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10 Days Morocco Tour From Tangier To Marrakech

Immerse in the authentic Moroccan culture through our meticulously designed & planned 10 days Morocco tour from Tangier to Marrakech. This private tour covers most Moroccan highlights including the famous Imperial Cities of Meknes, Fes & Marrakech along with the blue-painted city of Chefchaouen & the impressive Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi.

10 days Morocco Tour From Tangier to Marrakech

Why should you book the 10 days Morocco tour from Tangier to Marrakech?

The private 10 days Morocco tour from Tangier to Marrakech is, by far, one of the most popular tours that joins most Moroccan interesting attractions. You’ll have the chance to explore the famous Imperial Cities of Morocco, namely, Meknes, Fes & Marrakech. You’ll meander around the intricate alleyways of the blue-painted city of Chefchaouen. Saddle you camel up in the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi & spend the night in the desert. You’ll enjoy the breathtaking views with the landscapes that keep changing from one location to another. Morocco sums it up all.

The tour is designed with a careful attention to minimizing the hours of driving while prioritizing your ability to fully immerse in the local culture. In general, this Morocco tour from Tangier to Marrakech can’t fail to turn your Moroccan vacation into a lifetime experience.

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Day 1: Tangier - Chefchaouen

Meet & greet upon arrival in the Tangier Ville/Tangier Med Port, Ibn Battuta International Airport or pick up from your accommodation. Drive through the spectacular Rif Mountains with varied landscapes, unique flora and fauna along with the Berber Villages that are built in adobe & stones offering ideal opportunities for taking nice pictures. 

Day 2: Explore Chefchaouen

After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad, you’ll spend the day exploring what Chefchaouen has to offer. This charming city with its blue-painted streets turning into an international hub for anyone looking for a place where magic intermingles warmth. Start your tour from the famous Utta El-Hammam Square with its lined cafes and restaurants overlooking the Kasbah (fortress). Meander around the intricate alleyways of the Medina while enjoying the immense beauty of its buildings streets and doors.

Arrive in the Ras el-Ma Spring, which is a cultural hub with women wash carpets and clothes. The views from here are impressive. You may want to have a soft hike uphill where you can get a complete panoramic view of the Medina. Return back to the square where you can enjoy a nice lunch while watching the passers-by. In the evening, you may want to have another tour of the Medina to appreciate the cultural feature of the locals…

Day 3: Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes

Today, you’ll continue on the track further south to the Fes with a nice drive through the spectacular Rif Mountains with its panoramic views. Have a guided walking tour of the Roman Ruins of Volubilis where you can learn about the Roman Civilisation that contributed in shaping the rich history & cultural diversity of Morocco. Continue to Meknes, the former Imperial city in the 17th and 18th centuries. 

Meknes is often called the Moroccan Versailles and thanks to the late Sultan Moulay Ismail who put great investments in turning the city into an international attraction. You may want to start from the impressive Bab Mansour Gate, then meander around the olive market before visiting the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum with its unique architecture. Visit the former Royal Granaries and Stables, then head to Fesn which you will reach in the evening.

Day 4: Explore Fes & Drive to Midelt

Today, you’ll spend the first half-day to explore the best of Fes with a local tour guide. Fes is the oldest Imperial city of Morocco dating back to the 7th century and is the spiritual capital of kingdom. You’ll start your guided tour of the city with a nice drive over the hill where you can get a complete panoramic view of the Fes el-Bali (Oldest Fes).

Your guide will shed light on the history behind the construction of the city being the largest car-free urban district in the world and for this reason it has been listed by the UNESCO. Drive to Mellah (former Jewish Quarter) where you can take pictures by the golden gates of the Royal Palace. Stretch your legs by the former Jewish Market while learning about the lifestyle of the Jews and how they used to live in peaceful coexistence with Moroccan Muslims.

You’ll, then, have a guided walking tour of the Fes el-Bali with its thousands of intricate alleyways, lined cafes, bustling Souks that are organized into sections. Pass by the Koranic Schools and visit Museums along with the famous Chouara Tanneries. After lunch, you’ll drive further south through the charming city of Ifran that was listed as the second cleanest city in the world in 2015. Have another short break in the lush cedar forest of Azrou that hosts a colony of Barbary Macaques that you may possibly see and even feed. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains before reaching our hotel near the city of Midelt.

Day 5: Midelt - Merzouga & Camel Ride

After having breakfast, you’ll carry on your journey further south to the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi. You’ll drive through the snaky road of the Tizi N’Tlghamt Pass. Include a short break for taking pictures in the impressive Ziz Gorge and the palm-dotted Ziz Valley before arriving in the desert in the late afternoon.

Have a camel ride experience in the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi while enjoying the miraculous view of the sunset. You may want to experience the sand boarding before returning to our luxurious desert camp. Enjoy a delicious dinner in a romantic ambiance in our tented restaurant or under the stars. Have a time for entertainment before culminating the day with a relaxing sleep in your private en-suite tent or under the stars.

