8-Day Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech

Itinerary

Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes → Ifrane → Azrou Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley → Roses Valley → Skoura Palm Groves → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Telouet → High Atlas Mountains (Tizi n’Tichka Pass) → Marrakech

Description

This 8-day desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech is a complete Moroccan journey combining imperial cities, mountain landscapes, Sahara dunes, palm oases, and historic kasbahs. Starting in Tangier, the trip heads through Tetouan to the famous blue city of Chefchaouen, then continues to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial city of Meknes, and the cultural capital Fes.

The adventure moves south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane and the Cedar Forest of Azrou, before reaching the golden dunes of Merzouga for a magical desert experience. The journey continues through Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, the Roses Valley, and the Skoura palm groves, then explores Ouarzazate, the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, and the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in vibrant Marrakech, where a guided city tour completes the experience.

Program

Day 1: Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen

• Pick-up from hotel / airport / port in Tangier

• Stop in Tetouan

• Drive through the Rif Mountains

• Arrival in Chefchaouen

• Overnight in Chefchaouen

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

• Morning exploration of Chefchaouen

• Visit Volubilis Roman Ruins

• Stop in Meknes

• Continue to Fes

• Overnight in Fes

Day 3: Fes Guided Tour

• Full day exploring Fes Medina, souks, madrasas, and historic sites

• Overnight in Fes

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

• Stop in Ifrane

• Visit Cedar Forest

• Drive via Midelt and Ziz Valley

• Arrival in Merzouga Desert

• Overnight in desert camp

Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate

• Visit Rissani

• Explore Todra Gorges

• Drive through Dades Valley and Roses Valley

• Arrival in Ouarzazate

Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech

• Visit Ait Ben Haddou

• Stop at Telouet Kasbah

• Cross High Atlas Mountains

• Arrival in Marrakech

Day 7: Marrakech Guided Tour

• Visit Jemaa el-Fna, palaces, gardens, and monuments

• Overnight in Marrakech

Day 8: Marrakech – Airport Transfer

• Transfer to Marrakech Airport

Highlights

• Chefchaouen Blue City

• Volubilis Roman Ruins & Meknes

• Fes Imperial City Guided Tour

• Ifrane & Cedar Forest

• Merzouga Sahara Experience

• Todra Gorges & Dades Valley

• Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou

• High Atlas Mountains

• Marrakech Guided Tour

What’s Included:

• Private air-conditioned transport with professional driver

• Hotel / Airport / Port pick-up in Tangier

• Hotel / Riad drop-off in Marrakech

• Fuel and road fees

• Luggage assistance

• Flexible stops on request

Not Included:

• Accommodation

• Meals

• Local activities and guides