Discover the wonders of Morocco on an 8 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech. Stroll through the blue streets of Chefchaouen, explore the historic Medina of Fes, and spend a night in a luxury desert camp under the stars in Erg Chebbi. Enjoy tea with a nomadic Berber family in the Sahara and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Marrakech. Our 8 days desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech is also available starting from Casablanca with our Morocco itinerary 8 days. All our itineraries are fully customisable.
Start your tour with a warm welcome at Tangier airport, one of its ports, or your hotel. On arrival you take a scenic drive to Chefchaouen, in the Rif Mountains.
You settle into your accommodation surrounded by the town’s iconic blue-painted streets, and enjoy the vibrant markets, charming cafés, and authentic Moroccan cuisine before unwinding for the night.
Driving: approximately 112 km, ~2 hr 12 min · Overnight: Riad/hotel in Chefchaouen
After breakfast, a scenic drive through the Rif villages takes you to Volubilis, with well-preserved Roman mosaics and public buildings from the 3rd century.
Next is Meknes, Morocco’s 17th-century capital. After lunch, you explore the historic medina and the famous Bab el Mansour gate, and visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, before concluding in Fes for the night.
Driving: approximately 260 km, ~4 hr 30 min · Overnight: Riad in Fes
Dive into a full-day exploration of Fes. You start at the gates of the Royal Palace, then wander the labyrinthine alleys of the medieval Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting Al-Qarawiyyin University, the Al-Attarine Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the Chouara tanneries.
Next you visit the Mellah, the Jewish quarter, and conclude at an ancient fortress with panoramic views of the Medina and Fes’s skyline.
Overnight: Riad in Fes
After breakfast, you head south toward the Merzouga desert, with a stop in Ifrane. Your route takes you through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, where you might spot Barbary apes, then lunch en route and the lush Ziz Valley.
In the afternoon you begin your camel caravan across the Erg Chebbi dunes, stopping for a stunning sunset. At a luxury camp you relax in your private tent, then enjoy dinner and a bonfire under the star-filled sky with Berber music.
Driving: approximately 500 km, ~7 hr 30 min · Overnight: Luxury desert camp, Merzouga
Rise early to watch a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, choose a camel ride or a 4×4 drive back to Merzouga. Your adventure begins at Khamlia, famous for its Gnawa music, then off-road to M’Fis, an abandoned village once thriving with Galena mines.
You visit a nomadic family in the desert for tea in their Berber tents. After lunch, you relax at a riad and pool, and in the late afternoon you can go quad biking or stroll to the dunes for the sunset.
Driving: approximately 57 km, ~1 hr 15 min · Overnight: Riad in Merzouga
After breakfast, you embark on a journey to the stunning Dades Valley. Your first stop is a traditional market in Rissani (Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays). Next, you’re amazed by the magnificent Todra Gorge, where the Todra River flows through towering cliffs.
As you continue toward the Dades Valley, you stop to see the “monkey fingers” rock formations, with panoramic views along the way to your hotel.
Driving: approximately 310 km, ~5 hr · Overnight: Hotel in the Dades Valley
Today you drive to Ouarzazate, where your first stop is Atlas Studios. After the studio, you head to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, The Mummy, Prince of Persia, and Game of Thrones.
After lunch, you continue through the majestic High Atlas Mountains and arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon, welcomed to a charming riad in the Medina. You can dine at your riad or on the bustling Jemaa el-Fna Square.
Driving: approximately 353 km, ~6 hr 30 min · Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Start your final day with breakfast at your riad. Our local Marrakech guide showcases the city’s highlights, with engaging stories about Jemaa el-Fna Square, Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the Koutoubia Mosque.
After lunch, you explore the modern side of Marrakech and visit the exquisite Majorelle Garden. If your departure flight is today, we transfer you to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) or Casablanca (CMN).
End of tour · Departure transfer
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Yes. The same route is available starting from Casablanca via our Morocco itinerary 8 days.
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