Morocco Loop from Tangier, 8 Days

Morocco loop from Tangier in 8 days: a guided day in Fes, the Merzouga dunes, the Todra Gorge, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat.

8 days / 7 nights

Tangier, round trip

Private tour

Your hotel or riad

Morocco Loop from Tangier Photos

Photos from the route of this private loop of Morocco from Tangier, over 8 days: Tangier, Fes, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Casablanca and Tangier.

From €960 per person

About the Morocco Loop from Tangier

A full loop of Morocco that starts and ends in Tangier. You see Fes with a guide, cross the Middle Atlas to the Erg Chebbi dunes and follow the Todra Gorge to Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou.

After a walking tour of the Marrakech medina you return north along the Atlantic through Casablanca and Rabat.

Read more about Fes, Merzouga, Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, the Todra and Dades gorges and the Middle Atlas in our Morocco destinations guide; see also our article on the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs.

Morocco Loop from Tangier Highlights

Morocco Loop from Tangier Itinerary

Day-by-day plan of this private desert tour from Tangier and back, over 8 days.

Day 1 · Tangier, Fes

Your driver picks you up at your hotel or riad in Tangier, the port city on the Strait of Gibraltar, to start your private tour. We drive south through the green countryside of northern Morocco, with a break for lunch on the way, and reach Fes in the late afternoon. Dinner and the night are at your riad in Fes.

Day 2 · Fes guided tour, Ifrane, Midelt

After breakfast you discover Fes, the oldest of the imperial cities, with its own colours, smells and atmosphere. We start at the Royal Palace and its seven brass doors framed with mosaic tiles, then walk through the old medina: the Chouara tannery, where leather is still dyed with natural colours, the Al Qarawiyyin mosque and university and the Bou Inania medersa. In the afternoon we cross the Middle Atlas, with its mountains and cold rivers, through Ifrane, known as the little Switzerland of Morocco, and the cedar forest near Azrou, home of the Barbary macaques, to Midelt, a small town known for its minerals and fossils, where you spend the night.

Day 3 · Midelt, Ziz Valley, Rissani, Merzouga

After breakfast we drive south through the Ziz Valley and the Ziz Gorge and stop in the Ziz oasis to look at the palm groves and the view. We pass Erfoud and Rissani, the old market town of the Tafilalet. On the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes you see the black tents of nomad families, and we stop with one of them for tea, then visit Khamlia, a small village known for its Gnawa music. In the late afternoon you ride a camel into the high dunes of Merzouga to watch the sunset, then spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars.

Day 4 · Merzouga, Rissani, Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate

Wake up early for a camel ride at sunrise, when the first light changes the colours of the dunes. After breakfast at the camp we drive west to Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, a narrow canyon between high rock walls where you can walk along the river. The road then follows the valley of a thousand kasbahs, through the Valley of Roses, Kalaat M’Gouna, the town of roses, and the Skoura oasis to Ouarzazate, where you spend the night.

Day 5 · Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech

In the morning you discover Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, and its film studios: films and series such as Gladiator, Babel and Game of Thrones were shot in this region. Then we visit Ait Ben Haddou, the fortified village of earth houses on its hill, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After a break for lunch we cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass and come down to Marrakech in the late afternoon, in time for a traditional tangia for dinner and the night at your riad.

Day 6 · Marrakech medina walk, Casablanca

After breakfast you discover Marrakech, the red city, on a walking tour of the medina: the Koutoubia mosque, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the souks and Jemaa el Fna square, the heart of the old town. After a break for lunch we drive to Casablanca, about three hours away, for dinner and the night at your hotel.

Day 7 · Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier

After breakfast we visit the Hassan II Mosque, built on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and one of the largest mosques in the world, and drive along the Corniche by the sea. On the way north we stop in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, to see the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas above the mouth of the river. In the evening we reach Tangier for dinner and the night at your hotel.

Day 8 · Departure from Tangier

Your last morning is free to explore Tangier or to relax. At the agreed time your driver takes you to the airport, the port or the train station, and your private tour ends.

What's Included in the Morocco Loop from Tangier

The price covers transport, your driver-guide, the camel trek, accommodation and breakfast and dinner; lunch, drinks and entrance fees are extra.

Included

Not included

Morocco Loop from Tangier FAQ

Answers about pickup, the desert camp, meals, changes to the route and booking.

Is the Morocco Loop from Tangier private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own driver-guide and vehicle. You set the pace and choose where to stop.

Where does the Morocco Loop from Tangier start and end?

Your driver picks you up at your hotel or riad in Tangier and brings you back there 8 days later. We agree the pickup time with you when you book.

What is the desert camp like?

You spend the night in a luxury tented camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, with dinner, breakfast and an evening of Berber drum music. Tell us if you have special requests for the camp.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunch and drinks are not included; your driver stops at local restaurants along the way.

Can we change the Morocco Loop from Tangier itinerary?

Yes. Because the tour is private we can add a night, change hotels or adjust the route. Tell us what you would like in your enquiry.

What should we bring?

