The 4 Days Tour Tangier to Marrakech is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience Morocco’s key highlights. This tour combines scenic drives, desert adventures, and cultural experiences. It is suited for those seeking a brief yet immersive introduction to Morocco’s diverse landscapes and heritage.
The highlights of the tour include:
Rif Mountains: Enjoy scenic drives through these picturesque mountains.
Merzouga Desert: Experience a memorable Camel Trekking ride across the golden dunes.
Desert Camp: Spend a night under the stars with dinner and campfire.
Ouarzazate: Visit the historic Taourirt Kasbah.
The tour duration is 4 days / 3 nights, starts from Tangier, and ends in Marrakech. It is a Private tour type.
Departure Location (Starts In): Tangier
Retour Location (Ends In): Marrakech
Early Morning Departure (Most Likely): For a long first day that includes significant travel from Tangier, a departure between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM is common. This maximizes daylight hours for scenic driving and ensures arrival at the Merzouga desert camp before sunset for the camel trek.
This four-day private tour from Tangier to Marrakech offers a comprehensive and immersive introduction to Morocco’s diverse landscapes. Expect to enjoy scenic drives through the picturesque Rif Mountains, culminating in the thrill of camel trekking across the golden dunes of the Merzouga Desert. You will experience a magical night under the stars at a desert camp, and explore the history of the Taourirt Kasbah. This adventure perfectly balances travel with cultural and natural wonders, connecting two major Moroccan cities in a seamless journey.
Morning: Meet your private driver/guide in Tangier (at the airport, port, or your accommodation). Begin the scenic drive south through the Rif Mountains.
Late Morning: Arrive in the beautiful blue-painted town of Chefchaouen. You will have free time to walk the tranquil blue alleys, explore the old medina, and have lunch.
Afternoon: Continue the drive to the ancient Imperial City of Fes.
Evening: Check into your Riad/Hotel in Fes. Dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: Approx. 7-8 hours total driving/travel time.
Morning: Depart Fes, driving south through the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Stops: Pass through Ifrane (often called “Morocco’s Switzerland”) and stop at the Azrou Cedar Forest to see the wild Barbary Apes.
Mid-Day: Continue through the Tizi N-Talghamt pass, stopping for lunch in Midelt.
Afternoon: Drive along the stunning Ziz Gorges and through the vast Ziz Valley, with its large palm groves, as the landscape transforms into the desert.
Late Afternoon: Arrive at Merzouga. You will be welcomed with traditional mint tea.
Evening: Embark on a sunset Camel Trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Arrive at your desert camp for Dinner and a memorable night under the stars with Berber drumming around a Campfire.
Duration: Approx. 8-9 hours total driving/travel time.
Morning: Wake up early to witness the spectacular desert Sunrise. After breakfast, ride the camels (or drive) back to Merzouga village.
Mid-Morning: Drive to Rissani (optional visit to the traditional local market, especially vibrant on market days). Continue on the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.”
Lunch & Walk: Arrive at the towering Todra Gorges. Enjoy lunch and take a walk between the high canyon walls.
Afternoon: Travel through the Dades Valley, famous for its dramatic rock formations and ancient mud-brick Kasbahs.
Evening: Check into your hotel in the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: Approx. 5-6 hours total driving/travel time.
Morning: Continue through the Valley of the Roses (Kelaat M’gouna) and the palm oasis of Skoura.
Stops: Arrive in Ouarzazate (“The Hollywood of Africa”). Stop to visit the Taourirt Kasbah and potentially the film studios.
Highlight: Visit the magnificent Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location. You will have time to explore and have lunch.
Afternoon: Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the high Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260m), stopping for panoramic photos.
Evening: Arrive in Marrakech, where your driver will drop you off at your accommodation, marking the end of the tour.
Duration: Approx. 7-8 hours total driving/travel time.
