8 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier
8 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier
Discover Morocco’s most beautiful destinations on our 8 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier, an unforgettable private journey through the country’s imperial cities, mountain landscapes, traditional villages, and golden Sahara Desert. Begin in Tangier and explore the charming blue streets of Chefchaouen before discovering the historic medina of Fes.
Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains, Ifrane, and the cedar forests of Azrou before reaching Merzouga and the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes. Experience the magic of the Sahara with a camel trek across the golden dunes at sunset, an overnight stay in a traditional desert camp, Berber music around the campfire, and incredible stargazing beneath the desert sky.
Your journey continues through Rissani, the impressive Todgha Gorges, and the beautiful Dades Valley, before visiting Ouarzazate and the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Finally, cross the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass before arriving in Marrakesh.Â
8 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier Info:
- Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Starting Point: Tangier
- Ending Point: Marrakech
- Price: From €659 per person
- Tour Type: Private 8 Days Morocco Itinerary
- Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver-Guide: Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation: 7 nights in hotels, riads, and a Sahara desert camp
- Destinations: Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi, Rissani, Todgha Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, High Atlas Mountains, and Marrakech
- Desert Experience: Sunset camel trek and overnight camping in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Meals: Daily breakfast and selected dinners, depending on the accommodation and itinerary
- Customization: Flexible itinerary with options to adjust stops, activities, and accommodation
- Departure: Available daily, subject to availability
Our 8-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier Price
Highlights of 8-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier
- Discover Tangier and experience its fascinating blend of Moroccan, Mediterranean, and Andalusian culture.
- Explore Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City, with its beautiful blue-painted streets and mountain scenery.
- Visit Volubilis and Meknes, discovering Morocco’s Roman heritage and imperial history.
- Explore Fes Medina, with its traditional souks, historic monuments, and rich cultural heritage.
- Discover Ifrane, known for its European-style architecture and beautiful mountain setting.
- Visit the Cedar Forests of Azrou and see wild Barbary macaque monkeys among the ancient cedar trees.
- Enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains and the palm-filled Ziz Valley.
- Experience Merzouga and Erg Chebbi dunes, surrounded by the golden sands of the Sahara Desert.
- Enjoy a sunset camel trek across the impressive Sahara dunes.
- Spend a magical night in a desert camp with traditional Berber music, a campfire, and incredible stargazing.
- Discover traditional Berber villages and learn about the local lifestyle, culture, and hospitality.
- Explore Rissani, a traditional desert town famous for its authentic souk and local products.
- Admire Todgha Gorges, with their towering limestone cliffs and spectacular natural scenery.
- Discover Dades Valley and its beautiful mountain landscapes and winding roads.
- Visit the Rose Valley, famous for its rose fields, traditional rose products, and annual rose festival.
- Explore Skoura Oasis, with its impressive palm groves and historic kasbahs.
- Discover Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara and its famous film studios.
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most iconic historic villages.
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the breathtaking Tizi n’Tichka Pass on your way to Marrakech.
8 Day Tour from Tangier to Marrakech Summary
Route: Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga → Erg Chebbi → Rissani → Erfoud → Tinghir → Todgha Gorges → Dades Valley → Rose Valley → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas Mountains → Tizi n’Tichka Pass → Marrakech.
- Day 1: Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
- Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
- Day 3: Guided Fes Medina Sightseeing Tour
- Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forests of Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga – Sunset Camel Trek – Sahara Desert Camp
- Day 5: Merzouga 4×4 Desert Tour – Nomads – Khamlia – Desert Hotel/Kasbah
- Day 6: Erg Chebbi – Rissani – Erfoud – Tinghir – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley
- Day 7: Dades Valley – Rose Valley – Skoura Oasis – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Marrakech
- Day 8: Guided Marrakech City Tour – Hotel or Airport Transfer – End of Tour
8-Day Tangier Desert Tour – Morocco Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Your 8-day Morocco adventure begins with a pickup from your accommodation or another agreed location in Tangier. Meet your private driver-guide and travel towards Tetouan, a beautiful northern Moroccan city known for its Andalusian influence, whitewashed buildings, and historic medina.
Continue through the scenic Rif Mountains, enjoying beautiful landscapes and traditional villages along the way, until you reach Chefchaouen, Morocco’s famous Blue City. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore its charming blue-painted streets, traditional shops, and picturesque squares. Visit Outa el Hammam Square, wander through the old medina, and discover the peaceful atmosphere of this mountain town. Overnight in a traditional riad or hotel in Chefchaouen.
Day 2: Chefchawen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and travel towards the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its impressive mosaics, ancient columns, and fascinating archaeological remains. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, where you can discover the impressive Bab Mansour Gate, El Hedim Square, and the historic medina.
