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9-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech

9-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech

Chefchaouen · Volubilis · Fes · two nights in Merzouga · Dades · Aït Ben Haddou · Marrakech

⏱ 9 days☾ 8 nights⚑ From Tangier⚐ To Marrakech✦ Private tour

Overview

Arriving by ferry or plane in Tangier? This route takes you down the whole country to Marrakech, with two nights in the Sahara and time to enjoy every stop.

Duration9 days
StartsTangier
EndsMarrakech
TypePrivate

Highlights

  • Tangier and Chefchaouen
  • Fes, Meknes and Volubilis
  • Two nights in Merzouga
  • Road of the kasbahs to Marrakech

Itinerary

D1

Day 1 · Tangier – Chefchaouen

Pick-up at Tangier port, airport or hotel and short visit of the city's viewpoints before driving into the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen.

Night: Guesthouse in Chefchaouen
D2

Day 2 · Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

Morning in Chefchaouen, then Volubilis and Meknes on the way to Fes.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Fes
D3

Day 3 · Fes

Guided tour of the Fes medina with a local guide and a free afternoon.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Fes
D4

Day 4 · Fes – Merzouga

Middle Atlas, cedar forest and Ziz Valley to Merzouga for a sunset camel trek and a night in the desert camp.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
D5

Day 5 · Merzouga

A full day around Erg Chebbi: 4x4 tour with Gnawa music in Khamlia, a nomad family and Rissani, plus free time in the dunes. Second night in Merzouga.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp or hotel in Merzouga
D6

Day 6 · Merzouga – Todra – Dades

West along the road of the kasbahs to the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Guesthouse in the Dades Valley
D7

Day 7 · Dades – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou

Valley of Roses, Skoura and Ouarzazate, then a night near the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Guesthouse in Aït Ben Haddou
D8

Day 8 · Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Visit of Aït Ben Haddou and drive over the Atlas to Marrakech. Evening free on Jemaa el-Fna square.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Marrakech
D9

Day 9 · Marrakech

Guided tour of Marrakech – Koutoubia, Bahia Palace and the souks – and transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Route map

Tour map

Your route

~1,500km by road
MEDITERRANEAN SEAATLAS MOUNTAINSTangierChefchaouenFesMerzougaDades ValleyAït Ben HaddouMarrakech01020304050607N200 km
  1. 01Tangier
  2. 02Chefchaouen
  3. 03Fes
  4. 04Merzouga
  5. 05Dades Valley
  6. 06Aït Ben Haddou
  7. 07Marrakech

Road route; stops shown are the start, the overnight places and the end. Open in Google Maps ↗

Where you sleep

Night 1Guesthouse in Chefchaouenafter day 1
Night 2Riad in Fesafter day 2
Night 3Riad in Fesafter day 3
Night 4Desert camp in Erg Chebbiafter day 4
Night 5Desert camp or hotel in Merzougaafter day 5
Night 6Guesthouse in the Dades Valleyafter day 6
Night 7Guesthouse in Aït Ben Haddouafter day 7
Night 8Riad in Marrakechafter day 8

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up at your riad, hotel or the airport
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Camel ride into Erg Chebbi with a camel guide
  • Night in a private tent with bed and en-suite bathroom
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Hotels, riads and guesthouses with breakfast
  • Local guides in Fes and Marrakech

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Some dinners
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips

Make it yours

Photos

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What to bring

  • A small backpack for the night in the desert (big luggage stays in the car)
  • Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat or scarf
  • Comfortable shoes and light, long clothes
  • A warm layer for the evening – nights are cold from November to March
  • Cash for drinks, lunches and tips
  • Your passport (hotels and camps ask for it)

Good to know

  • Pick-up at Tangier port, airport or hotel.
  • Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
  • Cancellation conditions are confirmed with your quote.

Questions about this tour

Can you meet us at Tangier port?

Yes, we meet you at Tanger Med or Tangier city port, the airport or your hotel.

Can we start in Tangier and finish in Fes?

Of course – the route can be shortened, extended or reversed.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Tangier – we pick you up at your hotel, riad or meeting point – and ends in Marrakech. If you prefer another start or end point, we can adapt it.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and English-speaking driver. We never mix groups.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Absolutely. Add nights, change the start or end city, upgrade the hotels or the tent, or add activities – just tell us what you would like.

How do I book and pay?

Send us your dates by WhatsApp or email. We reply within 24 hours with the final itinerary and price, and explain the payment conditions in your quote.

What is the best time for this tour?

October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the tour runs too, with camel rides in the late afternoon and early morning to avoid the heat.

Another question?

Ask us on WhatsApp – we answer within 24 hours.

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