Explore the best of Morocco on this 8 days tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, Fes, Chefchaouen, and Tangier. Journey through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, dramatic gorges, and the golden Sahara Desert. Experience a camel trek in Erg Chebbi, spend a night in a traditional desert camp under the stars, and discover Berber nomadic culture. Travel through lush valleys, the Middle Atlas Mountains, and the charming blue city of Chefchaouen, before finishing in the vibrant port city of Tangier. This tour combines adventure, culture, and natural beauty for an unforgettable Moroccan experience.
Tour Highlights: 8 days tour from Marrakech to desert – Tangier
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate
- Explore Dades and Todra Gorges
- Camel trek and overnight in Merzouga Desert
- Discover Berber nomadic villages and desert life
- Scenic drives through Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas Mountains
- Explore Azrou cedar forests and see Barbary macaques
- Visit the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen
- Explore the imperial city of Fes
- End the tour in Tangier, with its historic medina and port
Itinerary: 8 days tour from Marrakech to desert – Tangier
Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
After breakfast, depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop for panoramic views and photos of Berber villages. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous filming location. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Sahara,” and drive through the Valley of Roses. Arrive at Dades Gorges, check into your hotel or riad, enjoy dinner, and overnight among the dramatic cliffs.
Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, depart for Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon with sheer limestone cliffs and a palm-lined river. Take a walk to admire the scenery. Continue east through desert towns such as Tinjdad and Erfoud, stopping for photos. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Prepare for a sunset camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner around the campfire and spend a magical night under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga – Discover Nomadic Life
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4. After breakfast, explore the desert surroundings and visit nomadic Berber villages. Learn about local traditions, crafts, and desert life. Optional excursions include nearby oases, salt flats, and fossil sites. Return to your desert camp or hotel, enjoy dinner, and overnight near the dunes.
Day 4: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt
After breakfast, depart Merzouga and drive through the scenic Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves, desert villages, and kasbahs. Stop for photos and enjoy the changing landscape. Continue to Midelt, a peaceful town in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Midelt is surrounded by mountains and apple orchards, offering a calm retreat after the desert. Arrive in the afternoon, check into your hotel, enjoy dinner, and overnight.
Day 5: Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
After breakfast, continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop at Azrou, famous for cedar forests and wild Barbary macaques. Walk among the towering trees and take photos of the monkeys. Continue through Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” with its alpine-style streets and European architecture. Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, check into your hotel, enjoy dinner, and overnight.
Day 6: Fes – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, depart Fes for Chefchaouen, the charming “blue city” in the Rif Mountains. Drive through scenic valleys and small Berber villages along the way. Explore the medina, famous for its blue-painted streets, local crafts, and relaxed atmosphere. Take photos of the vibrant streets and enjoy the city’s unique charm. Overnight in Chefchaouen in a hotel or riad.
Day 7: Chefchaouen – Tangier
After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and drive toward Tangier, Morocco’s historic port city. Stop along the way to enjoy mountain and valley views. Upon arrival in Tangier, explore the medina, Kasbah, and port area, or stroll along the seaside promenade. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Tangier.
Day 8: Tangier – Departure
After breakfast, enjoy free time in Tangier for last-minute shopping or sightseeing. You will then be transferred to Tangier airport or port for your onward journey, marking the end of your 8 days Marrakech to Desert, Fes, Chefchaouen, and Tangier tour.
Tour Includes
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle with driver/guide
- Pick-up in Marrakech & drop-off in Tangier
- 2 nights in hotels/riads (Dades & Midelt)
- 2 nights in desert camp/hotel near Merzouga
- 1 night in Fes hotel/riad
- 1 night in Chefchaouen hotel/riad
- 1 night in Tangier hotel/riad
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes
- Fuel and transportation costs
Tour Excludes
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips and personal expenses
