Overview
Our 10 days Morocco tour from Tangier is a relaxed journey through the north, the imperial cities, the mountains and the Sahara, ending in Casablanca. This 10 day Morocco itinerary from Tangier starts with Cape Spartel and two days in the blue city of Chefchaouen.
Then Volubilis, Meknes and Fes with a local guide, the Middle Atlas, a camel ride and a night in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga, a day with the nomads, the Todra and Dades gorges, Ait Ben Haddou and a guided day in Marrakech.
This Tangier to Casablanca desert tour is fully private and can be adapted to your style and budget: one of our most complete Morocco tours.
Highlights
- Cave of Hercules and Cape Spartel in Tangier
- Two days in the blue city of Chefchaouen
- Volubilis, Meknes and a guided day in Fes
- Camel ride, luxury Sahara camp and a day with the nomads
- Skoura, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet
- Guided day in Marrakech and the Hassan II Mosque
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Tangier – Cave of Hercules – Cape Spartel – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Pick-up in Tangier, the bride of the north, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic: the Cave of Hercules and Cape Spartel.
After lunch, through Tetouan and the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY2Full Day in Chefchaouen
Stroll through the old medina and its blue doors.
After lunch, a hike to the Spanish Mosque for the view over the blue city.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY3Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
The Roman ruins of Volubilis and their mosaics.
Meknes: Bab Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal Stables, the granaries and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, then a riad in Fes.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY4Full Day in Fes with a Local Guide
The Royal Palace gates, Bab Boujloud, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, the tanneries and the Kairaouine.
The Mellah and a panoramic view of the medina from an old fortress.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY5Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga (Sahara)
Ifrane, the cedar forest and its Barbary macaques, the Tizi n'Talghamt Pass and the Ziz Valley.
In Merzouga, camels to a high dune for the sunset and your luxury desert camp.
Sahara Eden Camp, or similar
Private tent with a comfortable bed and a private bathroom with a hot shower. Dinner and breakfast included, with Berber music around the campfire under the stars. We never use basic camps or shared bathrooms.
DAY6Merzouga – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga Lake
Off-road to an old eyeliner mine, tea with nomads in their woven tents and Gnawa music in Khamlia.
Lunch, a palm grove and the flamingo lake, then dinner and the night in a hotel in Merzouga.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY7Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
The market of Rissani and a fossil workshop in Erfoud.
A walk in the Todra Gorge and the night in the Dades Valley.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY8Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech
The Roses Valley, the Kasbah Amridil in Skoura and the film studios of Ouarzazate.
The UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the Kasbah of Telouet and the Tizi n'Tichka Pass to Marrakech.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY9Full Day in Marrakech with a Local Guide
The Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and the great souk.
Lunch near Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Koutoubia, the Majorelle Garden and a free evening on the square.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY10Marrakech – Casablanca Airport
Drive to Casablanca and, depending on your flight, a visit of the Hassan II Mosque before the airport.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Tangier – Cape Spartel – Tetouan – Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes – Ifrane – Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech – Casablanca
Accommodations
Choose one category for your whole trip. The desert camp is always luxury. These are our usual choices; if one is fully booked we arrange a similar hotel of the same category.
| Night | Standard | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 Chefchaouen | Riad Hicham | Ziryeb Chefchaouen | Dar Echchaouen |
| Night 2 Chefchaouen | Riad Hicham | Ziryeb Chefchaouen | Dar Echchaouen |
| Night 3 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
| Night 4 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
| Night 5 Sahara (erg chebbi) | Sahara Eden Camp, or similar · luxury desert camp only | ||
| Night 6 Merzouga | Hotel Ksar Merzouga | Riad Azawad | Riad Serai Boutique Hotel |
| Night 7 Dades Valley | Riad Gabsi | Riad Paradise or Dar Blues | Eden Boutique Hotel |
| Night 8 Marrakech | Riad Merzouga Marrakech | Riad Aslal | La Mamounia |
| Night 9 Marrakech | Riad Merzouga Marrakech | Riad Aslal | La Mamounia |
Price
The “from” price is for a private group of 17 people or more in standard accommodation. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and the hotel category you choose. Ask us for a free quote.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van for 10 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Tangier and Casablanca
- 8 nights in hotels or riads of your category + 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day (vegetarian and vegan options)
- Camel ride in the dunes (one camel per person)
- Stops for photos and breaks whenever you want
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal expenses
- Official local guides in the cities (we can book them for you)
Booking
If you’re looking to book or personalize this tour itinerary, let us know your ideas and preferences. We’ll craft an experience uniquely tailored to your vision. Our goal is to help you create the perfect Moroccan adventure. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email for more details.
If we haven’t replied to your message, please contact us on WhatsApp at +212 647-064454. We’ll be happy to help you!
Before You Go
- Bring layers: nights can be cold in the mountains and the desert, even in summer (and very cold from November to February).
- Pack sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf to protect you from sun and sand.
- For mosques and holy places, dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is the only one open to non-Muslims.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the medinas, gorges and kasbahs.
- Bring a small bag for the desert night; your big luggage stays safe in the car.
- Have some cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and small shopping; card payment is rare in villages.
- Roads in the mountains are winding: tell us if you get car sick and we will stop more often.
- Mobile network works in most places, and Wi-Fi is available in the hotels.
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FAQs
Is this tour private?
Yes. The car, the driver and the guide are only for you and your group. We never mix travelers from different bookings.
Are hotels included?
Yes, every night is included in the category you choose (standard, mid-range or luxury), and the desert night is always in a luxury camp.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes. We pick you up at your riad, hotel or the airport in Tangier and drop you off at the end of the tour in Casablanca.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Of course. You can add a night, change the hotels or add experiences like a nomad family visit, a cooking class or a romantic dinner in the dunes. Tell us your wishes.
What kind of vehicle is used?
A private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van, depending on the size of your group.
What is the best time for this tour?
The tour runs all year. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant. Summer days are hot, and winter nights in the mountains and the desert are cold.
