Discover Morocco in One Week from Tangier: The Ultimate Itinerary
Start an exciting one-week tour through Morocco that will take you from the beautiful city of Tangier to the culturally rich city of Fes. You will travel through beautiful mountains, the mesmerizing Sahara Desert, and the historic Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.
The last stop on your trip is Marrakech, a city known for its bright red buildings and the unique mix of old and new that makes up Morocco. This one-week tour plan from Tangier offers adventures and memories that will last a lifetime.
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One Week from Tangier Tour Info
- Departure Location: Tangier
- Return Location: Casablanca
- Departure Time: 8 am
- Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
Includes and Excludes
Includes
- Pickup & dropoff service
- English/Spanish speaking driver
- Private Transportation in an SUV or minivan with A/C
- Camel for each in the desert
- Accommodations
- Breakfasts
- Dinners
Excludes
- Plane ticket
- Monuments fees
- Lunches
- Tips
- Drinks
One Week from Tangier Tour Highlights
- Chefchaouen the blue pearl
- Fes the cultural city
- Azrou forest of cedar trees
- Camel trekking at Erg Chebbi dunes
- Merzouga camping at Berber tents
- Valley and canyons of Todgha Gorges
- Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Marrakech, the red city
One Week from Tangier Tour Overview
With our carefully planned schedule, you can start an exciting one-week tour through Morocco from Tangier. You will visit Chefchaouen, the beautiful blue city, and Fes, which is famous for its rich cultural history. Cross the beautiful Atlas Mountains and go deep into the Sahara desert, where you can ride a camel and camp in traditional Berber tents for a memorable experience.
We will take you on another trip as we show you the beautiful red city of Marrakech and the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. With our carefully planned schedule, you can see the best of Morocco in just one week.
One Week tour Itinerary from Tangier Across Morocco Desert
Day 1: Tangier to Fes
Start our one-week tour through Morocco in Tangier and make your way to Fes, a city with a lot of history and culture. This interesting schedule will take you to a lot of fun places. First, we’ll go through Tetouan, which is also known as the “White Dove.” Then we’ll go to Chefchaouen, a beautiful blue city that’s only a three-hour drive from Tangier. Chefchaouen isn’t very big, but we’ll make the most of our two to three hours by going there.
The Kasbah, which is in Outaa Lahmam Square, is where our tour starts. After that, we’ll take a walk through Ras El Ma and see other interesting parts of the city. After a delicious lunch in the beautiful Rif Mountains, we’ll keep traveling to Fes, where we can make arrangements for your stay if you’d like.
Day 2: Fes guided tour
On this exciting day, you’ll really get to know Fes with the help of a local expert. As we walk through the famous blue gate into the old Medina, the busy main souks will draw you in with their wide range of goods. There is a world of fun things to do there. First, a trip to the famous Al Qarawiyyin University, which UNESCO says is the oldest school still in use in the world. Next, check out the beautiful Al Attarine and Bou Inania Madrassas, which are known for being very interesting buildings.
The next stop on our plan is the Chouara Tanneries, an interesting place where leather is made. We’ll keep exploring by going to the Borj Nord and the Merinid tombs, which will give us a look into the past. You will also be able to visit one of the 12 royal houses and Dar El Batha, which used to be the royal home. You won’t want to miss this day in Fes because it’s full of cultural events.
Day 3: Fes to Merzouga Sahara
Merzouga is the highlight of our carefully planned one-week tour through Morocco from Tangier. This beautiful desert spot offers a magical camel ride and a night spent in a traditional Berber tent under the stars that you will never forget. That being said, there are many amazing places to see on the way to this Saharan gem.
Our trip starts with a stop in Ifrane to see the amazing Atlas lion figure, which represents the area’s long past. After that, our trip takes us to Azrou’s cedar forest, where Barbary macaque monkeys live. Here, you can feed these nice animals and take pictures of the interesting wildlife that you’ll remember.
As we travel through the High and Middle Atlas Mountains, the views of the Ziz Valley, with its haven of date palm trees and the life-giving Ziz River, will take your breath away. When we finally get to Merzouga, you’ll go on a magical camel ride and spend the night in a Berber tent. Adventure, nature, and culture are all woven together in a way that makes this trip memorable.
