The perfect route if you arrive in the north, by ferry from Spain or by air: from Tangier to the blue town of Chefchaouen, the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes, the Sahara at Merzouga and over the High Atlas to Marrakesh.
Nine days, one private driver and the whole length of Morocco, from the Mediterranean to the desert.
Tour highlights
Along the way
Tangier, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean
Two days in the blue streets of Chefchaouen
Roman Volubilis and imperial Meknes
A guided day in the medina of Fes
Camel trek and a night in the Merzouga dunes
Todgha Gorges and the Dades Valley
Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas
Itinerary · day by day
Your journey, day by day
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Day01
Arrival in Tangier
Your driver meets you at Tangier port or airport and takes you to your hotel. Explore the medina and the kasbah, with views across the Strait of Gibraltar, and Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.
Overnight
Tangier
Tangier
Day02
Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Drive through the white city of Tetouan to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, and spend the afternoon exploring its blue-washed lanes.
Overnight
Chefchaouen
Meals
Breakfast
Chefchaouen
Day03
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Head south to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO site, then visit Meknes and its monumental Bab Mansour gate before arriving in Fes.
Overnight
Fes
Meals
Breakfast
Fes
Day04
Guided tour of Fes
A full day in the medina of Fes with a local guide: the Chouara Tanneries, the Al Quaraouiyine University, madrasas, souks and artisans’ workshops.
Overnight
Fes
Meals
Breakfast
Fes
Day05
Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Not shown on the map: Ziz Valley
Cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and Midelt and follow the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset for dinner and a night at your desert camp.
Overnight
Desert camp, Merzouga
Meals
Breakfast & dinner
Merzouga
Day06
Merzouga – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes, then drive through Rissani to the Todgha Gorges and on to the Dades Valley.
Overnight
Dades Valley
Meals
Breakfast & dinner
Dades Valley
Day07
Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou
Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou, and explore the ksar in the soft evening light.
Overnight
Ait Ben Haddou
Meals
Breakfast
Aït Ben Haddou
Day08
Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakesh
Cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Marrakesh. The afternoon is free for the souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa Square.
Overnight
Marrakesh
Meals
Breakfast
Marrakesh
Day09
Departure from Marrakesh
After breakfast, private transfer to Marrakesh Menara Airport.
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