8-Day / 7-Night Adventure Itinerary: From Marrakech to Tangier – Desert to Ocean

Discover Morocco on an unforgettable 8-day private tour from Marrakech to Tangier, combining the High Atlas Mountains, historic Kasbahs, the Sahara Desert, and Morocco’s northern landscapes. Travel through Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, the Draa Valley, Zagora, and Merzouga, with a sunset camel ride, overnight desert camp, and a full day exploring the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes and local culture.

Continue through Errachidia, Erfoud, Midelt, the Middle Atlas Mountains, Fes, and Chefchaouen before reaching Tangier on the Strait of Gibraltar. This diverse journey combines Sahara adventures, mountains, palm oases, ancient cities, cedar forests, Rif landscapes, and the Mediterranean coast, offering an authentic and unforgettable Moroccan experience.

Day 1: Marrakech → Ouarzazate

Departure from Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop at Ait Benhaddou and cinema studios.
Arrival in Ouarzazate, “Gateway to the Desert”.
1st night in Ouarzazate

Day 2: Ouarzazate → Zagora

Drive through the Draa Valley with palm oases and historic Kasbahs. Arrival in Zagora, gateway to the Sahara.
2nd night in Zagora

Day 3: Zagora → Merzouga

Long desert day. Continue driving until we reach Merzouga. Camel ride at sunset and overnight in tents in the dunes.
3rd night in Merzouga

Day 4: Full Day in Merzouga

Day to explore. Climb Erg Chebbi dunes, visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music, and do a 4×4 tour.
4th night in Merzouga

Day 5: Merzouga → Midelt

Leave the desert and drive via Errachidia and Erfoud to Midelt in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Mountain climate and green landscapes.
5th night in Midelt

Day 6: Midelt → Fes

Beautiful drive through cedar forests. Arrival in Fes to visit the old Medina “Fes el Bali”, the oldest imperial city.
6th night in Fes

Day 7: Fes → Chefchaouen

Head north through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl”. Walk through the blue alleys and take photos.
7th night in Chefchaouen

Day 8: Chefchaouen → Tangier – End of Trip

Final day. Continue to Tangier on the Strait of Gibraltar. Here ends our trip that combined Marrakech, desert, mountains, historic cities and the ocean.