to Merzouga = 680 km · 10+ hrs driving (single day possible)
Minimum trip: 5 days, 4 nights (Tangier Chefchaouen Fes Sahara desert Marrakech)
Most popular: 7-day route adding extra nights in Chefchaouen and Fes + Todra Gorge
Pickup time: 7:30 AM from your Tangier hotel
Best add-on: Extra night in Chefchaouen (the Blue City)
Our short Tangier desert tours take you through the blue alleys of Chefchaouen, across the Middle Atlas and into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy camel rides, desert camping and spectacular scenery like palm groves, kasbahs, gorges and valleys before finishing in Marrakech or returning to Tangier.
Not sure which itinerary fits you best? Compare full details on each tour page starting in Tangier or ask us to customise your route.
With ten days or more, our grand Morocco tours from Tangier allow you to explore all corners of the kingdom. Wander the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, discover ancient Fes and Meknes, cross the Sahara to Marrakech, and optionally continue to the Atlantic coast or Atlas Mountains. Local guides and unhurried itineraries ensure you get the most from every stop.
Warm up with a Tangier city tour or add day trips to Chefchaouen, Assilah, Tetouan or the Caves of Hercules before your longer itinerary. All day tours are private and can be tailored to your interests.
Fes → Ifrane → Erg Chebbi → back to Fes. The shortest possible Sahara experience.
Adds Todra Gorge + slower pacing. The sweet-spot tour for travelers based in Tangier.
One-way Sahara crossing. Fes → Sahara → Dades → Aït Benhaddou → Marrakech. Best value.
Extended tour adding Meknes, Volubilis, Atlantic coast and Atlas Mountains.
Exact inclusions vary by itinerary, so please check full details on each tour page starting in Tangier.
4–7 days – choose a short Sahara desert tour from Tangier that finishes in Marrakech or returns to Tangier.
8–10 days – pick a mid‑length itinerary that includes Chefchaouen, Fes and the Sahara before ending in Marrakech or Casablanca.
10–15 days – opt for a grand tour that covers northern cities, the Sahara, Atlas Mountains and optional Atlantic coast extensions.
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