One way, Marrakech to Tangier · 5 days · 4 nights
Book a private 5-day tour from Marrakech to Tangier via Merzouga: Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley, a camel ride and a night in a Sahara camp, Fes and Chefchaouen, with a driver and a local guide.
Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Route
Marrakech - Dades Valley - Merzouga - Fes - Chefchaouen - Tangier
Guides speak
English and Spanish
Price
On request, free quote with no obligation
Tour overview
The 5-day Marrakech to Tangier tour via Merzouga is a private one-way Morocco tour package by Highlights Morocco Tours. It starts in Marrakech, crosses the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley, rides a camel at sunset to a night in a Sahara desert camp at Merzouga, continues through the Middle Atlas to Fes, visits Volubilis and Meknes on the way to Chefchaouen, and ends in Tangier via Tetouan. It includes a private driver and a local guide who speaks English or Spanish. The price is on request, with a free quote and no obligation.
This 5-day itinerary is for travellers who start in Marrakech and want to finish in the north, in Tangier, for the ferry to Spain or a flight home, without going back over the same road. In five days you cross the High Atlas, spend a night in the Sahara, see the old medina of Fes and walk the blue lanes of Chefchaouen.
Everything is private and organised for you: transport, a local guide and a night in a desert camp. Tell us your dates and group size and we send a free quote with no obligation. If you have more time, see our 8-day tour from Marrakech or the same route in the other direction, the 5-day Tangier to Marrakech tour.
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Highlights
Itinerary
About 330 km
About 300 km
About 460 km
About 300 km with stops
About 120 km
Route map
The one-way route goes east over the High Atlas to the Sahara, then north through the Middle Atlas and the Rif mountains to the Strait of Gibraltar.
Marrakech
Start of the tour, with your private driver and local guide.
Dades Valley
Ait Ben Haddou on the way, rock formations, palm groves and kasbahs.
Merzouga
Camel ride at sunset and a night in a desert camp beside the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Fes
UNESCO-listed medina, after the Middle Atlas.
Chefchaouen
Volubilis and Meknes on the way, then the blue town of the Rif mountains.
Tangier
End of the tour, after Tetouan.
Why this route
Marrakech is where many trips begin, and Tangier is where many end, with the ferry to Spain or a flight home. This tour turns the whole trip into one line: you never repeat a road, and you see the desert, the imperial city of Fes and the blue town of Chefchaouen on the way.
Five days is short for this much road, so the days are planned with long drives on days 3 and 4 and a lighter last day.
Morocco tour package
Tour options
All options are private, with a driver and a local guide.
| Tour | Route | Ending |
|---|---|---|
| 5-day Marrakech to Tangier via Merzouga | Marrakech, Dades, Merzouga, Fes, Chefchaouen, Tangier | Tangier (one way) |
| 5-day Marrakech to Merzouga tour | Marrakech, the south, the Sahara and back | Marrakech (round trip) |
| 8-day Morocco tour from Marrakech | Marrakech, the Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen and more | See tour page |
| 5-day Tangier to Marrakech tour | The same route in the other direction | Marrakech (one way) |
Your quote
Meals, extra stops and the type of camp are confirmed in your free quote. Tell us what you prefer.
Good to know
Tour guide
If you are planning 5 days in Morocco from Marrakech to Tangier, this guide explains the private one-way route via Ait Ben Haddou, the Sahara camp night, Fes and Chefchaouen, the long drive days, the best seasons, packing tips and how to request a free quote. It is written for first-time visitors to Morocco.
The 5-day Marrakech to Tangier tour via Merzouga is a private one-way Morocco tour package by Highlights Morocco Tours. It runs from Marrakech over the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley, continues to the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga for a camel ride and a night in a desert camp, crosses the Middle Atlas to Fes, passes Volubilis and Meknes on the way to Chefchaouen and ends in Tangier via Tetouan. A private driver and a local guide who speaks English or Spanish go with you, and there are four nights in total. It is designed for travellers who want to cross Morocco from south to north without repeating a road.
