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The white medina of Tangier above the bay – Tours from Tangier

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Tours from Tangier

Private tours that meet you at the ferry port, the airport or the station in Tangier: Chefchaouen, Fes and the Sahara, finishing in Marrakech or Casablanca.

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About Our Tours from Tangier

Tangier is the way into Morocco for travellers arriving by ferry from Spain or by high-speed train. Two hours away is Chefchaouen, the blue town of the Rif mountains, and beyond it Fes and the road south to the desert.

Our tours from Tangier run from short trips to the dunes of Merzouga to full north-to-south journeys ending in Marrakech or Casablanca. Tell us which port or station you arrive at and your driver-guide will be waiting.

  • 7private tours from Tangier
  • 4 – 19days, shortest to longest
  • Door to doorpickup at your hotel, airport or station
  • Flexibleevery itinerary can be adjusted

Highlights

Why Start Your Morocco Tour in Tangier

  • Gateway from Spain

    Ferries from Tarifa and Algeciras reach Tangier in about an hour, so your tour can begin at the port.

  • Two seas

    At Cap Spartel the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.

  • Chefchaouen first

    The blue town is only about two and a half hours away, the first stop on most of our tours.

  • Imperial cities

    Fes, Meknes and Volubilis follow on the way south.

  • North to south

    Cross the whole country from the Strait of Gibraltar to the dunes of the Sahara.

  • Finish in Marrakech

    One-way routes end in Marrakech or Casablanca, with no need to drive back.

Where to go

Where Our Tours from Tangier Go

Asilah, a highlight of our tours from Tangier

Asilah

A whitewashed seaside town with murals on the Atlantic.

Chefchaouen, a highlight of our tours from Tangier

Chefchaouen

The blue medina of the Rif mountains.

Volubilis, a highlight of our tours from Tangier

Volubilis

Roman ruins and mosaics near Meknes.

Fes, a highlight of our tours from Tangier

Fes

The Blue Gate and the great medina.

Merzouga, a highlight of our tours from Tangier

Merzouga

Desert camp, camel ride and nomad families of the Sahara.

Ait Ben Haddou, a highlight of our tours from Tangier

Ait Ben Haddou

The ksar on the road to Marrakech.

Experiences

What You Will Experience

Our tours from Tangier cross Morocco from the Mediterranean to the Sahara, with a new landscape every day.

  • The Kasbah of Tangier in Morocco

    The Kasbah of Tangier

    Old town above the port

  • Blue doors and alleys in Morocco

    Blue doors and alleys

    Chefchaouen

  • Crafts of Fes in Morocco

    Crafts of Fes

    Pottery and zellige workshops

  • Tea in the dunes in Morocco

    Tea in the dunes

    Erg Chebbi, Merzouga

When to go

Best Time for a Tour from Tangier

The north is greener and cooler than the rest of Morocco, while the desert at the other end of the route is hot in summer.

  • SpringMarch – MayGreen hills in the Rif, mild weather and comfortable desert temperatures.
  • SummerJune – AugustPleasant on the coast, very hot in the Sahara; we adapt the timing of each day.
  • AutumnSeptember – NovemberExcellent all along the route, with fewer visitors after the summer holidays.
  • WinterDecember – FebruaryRain is more likely in the north; the desert has sunny days and cold nights.

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Why Book Your Tangier Tour With Us

  • Fully private: only your group, your own vehicle and driver-guide
  • Pickup at your riad, hotel, airport or station in Tangier
  • Every itinerary can be shortened, extended or changed
  • Stop whenever you like for photos, tea and short walks
  • Comfortable air-conditioned 4x4 or minibus
  • Guides speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese

Frequently asked questions

Tours from Tangier FAQs

Can you meet us at the ferry port in Tangier?

Yes, at Tangier Ville or Tangier Med, as well as at Ibn Battouta Airport or your hotel. Tell us your ferry time when booking.

How far is Chefchaouen from Tangier?

About 115 kilometres, or two and a half hours by road, which makes it the natural first stop of a tour from Tangier.

Can I go from Tangier to the Sahara in 4 days?

Yes, our 4-day tours reach Merzouga by the second evening, but the days are long. With 6 to 10 days you travel at a more relaxed pace.

Do I need a visa to come from Spain?

Many nationalities do not need a visa for Morocco for stays of up to 90 days, but rules depend on your passport. Please check with the Moroccan consulate before you travel.

Can the tour end in Marrakech or Casablanca?

Yes. Most of our tours from Tangier end in Marrakech or Casablanca, close to international airports.

How much does a private tour from Tangier cost?

The price depends on the group size, the season, the length of the tour and the accommodation. Contact us with your dates for a quote.

Where will you go?

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Merzouga Desert

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Merzouga Desert

Golden dunes, camel trekking, desert camps and unforgettable sunsets in the heart of the Sahara.

  • Camel trekking
  • Desert camps
  • Sunrise & sunset
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Marrakech

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Marrakech

The red city: lively souks, palaces and gardens, and the gateway to the High Atlas and the desert roads.

  • Souks & palaces
  • Atlas day trips
  • Gateway to the desert
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Fes

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Fes

The oldest living medina in the world, with its tanneries, madrasas and master craftsmen.

  • Ancient medina
  • Tanneries
  • Master craftsmen
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Casablanca

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Casablanca

Morocco's Atlantic metropolis, home of the Hassan II Mosque and the usual starting point for imperial-city and grand tours.

  • Hassan II Mosque
  • Atlantic corniche
  • Arrival city
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Tangier

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Tangier

Where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean — a white medina, sea views and the road to Chefchaouen.

  • Sea views
  • Old kasbah
  • Road to Chefchaouen
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Ouarzazate

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Ouarzazate

Kasbahs, film studios and the road of a thousand kasbahs towards the Dades Valley.

  • Kasbahs
  • Film studios
  • Ait Ben Haddou
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Agadir

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Agadir

Long Atlantic beaches and year-round sunshine, a relaxed start or end to a Morocco tour.

  • Atlantic beaches
  • Year-round sun
  • Souss valley
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Lanterns, carpets and white tents of a luxury desert camp under a pink evening sky

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Tours from Tangier: Quick Guide

Three quick answers about our tours from Tangier.

Tangier Desert Tours

6 of our Tangier desert tours reach the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga, from 4 to 19 days. The shortest Tangier desert tours are the 4-Day Tangier to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga and 4-Day Tangier to Merzouga Desert Tour via Chefchaouen & Fes.

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Private Tours from Tangier

We run 7 private tours from Tangier, from 4 to 19 days, finishing in Tangier or in Casablanca, Marrakech and Rabat. All private tours from Tangier include your own vehicle and driver-guide.

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Tangier to Merzouga by Road

Tangier to Merzouga is about 790 km on our routes, reached on day 2 after nights in Fes. Many travellers combine Tangier to Merzouga with a camel ride and a night at a mid-range luxury desert camp (luxury camp on request).

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