9 Days from Tangier to Marrakech
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- 9 Days/8 Nights
9 Days from Tangier to Marrakech
Complete tour of northern Morocco, the desert, and the imperial cities
The 9-day tour from Tangier to Marrakech offers a complete experience to discover the diversity of Morocco, combining imperial cities, the Sahara desert, historic kasbahs, and mountainous landscapes. This itinerary is designed for travelers who want to explore Morocco in depth, from north to south, at a comfortable and authentic pace.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Tangier – City Tour
Reception at the airport, port, or your accommodation in Tangier. We begin with a panoramic tour of Tangier, including:
Cape Spartel
Hercules Caves
The Kasbah and the old medina
Transfer to accommodation and overnight stay in a hotel or riad in Tangier.
Day 2: Tangier – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, departure for Chefchaouen, the famous blue city in the Rif Mountains.
Free time to stroll through:
The blue medina
Uta el-Hammam Square
The Kasbah of Chefchaouen
Overnight stay in a charming riad.
Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fez
After breakfast, departure for the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We continue to Meknes, an imperial city, to visit:
Bab Mansour
The historic medina
In the afternoon, arrival in Fez.
Overnight stay in a traditional riad.
Day 4: Fez – Guided City Tour
After breakfast, we take a guided tour of the medina of Fez, exploring:
Al Qarawiyyin University
Bou Inania Madrasa
Traditional tanneries
Artisan souks and historic neighborhoods
Overnight stay in a riad in Fez.
Day 5: Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt
Departure to the Middle Atlas after breakfast. Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and visit the Azrou cedar forest, home to Barbary monkeys.
Continue to Midelt, a mountain town.
Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 6: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast, we cross the impressive Ziz Valley and its palm groves. Pass through Erfoud, known for its fossils, and arrive in Merzouga, at the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
In the afternoon, we take a camel ride at sunset through the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Dinner and overnight stay in a desert camp under a starry sky with Berber music.
Day 7: Merzouga Desert Exploration
After sunrise in the dunes and breakfast, we explore the desert in a 4×4 vehicle, visiting:
Berber nomad communities
Palm oases
The village of Khamlia, famous for its Gnawa music
Dune landscapes and black desert
Free time in the afternoon for optional activities such as quad biking or buggy rides in the dunes.
Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel or camp in Merzouga.
Day 8: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou
Departure to the Todra Gorges, an impressive canyon with vertical walls. Continue through the Dades Valley to Ouarzazate, visiting the Taourirt Kasbah.
Then, arrival at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dinner and overnight stay in a nearby hotel or riad.
Day 9: Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
After breakfast, we cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, enjoying spectacular views of mountains and Berber villages.
Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon, with transfer to accommodation. End of the tour.
Includes
Private transport with a professional driver
Comfortable vehicle with air conditioning
8 nights of accommodation
8 breakfasts and 6 dinners
Camel ride in the desert
4×4 excursion in Merzouga
Transfers to and from your accommodation
Does Not Include
Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Optional activities (quad, buggy)
Personal expenses and tips
Why Choose This Tour
Connects Tangier, Fez, the Sahara, and Marrakech in a single itinerary
Combination of history, culture, and nature
Comfortable pace, ideal for discovering Morocco in depth
Varied landscapes: Rif, Atlas, desert, and imperial cities
Private and fully customizable tour
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The 9-day tour from Tangier to Marrakech is the perfect way to discover Morocco from north to south, combining imperial cities, historic monuments, and desert adventures.
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