7-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier: Round Trip via the Sahara
Arriving by ferry or flying in and out of Tangier? This private 7-day tour from Tangier shows you the north and the Sahara and brings you back to Tangier. Chefchaouen, a guided day in Fes, two nights in the Merzouga dunes, and the Roman ruins of Volubilis and imperial Meknes on the way home.
Highlights
- Chefchaouen, the blue city
- Guided day in the Fes medina
- Two nights in the Sahara
- 4×4 tour of Erg Chebbi and Khamlia
- Volubilis Roman ruins
- Imperial Meknes
Day by day
Tangier – Chefchaouen
Your driver meets you at the Tangier ferry port, Ibn Battouta airport or your hotel. Drive into the Rif to Chefchaouen. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen – Fes
Through the mountains to Fes. Overnight in Fes.
Guided tour of Fes
A full day in the UNESCO medina with a local guide. Overnight in Fes.
Fes – Merzouga
Ifrane, the cedar forest, Midelt and the Ziz Valley. Sunset camel trek to your desert camp.
A full day in the Sahara
A 4×4 tour around Erg Chebbi: nomad families, the Gnawa village of Khamlia and the dunes at sunset. Second night at the camp.
Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Fes region
Back north through the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas. Overnight near Fes.
Meknes – Volubilis – Tangier
Bab Mansour in Meknes and the Roman city of Volubilis, then back to Tangier.
Included
- Pick-up in Tangier (port, airport or hotel)
- Private A/C vehicle and English-speaking driver
- 6 nights: hotels, riads and desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner each night
- Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Guided tour of Fes
- 4×4 tour of Erg Chebbi
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance tickets and local guides unless listed
- Optional activities (4×4, sandboarding)
- Tips
Driving times
Day 3 is a guided day in Fes and day 5 is spent in the desert, with no long drives. Times below are driving only. Stops for photos, visits and meals come on top.
| Day | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tangier to Chefchaouen | about 115 km | about 2.5 hours |
| Day 2 | Chefchaouen to Fes | about 200 km | about 4 hours |
| Day 4 | Fes to Merzouga | about 470 km | about 8 hours |
| Day 6 | Merzouga to the Fes region | about 450 km | about 8 hours |
| Day 7 | Fes region to Tangier, via Meknes and Volubilis | about 330 km | about 5 hours |
Best time to go
The best time for this tour is March to May and September to November, when the weather is pleasant in the cities, the mountains and the desert. Summer (June to August) is very hot inland and in the Sahara, so we start early and plan camel rides for sunset and sunrise. In winter (December to February) cities are mild and sunny, but desert nights are cold and snow can sometimes close the mountain passes for a few hours, so pack warm layers.
Your 7-day round trip from Tangier
- Tangier
- Chefchaouen
- Fes
- Merzouga
- Fes
- Meknes
- Volubilis
- Tangier
What our travellers say about their trip
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7-day Tangier round trip FAQ
Is this tour good if we arrive by ferry from Spain?
Yes, it is designed for it: we meet you at the port in Tangier and bring you back to Tangier for your return ferry or flight.
Why two nights in the desert?
Two nights give you a full day in the Sahara to explore Erg Chebbi by 4×4, visit Khamlia and enjoy the dunes without rushing.
Can we end in Marrakech instead?
Yes. See our 4-day and 6-day Tangier to Marrakech tours, or ask us to adapt this route.
How do I pay?
Sending a request is free. We confirm availability and your final price on WhatsApp or by email, then you confirm with a secure PayPal deposit and pay the rest on arrival.
How long is the drive each day?
The longest driving day is day 4, Fes to Merzouga: about 470 km, about 8 hours of driving. The other days are shorter. There are stops for photos, visits and meals along the way, and the driving times table on this page shows every day.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes. Because the tour is private, we can adjust the pace and add extra stops for children. Tell us their ages when you book so we can plan the day around your family.
