Camel Ride Trips11-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Arrive by plane or ferry in Tangier and cross the whole country at an easy pace: the blue city of Chefchaouen, Roman Volubilis, a guided day in Fes, two nights in the Sahara, the gorges and kasbahs of the south, and three nights in Marrakech with a free day to enjoy the city.
What is the 11-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech?
It is a private, one-way tour by Camel Ride Trips that starts in Tangier (airport, ferry port or hotel) and ends at Marrakech airport after 11 days and 10 nights. It visits the Hercules Caves, Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Meknes, Fes with a licensed guide, two nights around the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, Rissani, the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech with a guided day and a free day. You travel with your own English-speaking driver-guide.
- 1 night Chefchaouen
- 2 nights Fes
- 1 night Sahara camp
- 1 night Merzouga
- 1 night Dades Valley
- 1 night Ouarzazate
- 3 nights Marrakech
How much driving is there on the 11-day Tangier to Marrakech grand tour?
The whole route covers about 1,500 km by road. On this 11-day tour, 5 of the 11 days have little or no driving. Times below are approximate and include short stops for photos, lunch and visits.
| Day | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tangier → Hercules Caves → Chefchaouen | about 140 km | 2–3 hours with stops |
| Day 2 | Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes | about 280 km | 4–5 hours with stops |
| Day 3 | Guided tour of Fes | — | Little or no driving |
| Day 4 | Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga | about 460 km | 7–8 hours with stops |
| Day 5 | Merzouga desert excursion | about 60 km | Short drives by 4x4 |
| Day 6 | Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley | about 260 km | 4–5 hours with stops |
| Day 7 | Dades → Kalaat M'Gouna → Skoura → Ouarzazate | about 120 km | 1–2 hours with stops |
| Day 8 | Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n'Tichka → Marrakech | about 220 km | 3–4 hours with stops |
| Day 9 | Guided tour of Marrakech | — | Little or no driving |
| Day 10 | Free day in Marrakech | — | Little or no driving |
| Day 11 | Departure from Marrakech | — | Airport transfer only |
Ferry pickup
We meet you at Tangier port, the airport or your hotel.
Two desert nights
A camp night in Erg Chebbi plus a full day around Merzouga.
Private 4x4
Air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with your own driver-guide.
Local guides
Licensed local guides in Fes and Marrakech.
11-Day Tangier to Marrakech Itinerary
- Day 1
Tangier → Hercules Caves → Chefchaouen
Your driver meets you at Tangier airport, the ferry port or your hotel. Stop at the Hercules Caves on the Atlantic coast, where a sea opening is shaped like the map of Africa.
Drive into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen and spend the evening in its blue lanes and squares.
Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen
- Day 2
Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Take a last morning walk in Chefchaouen, then visit Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman city with fine mosaics, temples and columns.
In Meknes, see Bab Mansour, the Royal Granaries, the Sahrij Swani basin and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, then continue to Fes.
Overnight: Riad in the Fes medina
- Day 3
Guided tour of Fes
With a licensed local guide, see the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish Quarter and the Borj Sud fortress, with its view over the medina.
Then walk into Fes el-Bali for Al Quaraouiyine, the Al Attarine Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, the tanneries, the souks and the artisan workshops.
Overnight: Riad in the Fes medina
- Day 4
Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Cross the Middle Atlas through Ifrane and the cedar forest near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques, then continue past Midelt to the viewpoints over the Ziz Valley palm groves.
Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. At the desert camp, enjoy dinner, Berber music and a night under the stars.
Overnight: Sahara desert camp, dinner included
- Day 5
Merzouga desert excursion
After sunrise and breakfast, visit a nomad family for Berber tea and stories of desert life.
In Khamlia, listen to Gnawa music, then explore desert oases, old mining sites and, in season, the lake that attracts migrating birds.
Overnight: Merzouga, dinner included
- Day 6
Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Stop in Rissani, an old caravan town with a lively traditional market, then walk inside the Todra Gorge.
Continue into the Dades Valley to see the Monkey Fingers rock formations and the views over the gorge road.
