Shared 7-Day Tour from Tangier to Marrakech via the Desert

This 7-day group tour from Tangier to Marrakech crosses Morocco from north to south. You walk the blue streets of Chefchaouen, discover the history of Fes, cross the Atlas to the Merzouga desert and finish in Marrakech after the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate and the kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou.

You ride a dromedary through the Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the sunset over the Sahara and spend a night in a desert camp, standard or luxury. It is a trip designed to be shared with other travellers.

Compare it with our other shared desert tours.

How to book the group tour from Tangier to Marrakech

Choose the date, the number of people and your camp in the booking form. You pay nothing on the website: afterwards you pay a 50 € deposit via PayPal to confirm your place, and the rest later. Questions? Message us on WhatsApp at +212 618 129 869.

Group tour from Tangier to Marrakech: day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen – Fes (approx. 300 km)

We start in Tangier and head into the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, famous for its blue-painted streets. There is time to stroll through the medina, its small squares and craft shops. Then we continue to Fes.

Overnight: Fes.

Day 2: Fes

A day to discover Fes, one of Morocco's imperial cities. We walk through the old medina, its narrow streets, markets and craft quarters, with landmarks such as Bab Boujloud, Fes el-Bali and the tanneries. In the afternoon there is free time.

Overnight: Fes.

Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga (approx. 470 km)

After breakfast we head south through Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. We cross the Middle Atlas to the Ziz Valley, Erfoud and finally Merzouga.

At the Erg Chebbi dunes we swap the vehicle for dromedaries and reach the camp at sunset for a traditional dinner and a night under the stars.

Overnight: camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, standard or luxury depending on your choice, with dinner.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley (approx. 280 km)

We get up early for the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast we visit Rissani, known for its traditional market, and continue to the Todra Gorges for a walk between their huge rock walls. In the afternoon we drive on to the Dades Valley.

Overnight: Dades Valley.

Day 5: Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech (approx. 320 km)

We cross the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate and visit the kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then we cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass and reach Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening.

Overnight: Marrakech.

Day 6: Marrakech

A full day to discover the red city: Jemaa el-Fna square, the medina and souks, the Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque and its gardens, with free time to enjoy the atmosphere.

Overnight: Marrakech.

Day 7: Marrakech

Last day. After breakfast you have free time for last-minute shopping before the end of the trip.

Overnight: end of the trip in Marrakech.

Included

• Transport throughout the trip.
• Pick-up in Tangier.
• Accommodation during the tour.
• Breakfasts.
• 1 night in a desert camp (standard or luxury), with dinner.
• Dromedary ride in Merzouga.
• Visits to Chefchaouen, Fes, the Todra Gorges and Aït Ben Haddou.
• Drop-off in Marrakech.

Not included

• Flights.
• Lunches and drinks.
• Entrance fees not specified.
• Personal expenses and tips.
• Optional activities.
• Travel insurance.