From Tangier to Marrakech · 4 days
From the blue north to the Sahara and Marrakech in 4 days.
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The grand north-to-Sahara route: Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga and Marrakech.
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10 days / 9 nights
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Day-by-day itinerary
Ten days from Tangier to Marrakech: the blue north, the imperial cities, two nights in the Merzouga desert, the kasbah route and guided Marrakech.
- Chefchaouen
- Volubilis
- Guided Fes
- Erg Chebbi
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Guided Marrakech
Day by day
Itinerary as per this tour's official programme. The tour is private and adaptable: departure/arrival points, pace and nights can be adjusted.
DAY1
Day 1 · Tangier · Tetouan · Chefchaouen
Meet at Tangier port/airport and travel through the Rif Mountains with stops at scenic viewpoints. Brief visit to Tetouan, with white buildings blending Spanish and Moorish styles. Arrive in Chefchaouen by early afternoon: check in and explore the blue-washed streets, Plaza Uta el-Hammam and rooftop cafés with mountain views. (112 km)
- Tangier
- Tetouan
- Chefchaouen
DAY2
Day 2 · Chefchaouen · Volubilis · Meknes · Fes
After breakfast, head south. Tour the Roman ruins at Volubilis (mosaics, stone columns, basilica, capitoline temple and triumphal arch). Stop in Meknes to see Bab el-Mansour gate and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and explore the medina. Arrive in Fes for an overnight in a riad within the medina. (277 km)
- Chefchaouen
- Volubilis
- Meknes
- Fes
DAY3
Day 3 · Fes (full-day guided tour)
A full day in this cultural and spiritual center: winding alleys, the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish Quarter (Mellah), Al Quaraouiyine University (859 AD, the world's oldest operating university), the tanneries from a rooftop terrace, the Attarine Museum in a restored madrasa and the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum courtyard.
- Fes
DAY4
Day 4 · Fes · Ifrane · Azrou · Ziz Valley · Merzouga
Across the Middle Atlas: Ifrane ("Little Switzerland"), the Azrou Cedar Forest with Barbary apes, lunch in Midelt, the Ziz Valley with date palm groves and Erfoud (fossils and dates). Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon and rest near the dunes. (469 km)
- Fes
- Ifrane
- Azrou
- Ziz Valley
- Merzouga
DAY5
Day 5 · Merzouga · Khamlia · Nomads · Erg Chebbi
Gnawa music in Khamlia village, a visit to a Berber nomad family with tea, and a Madfouna (Berber pizza) lunch. In the late afternoon, a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes (Morocco's tallest) to the camp by sunset: private tent, dinner and live drumming around the fire under the stars. (45 km)
- Merzouga
- Khamlia
- Nomads
- Erg Chebbi
DAY6
Day 6 · Merzouga · Rissani · Todgha Gorges · Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast. Rissani market, then on to the Todgha Gorges (limestone cliffs nearly 300 m high). A walk along the riverbed and a scenic drive through the Dades Valley, past kasbahs and rock formations like the famous "Monkey Toes." Homemade dinner and overnight in the valley. (269 km)
- Merzouga
- Rissani
- Todgha Gorges
- Dades Valley
DAY7
Day 7 · Dades Valley · Kalaa M'gouna · Skoura · Ouarzazate
Along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Kalaa M'gouna, famous for its rose fields and Damask-rose products. The Skoura oasis and Kasbah Amridil. Arrive in Ouarzazate (a major film location): Taourirt Kasbah and studios where Gladiator and Game of Thrones were filmed. Dinner and overnight. (132 km)
- Dades Valley
- Kalaa M'gouna
- Skoura
- Ouarzazate
DAY8
Day 8 · Ouarzazate · Ait Ben Haddou · Marrakech
Visit Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO), a fortified mud-brick village. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m), one of Morocco's highest, with photo stops at viewpoints. Arrive in Marrakech by afternoon and settle into a riad in the heart of the medina. (196 km)
- Ouarzazate
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Marrakech
DAY9
Day 9 · Marrakech (full-day guided tour)
Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs (tilework and domed ceilings), Bahia Palace (courtyards and painted ceilings), Djemaa el Fna Square with its performers, the traditional souks and the Majorelle Garden (of Jacques Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent). Overnight in a riad.
- Marrakech
DAY10
Day 10 · Marrakech · Airport
A final breakfast at the riad, last-minute souvenir shopping and transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for departure.
- Marrakech
- Airport
Accommodation
Choice of Standard or Premium category. Charming riads and hotels hand-picked by us; if any is unavailable, it is replaced by another of similar category and services.
Charming riads and hotels
Half-board · Standard or Premium category
Desert camp
Standard or Luxury camp (private tent, dinner, Berber music)
What's included
- Private vehicle with A/C and multilingual (Spanish, English, French, Italian) driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off (port, airport or accommodation)
- 8 nights in hotel/riad + 1 night in a desert camp
- Daily breakfasts and dinners
- Fuel, tolls and all transport costs
- Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- 4WD transfers to the camp
- Guided tour of Fes
- Guided tour of Marrakech
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Gallery
Chefchaouen, the blue city
Columns of Volubilis
Chouara tanneries, Fez
Caravan in the dunes
Valley of a thousand kasbahs
Ait Ben Haddou ksar (UNESCO)
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
The price depends on the season, number of travellers and accommodation category. Write to us for a firm, no-obligation quote.
Can the route be adapted?
Yes. It is a private, adaptable tour: we can change departure/arrival points, pace, nights and activities.
What should I bring?
Comfortable layered clothing, closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and your camera.
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