7-day Morocco tour from Tangier
Private 7-day Morocco tour from Tangier: Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara Desert and Marrakech, tailor-made and at your own pace.
About this tour
Travel Morocco from north to south on a private 7-day trip: Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara Desert and Marrakech, at your own pace and your own way.
What awaits you
From the Strait of Gibraltar to the gates of the Sahara: one week to discover the best of Morocco from north to south, with the freedom to travel as you wish.
Culture
Imperial cities, medinas, crafts and traditions that will not leave you indifferent.
Landscapes
From the blue Rif of Chefchaouen to the Atlas cedars and the golden dunes of Merzouga.
Desert
Sleeping among the dunes under a starry sky is something you live, not something you explain.
Food
Unmistakable flavours and scents of orange blossom and cinnamon that awaken the senses.
Day-by-day itinerary
DAY 1Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen
Welcome to Morocco and a first leg north: the blue city awaits you among the Rif Mountains.
- Pick-up at Tangier airport or port with private vehicle and driver.
- If time allows, visit Tetouan, the “White Dove”, with its UNESCO-listed medina.
- Arrival in Chefchaouen, the “blue city”, and a walk through its blue-painted alleys.
- Viewpoints and panoramas of the town among the Rif Mountains.
- Night in a charming riad in the medina.
DAY 2Chefchaouen → Fes
Leaving the Rif, you reach Morocco’s most fascinating imperial city, with a walking tour of its UNESCO-listed medieval medina.
- Breakfast at the riad and departure for Fes.
- Guided tour of the Fes el-Bali medina and its lively alleys.
- Karaouiyine Mosque, home to one of the oldest universities in the world.
- Bou Inania Madrasa and the tanners’ quarter (Chouara), a unique experience.
- Free afternoon for shopping in the craft and carpet souks.
- Night in a riad in the medina.
DAY 3Fes → Ifrane → Cedar forest → Erfoud → Merzouga
Crossing the Middle Atlas to the Sahara, with scenic stops and a camel ride waiting at sunset.
- Ifrane, the “Moroccan Switzerland”, photo stop.
- Azrou cedar forest: Barbary macaques in the wild.
- Midelt and the Ziz Valley: lunch and views of the palm groves.
- Erfoud, the gateway to the desert, famous for its fossils.
- Arrival in Merzouga: camel ride across Erg Chebbi at sunset.
- Dinner and night in desert tents, with Berber tea and stars over the dunes.
DAY 4Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Ouarzazate
Leaving the desert heading south, with sunrise over the dunes, spectacular canyons and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
- Optional: sunrise over the dunes from the camp.
- Breakfast and camel ride back to Merzouga.
- Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, a canyon with 200-metre walls.
- Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses.
- Ouarzazate: visit to the Taourirt Kasbah (under restoration: only part of it can be visited).
- Night at a hotel in Ouarzazate.
DAY 5Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech
A day of film sets, kasbahs and the legendary High Atlas pass, before arriving in lively Marrakech.
- Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO), a filming location for Game of Thrones and Gladiator.
- Crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2,260 m) with views of the High Atlas.
- Arrival in Marrakech mid-afternoon and free time for a first stroll.
- Night in a riad in the medina.
DAY 6Marrakech in depth
A full day to discover the Red City, with a guided tour and free time in the souks.
- Guided tour of Marrakech: Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace and Ben Youssef Madrasa.
- Stroll around the lively Jemaa el-Fna square with its snake charmers and music.
- Free time for shopping in the souks and a walk in the Majorelle Garden.
- Night in a riad in the medina.
DAY 7Marrakech → Airport
Farewell to Morocco with a last stroll and the transfer to the airport, hoping we have given you an unforgettable trip.
- Breakfast at the riad and check-out.
- If time allows, a last free walk around the city.
- Private transfer to Marrakech airport at the agreed time.
What’s included
Included
- Transfers to and from the airport or port
- Private 4x4 or minibus transport with driver
- Driver and guide in your language
- Fuel
- Camel trek in the desert
- Night in desert tents with dinner and breakfast
- Accommodation in hotels and riads
- Local guide in Fes and Marrakech
Not included
- Lunches
- Dinners (except in the desert)
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips and unspecified expenses
- Flights or ferry tickets
Accommodation
During the trip you stay in selected riads and hotels and, in the Merzouga desert, at a desert camp. You can choose standard, boutique or luxury accommodation; we name the exact places in your proposal.
Price
This tour costs from €780 per person, based on 2 travellers in standard accommodation. For larger groups the price per person goes down; in high season or with luxury accommodation it goes up. We send you the exact price for your dates within 24 hours.
What to bring
- Comfortable layers and something warm: desert nights are cool even in summer.
- Comfortable shoes for walking in medinas and on the dunes.
- Sunglasses, a cap or scarf and sunscreen.
- A small backpack for the night at the camp.
- Some cash in dirhams for meals, drinks and tips.
How to book
- Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your dates and number of travellers.
- Within 24 hours you receive your itinerary and final price, with no obligation.
- We adjust whatever you like and you confirm the booking.
Why travel with Turismo a Marruecos
Just you and your group, no crowded coaches.
A driver-guide who speaks your language.
Flexible routes adapted to your interests.
Personalised quote in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the tour private?
Yes. It is a private trip just for you and your companions, with your own driver and at your own pace.
Can it be customised?
Yes. We adapt the number of days, the starting city, the accommodation and the visits to what you need.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or email info@marruecosprivado.com with your dates and number of travellers. We will send you a tailor-made proposal within 24 hours, with no obligation.
How much does this tour cost?
From €780 per person for 2 travellers in standard accommodation. The final price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the accommodation you choose.
Can children come?
Yes. Because the trip is private, we adapt the pace, stops and accommodation to families with children.
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Message us today and we will plan your tailor-made trip within 24 hours, free and with no obligation.