Private transfer from Tangier to OuarzazateLuxury Travel
Fixed price from €416. Door-to-door in about 660 minutes across 785 km. Mercedes-class vehicles, English-speaking chauffeurs, flight tracking included.
The fastest private chauffeur-driven transfer from Tangier to Ouarzazate takes about 660 minutes door-to-door across 785 km, with fixed prices from €416. Mercedes-class vehicles, ONMT-licensed English-speaking drivers, flight tracking, free cancellation. Booked online with Bacharide — rated 4.6/5 across 79 verified reviews.
- The Tangier → Ouarzazate private transfer covers 785 km in about 660 minutes door-to-door.
- Fixed price from €416 for the whole vehicle (1–3 passengers in the Mercedes E-Class; larger groups upgrade to V-Class or Sprinter).
- Every booking includes an ONMT-licensed English-speaking chauffeur, flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, bottled water and child seats on request.
- No hidden fees, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup, paid online with PayPal or card. Bacharide is rated 4.6/5 across 79 verified reviews.
Source: Bacharide internal operations data, verified review aggregate (Bookaway, Trustpilot), Q2 2026.
Tangier to Ouarzazate, the comfortable way.
Tangier to Ouarzazate is 785 km by road — roughly 11 hours in a private car by way of Rabat, Nouaceur (skirting Casablanca) and Marrakech. People come for the kasbahs, film-set tours and as the overnight stop that splits long drives to the desert, and the drive in is part of the story.
Who makes the Tangier to Ouarzazate trip
Why this trip? Tangier is usually the first or last stop — trips head out to Chefchaouen, Asilah or down the motorway to Rabat and Fes. As for Ouarzazate, people come for the kasbahs, film-set tours and as the overnight stop that splits long drives to the desert. Plenty of the bookings on this corridor are business trips, where a fixed pickup time and Wi-Fi in the car matter more than scenery — though there is some on the way.
The road from Tangier to Ouarzazate
South of Tangier the A1 passes Asilah and Larache, then runs through Kenitra's farmland to Rabat. From Rabat the coastal motorway heads south and bypasses Casablanca on the east to reach Mohammed V without entering the city. South of Mohammed V the A7 crosses the Chaouia wheat plains past Berrechid, Settat and Benguerir, then drops over the Jbilet hills into Marrakech. South-east of Marrakech the N9 climbs the High Atlas through Berber villages and walnut groves to the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2,260 m, then descends into the stony south to the Aït Benhaddou turn-off. From Aït Benhaddou it is a short run across the plateau past the Atlas film studios into Ouarzazate. Good places to break the drive: the Settat service area, the Sidi Bou Othmane service area and the Tizi n'Tichka pass.
Arriving in Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate is the gateway town to the Moroccan south — home to the Taourirt kasbah, the Atlas film studios and the Noor solar plant, at 1,100 m on a stony plateau. Wide boulevards and drive-up hotels; kasbah guesthouses outside town can be down short dirt tracks.
Should you split the journey?
At 11 hours this is a full day in the car. We run it in one day for anyone who wants that — with breaks every two hours or so — but many travellers prefer to split it. The natural halfway point is Rabat: Rabat is a calm capital for a night, with the Kasbah of the Udayas at sunset. Book two one-way legs and the driver meets you again the next morning.
Before you go
Once you are in Ouarzazate, the Skoura palmery and the Dades gorge are the natural next legs east. Big day-night temperature swings; winter mornings can be close to freezing. The return leg, Ouarzazate to Tangier, has its own page and the same per-vehicle pricing.
Private car, coach, grand taxi or train?
The fastest way from Tangier to Ouarzazate is a private transfer: about 11 h door to door for a fixed €416 for the whole vehicle. The coach is cheaper per person but adds a transfer at each end and roughly an hour of waiting; a shared grand taxi only leaves once six seats are sold.
| Option | Typical price | Journey time | Door to door | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (Bacharide) | from €416 per vehicle | 11 h | Yes | Fixed fare for the whole car, hotel-door pickup, luggage and child seats included, flight tracked. |
| CTM / Supratours coach | ~€55 per person | 15 h 15 | No | Cheapest option, but fixed departure times, station-to-station, and luggage is charged by the bag. |
| Shared grand taxi | ~€70 per seat | 12 h 45 | No | Leaves only when six seats are sold. No seatbelts in the rear, no boot space for large cases. |
| Self-drive hire car | ~€125 per day + fuel | 11 h 30 | Yes | Flexible, but you handle the mountain passes, city parking and the deposit hold. |
Coach, grand taxi and rail figures are typical published fares and timings for Moroccan operators (CTM, Supratours, ONCF) and vary by season. Only the Bacharide fare is fixed and quoted at booking.
Tangier → Ouarzazate questions.
How far is Tangier from Ouarzazate, and which way does the driver go?+
785 km, about 11 hours by car. The usual route follows the A1 motorway, the A5 / A3 bypass, the A7 motorway, the N9 over the Tizi n'Tichka and finally the N9, passing Rabat, Nouaceur (skirting Casablanca), Marrakech and Aït Benhaddou.
Where can we stop between Tangier and Ouarzazate?+
The driver is happy to stop at the Settat service area, the Sidi Bou Othmane service area and the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Short photo and coffee stops are included; tell us in advance if you want a longer lunch so the timing works.
Should we break the Tangier to Ouarzazate drive overnight?+
It is worth considering at 11 hours. Rabat sits roughly halfway — Rabat is a calm capital for a night, with the Kasbah of the Udayas at sunset. Book it as two legs and continue the next morning.
Can I get from Tangier to Ouarzazate by train or bus?+
There is no railway at Ouarzazate, so the options are a coach (CTM or Supratours, where they run), a shared grand taxi, or a private car. Coaches are cheapest per seat but run to fixed times and stations; a private transfer from €416 covers the whole vehicle.
What should I know about arriving in Ouarzazate?+
Wide boulevards and drive-up hotels; kasbah guesthouses outside town can be down short dirt tracks.
How much is a private transfer from Tangier to Ouarzazate?+
From €416 for the whole vehicle, fixed at booking with fuel and tolls included. Vans and minibuses for bigger groups are priced per vehicle too.
What if my plans change on the day?+
Message us — pickup times can be moved at no charge, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.
Planning a return trip?
Book your Ouarzazate to Tangier transfer here — same fixed price, same standard.
Ouarzazate → Tangier →