8 Days Tour From Tanger To desert
8-Days Morocco Tour Overview
This 8-days Morocco tour from Tangier is a private journey through Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara Desert, and the Atlas Mountains, ending in Marrakech. It is designed for travelers who want to experience Morocco’s highlights in one complete itinerary with a private driver and flexible stops.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the blue city of Chefchaouen
- Discover the ancient medina of Fes
- Camel trekking in the Sahara Desert (Merzouga)
- Overnight luxury desert camp experience
- Drive through the Atlas Mountains
- End the journey in vibrant Marrakech
Why choose this 8-days Morocco tour from Tangier?
- Fully private and customizable itinerary
- Covers Morocco’s most iconic destinations in one trip
- Comfortable transport with experienced local experienced driver
- Balanced mix of culture, history, and desert adventure
- Desert glaming experience
Day-by-day Itinerary
* Pick-up at port/airport or hotel in Tangier
* Drive through the Rif Mountains
* Stop at Tetouan panoramic view
* Arrive in Chefchaouen (the Blue City)
* Explore Medina, Outa El Hammam Square, Ras El Ma waterfall
* Overnight in Chefchaouen
Driving time: ~2.5 hours
* Morning in Chefchaouen
* Drive to Volubilis (UNESCO Roman ruins)
* Visit Meknes: Bab Mansour, Sahrij Souani, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
* Continue to Fes
* Overnight in Fes
Driving time: ~4 hours
* Explore Fes Medina and its highlights:
* Al-Qarawiyyin University
* Bou Inania Madrasa
* Chouara Tannery
* Nejjarine Square
* Andalusian Quarter
* Overnight in Fes
* Drive south through the Middle Atlas
* Stop in **Ifrane** (“Little Switzerland”)
* See the **Barbary macaques** in Azrou cedar forest
* Lunch in **Midelt**
* Cross the High Atlas → Ziz Valley oasis
* Arrive in **Merzouga Desert**
* Camel trek to Sahara camp
* Sunset over Erg Chebbi dunes
* Dinner and Berber music under the stars
* Overnight in desert camp
Driving time: ~6.5 hours
* Sunrise on dunes
* Visit Khamlia (Gnaoua music)
* Explore black desert & volcanic landscapes
* Visit Berber nomad family
* Discover Hassi Labied palm grove
* Free afternoon or optional activities:
* Quad biking
* Sandboarding
* Overnight in hotel in Merzouga or another night in camp
* Visit Rissani Market (traditional souk)
* Drive toward Todra
* Walk inside Todra Canyon (300 m cliffs)
* Continue to Dades Valley
* See the famous “Monkey Fingers” rock formations
* Overnight in Dades
Driving time: ~4.5 hours
* Drive through the Thousand Kasbahs Road
* Pass Skoura palm oasis
* Visit Kasbah Amridil
* Explore Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa” (Atlas Studios optional)
* Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site)
* Cross High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka (2260 m)
* Arrive in Marrakech
* Overnight in Marrakech
Driving time: ~6 hours
* Guided city tour including:
* Jemaa el-Fna
* Koutoubia Mosque
* Bahia Palace
* Saadian Tombs
* Ben Youssef Madrasa
* Majorelle Garden (optional)
* End of tour & drop-off at hotel/airport
What is included in the 8-days Morocco tour?
Tour Includes :
- Private Transport with A/C
- Professional Driver/guide English speaking with knowledge on the ground.
- Fuel
- Hotel/Riad in Chafchaouen, Fes, Dades, and Marrakech
- Breakfasts
- Dinner in Merzouga and Dades
- Camel Ride in the desert
- Camel for each
- Night in a nice equipped Desert Camp
- Camel Per person
- Sandboarding in The Dunes
- Guided Visit in Fes and Marrakech
- Pick up from anywhere in Tanger
- Drop off anywhere in Tanger
Doesn’t include :
- Flight
- Lunchs
- Dinner in Chafchaouen, Fes, and Marrakech
- Drinks
- Monuments tickets (optional)
- Tips
8-Days Morocco Tour FAQs
Yes — 8 days is enough to see the highlights of Morocco from Tangier. You can cover places like Chefchaouen, Fes, and the Sahara or Marrakech
Yes, definitely. Just let us know your preferences, and we can customize the tour to suit your interests and travel style
It’s approximately a 6.5-hour drive, but the scenery is stunning, and there will be stops along the way to enjoy the views
The tour includes comfortable and authentic accommodation in carefully selected hotels and traditional riads, offering a true Moroccan experience with modern comforts
Yes true, it’s a private tour
