8 Day Moroccan Tour Adventure from Tangier to Tangier
Day 1: Tangier - Fez
Upon arrival in Tangier by ferry, you will be greeted by your Moroccan driver. You will then depart towards Fez. Depending on your arrival time, you will enjoy an oriental tour, starting with a visit to the Ceramics Factory, the Mellah, and the 17th-century Ibn Danan Synagogue. You'll also explore the King's Palace and visit the Tombs of Borj North and Borj South for a stunning view of Medina at sunset. This scenic journey offers the perfect introduction to Tanger private tours. Dinner and overnight will be at your Riad.
Day 2: Fez « Full Day Tour » - Ifrane - Medilt
After breakfast, you will begin your guided tour of the medina, one of the world's largest walled cities. Wander through its narrow streets, lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets, and many other Moroccan art pieces. You will visit historic mosques, including the Quaraouiyine Mosque (founded in 859 by Fatima el-Fihri) and the Andalusian Mosque (dating back to 860), where entry is restricted to non-Muslims. You’ll also see fountains like the Nejjarine fountain, Medersas (Koranic schools) founded as early as the 13th century, the Batha Palace now a museum of arts and traditions, and the famous Chouara Tanneries. Explore the lively Souk Attarine and the stunning Bab Boujloud with its distinctive green and blue ceramics.
After lunch, you will begin your ascent through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifrane, a ski resort built by the French in the 1930s that mimics a Swiss village. You will also visit the Cedars Forest in Azrou, where you may spot monkeys. The journey continues as you drive through lush forests, springs, jagged rock faces, and Berber villages, gradually descending towards the Sahara Desert. Halfway through, you will stop in Medilt for dinner and an overnight stay, completing another chapter of your Morocco travel tours.
Day 3: Medilt - Ziz Valley - Rissani - Merzouga
After breakfast, depart for the Sahara Desert. Along the way, you'll stop at several panoramic viewpoints to admire the vast oasis of palm trees. Continuing on, you'll stop in Rissani, the first capital of the Alouette Dynasty, where you’ll enjoy a traditional local lunch, including the famous Berber pizza, Medfouna.
After lunch, you’ll take a 4x4 vehicle towards the desert, where your guide and camels will be waiting for you. After a short rest, you’ll begin your camel trek across the iconic dunes of Erg Chebbi. As you journey through the desert landscape, enjoy the stunning beauty of the sunset from your camel's back. After about two hours, you will reach your desert camp, where you'll spend the night in a traditional Berber tent.
This is a perfect moment during your luxury Morocco holidays, as the adventure continues with a tranquil desert experience. At your desert shelter, your camels will be hobbled, and you’ll be served refreshing mint tea. After a delicious dinner, take in the mesmerizing starry sky before settling in for the night under the vast desert stars.
Day 4: Merzouga - Rissani - Gorge Todra - Ouarzazate
After a delicious breakfast, you'll depart for Ouarzazate, traveling along the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. These turreted sand-castle-like structures rise majestically along this ancient caravan trading route. This area has been a popular location for Hollywood films, including The Last Temptation of Christ, Jewel of the Nile, and most recently Hideous Kinky.
As we journey through the central region of Morocco, one of the most exciting and romantic destinations, you’ll be surrounded by rich river valleys, palm groves, and vibrant mud-brick homes glowing under the vast blue desert sky. After a stop for lunch, we’ll take a walk in the Todra Gorge before continuing our journey through the Dadès Valley. We’ll pass dramatic escarpments and reach Ouarzazate in the afternoon.
This picturesque day is a perfect example of Morocco luxury tours, offering a blend of natural beauty and cinematic history. Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel.
Day 5: Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
After breakfast, we will explore the town of Ouarzazate, visiting the Kasbah of Taourirt and the famous Atlas Studios, the largest and most renowned movie studios in all of Africa. From here, we’ll head towards the Fint Oasis, near Ouarzazate. We’ll stop at Ait Ben Haddou and arrive in time for lunch. This UNESCO World Heritage site is known for its famous Kasbah, featured in films such as The Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia.
After lunch, we will continue our journey, passing through the stunning High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. This scenic route climbs from the plains up to 2,260 meters above sea level, offering breathtaking views of small villages, waterfalls, and the continuously changing landscape of the mountains.
This day is the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of Marrakech desert tours, before reaching Marrakech for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6: Marrakech « Walking Medina Tour » - Casablanca
After breakfast, you will embark on a full-day tour to visit Marrakech. The tour will include the beautiful Menara Gardens, with its magnificent pool surrounded by vibrant flowers, the Koutoubia Minaret, the Saadian Tombs, and the Museum of Dar Si Said, which showcases the best display of Berber arts and crafts. You will also visit the Bahia Palace. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will take a walk through the colorful souks of Marrakech, where you can explore the lively market stalls.
Afterward, we will make our way towards Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. This journey allows you to transition from the rich historical and cultural atmosphere of Marrakech to the modern vibrancy of Casablanca, as you experience the essence of Morocco private tours. Dinner and overnight will be in Casablanca.
Day 7: Casablanca - Rabat - Tanger
After breakfast, we will begin our visit to the Hassan II Mosque. As the second-largest mosque in the world and a beautiful work of art, it is one of the rare mosques open to non-Muslims. Afterward, we will travel towards Tanger.
Along the way, we will stop to visit Rabat, the political capital of Morocco, which also overlooks the sea. Here, we will see the impressive crenellated red ocher walls, stretching over 5 km in total, built during the reign of Sultan Yacoub El-Mansour. These walls give the city a unique character that distinguishes it from other Moroccan cities. You will also explore the medina and its souks, which are more authentic as they cater to local customers.
We will then visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, built by a fierce tribe of warriors in the 12th century. Afterward, we will head to Hassan Tower, where four facades are decorated differently, three in shades of pink and one in gray, due to the sea breeze. You will also see the remains of the old mosque and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, located next to the tower.
We will then continue towards Tanger for dinner and overnight. This leg of the journey is a great example of Morocco luxury tours, combining history, culture, and beautiful landscapes.
Day 8: Tangier « Depart Morocco »
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the port or airport in Tangier for the end of your trip. Your Tangier private tours experience concludes here, with unforgettable memories of Morocco’s rich culture, history, and landscapes. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you back soon!
