Our 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech is the private Morocco tour that takes you from the ferry or the airport in Tangier to Marrakech in six days, through the Blue City of Chefchaouen, the medieval medina of Fes, two nights in the Sahara at Merzouga, the Todra and Dades gorges and the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.

It is a one-way route from north to south, so you never drive the same road twice. Fes gets a full guided day, the desert gets two nights instead of one, and you finish in Marrakech, where most flights home depart. You travel privately, only with your own group, in an air-conditioned vehicle with the same driver-guide all the way.

Quick answers about the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech

• What does the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech cover? Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Middle Atlas, Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes, the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech.
• Can you pick us up at the ferry port? Yes, at Tanger Ville (ferries from Tarifa) or Tanger Med (ferries from Algeciras), as well as at your hotel or the airport.
• How many nights in the desert? Two: one in a kasbah hotel at the foot of the dunes and one in a camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
• What is the longest day? Day 3, Fes to Merzouga, about 470 km and 8 hours with stops.
• Which meals are included? Breakfast every day and dinner every night, five of each.
• What is not included? Lunches, drinks, entrance fees and tips.

Highlights of the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech

• A pick-up at the ferry port, the airport or your hotel in Tangier.
• Two hours in Chefchaouen, the Blue City of the Rif founded in 1471.
• A full guided day in Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.
• The cedar forest of Azrou and its Barbary macaques.
• Two nights in the Sahara: a kasbah at the foot of the dunes and a camp in Erg Chebbi.
• A camel trek at sunset and a 4×4 tour to the nomads and the Gnawa village of Khamlia.
• The Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley.
• The Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2,260 m.
• Drop-off in Marrakech, at your riad or the airport.

Why choose a private 6 day tour from Tangier to Marrakech?

Tangier is where most travellers from Spain arrive, by the one-hour ferry from Tarifa or from Algeciras. Starting there and finishing in Marrakech is the most efficient way to see the north, the imperial cities and the Sahara: there is no backtracking, and Marrakech has the most flights home.

A private tour means your own vehicle and driver-guide, your own pace and no waiting for a group. You can add a night in Chefchaouen, a stop in Volubilis or a day in Marrakech. Read about private vs group tours in Morocco to compare the two formats.

Itinerary of the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech

The plan below is our standard route for the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech. We adjust the stops, the hotels and the camp to your wishes. Distances and driving times do not include stops.

Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen – Fes

Your driver-guide meets you at around 8:00 at your hotel, at Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport or at the port of Tanger Ville or Tanger Med if you come over on the ferry from Spain to Morocco. The road climbs into the green Rif Mountains, past small farming villages, to Chefchaouen, the Blue City founded in 1471.

You have about two hours to walk the blue lanes, the Outa el Hammam square and the kasbah, and to have lunch on a terrace. In the afternoon you drive south through the olive groves of Ouezzane and the plains of the Saïss to Fes, where you check in to a riad in or next to the medina.

• Driving distance: about 320 km
• Driving time: about 6 hours
• Overnight: riad or hotel in Fes
• Meals: dinner

Day 2: Fes guided tour of the medina

Today a licensed local guide shows you Fes el-Bali, founded in the 9th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. With more than 9,000 lanes, it is the largest car-free urban area in the world, so the visit is on foot and the guide is essential.

You see the Bab Bou Jeloud gate, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Al Quaraouiyine mosque and university founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri, the Nejjarine fountain, and the Chouara tannery seen from a terrace above the dye pits. After lunch, visit Fes el-Jdid with the golden gates of the Royal Palace and the old Mellah.

• Driving distance: city day, on foot
• Driving time: —
• Overnight: riad or hotel in Fes
• Meals: breakfast and dinner

Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Middle Atlas – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

Leave Fes after breakfast and climb into the Middle Atlas. Ifrane, built in the 1930s with sloping roofs, is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Near Azrou you stop in the cedar forest to see the Barbary macaques. Have lunch in Midelt, at the foot of the Jbel Ayachi, 3,737 m.

In the afternoon you follow the Ziz Valley, a green ribbon of palm groves between red cliffs, and reach Merzouga in the early evening. You sleep in a kasbah hotel at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a pool and the sand right behind the wall.

