8 days Tangier → Marrakech

Ideal 8 days Tour From Tangier

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On this 8 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech via Fes, Marrakech, and Meknes, three of Morocco’s imperial cities. Explor

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  • Licensed local guides
  • Departs any city
8 days · 7 nights
Tangier → Marrakech
Private tour
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Overview

What to expect on this 8-day private tour from Tangier

Quick Answer

On this 8-day tour from Tangier to Marrakech, you will also pass through Fes, Marrakech, and Meknes, three of Morocco’s imperial cities. In addition, you will explore Volubilis while taking in the sights of the Middle Atlas. Furthermore, the opportunity to see the Merzouga Sahara, ride a camel, and camp in the desert is included in this tour. Finally, you will also visit the High Atlas, Ouarzazate, and the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.On this 8-day trip to Morocco’s imperial capitals, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the country’s rich history because you will visit regal palaces, UNESCO-listed sites, winding medinas, and vibrant souks.Your guided tours will highlight the imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech. You’ll stay in beautiful riads located near the main attractions of each imperial city. You’ll enjoy a camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a Berber desert camp.

Photos from the Tangier to Marrakech route

Tangier on the Strait of Gibraltar — Ideal 8 days Tour From Tangier
the blue streets of Chefchaouen — Ideal 8 days Tour From Tangier
Roman ruins of Volubilis — Ideal 8 days Tour From Tangier
the imperial city of Meknes — Ideal 8 days Tour From Tangier
the medina of Fes — Ideal 8 days Tour From Tangier
the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga — Ideal 8 days Tour From Tangier
the Sahara desert camp — Ideal 8 days Tour From Tangier
the Dades Gorges — Ideal 8 days Tour From Tangier
the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou — Ideal 8 days Tour From Tangier
Marrakech — Ideal 8 days Tour From Tangier

Trip Highlights

The landmarks you stop at between Tangier and Marrakech

  • Explore the port city of Tangier
  • The white medina of Tetouan
  • Wander the blue streets of Chefchaouen
  • Roman ruins of Volubilis
  • The imperial city of Meknes
  • Explore the medieval medina of Fes
  • Cedar forest and Barbary apes near Azrou
  • The mountain town of Midelt
  • Panoramic Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga
  • Camel trek across the Sahara dunes
  • Sunset and sunrise over the sand dunes
  • Overnight camping in a Merzouga desert camp

Day-by-Day Itinerary

The full 8-day itinerary, day by day, with driving times

1
Day 1

Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen:

approx. 125 km2 h driving

We start our journey by going to Chefchaouen, one of the stunning settlements at the base of the Rif mountains, we will enjoy the views of the beautiful mountains as we pass through Tetouan and the Rif highlands.The medina at Chefchaouen included a Spanish-style square that was surrounded by a variety of quirky art and craft shops, rooftop eateries and cafes where you could spend the evening in a relaxing setting while taking in the scenery.

Accommodation: Dar Echchaouen or similar

2
Day 2

Chefchaouen → Old Roman City: Volubilis → Meknes → Fes:

approx. 220 km4 h driving

Our 8 Days Tour From Tangier to Marrakech begins with a delicious breakfast in the riad and travels through Ouazan and other Rif towns on its way to Volubilis. We will explore the Roman ruins in Volubilis and learn about Moroccan history there.Then we’ll drive to Meknes, a city with a rich history dating back to the 17th century, where we’ll stop for lunch before exploring the medina’s ancient fortifications, bab el Mansour, and the shrine of Moulay Ismail. We travel to Fes city later in the afternoon to spend the night.

Accommodation: Riad Fes Salam or similar

3
Day 3

Fes guided tour

We will begin our exploration of Morocco’s oldest city today by strolling through its narrow lanes. The first stop on our tour is the Royal Palace gate, which dates back to the 16th century and served as the Jewish community’s administrative center.The renowned Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the area, the tanneries, the Attarine Museum, and the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum are just a few of the places we’ll make sure you visit. Following lunch, you will see the cooperative for tiles before taking in a breathtaking 360-degree perspective of the entire Medina of Fes.

