8 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech

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Overview

The 8-day Morocco tour from Tangier is an ideal opportunity to explore several fabulous places in a week.

To begin, the journey starts at the gateway to Africa, Tangier City, visit Tetouan and the blue pearl of Morocco Chechaouen strolling in the blue narrow streets.

In addition to the ruins of Volubilis, Meknes, and the sightseeing tour in Fes. Next, visit the little Switzerland of Morocco and the wild monkeys in the Cedar Forest.

Next, spend an overnight camel trek in the middle of the desert under a starry sky.

Moreover, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Valley of Roses, Ouarzazate, and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.

Finally, a sightseeing tour in the red city of Marrakech.

Highlights

Gateway to Africa Tangier
Enjoy the breathtaking blue city of Chefchaouen
Explore Volubilis Ruins
Sightseeing tour in Fes
Ifran the Switzerland of Morocco
Wild Monkeys in Cedar Forest
Overnight Sahara Camel trek
Breathtaking colors of the Dunes views
Sunset amidst the desert
Valley of Roses
Stroll in Todra Canyons
Visit Taourirt Kasbah
Visit the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate
Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou

Program itinerary of 8 days Morocco Tour from Tangier

Here is the program details of the 8 days Desert Tour from Tangier to Marrakech:

Day 1: Tangier - Chefchaouen

Arrive in Tangier and pick up at the port, airport, or your riad/hotel and depart to Chefchaouen, stop in Tetouan to see the beautiful medina.

Then continue to the blue pearl of Morocco to stroll in the colorful streets among its old houses of blue and white, and contemplate unforgettable panoramic views. Accommodation with breakfast at the riad/hotel.

Day 2: Chefchauen - Volubilis - Fez

After breakfast, we leave the blue city and depart to Fez, crossing the forests of the Rif. The first stop will be in Volubilis; a Berber-Roman city located near Meknes, the origins of its name are the Latinisation of the Amazigh word Walili, which means oleander, which grows along the sides of this ancient city.

After visiting the ruins, we continue 15 Km and reach Meknes; a city that reached its peak in the seventeenth century thanks to Sultan Moulay Ismail, the visit includes: the Royal Palace and the famous Bab Mansour Gate, Lhdim Square, the Granaries of Moulay Ismail and the Prison of Kara, then continuation to Fez.

Accommodation and breakfast at the riad/hotel.

Day 3: Fez - Medina Sightseeing Tour

Full day dedicated to the discovery of the most historical city of the whole kingdom, several monuments can be visited: Palaces, the Jewish quarter, Madrasas (Koranic schools) as Chahrij, Bouinania, Attarin.

In addition to souks, Fes El-Jedid, and the University of Al Quaraouiyine, which is the oldest existing educational institution in the world.

Finally, conclude the day with a sunset panoramic view over Fes Medina near the Merenid Tombs offering stunning views of the city.

Free evening in Fes Medina. Accommodation in riad/hotel.

Day 4: Fez - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Desert

After breakfast, we head toward Merzouga Desert through the Middle Atlas Mountains to visit Ifran, a city known as the Switzerland of Morocco, the city of the lion, and one of the cleanest towns in the world. Moreover, visit Azrou “the rock”, an Amazigh (Berber) village known for its crafts, carpets, and wood carvings.

Here, we stop in the Cedar Forest to see the wild monkeys known as the Barbary apes. After lunch in the city of the apple, Midelt, we continue through the Tizi Talghemt or Camel’s Neck at 1,907 meters of altitude.

In the afternoon, we reach one of the best parts of Morocco, the Merzouga Desert to start an experience that everyone should do at least once in a lifetime, the camel ride to the deep of the Erg Chebbi dunes, once you have arrived at the heart of the Desert, a pause will be made to enjoy the quietness, peace of nowhere in addition to watching the sunset from one of the highest dunes.

After the sunset, you continue the camel ride toward the Desert camp located in the middle of the Desert, where you will be welcomed with mint tea and have your private tent as well as enjoy a delicious dinner, later, enjoy the Berber drums around the fire singing about life and nomadism under a starry, open sky creating best memories ever.

Day 5: Desert - Todra Gorges - Roses Valley - Ouarzazate

Waking up early in the morning is a great idea to contemplate the breathtaking sunrise in the middle of the desert. After breakfast, we head to Ouarzazate through the Tafilalt region, Rissani, Jorf, Ksar Touroug, and Tinejdad until we reach Todra Gorges which are a series of limestone river canyons that look almost prehistoric with walls that reach around 400 meters in height, considered an amazing spot for rock climbers and located in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains

After strolling in the canyons, we continue to visit Kelaat M’Gouna known as the Valley of the Roses, in this wonderful place a festival takes place every year usually the first week of May.

Finally, arrive in Ouarzazate; the origin of the name is derived from the Amazigh language and it means noiseless or without confusion, the city is known as the Hollywood of Africa. Accommodation with dinner and breakfast at the riad/hotel.

Day 6: Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

On the 6th day of the journey, we will head to Marrakech via the Tiz-in-Tichka pass (2260m), the “road of the pastures”. Passing through the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben-Haddou; a historical monument that has been fortified since the 11th century and was made entirely out of rammed earth, adobe, clay bricks, plus wood, also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Also in this fabulous village, several Hollywood movies were filmed such as Queen of The Desert, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Man Who Would Be King, and the British documentary film A Life On Our Planet.

Later, we continue the journey to the capital of the former Pasha of Marrakech, located in Talouet Kasbah. Then, take the road of the curves that offers spectacular panoramic views with different colors on the plain of Haouz.

Finally, arrive in the red city, Marrakech. Accommodation with breakfast in Riad/Hotel

Day 7: Marrakech - Medina Sightseeing Tour

In the morning after breakfast, visit Marrakech city known as the Red City, the fourth largest city in Morocco as well as one of the 4 imperial cities. Moreover, its history is linked to different dynasties that made it their capital and has almost dominated the history of Morocco.

Furthermore, Marrakech is also the city of spectacle, where there is a permanent party as you can see in the famous Jemaa el Fna square, which for several centuries has been the most popular theater in the world with snake charmers, musicians, dancers, storytellers, pythonesses, actors, fortune tellers, etc.

Also, the square has earned the consideration of being declared a World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. What’s more, in the city there are plenty of places to visit, for example, Medersa Ben Youssef, the Menara, the Museum of Dar Si Said, the Agdal Garden, the Saadian Tombs, the Badi and Bahia Palaces, Majorel Garden, and the Yves Saint Laurent museum. Accommodation with breakfast at riad/hotel.

Day 8: Marrakech

Departure from Marrakech and transfer to the airport. End of 8 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most famous desert in Morocco?

The best and most famous one is the Erg Chebbi desert thanks to its safety and golden dunes that reach up to 200 or 300 meters

Which desert is worth visiting?

The Erg Chebbi desert provides unique and awe-inspiring desert experiences and no journey in Morocco is complete without spending a night camel trekking in the middle of the golden dunes

What tours do Morocco Desert Lines offer?

Morocco Desert Lines offers several itinerary tours, ranging from imperial city tours to adventures in the Sahara desert. See our page for full details.