• Driving distance: about 470 km
• Driving time: about 8 hours with stops
• Overnight: kasbah hotel at the foot of the dunes in Merzouga
• Meals: breakfast and dinner

Day 4: Merzouga: Sahara day, camel trek and desert camp

A slow day in the Sahara. In the morning a 4×4 takes you around the Erg Chebbi dunes: you visit a nomad family in their tent, the village of Khamlia, where the Gnawa families descended from sub-Saharan Africa play their music, and the seasonal lake of Dayet Srji, where flamingos sometimes stop.

In the late afternoon you ride a camel into the dunes to your camp, in time for the sunset from the top of a dune. Dinner is served in the camp, followed by drums around the fire and one of the clearest night skies in Morocco.

• Driving distance: about 60 km by 4×4 around the dunes
• Driving time: half a day
• Overnight: desert camp in Erg Chebbi
• Meals: breakfast and dinner

Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then ride back by camel and have breakfast. You drive through Rissani, the old caravan town of the Tafilalt, and along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Tinghir.

Walk into the Todra Gorge, where limestone walls up to 300 m high close in to about 10 m apart over a clear stream. In the afternoon you continue to the Dades Valley and its Monkey Fingers rock formations, and sleep in a kasbah hotel overlooking the gorge.

• Driving distance: about 300 km
• Driving time: about 5 hours 30 minutes
• Overnight: hotel or kasbah in the Dades Valley
• Meals: breakfast and dinner

Day 6: Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Leave the Dades Valley through Kalaat M’Gouna, the valley of roses, and the palm grove of Skoura with the Kasbah Amridil. In Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa, you pass the Atlas film studios and the Kasbah Taourirt.

At Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, you climb through the ksar to the old granary for the view. Seen in Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and Game of Thrones, it is the best-preserved fortified village in the south. In the afternoon you cross the High Atlas on the Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2,260 m, and reach Marrakech in the early evening.

Your driver-guide drops you at your riad, your hotel or Marrakech Menara Airport. That completes the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech; we can add extra nights in Marrakech or a return to Tangier or Casablanca on request.

• Driving distance: about 330 km
• Driving time: about 6 hours 30 minutes
• Overnight: end of the tour in Marrakech (drop-off at your riad, hotel or Menara Airport)
• Meals: breakfast

Gallery of the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech

What is included in the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech

Included

• Pick-up at your hotel, Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport or the port of Tanger Ville or Tanger Med.
• Drop-off at your riad, hotel or Menara Airport in Marrakech.
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with fuel and tolls.
• English-speaking driver-guide (Spanish or French on request).
• 2 nights in Fes, 1 night in a kasbah hotel in Merzouga, 1 night in a desert camp and 1 night in the Dades Valley.
• Licensed local guide for the full day in Fes.
• Camel trek in Erg Chebbi (one camel per person).
• 4×4 excursion around the dunes, with the nomad family visit and Khamlia.
• 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners.

Not included

• Lunches and drinks.
• Entrance fees (Bou Inania Madrasa, Ait Ben Haddou, Kasbah Taourirt).
• Extra activities such as sandboarding, quad or buggy rides.
• Tips and personal expenses.
• Ferry tickets, flights and travel insurance.

Map of the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech

In detail, the route is: Tangier → Rif Mountains → Chefchaouen → Ouezzane → Fes (2 nights) → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (kasbah hotel + desert camp) → Khamlia → Rissani → Tinghir → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n’Tichka → Marrakech.

Accommodation options

Every option of the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech uses the same route, vehicle and driver-guide. Only the level of comfort changes, and we confirm the exact names when you book.

6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech price

The price of the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech is on request, because every private tour is quoted for your own group. In practice, four things change it:

• Group size: the price per person falls as more travellers share the vehicle, so couples, families and small groups each get their own quote.
• Accommodation level: standard, superior or luxury riads, kasbahs and desert camps.
• Season: Christmas, New Year, Easter and the spring and autumn peaks book up first.
• Extras: local guides, entrance fees, sandboarding, quad or buggy rides, a private dinner on the dunes.