Accommodation: Riad Fes Salam or similar

4
Day 4

Fes → Azrou cedar forest → Midelt → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes):

approx. 470 km7.5 h driving

After having breakfast in your accommodation, our program for the day is going to Merzouga via Errachidia and Erfoud. The Ziz Gorge and the beautiful Tizi Ntalghamt pass will be passed through on your journey. As you get closer to Errachidia, where you’ll have lunch and experience the warmth of the Berber people, you’ll note how the landscape shifts to reveal indications of the desert.Then, on our journey to Erfoud (a famous fossils city) and Rissani, we’ll travel down the Ziz Valley and stop for panoramic views along the route (with its famous souk). After we arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon, you’ll be given a drink of mint tea as a greeting before setting off on a camel ride to spend the night in a desert camp listening to Berber music and sandboarding.

Accommodation: Tawada Desert Camp or similar

5
Day 5

Merzouga → Jerf → Todgha Gorges → Dades Valley:

approx. 280 km4.5 h driving

The nicest sunrise of your life may be waiting for you when your camel guy wakes you up early in the morning, after which you will calmly ride your camel back to the village.You are bound to notice the amazing Erg Chebbi dunes’ distinctive beauty as you drive because it changes with the light throughout the day. You will go for the tallest, smallest gorges in Morocco—the Rissani, Tinghir, and Todra gorges—after breakfast and a shower in the riad.We’ll drive into the Dades Valley after lunch in the valley, where you can see the magnificent sand castles and the remarkable rock formations known as “monkey toes.” Dinner and breakfast are included when staying the night at our traditional guesthouse.

Accommodation: Riad Paradise Dades or similar

6
Day 6

Dades valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou kasbah → Marrakech:

approx. 370 km7 h driving

You will travel through the Dades Valley to reach Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazate after breakfast at the hotel. The Way of the Thousand Kasbahs runs through Dades Valley. We’ll go to the Ouarzazate film industry and the T-Hami El Glaoui-built Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, which is Morocco’s biggest Kasbah (the UNESCO heritage site).Then, as we travel through the High Atlas mountains, you may take in the stunning scenery and charming Berber communities until we arrive in Marrakech, where we spend the night in a local hotel.

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Day 7

Marrakesh sightseeing tour with a local guide

As we continue our 8 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech, we will begin by getting to know “the crimson city of Morocco.” The most significant sites of historical and cultural interest will be made sure you see. This comprises the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia mosque, the Majorelle Gardens, and the Saadian Tombs.You will go through the souks after lunch at a nearby restaurant where you may appreciate the handicrafts and shop for gifts. You will have some free time in the afternoon to explore the city on your own.

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Day 8

Transfer to the airport

Depending on your flight today, you’ll be transferred to the airport to catch it.

Route Map

The Tangier to Marrakech route at a glance

An indicative overview of the route. Your private itinerary is flexible and tailored to you.

What’s Included

Exactly what this private 8-day tour price covers

What’s included

  • Pick-up & drop-off at your accommodation
  • Transport by a private modern vehicle with A/C
  • Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • Car fuel
  • Camel trekking (one camel per person)
  • Sunset camel ride over the dunes
  • Overnight at the desert camp (at your preferred tent type)
  • 6-night in a private room at a hotel/riad (at your preferred room type)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Dinner in the Desert Camp
  • 4x4 transfer to and from the camp (alternative to camels)

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Entrance fees (optional)
  • Tipping (optional)

Good to Know

Practical tips before your Morocco trip

Best time to go

Spring and autumn give the mildest weather; winter brings crisp, starry desert nights and summer suits early starts.

What to pack

Layers for cool nights, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and a light scarf for the dunes.

Group & pace

100% private, so the pace is yours — ideal for couples, families and small groups.

Tour FAQ

Common questions about this 8-day tour from Tangier

Yes. Every tour is completely private, with your own driver-guide and vehicle. You set the pace and can stop whenever you like.

Absolutely. Add nights, change the route, start from another city or swap stops. Tell us what you have in mind and we will tailor it around you.

Once we have agreed an itinerary we ask for a small deposit to secure your dates. The balance is simply paid at the start of your tour in Morocco.

Spring and autumn offer the mildest weather, but Morocco is a year-round destination. Tell us your dates and we will advise on the best route for the season.

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