Overview
Our 7 days Morocco tour from Tangier takes you through the imperial cities and the Sahara on the way to Marrakech. This 7 day Tangier to Marrakech tour visits Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Meknes and Fes with a local guide.
Then the Middle Atlas and two days around Merzouga: Khamlia and its Gnawa music, tea with nomads, a camel ride into the Erg Chebbi and a night in a luxury desert camp, before the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou.
This one week Morocco itinerary from Tangier is fully private: medinas, mountain passes, high dunes and starry skies.
Highlights
- The blue city of Chefchaouen
- Volubilis, Meknes and a guided day in Fes
- Barbary macaques in the cedar forest of Azrou
- Gnawa music in Khamlia and tea with nomads
- Camel ride, sandboarding and a night in a luxury Sahara camp
- Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Tangier – Tetouan – Rif Mountains – Chefchaouen
Pick-up at Tangier airport or port and drive through Tetouan and the Rif Mountains.
Arrival in Chefchaouen, the blue city, and a first walk in its medina.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY2Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Through Ouazzane to Volubilis, the best preserved Roman ruins in Morocco.
Lunch in Meknes, its walls, Bab Mansour and the Moulay Ismail tomb, then Fes.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY3Full Day in Fes with a Local Guide
The cobbled lanes, mosques and Andalusian architecture of the medina, and the Al Qaraouine University.
The tanneries and a ceramic cooperative to see traditional crafts in action.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY4Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco, and the cedar forest for photos with the Barbary macaques.
Lunch in Midelt, the Ziz Valley, Erfoud and Rissani to Merzouga for the night in a local hotel.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY5Explore Merzouga – Khamlia – Nomads – Camel Trek to the Desert Camp
Khamlia and its Gnawa musicians, the Mifis mines and tea with nomads in the open desert behind the dunes.
In the afternoon, a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi to your luxury desert camp for the night.
Sahara Eden Camp, or similar
Private tent with a comfortable bed and a private bathroom with a hot shower. Dinner and breakfast included, with Berber music around the campfire under the stars. We never use basic camps or shared bathrooms.
DAY6Merzouga – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Sunrise over the highest dunes of Morocco, breakfast, then Tinghir and the Todra Gorge.
Lunch in the gorge and the Dades Valley for the night in a hotel on the mountain.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY7Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, Kelaat M'Gouna and the Atlas Studios of Ouarzazate.
The UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, lunch and the High Atlas to Marrakech.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Accommodations
Choose one category for your whole trip. The desert camp is always luxury. These are our usual choices; if one is fully booked we arrange a similar hotel of the same category.
| Night | Standard | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 Chefchaouen | Riad Hicham | Ziryeb Chefchaouen | Dar Echchaouen |
| Night 2 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
| Night 3 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
| Night 4 Merzouga | Hotel Ksar Merzouga | Riad Azawad | Riad Serai Boutique Hotel |
| Night 5 Sahara (erg chebbi) | Sahara Eden Camp, or similar · luxury desert camp only | ||
| Night 6 Dades Valley | Riad Gabsi | Riad Paradise or Dar Blues | Eden Boutique Hotel |
Price
The “from” price is for a private group of 17 people or more in standard accommodation. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and the hotel category you choose. Ask us for a free quote.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van for 7 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Tangier and Marrakech
- 5 nights in hotels or riads of your category + 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day (vegetarian and vegan options)
- Camel ride in the dunes (one camel per person)
- Stops for photos and breaks whenever you want
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal expenses
- Official local guides in the cities (we can book them for you)
Booking
If you’re looking to book or personalize this tour itinerary, let us know your ideas and preferences. We’ll craft an experience uniquely tailored to your vision. Our goal is to help you create the perfect Moroccan adventure. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email for more details.
If we haven’t replied to your message, please contact us on WhatsApp at +212 647-064454. We’ll be happy to help you!
Before You Go
- Bring layers: nights can be cold in the mountains and the desert, even in summer (and very cold from November to February).
- Pack sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf to protect you from sun and sand.
- For mosques and holy places, dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is the only one open to non-Muslims.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the medinas, gorges and kasbahs.
- Bring a small bag for the desert night; your big luggage stays safe in the car.
- Have some cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and small shopping; card payment is rare in villages.
- Roads in the mountains are winding: tell us if you get car sick and we will stop more often.
- Mobile network works in most places, and Wi-Fi is available in the hotels.
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FAQs
Is this tour private?
Yes. The car, the driver and the guide are only for you and your group. We never mix travelers from different bookings.
Are hotels included?
Yes, every night is included in the category you choose (standard, mid-range or luxury), and the desert night is always in a luxury camp.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes. We pick you up at your riad, hotel or the airport in Tangier and drop you off at the end of the tour in Marrakech.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Of course. You can add a night, change the hotels or add experiences like a nomad family visit, a cooking class or a romantic dinner in the dunes. Tell us your wishes.
What kind of vehicle is used?
A private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van, depending on the size of your group.
What is the best time for this tour?
The tour runs all year. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant. Summer days are hot, and winter nights in the mountains and the desert are cold.
