6-Day Tangier to Marrakech Tour via the Sahara & Fes
This private 6-day tour from Tangier to Marrakech takes the journey at a comfortable pace. A night in blue Chefchaouen, a full guided day in the medina of Fes, a night in the Sahara at Merzouga, then the gorges and kasbahs of the south on the way to Marrakech.
Highlights
- Night in Chefchaouen
- Full guided day in the Fes medina
- Cedar forest and Barbary macaques
- Camel trek and Sahara camp
- Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
- Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO)
Day by day
Tangier – Chefchaouen
Your driver meets you at the Tangier ferry port, Ibn Battouta airport or your hotel. Into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, with the afternoon free in the blue medina. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen – Fes
Mountain roads down to Fes. Afternoon at leisure near your riad. Overnight in Fes.
Guided tour of Fes
A full day with a local guide in Fes el-Bali: Al Quaraouiyine, the Bou Inania madrasa, the Chouara tanneries and the souks. Overnight in Fes.
Fes – Ifrane – Merzouga
Ifrane, the Azrou cedars, Midelt and the Ziz Valley. Sunset camel trek and a night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi.
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes, Rissani, the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley. Overnight in the Dades Valley.
Dades – Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech
Skoura, Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou, then the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech.
Included
- Pick-up in Tangier (port, airport or hotel)
- Private A/C vehicle and English-speaking driver
- 5 nights: hotels, riads and desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner each night
- Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Guided tour of Fes
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 with no long drive. 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 5 | Merzouga to the Dades Valley, via the Todra Gorge | about 270 km | about 5 hours |
| Day 6 | Dades Valley to Marrakech, via Aït Benhaddou | about 320 km | about 6 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 6-day route from Tangier
- Tangier
- Chefchaouen
- Fes
- Merzouga
- Tinghir
- Boumalne Dades
- Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech
What our travellers say about their trip
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6-day Tangier tour FAQ
Why choose 6 days instead of 4?
The 6-day tour adds a night in Chefchaouen and a full guided day in Fes, so you see the north properly instead of driving through it.
Can you pick us up from the ferry from Spain?
Yes. If you arrive by ferry from Tarifa or Algeciras, your driver meets you at the port in Tangier. Send us your ferry time when you book.
Can we add a second night in the desert?
Yes. As the tour is private, we can add a full day in Merzouga or adjust any part of the 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.
