This 6 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech is a fast north-to-south crossing: Chefchaouen and guided Fes, over the Middle Atlas to the dunes of Merzouga, then the Todra and Dades valleys and Ait Ben Haddou over the High Atlas to Marrakech.
After breakfast we leave Tangier and drive through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, Morocco’s famous “blue pearl”. On arrival you are free to wander its blue-washed lanes, relax in the main square with a mint tea and enjoy the mountain air. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
We leave Chefchaouen and drive south to Fes, stopping on the way at the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the holy town of Moulay Idriss. We arrive in Fes in the afternoon. Overnight in Fes.
A full day exploring Fes with your local guide. Discover the UNESCO-listed medina of Fes el-Bali with the Al-Qarawiyyin university, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the famous Chouara tanneries and the maze of souks and craft workshops, and enjoy a panoramic view over the city from the Marinid tombs. Overnight in Fes.
We leave Fes and drive into the Middle Atlas, passing Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”, and the cedar forests of Azrou where we look for the wild Barbary macaques. We descend along the beautiful Ziz Valley with its palm groves, stop at Erfoud, and reach Merzouga in the late afternoon.
A camel caravan takes us over the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset to our desert camp for dinner, music around the fire and a night under the stars.
After breakfast we leave Merzouga towards the Todra Gorges, stopping first at Rissani, birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty, to explore its market. We then reach the Todra Gorges, a canyon with 300-metre limestone walls where we walk and have lunch, before continuing along the road of a thousand kasbahs to the Dades Valley, where we spend the night.
This morning we drive through the Dades Valley and stop at the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most beautiful fortified villages and a famous film location. We then cross the High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with panoramic stops, and arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
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Is this a private tour?
Yes, fully private with your own driver-guide and vehicle; the itinerary can be tailored to your interests.
Are flights included?
No, international flights are not included. The tour includes airport transfers as set out in the itinerary.
What accommodation is used?
A mix of riads and hotels in the cities plus a night in a desert camp near Merzouga. Breakfasts are included, plus dinner at the camp.
Do we have local guides in the cities?
Yes, official local guides are included for the main city tours (Fes and Marrakech).
