Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes → Ifrane → Azrou Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley → Roses Valley → Skoura Palm Groves → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Telouet → High Atlas Mountains (Tizi n’Tichka Pass) → Marrakech
This 8-day desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech is a complete Moroccan journey combining imperial cities, mountain landscapes, Sahara dunes, palm oases, and historic kasbahs. Starting in Tangier, the trip heads through Tetouan to the famous blue city of Chefchaouen, then continues to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial city of Meknes, and the cultural capital Fes.
The adventure moves south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane and the Cedar Forest of Azrou, before reaching the golden dunes of Merzouga for a magical desert experience. The journey continues through Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, the Roses Valley, and the Skoura palm groves, then explores Ouarzazate, the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, and the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in vibrant Marrakech, where a guided city tour completes the experience.
Pick-up from hotel / airport / port in Tangier
Stop in Tetouan
Drive through the Rif Mountains
Arrival in Chefchaouen
Overnight in Chefchaouen
Morning exploration of Chefchaouen
Visit Volubilis Roman Ruins
Stop in Meknes
Continue to Fes
Overnight in Fes
Full day exploring Fes Medina, souks, madrasas, and historic sites
Overnight in Fes
Stop in Ifrane
Visit Cedar Forest
Drive via Midelt and Ziz Valley
Arrival in Merzouga Desert
Overnight in desert camp
Visit Rissani
Explore Todra Gorges
Drive through Dades Valley and Roses Valley
Arrival in Ouarzazate
Visit Ait Ben Haddou
Stop at Telouet Kasbah
Cross High Atlas Mountains
Arrival in Marrakech
Visit Jemaa el-Fna, palaces, gardens, and monuments
Overnight in Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech Airport
Chefchaouen Blue City
Volubilis Roman Ruins & Meknes
Fes Imperial City Guided Tour
Ifrane & Cedar Forest
Merzouga Sahara Experience
Todra Gorges & Dades Valley
Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou
High Atlas Mountains
Marrakech Guided Tour
What’s Included:
Private air-conditioned transport with professional driver
Hotel / Airport / Port pick-up in Tangier
Hotel / Riad drop-off in Marrakech
Fuel and road fees
Luggage assistance
Flexible stops on request
Not Included:
Accommodation
Meals
Local activities and guides
