From Marrakech · Erg Chebbi
8 Days Tour From Tangier to Marrakech
Eight days from Tangier to Marrakech through Chefchaouen and the Sahara, with a licensed guide the whole way.
Stars 5.0 on Google – 40+ verified reviews – Licensed operator
Duration
8 days
Group size
Private
Guide
Licensed
About this tour
In three days and two nights you cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, walk the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, follow the rose-scented Dades Valley, stand inside the towering red-orange Todra Gorge, and finish with a sunset camel ride into a Berber camp in the midst of the dunes. Everything is private, with your own vehicle and licensed guide throughout.
Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass
- Walk the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Follow the rose-scented Dades Valley into the gorges
- Stand inside the 300-metre walls of the Todra Gorge
- Sunset camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes
- A night in a Berber camp with dinner under the stars
- Sunrise over the dunes before the drive home
- Your own vehicle and licensed guide the whole way
Your 8-day itinerary
Day 1 · Tangier to Chefchaouen
Meet at the port or airport, then head via Tetouan for a short walk through blue Chefchaouen before settling in for the night.
Day 2 · Volubilis, Meknes & Fes
Through the Rif to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then imperial Meknes’s palace and Bab el-Mansour gate, arriving in Fes for the night.
Day 3 · A day in Fes
With a local guide: the medersas of Bou Inania and Al-Attarine, the grand gates, the souks, Fes el-Jedid and the Karaouine Mosque, often called the world’s first university.
Day 4 · Fes to the Erg Chebbi
Through the Middle Atlas to Ifrane and Midelt, over the Tizi-n-Talghemt pass, then past Errachidia and the Tafilalet to Erfoud and Merzouga for a night in a desert camp.
Day 5 · The gorges, the roses & Ouarzazate
Leave the desert through the palm groves of Rissani and Jorf, pass Tinjdad to the Todra Gorges, then travel the Dades Valley, the Valley of the Roses and the Skoura palm grove to Ouarzazate for the night.
Day 6 · Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech
Via the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the Talouet Kasbah, then the curves of the Tizi n’Tichka pass to your riad in Marrakech.
Day 7 · Exploring Marrakech
With a local guide: the Koutoubia minaret, the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and the Ben Youssef School, the medina alleys to Jemaa el-Fna, then the Majorelle Gardens.
Day 8 · Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for your onward journey, bringing the tour to a close.
This is a private tour, not a fixed route: days, stops, camp type and direction are all yours to adjust.
What’s included (and what’s not)
What’s included
- Lunches & drinks
- Tips & gratuities
- Entry fees to monuments
- Personal expenses & extras
Not included
- Lunches & drinks
- International flights
- Entry fees to monuments
Traveller reviews
5.0 average · 40+ verified reviews on Google and Tripadvisor.
★★★★★
From the Marrakech medina to a camel ride on the Erg Chebbi dunes, every detail was taken care of. Our guide made the whole trip calm, safe and genuinely ours.
★★★★★
A private, unhurried route through the Atlas and the desert, exactly at our own pace, with warm communication from the very first message. I would recommend them without hesitation.
★★★★★
We crossed the country from north to south, Fes to Marrakech through the desert in four days. Smooth driving, lovely riads and a night at the camp we will never forget.
★★★★★
An eight-day trip from Agadir to Marrakech that took in the desert, the gorges and the Atlantic coast without ever feeling rushed. Honest prices and a wonderful welcome.
★★★★★
Our Spanish-speaking driver-guide planned a ten-day loop from Casablanca to Chefchaouen, Fes and the desert. Everything was arranged and taken care of. A flawless trip.
Price
On request
Prices are per group, not per person.
Includes everything in What’s included. A deposit confirms your dates — the exact amount comes with your quote. Free, no obligation.
Duration: 3 days
Group: private, your own guide
Departs: from Marrakech
Included: transport, guide, camp, camel ride
Licensed operator · 40+ verified reviews
You may also like
2 Days From Tangier to Chefchaouen
Two days from Tangier to the blue city of Chefchaouen.
4 Days Tour From Tangier to Fes
Four days from Tangier to Fes through Chefchaouen.
Tangier, Chefchaouen and the Desert: 6 Days
Six days from Tangier through Chefchaouen and the Sahara.
Help & answers
Common questions
When is the best time to take this desert tour?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the sweet spot, with mild days and cool, clear nights over the dunes.
Is the camel ride included?
Yes, the sunset ride into camp and the morning ride out are both part of the package.
What kind of accommodation is included?
Comfortable desert camps and good-value guesthouses along the route, so you can pick the level of comfort that suits you.
Is it safe to travel in the Moroccan desert?
Yes. The road to Merzouga is well served and safe; your licensed guide stays with you throughout.
Can we adjust the itinerary?
Completely; the route above is a starting point we shape around your dates, pace and interests.
What should I pack for the desert night?
Light layers for the day, a warm layer for the evening, comfortable shoes for the dunes, sunscreen, and a small overnight bag — larger luggage can stay in the vehicle.
Can we choose the desert camp?
Yes. Pick the authentic Berber camp with tents on the sand, or a comfort camp with real beds and private bathrooms — both are a short walk from the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Are Ait Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorge included?
Yes. Both are built into the route — the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou on day 1 and the Todra Gorge on day 2.
Do I need to be fit for this tour?
No. The walks are short and easy, and the camel ride is about an hour each way. Tell us about any mobility, dietary or medical needs in writing before booking and we will plan around them.
How much driving is there each day?
About 320 km on day 1, 270 km on day 2 and 560 km on the return day — every stretch is broken up with sights, walks and lunch stops, so no day feels like a non-stop drive.
Where does the tour start and end?
We pick you up at your riad or hotel in Marrakech on day 1 and drop you back at your Marrakech accommodation on the evening of day 3.
How much does the tour cost?
€400 to €650 per group depending on group size, with prices per group rather than per person. See the price box for the full breakdown; a deposit confirms your dates.
Is this tour private or in a group?
Private. Only your own party travels in the vehicle with your licensed guide — no fixed departures and no joining other travellers.
Why Routes of Morocco
Why book with us
A licensed operator with our own guides and drivers — and a team that answers in the language you write in.
Licensed operator
A registered Moroccan tour operator. You book direct with the people who run the trip, not through a reseller.
Our own guides & drivers
Licensed local guides and our own air-conditioned vehicles, with drivers who work for us year-round — never subcontracted on the day.
Five languages
Arabic, French, English, Spanish and German — the same team you travel with is the one answering your emails before you book.
40+ verified reviews
Reviews from travellers who actually completed these routes, collected on Google and Tripadvisor.