10 Days in Morocco from Tangier
Embark on the ultimate 10 days in Morocco from Tangier, a private itinerary through the country's most iconic landscapes, ancient medinas and natural wonders — beginning in the port city of Tangier and winding south through the blue city of Chefchaouen, the UNESCO medina of Fes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and imperial Meknes.
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Chefchaouen
A full day in the Blue Pearl
Merzouga
Camel trek & 4×4 day
Marrakech
Guided day in the medina
Tour Overview
Ten days from Tangier — the Blue City, Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech
Embark on the ultimate 10 days in Morocco from Tangier, a private itinerary through the country's most iconic landscapes, ancient medinas and natural wonders — beginning in the port city of Tangier and winding south through the blue city of Chefchaouen, the UNESCO medina of Fes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and imperial Meknes.
Cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and Azrou and descend the Ziz Valley to the golden dunes of Merzouga for a sunset camel trek, a luxury desert camp and an unforgettable Sahara sunrise.
Follow the legendary Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Rose Valley and cinematic Ouarzazate to the UNESCO ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, ending in the vibrant Red City of Marrakech.
Tour Itinerary
A detailed day-by-day journey
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Day 1
Tangier to Chefchaouen
- 🏨 Riad, Chefchaouen
- 🍽 Dinner
- 🚗 2.5–3 hrs
- 📏 120 km
Afternoon · Into the Rif
Welcome at Tangier airport, port or hotel, then a scenic drive through the Rif Mountains to the Blue City of Chefchaouen.
Evening · First blue streets
Settle into a medina riad and stroll the cobalt alleys and Plaza Uta el-Hammam.
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Day 2
A full day in Chefchaouen
- 🏨 Riad, Chefchaouen
- 🍽 Breakfast
Morning · Kasbah & medina
The Kasbah Museum and the blue-washed alleys, artisan souks and Ras El Maa waterfall.
Afternoon · Spanish Mosque
Hike to the Spanish Mosque for a panorama over the blue city and the Rif Mountains.
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Day 3
Chefchaouen to Fes
- 🏨 Riad, Fes
- 🍽 Breakfast
- 🚗 7 hrs
- 📏 250 km
Morning · Volubilis
The best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco, with in-situ mosaics and a triumphal arch.
Afternoon · Meknes
The imperial city's Bab Mansour gate and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, then on to Fes.
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Day 4
The spiritual capital
- 🏨 Riad, Fes
- 🍽 Breakfast
- 🚶 Guided tour
Morning · Fes el-Bali
A guided walk through the Royal Palace gate, Blue Gate, Bou Inania Medersa and the Chouara tanneries.
Afternoon · Crafts & views
Al-Qarawiyyin university, the woodworkers' souk and panoramas from Borj Nord.
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Day 5
Fes to Merzouga
- 🏨 Luxury desert camp
- 🍽 Breakfast, dinner
- 🐪 Camel trek
- 🚗 7–8 hrs
- 📏 460 km
Morning · Ifrane & cedar forests
Alpine Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest with its Barbary macaques.
Afternoon · Ziz Valley & camel trek
Midelt and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, then a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
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Day 6
A day in the Merzouga region
- 🏨 Desert hotel, Merzouga
- 🍽 Breakfast, dinner
Morning · Sunrise & 4×4
Sahara sunrise over the dunes, then a 4×4 to kohl mines, the seasonal flamingo lake and Khamlia for Gnawa music.
Afternoon · Rissani & Erfoud
The authentic Rissani souk and Erfoud's fossil workshops.
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Day 7
Merzouga to Dades Valley
- 🏨 Kasbah hotel, Dades
- 🍽 Breakfast, dinner
- 🚗 6–7 hrs
- 📏 250 km
Morning · Todra Gorges
Walk the towering Todra canyon and the Tinghir oasis with its khettara channels.
Afternoon · Dades Valley
The "Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs" and the "Monkey Fingers" rock formations.
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Day 8
Dades Valley to Marrakech
- 🏨 Riad, Marrakech
- 🍽 Breakfast
- 🚗 7–8 hrs
- 📏 300 km
Morning · Rose Valley & Ouarzazate
The Valley of Roses and Ouarzazate's Taourirt Kasbah and film studios.
Afternoon · Ait Ben Haddou & High Atlas
The UNESCO ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, then the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to Marrakech.
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Day 9
A full day in the Red City
- 🏨 Riad, Marrakech
- 🍽 Breakfast
- 🚶 Guided tour
Morning · Imperial monuments
Jemaa el-Fna, the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs and El Badi Palace ruins.
Afternoon · Souks & gardens
The Koutoubia, the medina souks and the optional Majorelle Garden.
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Day 10
Farewell to Morocco
- 🍽 Breakfast
- 🚗 Airport transfer
Morning · Transfer
A final breakfast, then transfer to Casablanca (or Marrakech) airport — with an optional Hassan II Mosque stop.
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Why travel with us?
Local, private & handled A to Z
- A local Berber team that lives where you'll be travelling
- Private, customizable itineraries shaped around your time and interests
- Full-service planning — tours, hotels, riads, desert camps, and transport
- A founder-led, family-run agency — not a call center
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions travelers ask most.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures. Winter brings clear skies for stargazing but cold desert nights, while summer is hot but manageable with early starts. We tailor the pace to the season.
Yes — every trip is private and fully customizable. We can adjust the route, extend stays, change accommodation level, or add experiences to fit your interests and dates.
It's fully private — just your party, your own driver-guide and vehicle. We use air-conditioned 4×4s or minivans depending on group size, with no shared minibuses.
See the "What's included" section above for this trip's exact inclusions — typically private transport, a professional driver-guide, accommodation and listed meals. Flights, travel insurance and personal expenses are not included.
Yes — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and other needs are catered for. Let us know when booking and we'll brief the accommodations and camp in advance.
Message us with your dates and group size for a custom itinerary and quote within 24 hours. A 20% deposit by PayPal, Remitly or Wise confirms your booking; the balance is paid to your driver-guide when you meet (paying it by card adds a 5% bank fee). Cancel at least 20 days before your tour and your full deposit is refunded. If you postpone, even within those 20 days, we move your deposit to your new dates.
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