8 Days Tangier to Marrakech Grand Tour
Tangier → Chefchaouen (2 nights) → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes (2 nights) → Merzouga (2 nights) → Todra → Dades → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Overview
This grand tour gives each region the time it deserves. You begin with two nights in Chefchaouen, then visit Volubilis and Meknes on the way to Fes, where a licensed guide leads you through the medina. A day across the Middle Atlas brings you to Merzouga, where you spend two nights near the Erg Chebbi dunes with a free day in the desert.
The final part follows the road of a thousand kasbahs through the Todra and Dades gorges and Ait Ben Haddou, ending in Marrakech. With boutique riads and a luxury camp, this itinerary is a natural choice for a premium or honeymoon journey.
Tour highlights
- Two nights in Chefchaouen
- Volubilis and Meknes
- Guided day in Fes
- Two nights near the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Todra, Dades and Ait Ben Haddou
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Tangier – Chefchaouen
Drive to the Rif and settle into Chefchaouen.
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Day 2
Chefchaouen free day
Medina, viewpoints and an optional nature walk around Akchour.
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Day 3
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Roman ruins and the imperial city on the way to Fes.
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Day 4
Fes guided visit
Full day in the medina with a licensed guide.
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Day 5
Fes – Ifrane – Merzouga
Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley, then a camel ride to camp.
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Day 6
A free day in the Sahara
Khamlia, Rissani or optional activities. Second night near the dunes.
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Day 7
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
West along the gorges.
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Day 8
Dades – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas crossing. End of services in Marrakech.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who speaks English (other languages on request)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in the departure and arrival cities
- Accommodation for every night of the itinerary (hotel, riad or kasbah and desert camp)
- Breakfast and dinner on each overnight stay
- Camel ride to and from the desert camp where the itinerary includes one
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and kasbahs
- Local guides in medinas unless stated in your quotation
- Optional activities (quad, 4×4 excursions, sandboarding…)
- Travel insurance and flights
- Tips and personal expenses
Practical information
Accommodation
2 nights in Chefchaouen, 2 nights in Fes, 2 nights near Erg Chebbi, 1 night in the Dades Valley. Luxury options available.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver. Licensed guide in Fes. Camel ride in Merzouga.
Departure & arrival
Starts: Tangier · Ends: Marrakech
- Itineraries can be adjusted: tell us your dates, pace and interests
- Accommodation category (standard, superior or luxury) is chosen when you book
- Long driving days include regular photo, coffee and lunch stops
- Bring warm layers for desert nights, especially from November to March
- Final inclusions, price and payment terms are confirmed in your written quotation
Frequently asked questions
Can we visit Tangier itself before departure?
Yes, a half-day in Tangier (kasbah, Cap Spartel, Caves of Hercules) can be added.
Is a luxury camp included?
Camp category is chosen when you book; luxury camps are available.
Can we finish at Marrakech airport?
Yes, drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Request this tour
Send your dates and group details. We reply with a personalised proposal. Your request is not a confirmed booking until we confirm it in writing.
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