7 Days Grand Tour from Tangier Morocco

Start your Moroccan adventure in Tangier with a morning pickup from your hotel, port, or airport. Begin with a guided tour of this fascinating port city where Africa meets Europe. Visit the Kasbah district with its narrow alleyways and beautiful views of the Strait of Gibraltar. Explore the medina, the Grand Socco, and the Petit Socco. Visit the American Legation Museum, the first American public property outside the United States. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring fresh seafood. In the afternoon, visit the Caves of Hercules and Cape Spartel, the northwesternmost point of Africa. Enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace before checking into your hotel for the night.

After breakfast, depart for Chefchaouen, the famous blue city nestled in the Rif Mountains. The drive takes you through beautiful mountain scenery and traditional Berber villages. Arrive in Chefchaouen in the late morning and check into your hotel. Enjoy a guided tour of this picturesque town, known for its distinctive blue-washed buildings. Explore the main square, Place Outa el Hammam, and the Grand Mosque. Wander through the narrow blue alleyways and visit the local souk where you can find handmade woolen items and other crafts. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Rif Mountains from the Spanish Mosque. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore on your own, take photos of the blue streets, or relax at a café. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

After breakfast, depart for Fès, stopping en route at the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best-preserved Roman archaeological site in Morocco. Explore the ancient city with its well-preserved mosaics, villas, and triumphal arch. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Visit the impressive Bab Mansour gate, the Royal Stables, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. After lunch in Meknes, continue to Fès, arriving in the late afternoon. Check into your traditional riad in the medina and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner. Overnight in Fès.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day guided tour of Fès, one of Morocco’s most fascinating imperial cities. Explore the medieval medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s largest living medieval cities. Visit the famous Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the traditional tanneries where leather is still produced using ancient methods. Wander through the colorful souks, where you can purchase local crafts and spices. Visit the Royal Palace and the Jewish Quarter (Mellah). Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant in the medina. In the afternoon, visit the pottery cooperative to see how traditional ceramics are made. Enjoy free time in the late afternoon to explore on your own or relax at your riad. Overnight in Fès.

After breakfast, depart for the Sahara Desert. Pass through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in the Berber town of Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” with its alpine-style architecture. Continue through the cedar forests of Azrou, where you might see Barbary macaques. Stop for lunch in Midelt, nestled between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. In the afternoon, drive through the Ziz Valley with its vast palm groves, enjoying breathtaking views of the landscape. Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon, where you’ll mount your camels for a trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes to reach your desert camp. Enjoy a spectacular sunset over the dunes, followed by a traditional Berber dinner and entertainment under the stars. Overnight in the desert camp.

Wake up early to witness a spectacular sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, ride camels back to Merzouga village. Visit the town of Rissani, known for its traditional souk and as the birthplace of the current Moroccan royal family. Continue to Todra Gorges, where you’ll walk through the impressive canyon with its towering rock walls reaching up to 300 meters high. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, drive through the Dades Valley with its stunning rock formations and lush oases. Visit the “Monkey Fingers” rock formations before arriving at your hotel in the Dades Valley for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive along the “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs” to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Visit the famous Kasbah Taourirt and the Atlas Film Studios if time permits. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous filming location for movies like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia. Explore this ancient fortified village with your guide. After lunch, begin your journey to Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m). Enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and Berber villages along the way. Stop for photos at panoramic viewpoints. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon and check into your hotel, marking the end of your 7-day grand tour of Morocco.