6 Days from Tangier to Marrakech

Your private Morocco tour begins in Tangier. After meeting your driver, leave the coastal city and travel toward the Rif Mountains. Your first major stop is Chefchaouen, the famous blue-painted town nestled in the mountains. Enjoy time walking through its charming medina, discovering its blue streets, local shops and beautiful viewpoints. After exploring Chefchaouen, continue toward the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. Discover the impressive archaeological site and its preserved mosaics, columns and ancient remains. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s historic imperial cities, where you can see important landmarks around the old medina and Bab Mansour. In the afternoon, continue to Fes. Arrive at your accommodation and enjoy the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Fes.

Today is dedicated to discovering Fes, one of Morocco’s most important cultural and historical cities. Meet your local guide and begin a walking tour through the ancient medina of Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its narrow streets, traditional markets, historic gates and artisan workshops. Visit the famous tanneries and discover the traditional craftsmanship that has been preserved for generations. Continue through the medina to see historic schools, traditional houses and important cultural landmarks. Your guide will explain the history and traditions of the city while you explore its lively atmosphere. After lunch, continue discovering other parts of Fes, including the newer districts and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the old city. The afternoon provides time to enjoy the local atmosphere and shop for traditional Moroccan products. Return to your accommodation in Fes for another night.

Leave Fes in the morning and begin your journey toward the Sahara Desert. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and stop in Ifrane, a beautiful mountain town surrounded by forests. Continue toward Azrou and the cedar forests before reaching Midelt, a mountain town known for its surrounding landscapes and apple orchards. After lunch, continue through the dramatic Ziz Valley. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint to admire the palm-filled valley surrounded by rocky mountains. Continue toward Erfoud and then travel to Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes. In the afternoon, begin your camel trek across the golden Sahara dunes. Watch the changing colors of the sand as the sun sets over Erg Chebbi. Arrive at your desert camp, enjoy a traditional dinner and spend the night under the peaceful Sahara sky. Overnight in a desert camp in Merzouga.

Wake early to enjoy the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, leave Merzouga and continue toward the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco. Travel through the desert region and cross the dramatic landscapes around Rissani before continuing toward the Todra Valley. Depending on the itinerary and road conditions, you can stop at local villages and enjoy panoramic views along the way. Continue toward the famous Todra Gorges, where enormous rock walls surround the valley and create one of Morocco’s most impressive natural landscapes. After exploring the area, continue toward the Dades Valley. The road passes through beautiful villages, orchards and rugged mountain scenery. Arrive at your accommodation in the Dades Gorges area in the evening. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and relax after a scenic day of travel. Overnight in the Dades Gorges.

After breakfast, continue your journey through the Valley of Roses and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel toward Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara. Continue toward the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its traditional earthen architecture and walk through its ancient streets. After visiting Ait Ben Haddou, cross the High Atlas Mountains through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass. Enjoy panoramic views of the mountain landscapes and traditional villages along the route. Continue toward Marrakech, arriving in the afternoon or evening depending on traffic and road conditions. After reaching Marrakech, check in to your accommodation and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight in Marrakech.

Enjoy your final morning in Marrakech. Depending on your departure time, you can explore some of the highlights of the Red City or enjoy a relaxed morning in the medina. Visit the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, explore the surrounding souks and discover the atmosphere of the historic old city. Your private driver will then transfer you to your accommodation, airport or another agreed location in Marrakech. This marks the end of your 6-day private Morocco tour from Tangier to Marrakech, combining northern Morocco, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, the Middle Atlas, the Merzouga Sahara Desert, Dades Gorges and Ait Ben Haddou.