Send us your dates and the number of travellers through our contact page or on WhatsApp, and we reply with a written quote and no hidden costs. Every Morocco tour package we send already includes the vehicle, fuel, the driver-guide, the hotels, the desert camp and the meals listed below.

How to book this 6 day Tangier to Marrakech tour

Booking the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech takes three short messages, and we answer the same day.

1. Send your travel dates, number of travellers and preferred accommodation level through the contact form, by email at favoritesmoroccotours@gmail.com or on WhatsApp (+212 786 278 943).
2. We reply the same day with a personalised itinerary and a clear, all-in price for your group.
3. You confirm the dates. Payment by PayPal is accepted, and we explain the details when you book.
4. Your driver-guide meets you at your hotel, Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport or the port of Tangier on the first morning, holding a sign with your name.

Favorites Morocco Tours vs other Morocco tour companies

Many Tangier to Marrakech packages squeeze the route into four or five days and give you a single night in the dunes after a 470 km drive. Ours keeps the full guided day in Fes and adds a second night in Merzouga, so the desert is a real experience and not just a stop.

We are a local team, so we publish real driving times, keep one driver-guide for the whole trip and never add compulsory shopping stops. If you need to return to Tangier for the ferry, compare our 7 days tour from Tangier, a loop that ends where it starts.

Know before you go

• Day 3 is the longest of the trip, about 8 hours with stops.
• If you arrive by ferry in the afternoon, we can sleep the first night in Chefchaouen and add one day.
• Ferries from Tarifa reach the Tanger Ville port in about one hour, and those from Algeciras reach Tanger Med in about 90 minutes; see our ferry from Spain to Morocco guide. Morocco is one hour behind Spain for most of the year.
• Bring your passport, not only an ID card: it is required to enter Morocco from Spain.
• From December to February, snow is possible in the Middle Atlas and on the Tizi n’Tichka, and desert nights drop close to freezing. Pack a warm layer; see what to wear in Morocco.
• In July and August the south is very hot, often above 40 °C. Spring and autumn are the best seasons: check the best time to visit Morocco.
• Bring cash in dirhams for lunches, entrance fees and tips. ATMs exist in every city on the route but not at the desert camp; see our guide to the Moroccan dirham and to tipping in Morocco.
• Pack a small overnight bag for the desert camp, because your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
• Tell us about any allergy or diet before departure. Riads and camps prepare vegetarian and vegan meals with notice.

Extra activities

These activities are optional on the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech. We book them on request, at an extra cost.

Reviews

Travellers who start their private Morocco tour in Tangier, many of them after the ferry from Spain, share their experience after each trip, and a short review helps other people choose. If you have already travelled with us, read and write reviews on TripAdvisor.

 
 
 
 
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Viaje a Marruecos con amigos.
Fue un viaje increíble!!! Lo pasamos muy bien y la gente es maravillosa…
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Lo mejor en el Desierto del Sahara
Una experiencia simplemente inolvidable. Dormir bajo un cielo lleno de estrellas, recorrer las impresionantes dunas del Sahara y disfrutar de la hospitalidad marroquí hizo de este viaje algo mágico. Marruecos me regaló paisajes espectaculares, cultura fascinante y recuerdos que llevaré conmigo para siempre. ¡Una aventura que recomiendo al 100%! 🌵🐪✨
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Excellent séjour
Le séjour était merveilleux tant les activités que la cuisine. Rashid était génial, serviable et à l’écoute. Je recommande les yeux fermés. Sarah
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Las estrellas del desierto.
Experiencia excepcional!! Nos trataron super bien, la noche en el desierto fue increíble. La fiesta en la hoguera super divertida. Las Jaimas muy confortables, la comida rica, en resumen volvería a ir una y mil veces.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Amazing experience, the sceneries, culture and friendly people
Nothing but praise and gratitude!! Everything was spectacular and exceeded our expectations! Not only the places we visited but also the hotels and riads where we stayed! I especially highlight the attention, care, professionalism, and warmth of our guide Moha: always kind, attentive, taking care of every detail, and making sure we were comfortable. Additionally, an excellent photographer! He helped us capture the joy and the landscapes! Always with a smile!! Thank you!!!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Estuvimos muy contentas en un viaje de 8 días por Marruecos, Moha fue nuestro conductor, siempre amable, respetuoso y muy profesional, no solo nos llevó a los puntos previstos sino que también nos mostró la cultura y tradición de las familias Marroquíes ¡super recomendable! Gracias totales
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Viaje espectacular
Fue un viaje increíble , superó mis expectativas , nuestro Guía y conductor Moha fue siempre muy amable , días antes de iniciar se puso en contacto y todo fue muy bien organizado , los hoteles, comidas, el campamento espectacular , nuestro tour fue solo para nuestro grupo de 3 y fue muy cómodo , lo recomiendo totalmente
  
