8 Day Essential Morocco Tour from Marrakech
8-Day Essential Morocco Tour from Marrakech
Tour Overview
This 8-day tour is curated to let you experience the essence of Morocco in comfort and style. Starting from Marrakech, you’ll cross the High Atlas mountains, step into film-set scenes at Aït Ben Haddou, wander through rose valleys and dramatic gorges, ride camels in Merzouga’s Sahara, explore the blue city-streets of Chefchaouen, and conclude along the Atlantic coast in Tangier. Each stop offers culture, natural beauty, and unforgettable views.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Start: Marrakech • End: Tangier (or return to Marrakech upon request)
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate (≈4 hrs drive)
Pick-up from your riad or hotel in Marrakech.
Drive over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass through the High Atlas with scenic panoramic stops.
Visit Telouet Kasbah, then the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Ben Haddou.
Continue to Ouarzazate.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Day 2: Ouarzazate → Skoura Palm Groves → Amridil Kasbah → Rose Valley → Dades Valley (≈3 hrs drive)
Breakfast in Ouarzazate. Explore Atlas Studios or Kasbah Taourirt.
Visit Amridil Kasbah in Skoura, then through the Rose Valley (Kalaat M’Gouna).
Marvel at “Monkey Fingers” rock formations in Dades.
Overnight in Boumalne Dades.
Day 3: Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Erfoud → Merzouga Sahara (≈5 hrs drive)
Morning in Dades. Travel to Todra Gorge, walk in the canyon.
Drive past Erfoud to reach Merzouga. Switch to camel at sunset to reach the luxury desert camp. Dinner under stars.
Overnight in desert camp
Day 4: Merzouga Region Exploration
Sunrise over the sand dunes. Breakfast in camp.
Spend the day exploring Merzouga’s wild lake, nomad villages, fossil workshops, palm groves, and Khamlia music.
Overnight in Merzouga.
Day 5: Merzouga → Erfoud → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes (≈7 hrs drive with stops)
Depart desert into the Ziz Valley. Visit Erfoud and a fossil workshop.
Lunch in Midelt. Continue through cedar forests near Azrou. Arrive in Fes in the evening.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 6: Full Day in Fes
Guided immersive walking tour: Royal Palace Gate, The Mellah, Borj Sud, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Al-Quaraouiyine University, Chouara Tanneries.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 7: Fes → Meknes → Volubilis Ruins → Chefchaouen (≈4 hrs drive)
Depart Fes to Meknes: Bab Mansour Gate, Royal Stables, etc.
Visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis.
Continue through hills to Chefchaouen, the Blue City. Evening in Chefchaouen.
Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 8: Chefchaouen → Tangier (≈2 hrs drive) & Departure
Free morning in Chefchaouen for shopping or relaxing.
Drive north to Tangier.
Drop-off at your hotel, port, or airport depending on your travel plan.
End of tour.
What’s Included
Private transport in A/C 4×4 or minivan + fuel
Private driver/guide (English speaking)
Nights in excellent Riads/hotels + 1 night in luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
Camel ride (sunset & sunrise) or 4×4 alternative where provided
Daily breakfasts + selected dinners en route (in Ouarzazate, Dades, desert, etc.)
Pick-up from any location in Marrakech & drop off in Tangier
Not Included
Lunches & drinks
Entrance fees to monuments and optional sites
Extras like quad biking, hammam, etc.
Note
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add or remove days, adjust the pace, or change start/end cities. Just contact us for a customized version.
Why Travel With Morocco Ino Tours?
Comfort & Authenticity: hand-picked Riads and desert camps
Flexibility: private tours with your own driver and car
Local expertise: discover Morocco through the eyes of locals
Unforgettable experiences: camel rides, desert campfire music, Atlas panoramas