8 routes starting in Tangier
The shortest route to the Sahara dunes. 2 days minimum from Tangier. Cross the Mid-Atlas via Ifrane to imperial Fes, then cross the Mid-Atlas to Erg Chebbi. From $480 per person.
Tangier desert tours start in a city where Africa and Europe meet. Just 27 km from Spain, Tangier has been a cultural crossroads since Phoenician times and blends Moroccan and European influences. Our itineraries take you south through Chefchaouen, Fes and the Middle Atlas to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Whether you opt for a 4–7‑day trip ending in Marrakech or a longer grand tour, you’ll enjoy camel treks, desert camping, guided sightseeing in Fes and Marrakech and the flexibility to customise routes and activities.
Tangier is where Africa and Europe meet. This port city in northern Morocco overlooks both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and sits just 17 miles (27 km) from Spain. With its mix of Moroccan and European influences, it makes a fascinating starting point for your Morocco tour.
Looking for other starting points? Explore our Morocco tours from Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes and Agadir.
Our short Tangier desert tours take you through the blue alleys of Chefchaouen, across the Middle Atlas and into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy camel rides, desert camping and spectacular scenery like palm groves, kasbahs, gorges and valleys before finishing in Marrakech or returning to Tangier.
Not sure which itinerary fits you best? Compare full details on each tour page starting in Tangier or ask us to customise your route.
With ten days or more, our grand Morocco tours from Tangier allow you to explore all corners of the kingdom. Wander the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, discover ancient Fes and Meknes, cross the Sahara to Marrakech, and optionally continue to the Atlantic coast or Atlas Mountains. Local guides and unhurried itineraries ensure you get the most from every stop.
Warm up with a Tangier city tour or add day trips to Chefchaouen, Assilah, Tetouan or the Caves of Hercules before your longer itinerary. All day tours are private and can be tailored to your interests.
Exact inclusions vary by itinerary, so please check full details on each tour page starting in Tangier.
4–7 days – choose a short Sahara desert tour from Tangier that finishes in Marrakech or returns to Tangier.
8–10 days – pick a mid‑length itinerary that includes Chefchaouen, Fes and the Sahara before ending in Marrakech or Casablanca.
10–15 days – opt for a grand tour that covers northern cities, the Sahara, Atlas Mountains and optional Atlantic coast extensions.
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4 days · Tangier → Marrakech
Travel from Tangier to Marrakech on a private 4-day desert tour via Chefchaouen, Fes and Merzouga, with camel trekking and a Sahara camp.
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5 days · Tangier → Marrakech
Travel from Tangier to Marrakech on a private 5-day desert tour through Chefchaouen, Fes and Merzouga, with camel trekking and a Sahara camp.
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6 days · Tangier → Marrakech
Travel from Tangier to Marrakech on a private 6-day Morocco tour through Chefchaouen, Fes and the Merzouga Sahara, with accommodation and local driver.
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7 days · Tangier → Marrakech
Travel from Tangier to Marrakech on a private 7-day Morocco tour through Chefchaouen, Fes and Merzouga, with Sahara experiences and accommodation.
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Most reviewed 8 days · Tangier round trip
Experience northern Morocco, imperial cities and the Sahara on a private 8-day round trip from Tangier, with accommodation and a local driver.
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10 days · Tangier → Marrakech
Explore Chefchaouen, imperial cities and the Sahara on a private 10-day Morocco tour from Tangier to Marrakech, with accommodation and local transport.
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12 days · Tangier round trip
Explore Morocco on a private 12-day round trip from Tangier, including Chefchaouen, imperial cities, Merzouga Sahara, Marrakech and the Atlantic coast.
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15 days · Tangier round trip
Discover Morocco on a private 15-day round trip from Tangier, visiting Chefchaouen, imperial cities, the Sahara, Marrakech and the Atlantic coast.
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Tangier to Merzouga is 680 km, over 10 hours of driving. As the farthest gateway, the shortest tour is 5 days via Chefchaouen and Fes.
Yes — we pick you up directly at the Tanger Med / ferry port, the city port, the airport or your hotel. Many guests arriving from Spain start their tour the same day.
Yes — it’s one of our most popular routes. Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Erg Chebbi → Dades → Aït Benhaddou → Marrakech. Saves backtracking.
Absolutely. The blue city of Chefchaouen is one of Morocco’s most beautiful towns; an overnight lets you enjoy the medina at sunset and sunrise without the crowds.
Yes. Almost every Tangier route passes through imperial Fes, with a local guided tour of its UNESCO medina before continuing to the Sahara.
Anywhere — your hotel or riad in the Tangier medina, the city center, Tangier airport (TNG), the Tanger Med ferry port or the train station. Free pickup. Driver meets you at 7:30 AM at the agreed spot.
Yes — you can add 1–2 extra nights in Chefchaouen to slow down and explore the blue medina and the surrounding Rif mountains.
A little — from the far north there’s real driving to reach the dunes. For a calmer pace add nights in Chefchaouen or Fes; 5 days is the efficient minimum from Tangier.
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