7-day Morocco tour from Tangier: Imperial cities and Sahara

A camel trek and night under stars in the Sahara breaks up the imperial cities and mountain passes.

A 7-day guided tour from Tangier loops through Morocco's imperial cities, UNESCO sites and the Sahara Desert, with private transport, a camel ride and a night in a Berber camp included. The route runs Tangier to Rabat and Casablanca, then south through the Atlas Mountains to Ait Ben Haddou and the Todga Gorges, east to Merzouga for the desert camp, north through Fez, and west to Chefchaouen before returning to Tangier. A professional driver speaks English, Spanish or French throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Tarifa to Casablanca via Rabat

• Ferry from Tarifa to Tangier
• Meet driver in Tangier
• Travel through Rabat
• Panoramic tour of Casablanca
• Visit Hassan II Mosque exterior
• Overnight hotel stay and dinner

Day 2: Casablanca to Marrakech tour

• Breakfast in Casablanca
• Depart for Marrakech
• Guided tour of Koutoubia Mosque
• Visit Bahia Palace
• Explore Jemaa el Fna Square
• Optional dinner at Dar Essalam

Day 3: Atlas Mountains and Ouarzazate

• Travel through Atlas Mountains
• Pass Tizi n’Tichka pass
• Explore Ait Ben Haddou
• Continue to Ouarzazate
• Overnight hotel and dinner

Day 4: Kasbah route to Sahara camp

• Travel Kasbah route via Boulmane de Dades
• Pass Kalaa Megouna
• Visit Tinerghir and Todra Gorges
• Head to Merzouga
• Camel ride to Berber camp
• Dinner and campfire with drumming

Day 5: Sahara sunrise and Fez arrival

• Sunrise over Sahara dunes
• Return to Kasbah by 4x4
• Travel through Middle and High Atlas
• Stop in Azrou for Atlas monkeys
• Arrive in Fez
• Dinner at hotel

Day 6: Fez sightseeing and Chefchaouen

• Guided tour of Fez
• Visit Merinides tombs viewpoint
• See Royal Palace
• Explore Fez souks
• Depart for Chefchaouen
• Overnight in Chefchaouen

Day 7: Chefchaouen to Tangier return

• Morning in Chefchaouen
• Travel to Tangier
• Explore Tangier city
• Return ferry to Tarifa

The experience

You arrive in Tangier by ferry from Tarifa and meet your driver the same day. The tour covers ground quickly: Rabat and Casablanca on day one, then Marrakech where you walk the Jemaa el Fna Square and tour the Bahia Palace. By day three you are climbing the Tizi n'Tichka pass through the Atlas at 2,260 meters, stopping at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO kasbah built into a hillside, before dropping down to Ouarzazate. The pace is set by the itinerary, not by you, so the seven days pack in what would take weeks to arrange alone.

The Sahara leg is the centerpiece. On day four you travel the Kasbah route past the Todga Gorges (dramatic cliffs that narrow to a slot in places), then ride a camel to a Berber camp in Merzouga for the night. You wake to the sunrise over the dunes, ride back by 4x4, and continue north through the Middle and High Atlas, stopping in Azrou to see the Atlas monkeys. Fez comes next, a UNESCO city where a local guide takes you through the Royal Palace and the souks. Chefchaouen, the blue-painted city in the Rif Mountains, gets a morning before you head back to Tangier for the return ferry.

Private transport and a professional multilingual driver are included throughout. You do not change vehicles or guides. Accommodations are handpicked, and dinners at your hotels are part of the package. The ferry from Tarifa to Tangier and back is your responsibility, as are tips, drinks and any meals outside the hotel. Minimum age is 18.

What’s included

• Professional driver and private transport throughout.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Tangier.
• hotel accommodations for six nights.
• dinners at your hotels.
• camel trek and Berber camp night in the Sahara with campfire and drumming.
• guided tours in Marrakech, Fez and Chefchaouen.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 08:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 89 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Nasari viajes

Is this one for you?This tour suits travelers arriving in Tangier with a week to spend and no appetite for arranging transport, guides and camp logistics across seven different regions. The fixed itinerary and daily hotel changes mean you travel with a small group and move every day, so it works best for people who prefer structure over flexibility and want to see the most ground in the least time.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens on the first day when I arrive in Tangier?

You take the ferry from Tarifa to Tangier, where your driver meets you. From there you travel through Rabat, Morocco's capital, and continue to Casablanca for a panoramic tour that includes an exterior view of the Hassan II Mosque, then check into your hotel for dinner.

Do I ride a camel in the Sahara, or just visit it?

You ride a camel from Merzouga to a Berber camp in the Sahara Desert on day four, spend the night there, and wake for the sunrise over the dunes before riding back by 4x4 the next morning. Dinner and an evening around the campfire with Berber drumming are part of that night.

Is Ait Ben Haddou a full tour, or just a quick stop?

Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage kasbah on day three. The itinerary calls it an exploration stop on the way from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, so you have time to walk the site, but it is not a full-day focus. You continue south the same afternoon.

What is included in the price, and what do I pay for separately?

The tour includes private transport, your driver, hotel stays, and dinners at your hotels. The ferry from Tarifa to Tangier and back is separate, as are tips, drinks, and any meals you choose outside the hotel. Accommodation itself is not listed as included in the base price.