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7-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier

7-day Morocco tour from Tangier: Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara and Marrakech. From €750 per person.

7-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier

This tour starts in Tangier and ends in Marrakech in 7 days. You see the north, Fes with a local guide, the Sahara, the gorges and Marrakech. It is the same classic route, starting at the ferry port.

It suits travellers who arrive in Tangier by ferry or by plane. The price starts at €750 per person.

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Start
Tangier
End
Marrakech
Group type
Private
Vehicle
4x4 or minivan
Price from
€750 per person

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Day-by-day programme

Day 1

Tangier to Chefchaouen

Driving: About 110 km, 2.5 hours on the road

After breakfast in Tangier we drive south into the Rif Mountains. The road winds through green hills. We reach Chefchaouen around midday. You have the afternoon in the blue town: the lanes, the square, and the view from the Spanish Mosque at sunset. The night is in a riad in Chefchaouen.

Day 2

Chefchaouen to Fes

Driving: About 200 km, 4 hours on the road

After breakfast in Chefchaouen we drive south to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. You can walk through the old streets, mosaics and arches for about 1 hour. Then we stop in Meknes, one of the four imperial cities, to see the Bab Mansour gate. We reach Fes in the late afternoon. Dinner and the night are in a riad in Fes.

Day 3

Guided day in Fes

Driving: Walking day in the medina, driver on call

A local guide meets you at your riad after breakfast. You walk through the old medina, one of the largest car-free old towns in the world. You see the tanneries, the brass and leather workshops, and the old schools and mosques from the outside. You stop for lunch in a small restaurant in the medina. In the afternoon you visit the pottery quarter and a viewpoint over the city. The evening is free.

Day 4

Fes to Merzouga

Driving: About 460 km, 7-8 hours on the road

We pick you up in Fes between 7:30 and 8:30 in the morning. The road goes south through Ifrane and the cedar forest near Azrou. We stop in Midelt for lunch. Then we drive down the Ziz Valley, past palm groves and small villages. In the late afternoon we reach Merzouga. You ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for about 1 hour. Dinner and the night are in a desert camp.

Day 5

Merzouga to Todra Gorges and Dades Valley

Driving: About 275 km, 4-5 hours on the road

After sunrise and breakfast at the camp, you ride a camel or take the 4x4 back to the village. We drive west to Todra Gorges and walk into the narrow canyon. After lunch we continue to Dades Valley, past the rock shapes called the monkey fingers. Dinner and the night are in a hotel in the valley.

Day 6

Dades Valley to Marrakech

Driving: About 353 km, 6-7 hours on the road

After breakfast we leave Dades Valley and drive through the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate. We stop at Ait Ben Haddou, the clay village and UNESCO site. You can walk through it with a local guide. After lunch we climb the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, 2,260 metres high, and drive down to Marrakech. We reach the city in the late afternoon and drop you at your stay.

Day 7

Guided day in Marrakech

Driving: Walking day in the medina, driver on call

A local guide meets you at your riad after breakfast. You visit the Koutoubia Mosque from the outside, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs. You walk through the souks, where each lane sells one trade: leather, metal, spices, or cloth. You stop for lunch near Jemaa el-Fnaa square. In the afternoon you can visit the Majorelle Garden or the old medina. The evening is free in the square.

Where you sleep

Nights in riads and hotels in Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga village, Dades Valley and Marrakech, plus 1 night in a desert camp in Merzouga.

What is included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad or the airport
  • Private transport in a modern air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
  • English-speaking driver-guide for the whole trip
  • Nights in hand-picked hotels, riads and a desert camp, with dinner and breakfast where stated
  • Camel ride at sunset and at sunrise in Erg Chebbi
  • Fuel, road tolls and driver costs
  • Free time to change the plan with your driver when the road allows it

What is not included

  • Lunches (plan €8-20 per person per meal)
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fees (Atlas Studios about €7; local guides are optional and paid on the spot)
  • Tips for your driver and guides (about €5-10 per person per day is common)
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed under what is included

Good to know

  • Bring: sun cream, a hat, sunglasses, a light jacket for the evening, and a small bag for the camp night. The main luggage stays in the vehicle.
  • Best season: March to May and September to November. Summer days are hot. Winter nights in the desert are cold.
  • Physical level: easy. The camel ride is about 1 hour. You can take the 4x4 to the camp instead of a camel.
  • Children: welcome from age 4. We fit child seats on request. Tell us the ages when you book.
  • Desert camp: tents have real beds and blankets. Standard camps share bathrooms. Luxury camps have a private bathroom in the tent.
  • Pick-up: between 7:30 and 8:30 in the morning from your stay in the start city, unless we agree another time.

Questions travellers ask

How much does this tour cost?

The price starts at €750 per person, for a private tour with the hotels and camp listed on this page. The exact price depends on your group size, your dates, and the hotel level you choose. Write to us and we send a clear quote with no hidden cost.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Grand tours are private. The vehicle and the driver-guide are only for your group. You can change the order of the days with us before you book.

Where do we sleep?

In hand-picked riads and small hotels in the cities, a hotel in Dades Valley, and a desert camp in Merzouga. Tell us if you want standard, comfort or luxury level and we adjust the quote.

How much driving is there each day?

Most days are 3 to 5 hours on the road, with stops. The longest days are the desert crossings, up to 8 hours. We stop every 2 hours for a break, photos or a short walk.

Can we change the route?

Yes. These routes are a starting point. You can add a day, skip a city, or start in another city. Tell us what matters to you and we rewrite the plan.

Do we need a guide in each city?

Your driver-guide stays with you for the whole trip. In Fes and Marrakech a local city guide joins you for the medina walk. That is included in the price.

Is the tour good for children?

Yes. We plan shorter driving days where we can, and we fit child seats on request. Tell us the ages of the children when you enquire.

When should I book?

Book 4 to 8 weeks ahead for spring and autumn. For summer and winter, 2 to 3 weeks is often enough. If your date is close, write to us and we check the same day.

Send an enquiry

We reply within a few hours, usually the same day. No payment is needed to ask.

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