Comfortable shoes, a warm layer for the evening in the desert, sunglasses, sun cream and a scarf. A small overnight bag is easier on the camel ride.

How do I book the Morocco Loop from Tangier?

Send a free enquiry with your dates from this page and we reply with availability and the price. When online booking is open for this tour you can also reserve it straight away by paying a 30% deposit with PayPal; the rest is paid on the first day of the tour.

Morocco Loop from Tangier Reviews

What our guests say about their private tours with Fes Luxury Tours. You can read all our guest reviews on Tripadvisor.

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James W Tripadvisor · September 2026

Morocco highlights

A very enjoyable and hassle-free 10-day private tour covering Asilah, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, and Essaouira. Thank you to Siu Ha @ Fez Luxury Tour for the perfect arrangements! Our driver, Hafid, moved us between cities safely in a clean and comfortable new van whist sharing fascinating history and culture along the drive. The tour also included local guides who showed us around the Medinas in Fes and Marrakech, successfully leading us through the mazes! Without them, we might have been stuck in there forever. 😅 This was a fantastic taster of Morocco. If I return to Morocco in the future, I will definitely use Fez Luxury Tour service again, using Marrakech as a base, and to include an overnight stay in the Sahara Desert!

Norman N Tripadvisor · April 2026

Unforgettable trip to Morocco

Just got back from a fantastic 10-day trip starting in Casablanca and hitting all the highlights like the Blue City, Fez, the Sahara, and Marrakech. The Riad and Hotels they arranged for us are also very nice and comfortable. Huge thanks to our amazing driver, Hafid, who made our journey so enjoyable. Hafid was incredibly polite, attentive, and helpful with everything we needed. The Van was always clean and very comfortable for our group of four. We had a brilliant time and would highly recommend this agency and Hafid to anyone planning a trip to Morocco!

Winnie P Tripadvisor · July 2026

Morocco Private and Desert Tour with Fez Luxury

It's an excellent arrangement from Casablanca ,Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fez, Sahara desert, Dade valley and then Marrakech. A very comfortable, air- con , new big 7-seated car with a friend- like driver-guide,Ayoub Kara, who explains the local things and culture to us . Desert trip is a good experience with camel ride , Atv bike. there are lots of attraction in between and last stop of desert trip at Stars Hotel in Dade valley with swimming pool is a relaxing experience after desert trip Everything was really well‑organised with a balance of pacing throughout our private-tour trip. The desert luxury camp and Sahara Stars Dade Valley were thoughtfully arranged, and our driver‑guide shared plenty of local insights that helped us learn more about Morocco and its culture. Big thanks also to the travel agent's owner Siu Ha, who was super helpful with all our questions and arrangements, plus her business partner who supported us smoothly behind the scenes.

Terence B Tripadvisor · May 2026

Enjoyable and wonderful tour

We started our holiday in Seville and took the ferry from Tarifa, Spain to Tangier, Morocco. We found out not many private tours starting from Tangier. Luckily we found that Fes Luxury Tour has that service. We received quick response from the manager. She asked our plan and organized a stress free itinerary for us. Even though we spent a long time on the road, the car is comfortable and the driver was driving carefully on the whole 6 days’ journey. We are very happy for the tour and have no hesitation to recommend their services.

Tammy L Tripadvisor · September 2026

4 days Luxury tour from Fes to Marrakesh

The whole experience was excellent, it was stress free and easy. From booking to pick up, tour and hotels were all excellent. Our driver/guide Ayoub was very helpful and accommodating. He was a very thoughtful and careful driver. He explained things, culture and places of interests to us throughout the trip. He also goes out of his way to help us at the end of our tour when getting to the hotel that I booked myself in Marrakesh . We did have a different guide on the second day of the desert doing the 4x4 expereince and he was also excellent. I highly recommend booking with Fes Luxury tour and using their service. Their cars were very comfortable and clean. It makes life so much easier. The hotel choices were also very good. Thank you for making our trip so much more enjoyable and stress free for us. If it hadn't been with Ayoub, I don't think we would had been able to navigate through the mayhem of the Rissini Sunday Market, it was interesting to see a real local market in action from farm cattles to produce to herbs to Toys, clothes , artesanía and daily white goods. What an eye opener.

RenC EE Tripadvisor · October 2026

12-days private tour in Morocco

Thank you to Siu Ha @ Fez Luxury Tour for the perfect arrangements! We thoroughly enjoyed our 12-days private tour in Morocco. Every attraction was unforgettable, especially riding ATVs and camels, and seeing a sky full of stars in the Sahara Desert. Each Riad and hotel had its own unique charm, and the staff were all extremely friendly. A huge shout-out to our driver, Hafid, his driving skills were exceptional. The seats in the van were clean and very comfortable, making the whole trip enjoyable for all of us. Even though the long-distance drives were lengthy, we didn't feel uncomfortable at all. On the road, various unexpected situations arose, but his high level of skill helped us avoid potential accidents, and his safe driving gave us absolute peace of mind. Although our trip to Morocco has come to an end, we are still reminiscing about the wonderful memories. Highly recommended!