Private, ten days, Marrakech to Tangier: riads, the Atlantic coast and the main cultural stops, arranged for one party rather than a fixed departure. You fly out of Tangier and never retrace the route.
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Route
- Marrakech → Tangier
- Pace
- One direction north with a few longer drives broken up with stops
Overview
One direction, north, with a private driver and riads booked ahead. Start in the red city, take in the desert and the medieval medina, then finish on the Strait and fly out of Tangier.
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Route
- 1Marrakech
- 2Sahara
- 3Fes
- 4Chefchaouen
- 5Rabat
- 6Tangier
Highlights
- Marrakech to Tangier in a single line — you never retrace
- Private, arranged for your party rather than a fixed departure
- Riads instead of hotel corridors
- Fly out of Tangier
Day by day
A representative plan. Every trip is adjusted to your dates, your pace and what you want to see.
1
Day 1
Marrakech arrival
Arrive in Marrakech and settle into a riad in the medina. Get your bearings with a quiet walk near Jemaa el-Fna and the Koutoubia.
2
Day 2
Explore Marrakech
Take a full day to explore Marrakech at an easy pace. Visit the Bahia Palace, the souks or the Majorelle area with time for a break.
3
Day 3
Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou
Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass. The drive is about three and a half hours to the ksar of Ait Benhaddou, where you stay overnight.
4
Day 4
Ait Benhaddou to the Dades Valley
Drive through the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley. About two hours of driving, with short stops along the way.
5
Day 5
Dades Valley to Merzouga
A longer driving day of about four to five hours to Merzouga. Swap to a 4x4 for the last stretch into the Erg Chebbi dunes and your desert camp.
6
Day 6
Merzouga to Midelt
Leave the dunes early for a long northbound drive. Break it up by stopping overnight in Midelt, a practical halfway point between the desert and Fes.
7
Day 7
Midelt to Fes
Finish the drive to Fes, arriving in the late afternoon. Settle in and take a first look around the edge of the car-free medina.
8
Day 8
Explore Fes
A full day in Fes with a local guide. Focus on the tanneries, madrasas, artisan quarters and the largest car-free medina in Morocco.
9
Day 9
Fes to Chefchaouen
About four hours north to Chefchaouen in the Rif. Walk the blue lanes at an easy pace and enjoy the quiet evening.
10
Day 10
Chefchaouen to Tangier
A final drive of about three and a half to four hours north to Tangier. End your trip here and fly out.
Good to know
Best season
Spring and autumn offer mild weather for the coast and mountains.
Pace and driving
One direction north with a few longer drives, mostly broken up with overnight stops.
Who it suits
Travellers who want to cover a lot of ground without retracing their route.
What's included
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole itinerary
- Accommodation each night, with breakfast
- Airport transfers at the start and end
- A local guide in the medinas where a guide adds most
- A named contact in Marrakech throughout your trip
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches, dinners and drinks unless listed
- Entrance fees to monuments and sites
- Tips for your driver and guides
- Travel insurance
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