10-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech
Starts inTangierEnds inMarrakech
Morocco’s northern coastline, the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen, and the golden dunes of the Sahara come together on this private 10-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech. After guided visits in Tangier, Chefchaouen, and historic Fes, cross the Middle Atlas Mountains to Merzouga for 2 nights in the desert region, including a Sahara camp stay, a camel experience, and a private 4×4 excursion among the Erg Chebbi dunes. Continue through Todra Gorges, the scenic Dades Valley, and Ait Ben Haddou before reaching Marrakech. Complete your journey with a full guided visit to the Red City and a day trip to coastal Essaouira, returning to Marrakech for your final night.
For your own party · Flexible departure dates
01 / Overview
Your tour at a glance
Your private 10-Day journey begins in Tangier, where a guided introduction to the city’s cultural heritage and coastal landmarks is arranged according to your arrival time. Continue through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, known for its distinctive blue-painted Medina and mountain setting, before traveling south to Fes for a guided visit to its historic streets, traditional artisan quarters, and architectural treasures. Leaving northern Morocco behind, the route crosses Ifrane and the cedar forests near Azrou before continuing toward the Sahara Desert. Unlike itineraries that include only a single night near Merzouga, this journey offers 2 nights in the region, beginning with a stay at a desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy a camel experience, then spend the following day exploring the desert surroundings by private 4×4 before settling into a traditional riad in Merzouga.
The journey continues west through Todra Gorges and the dramatic scenery of the Dades Valley, followed by a visit to the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. Cross the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, where your final 3 nights provide time for a full guided city tour and an excursion to Essaouira, famous for its Atlantic harbor, historic ramparts, and coastal atmosphere. Return to Marrakech after the Essaouira excursion and conclude your journey with a private airport transfer on day 10. The itinerary includes 9 nights of accommodation, private transportation, scheduled local guided visits, and a combination of cultural sightseeing and desert experiences. Longer driving days are planned with sightseeing and comfort stops along the route.
- Tour type
- Private · your own party
- Departures
- On request, subject to availability
- Transport
- Private A/C vehicle & driver
- Local guides
- Tangier · Day 1; Chefchaouen · Day 2; Fes · Day 3; Marrakech · Day 8; Essaouira · Day 9
- Accommodation
- Hotels · Riads · Desert camp · Guesthouses
- Included meals
- 9 breakfasts & 9 dinners
Your route
- Tangier
- Chefchaouen
- Fes
- Ifrane
- Azrou
- Merzouga & Erg Chebbi
- Todra Gorges
- Dades Valley
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Marrakech
- Essaouira day trip
- Marrakech
Tour highlights
- Guided Tangier discovery
- Chefchaouen & guided sightseeing in Fes
- Ifrane, Azrou & the Middle Atlas
- Two Sahara nights, camel trekking & 4×4 exploration
- Todra Gorges, Dades Valley & Ait Ben Haddou
- Guided Marrakech & an Essaouira day trip
Like all our private Morocco tours, this journey can be adapted to your interests and preferred pace.
02 / Day by day
Your 10-day itinerary
Open each day for the full program, accommodation and included meals.
Distances & driving times: All driving figures are approximate and refer to time in the vehicle, not the length of the day’s visit. Sightseeing, meals, rest stops, camel rides, and camp transfers take additional time.
Day 01Tangier Guided Tour
Meet your private driver at the agreed Tangier airport, city port, or accommodation pickup point. An early pickup allows time to explore the Kasbah, medina, Grand Socco, and waterfront with your licensed local guide. A later arrival requires a shorter visit or adjusted arrangements, confirmed before booking; Tangier Med pickup needs a separate transfer schedule. Check into your hotel in Tangier and enjoy dinner there.
- Distance
- Approx. 10–30 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 30–90 minutes
- Accommodation
- Oumnia Puerto or similar · Tangier
- Included meals
- Dinner
Day 02Tangier → Chefchaouen
After breakfast, travel through the northern countryside toward Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Settle into your riad, then explore the blue-painted medina with a licensed local guide at a pace that suits you. Browse craft shops and pause in the central square before enjoying free time at a café or on a terrace. Return to your riad in Chefchaouen for dinner and an early night before tomorrow’s very early departure.
- Distance
- Approx. 120–150 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 2.5–3.5 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad El Palacio & Spa or similar · Chefchaouen
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 03Chefchaouen → Fes & Guided Medina Visit
Leave Chefchaouen very early and drive directly to Fes for a guided visit with your licensed local guide. See the Royal Palace Gates, walk through Fes el-Bali’s craft quarters, visit the Chouara Tanneries, and view Al Quaraouiyine from outside. A historic madrasa or museum can be visited according to opening times and your interests. This is a long day combining the road journey with sightseeing, so we confirm the visit schedule before booking. Enjoy dinner at your riad in Fes.
