7 Days Morocco Tour From Tangier
A complete one-week private Morocco journey from Tangier through Chefchaouen's blue alleys, the imperial Fes medina, the Merzouga Sahara Desert with sunset camel trek, and ending in Marrakech — the Red City.
One Week Across Morocco
This seven-day private Morocco tour from Tangier is built for travelers who want the essential Moroccan experience in a single complete week — covering the country's most iconic destinations without rushing through them. Starting from the cosmopolitan port of Tangier, the journey moves south through Chefchaouen's famous blue alleys, the imperial medina of Fes, the Sahara Desert at Merzouga with a sunset camel trek and a night in a comfortable desert camp, and the southern kasbahs before ending in Marrakech.
The tour combines all of Morocco's signature experiences: a wander in the blue alleys of Chefchaouen at golden hour, a full guided cultural day inside the medieval Fes medina with a licensed local guide, a sunset camel ride into the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi, a comfortable Sahara desert camp under the stars, the spectacular Todra Gorges, the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, and the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass before arriving in the Red City of Marrakech.
You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own English-speaking driver, stay in carefully chosen riads, boutique hotels, and a Sahara desert camp — and end the tour in Marrakech, perfectly positioned for departure from Marrakech airport or to extend your stay in the Red City.
From Tangier to the Red City
Your 7-Day Programme
Arrival in Tangier
Welcome to Morocco. Airport or port pick-up in Tangier with a warm Moroccan welcome and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon optional visit of the Kasbah perched above the Strait of Gibraltar, the colorful medina with its Andalusian-Moroccan architecture, and Cape Spartel — the famous viewpoint where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Evening at leisure with optional dinner overlooking the Strait.
Tangier → Chefchaouen Blue City
After breakfast, drive south through the Rif Mountains — one of the most beautiful drives in northern Morocco — with an optional stop at Tetouan, the UNESCO-listed white city. Arrive in Chefchaouen by early afternoon and check into your boutique hotel inside the blue medina. Spend the afternoon and golden hour wandering through the famous blue alleys for unforgettable photos, browsing artisan shops, and visiting the Kasbah and ethnographic museum. End the day with the hike up to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint for the best panoramic sunset over the town.
Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Leave Chefchaouen after morning photos in the blue alleys. Drive south through olive groves and rolling hills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis — a UNESCO site with intact mosaics from the 3rd century. Continue to Meknes, the imperial city of Sultan Moulay Ismail, for a stop at the magnificent Bab Mansour gate. Arrive in Fes by evening for overnight in a traditional luxury riad inside the medina, with dinner served on the rooftop overlooking the old city.
Fes — Full Guided Medina Visit
A full day exploring Fes with a licensed local guide who knows every alley of the medina. Walk through the world's largest car-free medieval city — a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the famous Chouara tanneries with their dramatic vats of natural dyes, the Al-Quaraouiyine — the world's oldest continuously operating university — the Bou Inania Madrasa with its stunning zellige tiles and carved cedar, the artisan quarters where craftsmen still work copper, leather, mosaic, and silk by hand, and the royal palace gates. Free afternoon to wander or rest at your riad.
Fes → Middle Atlas → Merzouga Sahara
A long but spectacular day across Morocco. Cross the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas with a stop at Ifrane — nicknamed "Little Switzerland" — and a chance to spot the wild Barbary macaques. Continue through Midelt, the Ziz Valley canyon with its endless palm grove, and the desert plains to reach Merzouga at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. At sunset, ride a camel into the dunes as the sand turns from gold to pink to deep orange — the legendary sunset camel trek. Dinner under the stars at your comfortable Sahara desert camp with Berber music around the fire.
Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes followed by breakfast at the camp. Leave the desert and drive west along the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs." Visit the spectacular Todra Gorges where canyon walls rise 300+ meters above a narrow stream — time to walk inside the canyon. Continue to the Dades Valley with its red rock formations and famous "monkey fingers" rocks for overnight in a kasbah-style hotel built into the valley walls, with dinner served on a terrace overlooking the cliffs at sunset.
Dades → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Drive west through the Skoura palm grove with a stop at the famous Kasbah Amridil and Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Morocco." Continue to Aït Ben Haddou — the UNESCO-listed mud-brick kasbah where Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia were filmed. Walk up through the ksar for panoramic views over the southern plains. Cross the High Atlas via the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2,260 meters and descend into Marrakech in the late afternoon. End of tour with drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech or directly at Marrakech-Menara Airport for departure.
The Best of Morocco in 7 Days
Tangier to Chefchaouen Blue City
Start at the Mediterranean port of Tangier with Cape Spartel and the Kasbah, then drive through the Rif Mountains to the famous blue-painted town of Chefchaouen for golden-hour photography.
Fes Guided Medina Visit
A full day with a licensed local guide inside the world's largest car-free medieval city — Chouara tanneries, Al-Quaraouiyine university, Bou Inania Madrasa, and the artisan quarters.
Merzouga Sahara Desert Camp
A night in a comfortable Sahara desert camp at Erg Chebbi — private en-suite tents, traditional Berber dinner under the stars, and music around the fire.
Camel Ride at Sunset
Ride a camel into the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sand turns from gold to pink to deep orange — one of the most magical hours in all of Morocco.
Aït Ben Haddou & Marrakech
The UNESCO-listed mud-brick kasbah where Gladiator and Game of Thrones were filmed, the Tizi n'Tichka pass over the Atlas, and arrival in the Red City of Marrakech.
Todra Gorges & Atlas
Walk between canyon walls rising 300+ meters above a stream, drive the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs," and cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2,260 meters.
What's Included & Excluded
Price Includes
- Airport/port pick-up in Tangier and drop-off in Marrakech
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with fuel
- English-speaking driver/guide throughout the tour
- 6 nights accommodation (riads, hotels, desert camp)
- Dinner and breakfast at all overnight stops
- One night in the Sahara desert camp with full board
- Sunset & sunrise camel trekking in Merzouga
- Full-day licensed local guide in Fes Medina
- Visits to Volubilis, Meknes, Aït Ben Haddou, Todra Gorges
- Private service — no other travelers, your pace
- Bottled water during the journey
Excluded Services
- International flights to/from Morocco
- Lunches throughout the tour
- Drinks and beverages
- Travel insurance
- Monument and museum entrance fees
- Accommodation in Marrakech (tour ends on Day 7)
- Marrakech guided day (can be added on request)
- Optional desert activities (quad biking, sand-boarding)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Anything not listed in "Price Includes"
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