Day 4: Merzouga to Boumalne Dades
After your beautiful camel ride in the morning, our trip continues. This time, you’ll return to the car with grace as we drive to the stunning Dades Gorges. Along the way, get ready to be amazed by a number of amazing places.
Rissani, the busy main city of Tafilalet and a place rich in history and culture, will be our first stop. Next, we’ll stop at the old watering wells, where you can be amazed at how creatively people used the water to power their homes in the past. Our trip continues to the impressive Todgha Gorges, which have huge rock formations that rise up to 300 meters high and hot waters that flow through them.
The last part of our day’s trip is a nice stay at a hotel in Dades. But not before we see the interesting shapes of Tissdrine and the interesting Monkey Toes Mountains. There are many things to do on this part of your trip through Morocco, from learning about history and geography to seeing natural wonders and following local customs.
Day 5: Dades to Marrakech
As we start the fifth day of your exciting one-week tour through Morocco from Tangier, we’ll head to the beautiful city of Marrakech. But before we get there, get ready for a day full of interesting stops and beautiful views.
Our first trip takes us to the beautiful Valley of Rose Flowers, which is close to Mgouna. You will be surrounded by a sea of fragrant flowers that add pink to the scenery. Products from this area are famous for having rose in them, and you may want to check these out.
Next, we’ll take you to Ouarzazate, which people know as “Oualwood” or “Hollywood of Morocco.” As part of our trip, we will be amazed by one of the famous Atlas Studios sites, where the magic of moviemaking is shown. You can see for yourself how many great movies were made in these studios, which is a real treat for movie fans.
We will keep going until we reach the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning beauty and historical importance. Many great movies, like “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Gladiator,” were filmed in this old fortress, and you’ll be able to walk through its halls and look at its detailed architecture.
We will start our climb into the High Atlas Mountains after a delicious lunch. A lovely point 2,260 meters above sea level gives you the chance to take stunning pictures of the beautiful scenery below. A short stop at an argan oil company will teach you about this valuable Moroccan item.
We’ll finally get to the lively city of Marrakech as the Moroccan sun goes down. There, your accommodations are waiting for you, making the right end to your exciting trip today.
Day 6: Marrakech guided tour
Start our one-week tour of Morocco from Tangier, which includes two interesting guided tours in Fes and Marrakech. We’ll visit beautiful places in Marrakech that show off the city’s rich history.
Our trip starts at the beautiful Majorelle Gardens, which used to belong to Yves Saint Laurent and have a beautiful mix of lush greenery and famous brilliant blue buildings. Next, we’ll go to the peaceful Menara Gardens, which are known for their peaceful olive trees and pool.
Then we’ll see the beautiful Koutoubia Mosque and the lively Jamaa El Fna square, where you can eat traditional foods and watch street acts. The tour continues with stops at the Bahia Palace, the historic El Badi Palace, and the interesting Saadian Tombs, all of which give you unique views into Moroccan history.
Our tour ends at one of the royal houses, which gives us a look into Morocco’s royal past. This trip to Marrakech will give you a unique cultural and historical experience of this busy city.
Day 7: Marrakech to Casablanca
To end our one-week tour through Morocco from Tangier, we’ll take the highway from Marrakech to Casablanca, which will take three hours and have lots of beautiful views. The grand Hassan II Mosque is our last stop. This amazing place is still only open to people who are not Muslim. We’ll give you the choice of being driven to your hotel or helping you get to the airport for your next flight after this interesting visit.
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Stunning Views
The most beautiful parts of this trip are seeing the sunrise and sunset at the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Our one-week Morocco schedule from Tangier lets you choose whether to be picked up at the airport or at your hotel, and our drop-off service works the same way.
Professional Driver/Guide
You will be with a professional driver/guide who is not only from the area but also speaks more than one language. This will make sure that your experience is full and educational.
Photography Locations
With our one-week tour of Morocco from Tangier, you’ll be able to record beautiful moments in the most lovely places. From the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen to the amazing sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, your camera will be by your side the whole time.
Accepted Payments
To confirm your booking with us, we require a deposit to secure the reservation (the amount depends on the tour and number of passengers). The rest of the payment is paid in cash (preferably in EUR) when you meet your driver here in Morocco.
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