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Tour overview
Slow down in Chefchaouen and Merzouga on a journey from the Rif Mountains to the High Atlas.
- Duration
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Travel style
- Private & tailor-made
- Departure
- Tangier
This suggested route is a starting point for your own Morocco journey. We will confirm the daily plan, accommodation and services around your dates and preferences.
Tour highlights
- Tangier
- Chefchaouen
- A day in Chefchaouen
- Volubilis
- Meknes
- Fes
- Discover Fes with a local guide
- Ifrane
- Ziz Valley
- Merzouga
- A full day around Merzouga
- Rissani
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9 photosDay-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Tangier → Chefchaouen
Start in Tangier and head into the Rif Mountains towards Chefchaouen. Explore its compact medina after arrival, taking time for the blue-painted lanes, small squares and mountain setting. Arrange any Tangier sightseeing around your arrival schedule.
Day 2 · A day in Chefchaouen
Enjoy a full day without changing accommodation. Wander through the blue medina, browse small shops and take breaks in the squares. A short walk towards a viewpoint can be included if you enjoy walking and conditions are suitable.
Day 3 · Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Leave Chefchaouen and travel towards Fes, with the option to stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes. Choose the visits that best match your pace, then arrive in Fes for the night.
Day 4 · Discover Fes with a local guide
Explore the old medina of Fes, where workshops, neighbourhood markets and historic architecture sit within a maze of lanes. Plan the walking route with your guide and allow time for breaks. Entrance fees and selected monuments are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 5 · Fes → Ifrane → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Leave Fes for the Middle Atlas, passing Ifrane and cedar-forest scenery before travelling south through the Ziz Valley. This is a full driving day. Reach Merzouga in time to settle into your desert stay, subject to road conditions.
Day 6 · A full day around Merzouga
Keep a full day for the Sahara region rather than another long transfer. Explore the villages and landscapes around Erg Chebbi, with time for local music or a guided desert excursion. Camel riding and a camp stay can be arranged according to your preferences.
Day 7 · Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Leave the dunes behind and travel through the landscapes around Rissani. Continue to Todra Gorge for a walk before following the road into the Dades Valley. A market visit depends on the day and your departure time.
Day 8 · Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Travel through the Valley of Roses towards Ouarzazate. Visit Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech. The mountain road offers broad views and opportunities for photo stops, with arrival later in the day.
Your journey on the map
Tour route
What can be included?
Your final proposal will specify each service. A private package can include:
- Private transportation and a driver for the agreed route.
- Hotel, riad and desert accommodation matched to your preferences.
- Selected meals, clearly listed by day.
- City guides, desert activities and arrival or departure transfers where requested.
Plan separately unless listed in your quote
Flights, travel insurance, personal purchases, tips, unlisted meals and entrance fees are not automatically included.
Choose a comfortable pace
Some Atlas and Sahara stages involve long drives. We can add overnight stops, reduce the route or arrange more free time. Roads, weather and seasonal conditions may change the order of visits.
Frequently asked questions
How long is this tour?
The proposed journey lasts 8 days. The day-by-day route above shows each overnight stage. Share your flight times so we can check whether the first and last days fit your plans.
Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes. These are suggested private routes. Tell us your arrival city, travel dates, interests and preferred pace, and we will propose adjustments before you book.
Are accommodation and meals included?
Your personalized quotation lists the exact accommodation, room or tent type and meals included. You can discuss riads, hotels and desert camps before confirming.
Do I have to ride a camel?
No. Tell us if you prefer not to ride, and we will discuss a suitable alternative transfer for your desert arrangements.
What does the tour cost?
The quotation depends on your dates, group size, accommodation and selected services. Send your travel details for an itemized proposal.
How do I book?
Use the inquiry form or email us with your preferred tour and dates. We will confirm the itinerary, availability, payment arrangements and cancellation terms before you commit.