Enjoy some free time to explore the city before continuing towards Fes in the afternoon. Upon arrival, check into your accommodation and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight in a traditional riad or hotel in Fes.
Day 3: Full-Day Cultural Fes Guided City Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Fes with a local official guide. Discover Fes el-Bali, the city’s fascinating old medina and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its maze of narrow streets, traditional souks, historic monuments, and authentic atmosphere.
Visit the famous Al-Qarawiyyin area, the traditional tanneries, Nejjarine Square, and beautiful historic madrasas while learning about the city’s rich history and craftsmanship. You will also have the opportunity to admire the Royal Palace gates and explore the Mellah, the historic Jewish Quarter. After your full day Fez guided visit, enjoy free time to discover more of Fes at your own pace. Overnight in Fes.
Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forests – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
After breakfast, depart Fes and travel through the beautiful landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Your first stop will be Ifrane, a charming mountain town known for its European-style architecture, clean streets, and pleasant atmosphere. Continue to the Cedar Forests of Azrou, where you may spot wild Barbary macaque monkeys among the ancient cedar trees.
Enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings before continuing through traditional Berber villages towards Midelt, where you can stop for lunch. In the afternoon, travel through the spectacular Ziz Valley, famous for its extensive palm groves, dramatic landscapes, and traditional villages. Continue towards Merzouga, where the impressive golden dunes of Erg Chebbi welcome you to the Sahara Desert.Â
Pass through Erfoud and Rissani before arriving in Merzouga, at the edge of the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes. Prepare for an unforgettable sunset camel trek across the golden Sahara sands before reaching your desert camp. Enjoy sandboarding, a traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and an incredible night beneath the stars.
Day 5: Merzouga Desert Jeep Tour – Nomads – Khamlia – Desert Hotel
Today is dedicated to discovering the magic of the Merzouga Desert and its surroundings. After breakfast, take a 4×4 Jeep excursion around the Erg Chebbi dunes. Visit a local nomadic family and learn about their traditional lifestyle, hospitality, and daily life in the Sahara. Continue to the Mifis mines, an area known for its mineral deposits and historical mining activity.
Later, visit Khamlia village to enjoy traditional Gnawa music performed by local musicians. You may also enjoy a traditional Berber pizza lunch and discover more about the culture of the region.In the afternoon, return towards the dunes and prepare for an unforgettable sunset camel trek across the golden sands of Erg Chebbi.
Enjoy the breathtaking desert scenery as the sun sets over the dunes before arriving at your Sahara desert camp. Spend a magical evening surrounded by the silence of the desert, with a traditional Moroccan dinner and incredible stargazing beneath the clear Sahara sky. Overnight in a desert hotel.
Day 6: Erg Chebbi – Rissani – Erfoud – Tinghir – Todgha Valley – Dades Valley
Wake up early to watch the last sunrise over the Sahara dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the desert hotel. Afterward, leave the beautiful Erg Chebbi dunes and begin your journey towards the Dades Valley. Your first stop will be Rissani, a traditional desert town famous for its lively local souk, traditional handicrafts, and authentic Saharan atmosphere.
Continue through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops and marble products, before travelling towards Tinghir, a charming town surrounded by extensive palm groves and traditional Berber villages. From there, explore the spectacular Todgha Valley and visit the famous Todgha Gorges, where impressive limestone cliffs rise dramatically above the river.
Enjoy time to walk through the gorge, take photographs, and admire the natural beauty of the area. In the afternoon, continue towards the Dades Valley, passing beautiful mountain landscapes and traditional villages. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Dades Valley.
Day 7: Dades – Rose Valley – Skoura Oasis – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
After breakfast, depart Dades Valley and travel through the beautiful landscapes of southern Morocco. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Rose Valley, famous for its fragrant rose fields, traditional rosewater production, and local cosmetic products. Continue to Skoura Oasis, surrounded by thousands of palm trees, traditional Berber villages, and historic kasbahs.
You may stop to visit the impressive Amridil Kasbah and discover the traditional architecture of the region. Next, travel to Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara, where you can admire its famous kasbahs and film studios. Continue to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most impressive examples of traditional earthen architecture.
Explore its ancient buildings and narrow streets with a local guide. Later, cross the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views and photo stops along the way. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening and check into your accommodation. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 8: Guided Marrakech City Tour – Hotel or Airport Transfer – End of Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Marrakech with a local official guide. Discover the city’s fascinating history, vibrant atmosphere, and impressive architecture. Explore the beautiful Bahia Palace, admire the Koutoubia Mosque from outside, visit the historic Saadian Tombs, and wander through the colorful souks of the old medina.