Day 6: Merzouga - Todgha Gorge - Dades Valley

Early wake up in the morning, attend the majestic view of the sunrise atop the sand dune. Have a refreshing breakfast, take a shower and head west to the Dades Valley through Erfoud. This administrative center is known for the fossil excavation and hence a number fossil factories have come to life in charge of the excavation to polishing…Drive through the palm oasis of Tinjdad to the impressive Todra Gorges. 

Stretch your legs in this charming canyon that has been an attraction among mountain climbers and Moroccan seeking cool weather while enjoying the views. After lunch, you’ll drive to the Dades Valley, which you’ll reach in the late afternoon.

Day 7: Dades Valley - Nomad Caves - Skoura - Ouarzazate

After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad, you’ll continue on the track further west with an interesting drive in the very heart of the Atlas Mountains where we can include a visit to a nomad family that still live in a cave. Despite the toughness of life but these people are very welcoming and warm offering an opportunity to learn about their unique style of life. Enjoy the breathtaking views while driving through the lush valleys with its ever-flowing rivers before arriving in Ouarzazate through Kelaat M’gouna and Skoura.

Day 8: Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - High Atlas - Marrakech

After breakfast in your Hotel, we will start  our private morocco tours by travelling through to Ouarzazate Via Kelaat Magouna the Rose capital and  the road of the thousand Kasbahs and Skoura then we will reach Ouarzazate “Hollywood of Africa ” where they shoot many big movies like Hidalgo , Sahara, Game of Thrones  etc… after that we will drive to visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah The world heritage site , after lunch we will drive to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.

Please Remember that the 10 days desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech via Chefchaouen will allow you to explore a tiny portion of Morocco; however, if you have less days in your travel schedule, then we invite to check our 6 days desert tour from Tangier to Marrakech, and if you have more days to spend, the you can also check our 10 days Morocco tour from Tangier or even our extended 12 days private tour from Tangier to Marrakech. Our sample itineraries are meant to meet your exact needs; however, you can always contact us for any special inquiry.

Morocco Camel Trips ensures your travel with us throughout the Kingdom of Morocco is hassle-free, for this reason, once we arrive to any destination, we always make sure to help to get you to your accommodation stress-free. If your hotel/Riad is accessible by car, then expect to drop you off right by the hotel’s main entrance; however, if it happens that your accommodation is located within the old Medinas of either Marrakech, Fes, Tangier or Rabat…

We coordinate with the staff members of the aforementioned accommodation so that they can come out & meet you in person. Please note this is not a warning message as Morocco is one of the safest destinations in the world but it’s, conversely, an assurance to get to the right accommodation…

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned & private 4WD SUV/Minivan
  • Fuel
  • Car insurance
  • English speaking driver
  • Pick up & Drop off
  • Local tour guide in Fes
  • 9 nights accommodation as clearly illustrated on the itinerary.
  • Camel Ride in Merzouga Desert one Camel each
  • Overnight in Desert Luxury Camp – Riad Azawad Desert Camp, Luxury Oasis Camp or similar (HB)
  • Private rooms -Tents
  • Meals as clearly illustrated on the itinerary.
  • Unique Experiences

What's not Included

  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips
  • Extras

Cost of the 10 Days Morocco Tour From Tangier| Rates are Per Person

Number of Passngers 1 Pax 2-3 Pax 4-6 Pax
Rates Per Person
€2270
€1140 PP
€1005 PP
Lawrence Williams California, USA

We had a great experience with Morocco Camel Trips and we can't recommend it enough to everyone wishing to visit Morocco and explore what it has to offer. Bari Was courteous, informative, fun & friendly...

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Questions & Answers

Our tours have been featured based on 4 main Moroccan cities Tangier, Marrakech, Fes & Casablanca. However, we can start any extended tour from anywhere in Morocco except the Marrakech Desert Tours & Fes Desert Tours as they are planned to specifically enjoy the desert experience in a short period of time. Casablanca International Airport remains the most popular one with a wide range of flights from all over the world followed by Marrakech Menara Airport…You can join Tangier by ferry from Spain crossing the Strait of Gibraltar…

For citizens of many countries, you do not need a visa to enter Morocco. You will receive an entry stamp in your passport upon arrival.

You do not need to apply for a tourist visa for the Morocco Tour if you are a citizen of the United States, Canada, Australia, Great Britain or any of the other countries listed here.

You will need a passport that is valid for six months beyond your stay and a round-trip airline ticket. The passport must have at least one blank page.

If you have US dollars, Euros, or British Pounds, you can exchange money at an exchange bureau upon arrival at the airport or at your hotel but the rate won’t be quite as good as exchange bureaus we’ll find elsewhere. Our guide can help find the best place to exchange your cash for local currency.

There is often a problem making a change in Morocco, and it can be difficult to pay with large banknotes, so be sure to get smaller denomination banknotes (10s and 20s) as this will make your life easier when paying for inexpensive items such as drinks and souvenirs.

Yes. We will be spending just one or two nights maximum in the Sahara and while we will be traveling to the tented camp via camel (optional), the luggage will be taken via vehicle or you can securely lock it in the hotel/Riad in charge of managing the desert camp.

Yes, there’s definitely power in the tents.

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