6 Days from Tangier to Marrakech

6-Day Tour from Tangier to Marrakech via the Desert & Imperial Cities

Departure: Tangier · End: Marrakech · Duration: 6 days / 5 nights · Total distance: approx. 1,380 km

Overview

Experience the best of Morocco on this 6-day journey from Tangier to Marrakech. Travel through the Rif Mountains and Chefchaouen, explore the cultural richness of Fes and cross the Middle Atlas to the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel ride across golden dunes, visit dramatic gorges and historic kasbahs, and cross the High Atlas to Marrakech.

Highlights

• Scenic drive through the Rif Mountains and the blue city of Chefchaouen
• Guided tour of Fes, Morocco’s cultural capital
• Barbary macaques in the cedar forest and panoramic views of the Ziz Valley
• Camel ride at sunset, night in a desert camp and sunrise over the dunes
• Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
• Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa”, and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou
• High Atlas crossing and arrival in vibrant Marrakech

Route Map

Distances are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the exact route and stops.

Day 1 – Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes (≈ 315 km)

Upon arrival in Tangier (port or airport), meet your driver and drive through the Rif Mountains via Tetouan to Chefchaouen, one of Morocco’s most picturesque towns, for a short visit of its charming streets. Continue to Fes. Overnight in a traditional riad.

Day 2 – Guided Tour of Fes → Ifrane → Midelt (≈ 200 km)

Start the day with a guided tour of Fes: the historic medina, Al Quaraouiyine University, the tanneries, the Nejjarine Fountain and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. In the afternoon, cross the Middle Atlas, stopping in Ifrane, known for its European-style architecture, and in the cedar forest near Azrou to see Barbary macaques. Dinner and overnight in Midelt.

Day 3 – Midelt → Ziz Valley → Erfoud → Merzouga (≈ 270 km)

After breakfast, cross the Tizi n’Talghemt pass and enjoy stunning views over the Ziz Valley. Continue via Erfoud and Rissani to Merzouga and ride camels across the Sahara dunes at sunset. Dinner, traditional music and overnight in a desert camp under the stars.

Day 4 – Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Ouarzazate (≈ 390 km)

Wake up early for a beautiful desert sunrise. After breakfast, drive to Todra Gorge for a walk through the impressive canyon, then travel through the Dades Valley, known for its unique landscapes, to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad.

Day 5 – Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech (≈ 200 km)

After breakfast, visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic stops, and arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Overnight in a riad.

Day 6 – Departure from Marrakech

Depending on your flight time, enjoy free time in Marrakech before your transfer to the airport. End of our services.

Prices & Accommodation Options

All our tours are private. Choose the accommodation level that suits you; the price per person decreases as your group grows.

Included

• Pick-up from Tangier port, airport or hotel
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• English/Spanish-speaking driver
• Accommodation in hotels, riads or guesthouses
• 1 night in a desert camp
• Breakfasts during the tour
• Dinners in Midelt, the desert camp and Ouarzazate
• Local guide for the Fes city tour
• Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
• Drop-off at your hotel or the airport in Marrakech

Not Included

• Flights or travel tickets
• Lunches and drinks
• Dinners in Fes and Marrakech
• Monument and museum entrance fees
• Tips and personal expenses

We offer unique tours from Tangier for travelers who want to experience Morocco from north to south: 5 days from Tangier to Marrakech and 8 days from Tangier to Marrakech. All our tours are private and can be customized to your dates and travel style.