Overnight: Hotel in the Dades Valley, dinner included
- Day 7
Dades → Kalaat M'Gouna → Skoura → Ouarzazate
Pass through Kalaat M'Gouna, the town of roses, and the palm groves of Skoura.
In Ouarzazate, visit the Atlas Film Studios or the Taourirt Kasbah, and enjoy a slower afternoon.
Overnight: Hotel in Ouarzazate, dinner included
- Day 8
Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n'Tichka → Marrakech
Explore Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed earthen ksar used in many films and TV series.
Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with viewpoints along the way, and arrive in Marrakech.
Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
- Day 9
Guided tour of Marrakech
With a licensed local guide, visit Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque and the souks of the medina.
Spend time in Jemaa el-Fna Square and visit Majorelle Garden (tickets subject to availability).
Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
- Day 10
Free day in Marrakech
Enjoy Marrakech at your own pace: shop in the souks, relax in a hammam, eat on a rooftop terrace or add an optional excursion. Your driver can help you plan the day.
Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
- Day 11
Departure from Marrakech
Your driver takes you to Marrakech Menara Airport in time for your flight.
Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport, end of tour
Choose Your Comfort Level
Choose the level that suits you. The route and guides stay the same; only the hotels, riads and desert camp change.
Basic
- Clean 2–3 star hotels and guesthouses
- Simple traditional riads
- Standard tent in a desert camp
- Private rooms, breakfast included
Mid-Range
- Selected 3–4 star hotels
- Traditional riads with character
- Comfort desert tent with private bathroom
- Private rooms, breakfast included
Luxury
- Premium 4–5 star hotels and boutique riads
- Suites available on request
- Luxury desert tent with en-suite bathroom
- Breakfast included, selected dinners
Included & Not Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 10 nights in hotels, riads and a desert camp (Basic, Mid-Range or Luxury)
- Daily breakfast
- Dinners in Merzouga, the Dades Valley and Ouarzazate
- Vegetarian and vegan meal options
- Licensed local guides in Fes and Marrakech
- Camel ride and sandboarding
- Photo and rest stops with free time
- Airport, ferry port, hotel and riad transfers
Not included
- International flights and ferry tickets
- Lunches and drinks
- Dinners not listed above
- Entrance fees to monuments and gardens
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
Questions About This Tour
Can you pick me up at the Tangier ferry port?
Yes. We meet you at Tangier Med or Tangier Ville port, Tangier airport or your hotel, so this tour is ideal if you arrive by ferry from Spain.
How many nights are in the Sahara?
Two: one in a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes after a sunset camel ride, and one in Merzouga after a full day with nomad families, Gnawa music and desert oases.
Where does the 11-day tour end?
At Marrakech Menara Airport, after three nights in Marrakech with a guided day and a free day. We can also end in Casablanca if your flight leaves from there.
Can I choose my hotel level?
Yes. You can choose Basic, Mid-Range or Luxury hotels, riads and desert camp. The route stays the same, only the accommodation changes.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast every day and dinners in Merzouga, the Dades Valley and Ouarzazate. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available.
How much driving is there on the 11-day Tangier to Marrakech grand tour?
The whole route covers about 1,500 km by road. On this 11-day tour, 5 of the 11 days have little or no driving. The longest day is Day 4, Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga: about 460 km, 7–8 hours with stops. All times are approximate and include short stops.
How much does the 11-Day Tangier to Marrakech Grand Tour tour cost?
The 11-Day Tangier to Marrakech Grand Tour tour starts from €1,835 per person at Mid-Range level, based on 2 travelers sharing. The price depends on your group size and comfort level (Basic, Mid-Range or Luxury). Message us on WhatsApp at +212 669 576 091 for an exact quote.
How do I pay for this tour?
Send a 20% deposit by PayPal, Payoneer or international bank transfer (SWIFT) and your tour is confirmed automatically. Pay the remaining 80% on the first day of the tour, in cash (EUR, USD or MAD) or online. Cancel 11 days or more before the tour for a full refund of your deposit. See our booking terms.
Other tours from Tangier: 6-day Tangier to Merzouga, 8-day Tangier to Marrakech and 14-day Complete Morocco.
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