8 Days Morocco Tour – From Tangier to Marrakech via the Sahara
An Epic North-to-South Adventure Through Morocco’s Highlights
This 8-day Morocco tour begins in the coastal city of Tangier and guides you through imperial cities, desert wonders, and mountain landscapes on your way to vibrant Marrakech. Start by traveling through the blue-washed alleys of Chefchaouen, followed by ancient Volubilis and the historic medina of Fes, where a local guide brings its cultural riches to life.
From Fes, journey south through Ifrane, the Cedar Forest, and the dramatic Ziz Valley, arriving in the Merzouga Desert for a camel ride and a night under the stars in a luxury Sahara camp. The adventure continues through the striking Todra Gorges, the lush Dades Valley, and past the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate before crossing the High Atlas Mountains. Wrap up your journey with a guided tour of Marrakech and a seamless airport transfer. This route is ideal for travelers who want to see the full range of Morocco’s beauty—from north to south—in one spectacular week.
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Tangier to Marrakech 8 Days Morocco Itinerary:
Day 1:Arrive in Marrakech
epending on your arrival time will pick you up from the port/Airport. We will start our 8 Days Tangier to Marrakech tour towards Chefchaouen Via Rif Mountains & Cape Spartel, Hercules caves… We will pass through some beautiful sceneries, forests, fields, and rivers to reach the charming city of Chefchaouen.
Day 2:Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
Today, you will have a free morning to enjoy Chefchaouen and its blue alleys. Afterward, we will continue our journey to Volubilis, passing through the towns of Ouazan and the other Rif. Our trip to Volubilis is a chance to see ancient Roman remains and learn about the cultural heritage of Morocco. After that, we’ll visit bab el Mansour and have lunch in Meknes, a city that dates back to the 17th century and is rich in history. We depart in the late afternoon and drive to Fes, where you will spend the night.
Day 3:Visit Fes with a locale Guide
Today, you will have a local guide to start exploring the oldest city in Morocco “Fes“. First, by walking through its alleys and narrow streets. Our tour begins with a visit to the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish quarter, and the first Mellah ever constructed in Morocco, which was constructed in the 16th century. Consequently, we will ensure that you visit all culturally and historically significant sites, such as the renowned Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum, and the Mulay Idriss mausoleum. Then, following lunch, you will travel to the tile cooperative. Then, enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the entire Medina of Fes.
Day 4:Fes - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Merzouga desert (Came rides & overnight in a desert camp)
Today, we’ll be on our way to the Sahara. Along the way, we’ll stop at a lot of interesting places, like Ifrane, which is known as “Moroccan Switzerland.” We’ll stop at the Cedar forest to watch the monkeys swinging from tree to tree. Then, go south through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the large palm groves and oasis towns of the Ziz valley in southern Morocco. Then keep going to Erfoud, which is famous for its fossil museums and dates.
When we get to the Merzouga Desert, we’ll go on a camel ride and see the magical sunset over the erg Chebbi sand dunes. After the sun goes down, we’ll have dinner and spend the night in the middle of the Sahara desert in Morocco at a luxury desert camp in Merzouga. The sky will be clear and full of stars. After dinner, we’ll have fun at a Berber party with drums, and we’ll stay there for the night.
Day 5:Merzouga desert - Rissani - Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Dades valley
The sunrise over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes will be amazing, so be sure to get up early to see it. After breakfast and a shower in the morning at the desert camp, you’ll ride a camel or 4×4 back to Merzouga Village. We’ll get in the car and drive to Rissani, where we’ll visit a fossil museum and walk around the town’s old market.
The trip then goes to many more Berber villages, such as Mellab, Tinjdad, and Jourf, which is known for their old irrigation wells. The next place we’ll go is Todra valley, which has 300-meter-tall canyons called Todra gorges. If the water is strong enough, it may get through the cracks in the rocks. We’ll take a walk through the gorge and then head to Dades valley.
Day 6:Dades valley - Ouarzazate - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
Today, we’ll go to Marrakech, on our way to Ouarzazate, passing through the Roses valley and the Skoura oasis on our way to the UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, which is 27 kilometers from Ouarzazate. Its beautiful landscapes have been used in many Hollywood movies, such as “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Gladiator,” “Kingdom of Heaven,” “Prince of Persia,” and many more. Kasbahs, which are palaces with walls around them, show how different Morocco’s architecture and culture are. After a walking tour to the Kasbah, we’ll drive through the “Tichka pass” in the High Atlas Mountains until we reach Marrakech.
Day 7:Visit Marrakech with a local Guide
Day 8:Airport Transfer
On the last day, during our 8 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier. After having your breakfast, You will have free time in Marrakech. Then, we will transfer you to the airport, depending on your flight time.
8 Days In Morocco Itinerary From Tangier Inclusions & Exclusions:
Price Includes
✔️ Private car (Suv or Minivan) A/C.
✔️ Pick up in Tangier & Drop off at Marrakech Airport.
✔️ Multilingual Driver/Guide.
✔️ Camel trek in Merzouga Desert (1 camel per person).
✔️ Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp (Dinner & breakfast included).
✔️ 7 Nights Accommodation (Dinner & breakfast included).
✔️ Guided city tour of Fes with a local guide.
✔️ Guided city tour of Marrakech with a local guide.
✔️ Sandboarding in the dunes (Optional).
✔️ Visit to all major attractions: Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Ifrane, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Todra Gorges, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, High Atlas Mountains.
✔️ Flexible Stops for breaks, scenic views, and cultural visits.
Price Excludes
❌ Flights or Ferry Tickets.
❌ Monuments Entrance Fees.
❌ Lunches, Drinks…
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