- Distance
- Approx. 210–240 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 4–5 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Ghita Palace or similar · Fes
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 04Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Merzouga Desert
Leave Fes early after breakfast and travel through Ifrane and the cedar forest near Azrou, where Barbary macaques may be seen. Cross the Middle Atlas toward Midelt and follow the Ziz Valley south to Merzouga, keeping stops concise on this long day. Your camel ride into Erg Chebbi is timed around daylight, weather, and your arrival. Settle into your tent at your camp near Merzouga and enjoy dinner, followed by local drumming and stargazing when conditions allow. If arrival is too late for the camel ride, it can take place tomorrow.
- Distance
- Approx. 470–500 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 7–8 hours
- Accommodation
- Sahara Desert Camp or similar · Merzouga · Erg Chebbi
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 05Full Day in the Sahara Desert
Enjoy sunrise over Erg Chebbi if the weather is clear, then have breakfast before a private 4×4 excursion. Visit Khamlia for Gnawa music and follow desert tracks to dune viewpoints. A visit with an Amazigh family for conversation and tea is arranged with the hosts’ agreement. After lunch, continue the agreed circuit or enjoy a quieter afternoon before dinner at your riad in Merzouga. If yesterday’s conditions delayed the camel experience, we arrange it today.
- Distance
- Approx. 60–90 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 2–3 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Azawad or similar · Merzouga
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 06Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley
After breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel through Erfoud toward Tinghir. Follow the palm groves into Todra Gorge for a walk beneath the limestone cliffs, adapted to the weather and local conditions. Pause for lunch before continuing west through villages and mountain scenery to Dades Valley. Settle into your guesthouse in Dades Valley and enjoy dinner there.
- Distance
- Approx. 270–300 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 4.5–5.5 hours
- Accommodation
- Dar Ahlam or similar · Dades Valley
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 07Dades Valley → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Leave Dades Valley early after breakfast and travel through the rose-growing area around Kalaat M’Gouna to Ouarzazate. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou for a walk through its earthen lanes and hillside viewpoints. After a lunch break, cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping for mountain and village views where the road allows. Reach Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening and check into your riad in Marrakech for dinner.
- Distance
- Approx. 330–360 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 6–7 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Bahia Salam or similar · Marrakech
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 08Full Day in Marrakech
Explore Marrakech with your licensed local guide after breakfast. See the Koutoubia Mosque from outside, visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs as opening times allow, and walk through the medina’s souks and artisan quarters. Your guide explains the traditions behind the textiles, lanterns, and other crafts made here. Pause for lunch and finish around Jemaa el-Fnaa Square before returning to your riad in Marrakech for dinner. If you would like to add Majorelle Garden, tell us before booking so we can arrange tickets and adapt the visit order.
- Driving distance
- 0 km — walking visit
- Driving time
- No scheduled driving
- Accommodation
- Riad Bahia Salam or similar · Marrakech
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 09Day Trip to Essaouira
After breakfast, drive west to Essaouira and explore the coastal town with a licensed local guide. Walk through its whitewashed medina, galleries, and craft shops, then visit the area around the ramparts and fishing harbor. Allow time for lunch and a café stop before meeting your driver for the return journey. Reach Marrakech in the evening and enjoy dinner at your riad.
- Distance
- Approx. 360–400 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 5–7 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Bahia Salam or similar · Marrakech
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 10End of Tour – Departure from Marrakech
Enjoy breakfast and any free time your flight schedule allows before your private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport. Your driver collects you at the agreed time, allowing for traffic and airport check-in. Your tour ends at the airport.
- Airport transfer distance
- Approx. 6–8 km
- Airport transfer driving time
- Approx. 15–30 minutes
- Accommodation
- None — tour ends today
- Included meals
- Breakfast
03 / Accommodation
Where You’ll Stay
Nine nights: one in Tangier, one in Chefchaouen, one in Fes, one at a Merzouga desert camp, one at a Merzouga riad, one in Dades Valley and three in Marrakech.
| Nights | Destination | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tangier | Oumnia Puertoor similar |
| 2 | Chefchaouen | Riad El Palacio & Spaor similar |
| 3 |  Fes |
Riad Ghita Palaceor similar |
| 4 |  Merzouga · Erg Chebbi |
Sahara Desert Campor similar |
| 5 |  Merzouga |
Riad Azawador similar |
| 6 | Dades Valley |
Dar Ahlamor similar |
| 7–9 |  Marrakech |
Riad Bahia Salamor similar |
| Total | 9 NightsCheck-out on day 10. | |
Your written proposal confirms property names, room categories and camp arrangements before booking. Nine nights are included. The Essaouira excursion returns to Marrakech on day 9; day 10 is your airport departure with no additional overnight stay.
