8 day Morocco Itinerary from Tangier
“Mountains, Medinas & Nomad Tents”
8 day Morocco itinerary from Tangier to Marrakesh
8 days, 8 nights
Starts: Tangier
Ends: Marrakesh
Overnight stays in: CHEFCHAOUEN – FES (2 NIGHTS) – MERZOUGA/ERG CHEBBI (2 NIGHTS) – DADES GORGE – MARRAKESH (2 NIGHTS)
“Mountains, Medinas & Nomad Tents”
Introduction
Relax, enjoy the stunning scenery, and learn about Morocco while travelling in complete comfort & safety in a private vehicle with a friendly, knowledgeable driver/guide on this 8 day Morocco itinerary from Tangier. We’ll answer all your questions, customise your tour at no extra cost, and provide you with a meticulously planned itinerary. From that point on we take care of every detail, from helping you set up a Moroccan SIM card for your phone to ensuring that your camels are ready to ride when you get to the desert. All you have to do is enjoy your dream trip to Morocco!
Travel through the Rif & Atlas Mountains, the Ziz & Dades Valleys, and the Sahara Desert during our 8 day Morocco itinerary from Tangier. In addition to the gorgeous scenery, this “Mountains, Medinas & Nomad Tents” tour also shows off Morocco’s history, culture, Islamic architecture, & handicrafts.
The tour lasts a full 8 days & 8 nights. As a result of the more relaxed pace of travel, you get extra time in Fes, Marrakesh, and the Sahara.
This 8 day Tangier to Marrakesh Tour features 3 of Morocco’s historic Imperial Cities. It also includes Chefchaouen (Blue City) as well as kasbahs, Roman ruins, and a local souk. Your desert adventure includes camel-trekking, tea with nomads, and more.
Tour highlights – 8 day Morocco Itinerary from Tangier
- Explore the “blue city” of Chefchaouen
- Tour Roman ruins at Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit historic sites in the Imperial City of Meknes
- Tour the Fes medina, tanneries & a pottery co-operative
- Go camel-trekking in the Sahara at sunset
- Explore the desert near Erg Chebbi by 4×4
- Have tea with a local nomad family in their desert home
- Enjoy African drumming & live Gnawa music
- Experience a local souk (market)
- Explore Kasbahs Ait Ben Haddou & Telouet
- Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass over the High Atlas Mountains
- Go on a guided tour of the Marrakesh medina
Outline – 8 day Morocco itinerary from Tangier
Days 1-3: Tangier to Fes
Your 8 day Morocco itinerary, “Mountains, Medinas & Nomad Tents” starts from Tangier. Drive through the stunning Rif Mountains to reach Chefchaouen. Once there, you’ll have the rest of the day to explore Morocco’s Blue City.
The following day, tour Roman ruins at Volubilis. Later, visit the historic Imperial City of Meknes. Finally, end the day in Fes, Morocco’s oldest Imperial City.
Explore Fes during Day 3 of your 8 day Morocco itinerary from Tangier.
Tour the Fes medina & tanneries with local guides. Afterwards, visit a pottery co-operative outside the medina.
Days 4-5: Sahara Desert adventure
On Day 4 of your Tangier to Marrakesh tour, cross the Middle Atlas Mountains to reach the Sahara Desert. Upon arrival, go camel-trekking then spend the night in desert tents.
Spend Day 5 exploring the Sahara by 4×4. See ocean fossils in desert rock, then visit some Berber nomads.
Later, listen to live Gnawa music in Khamlia.
Days 6-8: Cross the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh
Leave the dunes behind the following morning. Visit a local souk in Rissani then travel to Todra Gorge. Wind through Dades Valley during the afternoon, then detour to the spectacular Dades Gorge.
On the morning of Day 7, visit Kalaat M’Gouna (Valley of the Roses). Afterwards, travel to the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
Next, tour Telouet Kasbah before crossing the High Atlas Mountains. Reach Marrakesh in the evening.
Spend the last day of your 8 day Morocco itinerary from Tangier in Marrakesh. Tour historic sites such as the Saadian tombs with a local guide, and explore the bustling souks.
Spend a second night in Marrakesh, thus completing your 8 day Morocco itinerary from Tangier to Marrakesh, “Mountains, Medinas & Nomad Tents”.
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