Continue to the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square, where you can experience the lively heart of Marrakech, filled with traditional performers, local food stalls, and cultural activities. After completing your guided city tour, enjoy some free time before our team arranges your transfer to your hotel or Marrakech airport, according to your departure schedule. This marks the end of your unforgettable 8-day Morocco tour from Tangier to Marrakech. Thank you for travelling with Sahara Trips!
7-Day Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech Gallery
What's Included in our private 8 Days Morocco Tour?
- Private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout the journey.
- Pickup from your accommodation or agreed location in Tangier.
- Drop-off at your accommodation or Marrakech airport on the final day.
- 7 nights of accommodation in carefully selected hotels, riads, and a Sahara desert camp.
- Daily breakfast throughout the tour.
- Dinner at the Merzouga desert hotel, Sahara desert camp, and Dades Valley hotel (3 dinners).
- Sunset camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes, one camel per person.
- Overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp with private or shared facilities, depending on your chosen category.
- Traditional Moroccan dinner at the desert camp.
- Berber music, drumming, and campfire experience under the stars.
- Sandboarding in the Sahara Desert.
- Merzouga 4×4 Jeep excursion around the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Visit to a local nomadic family and the traditional village of Khamlia.
- Traditional Gnawa music experience in Khamlia.
- Visit to the Mifis mines and traditional Berber villages.
- Local official guide for the Fes Medina sightseeing tour.
- Local guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- Local official guide for the Marrakech city tour.
- Scenic stops at the main attractions and viewpoints along the route.
- Luggage transfer to and from the desert camp, where required.
- Optional 4×4 transfer to and from the desert camp instead of the camel trek.
- Vegetarian meal options for included dinners upon request.
- 24/7 assistance and support from the Sahara Trips team.
- Flexible itinerary that can be customized to your interests and travel preferences.
What’s Not Included on our 8-Day Tangier Desert Tour?
- International and domestic flights.
- Lunches throughout the tour.
- Dinners in Chefchaouen, Fes, and Marrakech.
- Drinks and beverages.
- Entrance fees to historical monuments, museums, kasbahs, and attractions.
- Optional activities such as quad desert biking, buggy rides, and additional experiences.
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and shopping.
- Tips for the driver-guide and local guides.
- Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.
- Any services or activities not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
Customize Your 8 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Our 8 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech is fully customizable. We understand that every traveler has different interests, schedules, and budgets, so you do not have to follow the standard itinerary exactly. At Sahara Trips, we are happy to adapt your private journey to create the Moroccan experience you have always dreamed of.
You can customize your tour in several ways:
- Add More Nights: Spend extra time in Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Dades Valley, or Marrakech.
- Extend Your Sahara Experience: Add another night in the Merzouga Desert, enjoy additional camel trekking, or explore the Erg Chebbi dunes by 4×4.
- Choose Your Accommodation: Select standard, mixed, or luxury accommodation, including your preferred Sahara desert camp.
- Adjust Your Activities: Include quad biking, buggy rides, sandboarding, traditional Berber experiences, or additional desert excursions.
- Explore More Cities: Add visits to other destinations such as Rabat, Casablanca, or Essaouira, depending on your available time.
- Enjoy More Guided Visits: Arrange additional local guides in the cities and historical sites you wish to explore.
- Change Your Travel Pace: Spend more time at your favorite destinations, add photo stops, or adjust the daily schedule.
- Choose Your Departure and Arrival: We can adapt pickup and drop-off arrangements to suit your travel plans.
Whether you are traveling as a couple, family, group of friends, or solo traveler, our local Berber team at Sahara Trips, with over 15 years of tourism experience, will help organize your journey.
Have a different itinerary in mind? Feel free to contact us and share your travel dates, interests, and preferred accommodation. We will be delighted to design a personalized Morocco tour that matches your expectations and budget.
Book Your 8-Day Tour from Tangier to Marrakech Today!
Ready to discover Morocco’s imperial cities, the famous Blue City of Chefchaouen, the cultural treasures of Fes, and the golden dunes of the Merzouga Sahara Desert? Book your 8 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech with Sahara Trips and enjoy an unforgettable private journey through Morocco’s most beautiful destinations.
With our flexible Book Now, Pay Later option, you can secure your reservation with a deposit and pay the remaining balance when you meet our team in Morocco. Our experienced local Berber team is here to organize every detail, from comfortable transportation and carefully selected accommodation to authentic cultural experiences and unforgettable Sahara adventures.
Contact us today to check availability, receive your personalized quote, and reserve your Moroccan adventure with confidence. Your journey starts with Sahara Trips!