Rooms that suit your party
Tell us if you need double, twin, single or family rooms. Connecting rooms and particular room preferences depend on availability. We show any single-room supplement in your quote.
Riad & camp access
Medina riads may involve walking and stairs, while desert stays require travel over sand. Tell us about mobility needs, luggage assistance and preferred camp facilities so we can confirm suitable arrangements.
For a journey with upgraded accommodation, explore our Morocco luxury tours and discuss your preferred stays with our team.
04 / What your tour covers
Included & not included
Included
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Tangier pickup & Marrakech departure transferCollection at the agreed Tangier pickup point on day 1 and transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport on day 10, as confirmed in your proposal.
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Private transport & driverAir-conditioned road transport with a professional driver for your party and the agreed itinerary, including the return Essaouira excursion.
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9 nights’ accommodation1 night in Tangier, 1 in Chefchaouen, 1 in Fes, 1 at a Sahara desert camp near Merzouga, 1 at a Merzouga riad, 1 in Dades Valley and 3 in Marrakech.
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9 breakfasts & 9 dinnersBreakfast on days 2–10 and dinner on days 1–9 at your overnight accommodation. Final-day breakfast depends on pickup time.
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Licensed local guidesLicensed local guides lead the scheduled visits in Tangier on day 1, Chefchaouen on day 2, Fes on day 3, Marrakech on day 8, and Essaouira on day 9. Your private driver handles road transport. Your written quotation confirms any other local guided visits. The Tangier visit depends on your arrival time; the Fes visit follows the morning road journey.
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Sahara camel experience & private 4×4 excursionA camel experience in Erg Chebbi and a private 4×4 excursion around Merzouga on day 5. The exact timing follows weather, daylight and local arrangements.
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Visits along your routeTime for the listed city, forest, valley, gorge, kasbah and coastal stops, subject to opening arrangements and the agreed schedule.
Not included
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FlightsInternational and domestic flights.
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Lunches & drinksAll lunches, drinks and meals outside those expressly listed in the itinerary.
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Entrance feesPaid monument, museum, madrasa and other attraction admission, unless expressly included in your proposal.
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses & tipsShopping, gratuities and other personal purchases.
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Optional activities & extra nightsQuad biking, optional film studio or garden visits, extra nights and other services outside the agreed proposal.
Visits & admission tickets. The program includes the listed accommodation, meals, private road transport, local guides, camel experience, Merzouga 4×4 excursion and the return Essaouira trip. Paid admission is separate unless expressly included in your proposal. Confirm your Tangier pickup and Marrakech flight details before booking.
05 / Price & booking
Your price & how to book
Price on request
We price this private tour for your own party. Share your dates, number of adults and children, preferred rooms and accommodation style, and we will prepare an itemized proposal.
- Your price is based on
- Group size, children’s ages, travel season, room occupancy, chosen accommodation and any itinerary changes.
- Single rooms & supplements
- Single-room costs, peak-season supplements and optional extras are shown separately when they apply.
- Before you confirm
- We state the total price, currency, inclusions and any payment fees in writing. Availability is checked for your dates.
Booking in 3 steps
- Tell us your plansSend your dates, number of travelers and room preferences. We prepare your personalized proposal.
- Agree the details & make your paymentReview the itinerary, stays, total price and conditions. Pay a 30% deposit when booking more than 30 days before the tour begins, or 100% when booking within 30 days of arrival. Reservations are subject to availability and our written confirmation after payment.
- Pay the remaining 70%If you paid a deposit, the remaining 70% is due at least 15 days before arrival. Bookings within 30 days require full payment at confirmation.
Payment options: credit/debit card, PayPal or bank transfer. See our booking guide for the complete process.
Changes & cancellation
Email us to request a change or cancellation. Changes are subject to availability; we explain additional costs before making changes. Cancellation charges depend on when we receive your email. See our cancellation policy for the rates, refund calculation and group-size changes. If we must cancel your tour, you can choose a full refund or an alternative date, subject to your agreement.
06 / Before you travel
Essential travel information
Airport transfers, vehicle & driver
Tangier start & Marrakech airport finish
Begin at your agreed Tangier airport, city port or hotel pickup point on day 1. An early start allows time for the guided Tangier visit. Tangier Med pickup requires a separately confirmed transfer schedule. Your tour ends at Marrakech Menara Airport on day 10; share arrival and departure details before booking.