 
  
 
 
 
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We had an awesome trip with our family of 7 (&3 young kids). We went from Marrakesh to Erg Chebbi to Fes and had amazing stops along the way , which gave our kids a great experience. Highly recommended
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Moha conductor
Hicimos un toque y nos acompañó Moha como conductor!! El mejor chofer!!! Un genio!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Hicimos de nuestro sueño, una realidad !
​"¡Una experiencia inolvidable en el Sahara! Reservamos el tour de 3 días desde Marrakech a Merzouga y superó todas nuestras expectativas. Nuestro guía Mohamed Alt-Said , fue increíble: no solo es un conductor experto, sino que nos explicó todo sobre la cultura bereber con mucha paciencia. Pueblos de adobe, con sus maravillosas gentes . El campamento en las dunas era mágico y la cena junto al fuego fue el mejor momento del viaje. Moha, nos hizo disfrutar de una cena inolvidable bajo las estrellas. Precioso amanecer y divertida excursión 4 x 4 en desierto. El coche era moderno y muy cómodo. Si buscas una agencia honesta y profesional en Marruecos, no busques más. ¡Totalmente recomendados!"
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 days enough to go from Tangier to Marrakech through the desert?

Yes. Six days covers Chefchaouen, Fes, two nights in the Sahara, the gorges and Ait Ben Haddou at a reasonable pace, because the route is one way.

Can we spend a night in Chefchaouen?

Yes. We add one day and sleep in Chefchaouen on the first night, which suits travellers who arrive on an afternoon ferry.

Can the tour end in Casablanca or return to Tangier?

Yes. We can add a transfer to Casablanca or Tangier on day 7, or choose the 7 days loop that returns to Tangier.

Can you pick us up at the port after the ferry from Spain?

Yes. Your driver-guide waits at the Tanger Ville port (ferries from Tarifa) or at Tanger Med (ferries from Algeciras), and we follow your ferry time if it changes. See our ferry from Spain to Morocco guide for routes and crossing times.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. You travel only with your own group, in a private air-conditioned vehicle with the same driver-guide all the way, and you can change the stops and the pace.

Can I skip the camel ride?

Yes. A 4×4 can drive you to the camp instead, at no extra cost.

Do the desert camps have private bathrooms?

Superior and luxury tents have a private bathroom with shower and toilet. Standard camps have shared facilities.

What is the best time of year for the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech?

March to May and September to November. Winter nights in the desert are cold, and July and August are very hot in the south.

What vehicle do you use?

A private air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group, from a Toyota Land Cruiser or Prado to a Mercedes Vito or Sprinter minibus.

How far in advance should I book?

Two to four weeks is usually enough. For Easter, Christmas, New Year and the summer ferry season, book as early as possible.

How do I pay?

We accept payment by PayPal, and we explain the details when you confirm your booking.

Have another question about the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech?

Write to us through our contact page or on WhatsApp.

Who we are

Favorites Morocco Tours is a local travel agency based in Marrakech, and the 6 days tour from Tangier to Marrakech is one of the private routes we run every season. We design tailor-made Morocco tours from Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes and Tangier. Our drivers and guides grew up on these roads, speak English, Spanish and French, and know the small places that big coach tours never stop at. Learn more about us.

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Contact us

• Phone / WhatsApp: +212 786 278 943
• Email: favoritesmoroccotours@gmail.com
• Office: Marrakech, Morocco