8 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning in Chefchaouen. Take more time to walk through the blue streets, take photos, and browse local handicraft shops.nnLater, leave Chefchaouen and travel toward Volubilis, one of Morocco's most important Roman archaeological sites. Explore the ancient mosaics, columns, arches, and ruins before continuing to Meknes, one of Morocco's imperial cities.nnIn Meknes, you may visit Bab Mansour Gate, Lahdim Square, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail before continuing to Fes. Arrive in Fes in the evening and check into your riad.nnOvernight: Traditional riad in FesnMeals included: BreakfastnHighlights: Chefchaouen, Volubilis Roman Ruins, Meknes, Bab Mansour Gate, Fes

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a guided tour of Fes, one of Morocco's oldest and most important imperial cities. Start with the Royal Palace gates and the Mellah, the old Jewish Quarter.nnEnter the old medina through Bab Boujloud, the famous Blue Gate, and walk through narrow streets filled with traditional shops, spices, carpets, leather goods, and artisan workshops. Visit Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, and the famous Chouara Tanneries.nnAfter the guided tour, return to your riad and enjoy the evening at leisure.nnOvernight: Traditional riad in FesnMeals included: BreakfastnHighlights: Fes Medina, Royal Palace, Mellah, Bab Boujloud, Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, Chouara Tanneries

After breakfast, leave Fes and travel toward Merzouga Sahara Desert. Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains and stop in Ifrane, a clean alpine-style town often called the Switzerland of Morocco.nnContinue to Azrou Cedar Forest, where you may see Barbary monkeys in their natural environment. Afterward, travel through mountain landscapes toward Midelt, where you can stop for lunch.nnIn the afternoon, continue through the beautiful Ziz Valley, famous for palm groves and oasis views. Pass through Erfoud before arriving in Merzouga Desert. In the late afternoon, ride camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes and enjoy sunset views over the Sahara.nnArrive at your luxury desert camp, enjoy dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and a peaceful night under the stars.nnOvernight: Luxury desert camp in MerzouganMeals included: Dinner and breakfastnHighlights: Ifrane, Azrou Cedar Forest, Barbary monkeys, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Erfoud, Merzouga Desert, Erg Chebbi dunes, sunset camel ride

Wake up early to enjoy a beautiful sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast at the camp, spend the day discovering the Merzouga region and Sahara desert lifestyle.nnYou may visit nearby nomad families, explore the Gnawa music village of Khamlia, visit the seasonal Merzouga Lake if water is present, or discover the local desert villages around the dunes. You can also enjoy free time for sandboarding, walking on the dunes, relaxing at the camp, or taking photos of the Sahara landscapes.nnIn the evening, return to your desert camp or hotel near the dunes for dinner and another peaceful night in the desert.nnOvernight: Luxury desert camp or hotel in MerzouganMeals included: Dinner and breakfastnHighlights: Sahara sunrise, Merzouga Desert, Khamlia village, nomad families, Erg Chebbi dunes, desert landscapes

After breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel toward Rissani, a historic desert town known for its traditional souks, dates, and local market atmosphere.nnContinue through desert landscapes and palm groves toward Tinghir and Todra Gorge. Visit Todra Gorge, one of Morocco's most impressive natural sites, famous for its high canyon walls, clear river, and dramatic mountain scenery.nnIn the afternoon, continue to Boumalne Dades and Dades Valley, known for beautiful rock formations, kasbahs, and peaceful valley views. Check into your hotel or riad and enjoy dinner.nnOvernight: Hotel or riad in Dades ValleynMeals included: Dinner and breakfastnHighlights: Rissani, Todra Gorge, Tinghir, Boumalne Dades, Dades Valley

After breakfast, leave Dades Valley and travel through the beautiful Rose Valley, famous for rose products, traditional villages, and scenic landscapes. Continue toward Ouarzazate, known as the Gateway to the Sahara and famous for its film studios.nnNext, visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco's most famous fortified villages. This ancient kasbah is known for its earthen architecture and has been used as a filming location for many famous movies and series.nnAfter exploring Ait Ben Haddou, continue through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Enjoy panoramic views, Berber villages, and photo stops before arriving in Marrakech.nnOvernight: Hotel or riad in MarrakechnMeals included: BreakfastnHighlights: Rose Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Tizi n'Tichka Pass, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech

After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit of Marrakech, the famous Red City. Visit Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Jemaa El Fna Square, and the colorful souks.nnWalk through traditional market streets filled with spices, carpets, lamps, leather goods, jewelry, and Moroccan crafts. Depending on your schedule, enjoy free time before your driver drops you off at your Marrakech hotel, riad, or airport.nnThis marks the end of your 8 day Morocco tour from Tangier to Desert and Marrakech.nnMeals included: BreakfastnDrop-off: Marrakech hotel, riad, or airportnHighlights: Marrakech Medina, Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Jemaa El Fna Square, Marrakech Souks