7 DAYS TANGIER TO MARRAKECH WITH A GUIDED DAY IN MARRAKECH

PRIVATE TOUR —7 DAYS TANGIER TO MARRAKECH WITH A GUIDED DAY IN MARRAKECH

OVERVIEW

The 7 Days Tangier to Marrakech Tour extends the classic crossing with a guided city tour of Marrakech at the end. In seven days you’ll wander the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, walk among the Roman ruins of Volubilis, explore the medieval medina of Fes with a local guide, ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes, sleep in a luxury desert camp, walk beneath the cliffs of the Todra Canyon, visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, and end with a full guided day in Marrakech exploring its palaces, souks, and historic landmarks.

This is the most balanced one-week-plus trip for travellers arriving in the north — cities, desert, and mountains with time to absorb each one.

Every itinerary is fully customisable to suit your preferences and pace.

DURATION: 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
START: TANGIER
END: MARRAKECH
TOUR STYLE: PRIVATE

– Exploring Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl” of Morocco
– Walking among the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes
– A guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Fes medina
– A camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes
– Quiet sunsets and sunrises over the Sahara
– A night under the stars in a luxury desert camp
– A scenic walk through the Todra Canyon
– Exploring the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
– Panoramic views across the High Atlas Mountains
– A full guided tour of Marrakech

DAY 1: TANGIER → CHEFCHAOUEN

Your tour begins with a pick-up at Tangier airport, the ferry port, or your hotel. The scenic drive south through the Rif Mountains brings you to Chefchaouen in around two hours. On arrival, you’ll check in to your hotel or riad and have time to explore the famous blue-washed streets, browse the souks, or settle at a café for a quiet first evening.

Approximate driving distance: 112 km
Approximate driving time: 2 hours 12 minutes

DAY 2: CHEFCHAOUEN → VOLUBILIS → MEKNES → FES

After breakfast, a scenic drive through the Rif villages brings you to Volubilis, the ancient Roman city famous for its 3rd-century mosaics and public buildings. The route then continues to Meknes, a 17th-century imperial capital. After lunch, you’ll explore the walled medina and its famous Bab el Mansour gate, and visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. The day ends in Fes at a riad in the old medina.

Approximate driving distance: 260 km
Approximate driving time: 4 hours 30 minutes

DAY 3: GUIDED TOUR OF FES

A full day in Fes with a local guide. You’ll drive past the Royal Palace gates before entering the UNESCO-listed medina. Along the way you’ll visit Al-Qarawiyyin University, the Al-Attarine Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the famous Chouara Tanneries. You’ll also explore the Mellah (Jewish quarter) and end the day with a panoramic view of the medina from an old hilltop fortress.

DAY 4: FES → IFRANE → MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS → ZIZ VALLEY → MERZOUGA DESERT

After breakfast, the drive south to the Sahara begins with a short break in Ifrane. The route crosses the Middle Atlas with a stop in the cedar forest — watch for Barbary macaques. Lunch is served along the way before the drive follows the Ziz Valley and its palm oasis to the desert.

You’ll reach Erg Chebbi in the afternoon. A camel trek takes you across the dunes for a spectacular sunset from a high ridge. On arrival at your luxury camp, a private tent is waiting. Dinner is followed by drumming, Berber music, and a long evening under the stars — you’re welcome to try the drums yourself.

Approximate driving distance: 500 km
Approximate driving time: 7 hours 30 minutes

DAY 5: MERZOUGA DESERT → RISSANI → TODRA GORGE → DADES VALLEY

An early wake-up catches the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, you’ll return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4. If your visit falls on a market day (Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday), you can explore the traditional souk in Rissani.

The route continues through the Todra Gorge for a walk beneath its towering cliffs, then past the “monkey fingers” rock formations at the entrance to the Dades Valley, with panoramic views along the way before you check in to your hotel.

Approximate driving distance: 310 km
Approximate driving time: 5 hours

DAY 6: DADES VALLEY → OUARZAZATE → AIT BEN HADDOU → HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS → MARRAKECH

The drive heads to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”, with an optional visit to the Atlas Studios. The route then continues to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou — a UNESCO World Heritage Site used as a backdrop for many internationally famous productions. After lunch, the road climbs back over the High Atlas Mountains with photo stops, before descending into Marrakech in the late afternoon. Check in to a riad in the medina and enjoy dinner at your riad or on Jemaa el-Fna square.

Approximate driving distance: 353 km
Approximate driving time: 6 hours 30 minutes

DAY 7: GUIDED TOUR OF MARRAKECH

After breakfast, a local guide will show you Marrakech’s highlights: Jemaa el-Fna square, Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the Koutoubia Mosque. After lunch, you can explore the more modern side of the city and visit the exquisite Majorelle Garden.

If your onward flight is today, we’ll transfer you to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) or Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN), marking the end of the tour.

IMPORTANT NOTES

– This tour can also start from Casablanca — see the Morocco Itinerary 7 Days.
– Dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, allergies) can be accommodated — please mention this when booking.
– Optional extras include a cooking class, a hammam experience, quad biking or buggy driving in the dunes, or a hot air balloon ride in Marrakech.
– Prefer not to ride a camel? A 4×4 will take you to the camp at no extra cost.
– All our luxury camps feature private tents with en-suite bathrooms.

– Pick-up from Tangier airport, port, or your hotel on Day 1
– Private air-conditioned 4×4, van, or minibus (based on group size)
– Knowledgeable English-speaking driver or driver plus English-speaking guide
– Local guides for Fes and Marrakech
– 6 nights accommodation with breakfast included
– Dinner at your desert camp and hotel in Dades Valley
– Camel trekking experience
– Sandboarding