Palm trees and old walls in the Tangier medina above the sea, with mountains on the far shore
7 days from Tangier

Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech

Morocco's main cities without the desert: Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca and two full days in Marrakech, including a day in the Atlas Mountains.

Tangier medina
  • Duration7 days, 6 nights
  • Starts and endsTangier
  • How it runsPrivate car and driver
  • PriceOn request
The route

Where the road goes

Map of the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech route on satellite imagery of Morocco, with each stop marked
Each stop sits where it really is. The line shows the order of the stops, not the exact road.
Day by day

The plan

Driving times are approximate and include short stops.

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Tangier

    Transfer onlyTangier

    We meet you at the airport or the port and walk you through the medina and kasbah, high above the Strait of Gibraltar.

  2. Day 2: Tangier to Rabat

    4.5 to 5 hours, with stopsRabat

    South along the Atlantic to the capital for a guided visit: the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum.

  3. Day 3: Rabat to Marrakech via Casablanca

    4 to 4.5 hours, with stopsMarrakech

    A stop at the Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche, then on to Marrakech for an evening walk to the Jemaa el-Fna square.

  4. Day 4: Marrakech

    No drivingMarrakech

    A guided tour of the medina, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Koutoubia.

  5. Day 5: A day in the Atlas Mountains

    1.5 to 2 hours each wayMarrakech

    A guided day in the Ourika Valley: Berber villages, a walk to the waterfalls and tea with a local family.

  6. Day 6: Marrakech to Tangier

    6.5 to 7 hours, with breaksTangier

    The long drive north, broken up with stops, back to Tangier.

  7. Day 7: Tangier

    Transfer onlyTour ends in Tangier

    Breakfast, then your transfer to the airport, the port or your hotel.

The details

What's included

Included

  • 6 nights' accommodation
  • Breakfast every day
  • Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver
  • Fuel and tolls
  • Local guides in Tangier, Rabat and Marrakech
  • Guide for the Atlas day
  • Airport, port or hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Bottled water in the car

Not included

  • Flights
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Entrance fees not listed above
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
Questions

Before you book

How long is the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour, and where does it start?

The Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour lasts 7 days and 6 nights. It starts and ends in Tangier, and the route passes through Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech and Ourika Valley. Morocco My Trip runs it with a private car and driver, so your group sets the pace.

Where do you sleep on the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour?

On the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour you spend 6 nights on the road: night 1 in Tangier, night 2 in Rabat, nights 3 to 5 in Marrakech and night 6 in Tangier.

How much driving is there on the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour?

Driving on the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour day by day: day 1, transfer only; day 2, 4.5 to 5 hours, with stops; day 3, 4 to 4.5 hours, with stops; day 4, no driving; day 5, 1.5 to 2 hours each way; day 6, 6.5 to 7 hours, with breaks; day 7, transfer only. The longest drive is day 6, Marrakech to Tangier. Times are approximate and include short stops.

What is included in the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour?

The Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour includes 6 nights' accommodation, breakfast every day, private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, fuel and tolls, local guides in Tangier, Rabat and Marrakech, guide for the Atlas day, airport, port or hotel pick-up and drop-off and bottled water in the car.

What is not included in the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour?

Not included on the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour: flights, lunches and dinners, entrance fees not listed above, optional activities, travel insurance and tips and personal expenses. Ask us if you would like any of these arranged.

When is the best time to do the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour?

The best months for the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour are March, April, May, October and November. The toughest months are July and August. In July: very hot in Marrakech and Fez by afternoon.

How much does the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour cost?

The Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour is priced on request: Morocco My Trip quotes for your dates and your group. Send the enquiry form or a message on WhatsApp and we reply with a price, usually within a few hours and always within 24. A 30% deposit confirms the booking, and the rest is paid on the first day.

Can I change the Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour itinerary?

Yes. The Morocco Highlights, Tangier to Marrakech tour is a ready-made route, but you can add a night, skip a stop, start on another date or join it to another route. Tell Morocco My Trip what you would like and we send back the adjusted plan with its price before you confirm.

Make it yours

Change anything

Another night somewhere, a different start date or a stop you'd rather skip. Tell us and we'll adjust the route and send you a price.

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