7 days morocco tour from tangier to marrakech

Overview of the 7 days morocco desert tour from Tangier

This 7-day morocco tour from Tangier a lively port city. From there you’ll travel through the beautiful Rif Mountains to the famous blue city of Chefchaouen. Next you’ll visit the imperial cities of Fes and Meknes and marrakech. After crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains you’ll arrive in the Sahara Desert where you will ride camels and spend a magical night in a luxury Berber tent under the stars.

The journey continues through the amazing Todra Gorges and Dades Valley, before heading to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and the film city of Ouarzazate. Finally you’ll cross the High Atlas Mountains to reach the vibrant city of Marrakech.

You will enjoy many unique experiences and beautiful landscapes throughout the trip.

Tour Details:

Starting City: Tangier
Ending City: Marrakech
Itinerary: Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Sahara Desert → Ouarzazate (Ait Ben Haddou) → Marrakech

Highlights of morocco itinerary 7 days from tangier to marrakech

Tangier: Visit the Kasbah, old Medina, and Cape Spartel
Chefchaouen: Explore the blue streets and local crafts
Fes: Discover the ancient Medina, Al-Qarawiyyin University, and tanneries
Sahara Desert: Ride camels, watch the sunset, and sleep in a Berber camp
Todra & Dades Gorges: See beautiful canyons and traditional Berber villages
Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate: Visit famous kasbahs and movie studios
Marrakech: Explore busy souks, Jemaa el-Fnaa square, and historic landmarks

Morocco Itinerary 7 days from tangier to marrakech

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier – Drive to Chefchaouen

On the first day of your 7 days morocco tour from tangier to marrakech. Your tour starts when we welcome you at the Tangier airport or your hotel. Tangier is known as the “gateway to Africa.” We will visit the Hercules Caves, a famous spot from ancient myths and Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean. We’ll also stop at Café Hafa for amazing views.

After that, we drive through the Rif Mountains to the “Blue City,” Chefchaouen. This city is famous for its calming feeling and beautiful blue streets. You will check into a nice hotel for the night.

Day 2: Chefchaouen to Volubilis, Meknes, and Fes

In the secand day of your 7 days tour from tangier to marrakech. After enjoying Chefchaouen we continue our trip. First we go to Volubilis which has Morocco’s best-kept Roman ruins. You can walk through this old city and imagine life long ago.

Next we go to Meknes one of moroccan imperial city. You will see the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the big Bab Mansour gate and the old market area (Medina). We will also see the old Jewish area (Mellah). Finally, we drive to Fes to stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 3: A Full Day in Fes

On 3rd day of your 7 days tour from tangier to marrakech. Today is all about exploring Fes! After breakfast, a local guide will show you the city. The Medina (old city) is a UNESCO site full of colorful markets and craft shops and old buildings. You will visit the famous Al-Qarawiyyin University, the beautiful Bou Inania school and the Royal Palace. You will also see the famous tanneries and the Jewish Quarter.

We will have lunch at a local restaurant in the Medina. In the evening, we will go to Borj Nord for a fantastic view of the whole city before going back to the hotel.

Day 4: Fes to the Sahara Desert (Merzouga)

In this day of your 7 days morocco tour from tangier to marrakech. Today we travel from Fes to the Sahara desert. Our first stop is Ifrane, a pretty mountain town that looks like Switzerland. We will see the famous lion statue and then go to the Cedar Forest to see monkeys.

We drive through Midelt a town known for apples and stop for a traditional lunch. Then we go through the beautiful Ziz Valley with its thousands of palm trees before arriving in Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara desert. You will sleep in a comfortable hotel near the dunes.

Day 5: A Full Day in the Sahara Desert

On the 5th day of your 7 days tour from tangier to marrakech. After breakfast, a 4×4 driver will take you on a desert adventure. We will drive over sand dunes and visit Nomadic people to learn about their life and go to Khamlia village to listen to Gnaoua music.

In the afternoon, you will ride a camel into the desert to watch the sunset. We will spend the night in a desert camp with comfortable beds and private showers. We will eat a delicious Moroccan dinner, listen to Berber music around a campfire and look at the amazing stars in the sky.

Day 6: Merzouga to Todra Gorge to Dades Valley

On the 6th day of your 7 days desert tour from tangier to marrakech. Wake up early to see a beautiful sunrise over the sand dunes. After breakfast at the camp, you will ride camels or take a car back to Merzouga. Our first stop is Rissani a town known for its busy markets. Then we go through Erfoud which is famous for its fossil shops. Next we visit the stunning Todra Gorge, where you can walk between huge cliffs.

After lunch we go to the Dades Valley known for its unique rock shapes and green valley. You will stay overnight in a nice hotel.

Day 7: Dades Valley to Marrakech

On the last day of your 7 days morocco tour from tangier to marrakech. After breakfast, we visit the Rose Valley known for its rose products and annual festival. We then drive through Skoura’s palm groves to Ouarzazate often called Morocco’s “Hollywood.” Here you will visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site used in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Finally, we drive over the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for lunch and photos, before arriving in Marrakech. You will spend your last night in a traditional Moroccan house (a riad).

7 days morocco tour from tangier to marrakech