Day 1: You leave Marrakech, cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass, visit Ait Ben Haddou, stop in Ouarzazate and sleep in the Dades Valley. Day 2: You see the Todra Gorges, drive to Merzouga and ride a camel at sunset before a night in the desert camp. Day 3: After sunrise over the dunes you drive north along the Ziz Valley and through the Middle Atlas cedar forests to Fes. Day 4: You leave Fes for Volubilis and Meknes and arrive in Chefchaouen in the evening. Day 5: You walk the blue lanes in the morning, stop in Tetouan and arrive in Tangier in the afternoon.
The 5-day Marrakech to Tangier tour is for travellers who start in Marrakech and want to finish in the north, for the ferry to Spain or a flight from Tangier, while seeing the Sahara, Fes and Chefchaouen on the way. It suits curious, active people who accept long drives. Day 3 from Merzouga to Fes is about 460 km, and day 4 is also long. It is a big sampler, not a slow trip, and we can add nights if you want a gentler pace.
Spring and autumn are generally the most comfortable seasons for the 5-day Marrakech to Tangier tour, since you cross mountains, desert and cities in one trip. In summer the south and Fes can be very hot. In winter desert nights are cold, Chefchaouen and the Middle Atlas are cool and rainy at times, and snow is possible in the High Atlas. Ask us about your dates and we will advise you.
Bring light layers, a warm jacket for the desert night, a scarf, sunglasses, sun cream and closed shoes for the medinas and the dunes. Carry a small bag for the camel ride and keep your main luggage in the vehicle. Dress modestly in the cities. Days 3 and 4 are long driving days, so we plan stops to rest, and arrival times depend on traffic and the stops you choose.
The price of the 5-day Marrakech to Tangier tour is on request, because it depends on your dates and group size. The quote from Highlights Morocco Tours is free with no obligation. Send your request through the contact form, WhatsApp or email, and we will answer with a proposal covering the private driver, local guide, sunset camel ride, the desert camp night and the hotels on the road. Tell us your ferry or flight time in Tangier and we will plan the last day around it.
Why book with us
Local agency
Highlights Morocco Tours is a private tour operator based in Marrakech.
100% private
Only your group, with your own driver.
English and Spanish
Local guides who speak English or Spanish.
Tailor-made
Ask us to add a night, change a stop or adjust the pace.
WhatsApp support
Support before and during your trip.
Free quote
Send your dates and group size. No obligation.
FAQ
About the trip, how to book it and who we are.
Yes, if you have little time and want the High Atlas, a night in the Sahara, the imperial city of Fes and the blue town of Chefchaouen in one trip. The days are long on days 3 and 4, and we can add nights if you prefer a slower pace.
Day 1 Marrakech to the Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou, day 2 Dades Valley to Merzouga with a night in a Sahara camp, day 3 Merzouga to Fes, day 4 Fes to Chefchaouen via Volubilis and Meknes and day 5 Chefchaouen to Tangier via Tetouan.
Yes. You ride a camel at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend a night in a desert camp at Merzouga. The camel ride depends on the season and your arrival time.
Yes. It starts in Marrakech and ends in Tangier, so you do not repeat any road. If you need to return to Marrakech, we can help you with a train or a flight.
Yes. We can take you to your hotel, the port, the train station or the airport in Tangier. Tell us your ferry or flight time and we plan the last day around it.
Yes. We can add a night in Fes, a second night in the desert or other stops, or you can choose the 8-day or 14-day tour from Marrakech. Tell us your dates and we send a free quote.
Send us your dates and number of travellers with the contact form, by WhatsApp or by email. We reply with a free, no-obligation quote and, once you are happy with it, we confirm the booking and the details of your trip.
The price depends on your dates, the number of travellers and the type of camp, so we quote on request. Quotes are free and come with no obligation.
The tour starts in Marrakech and ends in Tangier. We agree the pick-up point and time with you when we confirm your booking, and we can help you plan the way onward.
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Marrakech, Morocco
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Why travellers trust us
8+ years
Organising private tours across Morocco for many years.
Local Berber team
Brothers and friends who grew up in the desert and know every road and camp.
100% private
Your own driver and guide. Never a big shared group.
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No call centre and no middleman. Free quote, no obligation.