8 DAYS TOUR FROM TANGIER TO MARRAKECH

Tour from Tangier to Marrakech in 8-days

OVERVIEW

8 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech, exploring Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga desert, Todra Gorge, Dades Gorge, Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, and ending in Marrakech.

Itinerary: 8-Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech

Day 1: Meet You In Tangier Airport and Drive To Chefchaouen

8-Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech, During the first day of your trip, we will meet you at the port or the airport and drive through the Rif mountains, passing by Tetouan city to enjoy the views of the beautiful mountains until we get to Chefchaouan, one of the stunning villages at the foot of the Rif mountains. Chefchaouen medina had a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, rooftop restaurants, and cafes where you will have lunch before we continue our way to Fes, where we will spend the night in a traditional Moroccan riad.

Driving Time: Approximately 2H

Driving Distance: Approximately 120 Km

Day 2: Chefchaouen – volubilis – meknes – fes

After your breakfast in the riad, our authentic journey will start towards Volubilis crossing via Wazan and other Rif villages, in Volubilis we will discover the Roman ruins and learn about the archeological site of Moroccan history. After the visit to the ruins, we will make our way to Meknes, a 17th-century heritage city, where we will stop for lunch and hang around the huge historical walls of the Medina, Bab el Mansour, and enjoy a visit of Moulay Ismail’s shrine. After the visit to Meknes, we will drive directly to Fes city, where you will spend the night in a riad.

Driving Time: Approximately 4H

Driving Distance: Approximately 200 Km

Day 3: fes sightseeing

After breakfast in your riad, you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarters, and the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest, including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region; the Tanneries; the Attarine Museum; and Moulay Idriss Mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes.

Day 4: Fes–Ifrane–Midelt–Merzouga (Camel Ride)

After breakfast in your hotel, you will travel to Merzouga via Errachidia and Erfoud. You will be traveling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, you’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia, here you will have lunch and enjoy the Berber hospitality. Afterward, you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arrive at Merzouga in the afternoon. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you start your camel ride to spend an overnight on the desert camp with Berber music and sand boarding.

Driving Time: Approximately 7H

Driving Distance: Approximately 470 Km

Day 5: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Marrakech

After breakfast, we will travel through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand kasbahs—providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. We will stop at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah for lunch, the largest kasbah in Morocco, built by T-hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains at the beginning of the 20th century. It used to be one of his stops during his long travel from the Sahara to Marrakech. Now, the Kasbah is one of the UNESCO heritage sites. After that, we will shift the way to cross the High Atlas Mountains, full of panoramic views and attractive Berber villages all along the way till Marrakech. overnight in a fancy riad in the medina.

Driving Time: Approximately 8H

Driving Distance: Approximately 560 Km

Day 7 : Marrakech City Tour

After breakfast in the riad, you can start exploring Marrakech, “the red city of Morocco.” We will ensure that you see the most important sites of historical and cultural interest, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, and the Bahia Palace. After lunch at a restaurant near the square, you will walk through the souks and view hundreds of handicrafts. In the afternoon, you will have some free time to wander by yourself through the other parts of the city.

Day 8: Marrakech – Airport

Transfer to the airport. End the 8-day tour from Tangier to Marrakech.

What's included & excluded of the tour:

Price included:

Pick-up & drop off at/from your accommodation.
Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C.
Experienced English speaking Driver/Guide.
Car Fuel.
Camel Trekking (Camel per person).
6 nights in a private room at a hotel/riad (At your preferred room type)
1 Overnight at the Desert Camp (At your preferred tent type)
Sand boarding In Dunes
4×4 transfer from and to the camp (Alternative to Camels)
Local guide in Fes & Marrakech