Your vehicle, guides & desert arrangements
Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle selected for your party and luggage. Licensed local guides lead the guided visits specified in the daily program. Your driver coordinates road travel, camp access and the camel experience, with a private 4×4 excursion around Merzouga on day 5. Let us know about child seats, access needs or a preferred alternative to camel riding.
Day 3 combines an early Chefchaouen–Fes transfer with guided sightseeing. Days 4 and 7 are long road journeys, and day 9 includes the return drive between Marrakech and Essaouira. These days require early starts and time for breaks.
Walking & accessibility
Medinas, kasbahs and gardens involve walking and sometimes steps; the desert includes sand and uneven ground. Tell us about mobility needs before booking so we can review properties, visits and camp access.
Weather & packing
Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and layers for mountain and desert temperature changes. Pack a small overnight bag for camp. Check the forecast close to departure and choose clothing for your travel season.
Meals & special requests
Nine breakfasts and nine dinners are included. Lunches and drinks are separate. Tell us about allergies, dietary preferences and any flight times that affect meal service.
Visits & local arrangements
Paid entrance tickets are separate unless included in your proposal. Royal Palace Gates and Al Quaraouiyine in Fes, and Koutoubia in Marrakech, are exterior visits. Licensed local guides lead the guided visits specified in the daily program. The day 3 schedule combines road travel and sightseeing.
Documents & insurance
Check passport, visa and entry requirements with the appropriate official government or consular service. Travel insurance is excluded; consider suitable cancellation, medical and baggage cover.
Help during your tour
Keep our telephone and WhatsApp details with you. Tell your driver and our local team promptly if a problem arises or your flight changes, so we can review the arrangements with you.
Personalize the route, stays & guide language
Add a night, choose a different riad or slow down the city visits. Tell us your interests and preferred pace so we can explain the options and any price difference.
Local guides can be requested in English, Italian, French or Spanish, subject to availability. We agree language requirements before confirmation.
For a shorter journey focused on the Sahara, browse our Morocco desert tours.
For currency, clothing and connectivity, read our Morocco travel preparation advice.
07 / Frequently asked questions
Questions about this tour
Is this ten-day Morocco tour private?
Yes. Your vehicle, driver and itinerary are arranged for your own party, with licensed local guides for the guided visits specified in the daily program. Riads, hotels and the desert camp may host other travelers.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts at your agreed Tangier pickup point on day 1 and ends at Marrakech Menara Airport on day 10. Airport, city port or hotel pickup in Tangier is confirmed in your proposal; Tangier Med requires separately agreed arrangements.
What arrival time is needed for the Tangier guided tour?
An early pickup or morning arrival is needed for the planned guided visit. A later arrival requires a shorter visit or an adjusted program. Share your arrival details before booking so we can confirm the schedule.
How does the Chefchaouen-to-Fes day work?
Day 3 is a full-day program combining a very early departure from Chefchaouen, the drive to Fes and guided sightseeing after arrival. It is a long day rather than a separate full day entirely in Fes. If you prefer a full sightseeing day without the morning transfer, we can discuss an additional night and revised itinerary.
Where are the nine overnight stays?
There is one night each in Tangier, Chefchaouen and Fes, one night at a Merzouga desert camp, one at a Merzouga riad, one in Dades Valley and three in Marrakech. The Essaouira day trip returns to Marrakech.
Which meals are included?
Dinner is included on days 1–9 and breakfast on days 2–10, making nine dinners and nine breakfasts. Lunches, drinks and other meals are separate. Final-day breakfast depends on your airport pickup time.
What is included during the Sahara stay?
The program includes one Sahara desert camp night, one Merzouga riad night, a camel experience and a private 4×4 excursion on day 5. Camel timing follows daylight, weather and arrival conditions. A 4×4 alternative to riding can be discussed before booking.
Do we stay overnight in Essaouira?
No. Day 9 is a day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira with a return to Marrakech in the evening. Your accommodation for nights 7, 8 and 9 is in Marrakech, followed by departure on day 10.
How long are the main drives?
Allow approximately 7–8 hours of driving from Fes to Merzouga, 6–7 hours from Dades Valley to Marrakech and 5–7 hours for the full Marrakech–Essaouira return journey. Visits, meals, walking, rest breaks and camp access are additional.
What is the price, and are entrance fees included?
The price is on request and depends on dates, party size, rooms, accommodation and any agreed changes. Paid attraction admission is separate unless expressly included in your written proposal, which confirms the total price and services.
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