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Private tours from Tangier
10-Day Tangier to Marrakech Tour
Ten days from Tangier to Marrakech with two nights in Chefchaouen, a guided day in Fes, two nights in the Merzouga area including a camel trek and desert camp, the Todra and Dades gorges, Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech.
- Duration
- 10 days · 9 nights
- Departure
- Tangier
- Destination
- Imperial cities and the Sahara
- Ends in
- Marrakech
Overview
Ten days gives a north-to-south crossing of Morocco room to breathe. Two nights in Chefchaouen mean a full day to explore the blue town, and two nights in the Merzouga area mean the desert is more than a quick stop.
From Tangier the route passes Volubilis and Meknes to Fes for a guided day in the medina, then crosses the Middle Atlas to the Sahara. After a day with nomad and Gnawa communities and a night in the dunes, you continue through the Todra and Dades gorges and Ait Benhaddou to finish with a day in Marrakech.
Route
- Tangier
- Chefchaouen
- Volubilis
- Meknes
- Fes
- Merzouga
- Todra Gorge
- Dades Gorge
- Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech
Highlights
- Two nights and a free day in Chefchaouen
- Volubilis, Meknes and a guided day in Fes
- Cedar forest, Ziz Gorge and the Tafilalet oasis
- Nomads, Gnawa music and a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Todra Gorge on foot and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
- Ait Benhaddou, an argan cooperative and a day in Marrakech
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Tangier – Chefchaouen
We meet you at the port or your hotel and travel to Chefchaouen, the blue and white town of the Rif Mountains, with free time to explore on your own.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in Chefchaouen
Day 2
Free day in Chefchaouen
A free day to discover the rest of Chefchaouen at your own pace.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in Chefchaouen
Day 3
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Travel via Ouezzane and Rif villages to Volubilis to explore the Roman ruins, then to Meknes for lunch and a walk along the great walls of the medina to Bab Mansour, before continuing to Fes.
- Overnight:
- Riad in Fes
Day 4
Exploring Fes
Walk the alleys of Fes — the Royal Palace gate, the Mellah, Al Quaraouiyine, the tanneries and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch in a traditional restaurant, visit a tile cooperative and a panoramic viewpoint over the medina.
- Overnight:
- Riad in Fes
Day 5
Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga
Cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and Azrou, stopping in the cedar forest to see Barbary macaques. Continue past nomad tents and volcanic rock to Midelt for lunch, over the Tizi n'Talghemt pass (1,907 m) and through the Ziz Gorge, past the Hassan Addakhil reservoir and the Aoufous palm grove, to Merzouga via the Tafilalet oasis.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in Merzouga
Day 6
Merzouga region and camel trek
Visit a nomad family in their goat-hair tent and the Gnawa community to hear their music; depending on the season, see the lake of Merzouga and its birds. In the afternoon, head into the dunes of Erg Chebbi for sunset, followed by dinner at the camp, which has Western-style bathrooms — or sleep under the stars if you prefer.
- Overnight:
- Desert camp, Erg Chebbi
Day 7
Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge
Watch the sunrise from the dunes, ride back by camel to the hotel for a shower and breakfast, then drive via Erfoud and Tinejdad to Tinghir for lunch. Walk through the canyon of the Todra Gorge before arriving in the Dades Valley.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in the Dades Valley
Day 8
Dades Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Valley of Roses and Skoura to Ouarzazate. Lunch at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), stopping at an argan oil cooperative, to arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
- Overnight:
- Riad in Marrakech
Day 9
Exploring Marrakech
Discover the Saadian Tombs, the Majorelle Garden, the Koutoubia and the Bahia Palace, have a traditional lunch near Jemaa el-Fna and stroll the souks. The afternoon is free.
- Overnight:
- Riad in Marrakech
Day 10
Marrakech – airport
After breakfast we drive you to Marrakech airport, where the tour ends.
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or the airport
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
- English-speaking driver
- Local guides in Volubilis, Fes, Marrakech and at Kasbah Amridil
- 8 nights in hotels or riads
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
- Sandboards available at the camp
- Daily breakfasts
- 2 dinners (Merzouga and the Dades Valley)
- Stops at points of interest along the route
- Berber drumming evening at the camp
What's not included
- Flights
- Other dinners
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips
Accommodation
- Chefchaouen (2 nights) · Fes (2) · Merzouga (1) · Erg Chebbi desert camp (1) · Dades (1) · Marrakech (2)
Practical information
- Tour type
- Private, one-way tour: starts in Tangier and ends in Marrakech
- Pick-up
- Tangier port or your hotel
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Our tours are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver and vehicle. You will not be joined by other travellers.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts in Tangier, with pick-up from your accommodation or the airport, and finishes in Marrakech. If you would like to start or finish somewhere else, let us know — the starting and end points can be adapted.
How much does this tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, your travel dates and your choice of accommodation. Send us your dates and group size by WhatsApp or email and we will reply with a personal quote.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your pace, interests and budget — you can add nights, skip stops or combine routes. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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