We put at your service our long practical experience in the travel industry through this meticulously planned 10 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier itinerary. You’ll cover best Moroccan attractions starting from Tangier & ending up in Marrakech. You can easily get to Morocco by ferry from Spain or by flight to Tangier Ibn Battuta International Airport. We’ll pick you up from wherever you are staying in the northern part of Morocco.
The private 10 days Morocco Tour from Tangier remain as a sample. However, we can customize the tour itinerary so that it can meet your special requirements, time-frame & budget. You’ll experience the best of Morocco with a private English speaking driver/guide. Local tour guides in Tangier, Volubilis, Fes & Marrakech.
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Itinerary
Most of our tour itineraries & packages are private as we aim to clear the ground for purely-cultural experiences while maintaining the delivery of personal service. However, we may take shared bookings on some occasions when the group (maximum 8) is already set. The featured price can change based on the number of passengers & the category of the Riads/hotels & Desert camp.
Day 1 – Arrive in Tangier
Meet & greet upon arrival in Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport, Tangier Port. Then, have a full-day guided tour of this mysterious city with a local tour guide. You’ll start with a sightseeing tour around Tangier with a nice drive the Ville Nouvelle. This modern city was constructed by international powers when Tangier, unlike other parts of Morocco, was appointed as an international administrative center.
You’ll drive through the Iberia district, California with its fancy mansions & villas that overlook the Strait of Gibraltar. You’ll then reach the promontory Cap Spartel. It’s believed both the Mediterranean & the Atlantic Seas converge in this point. The lighthouse is still in function to this day & the views, from here, are majestic.
Have a nice drive by the Atlantic Ocean to the Prehistoric Caves of Hercules. These caves are shrouded in mystery with endless myths from different backgrounds. You’ll then drive back to the dramatic Kasbah District that overlooks the Mediterranean & the Strait of Gibraltar. You’ll meander around the tranquil alleyways that reveal lots of history to the Kasbah Museum. This museum was the Sultan Moulay Ismail’s Palce in the 17th century. It consists of a wide collection of antiques, rugs, chandeliers..etc brought from different of Morocco.
You’ll then get to the Old Medina with its vibrant Souks & bustling Cafes including the Petit Socco & the Grand Socco. You may want to include a visit to the American Legation, which is the first-built American building overseas after independence. Morocco was the first country worldwide to recognize the independence of USA. In the late afternoon, your private guide will escort you to your accommodation.
- Overnight accommodation in La Tangerina, Riad Malabata, Palais Zahia or similar – bed and breakfast are included.
Day 2 – Tangier – Asilah – Chefchaouen
After having breakfast in your Riad/hotel, you’ll set for your journey within the Moroccan lands. You’ll visit the neighboring city of Asilah, this artistic & tranquil city that is built by the Atlantic Ocean. Every year it hosts an international festival of arts when artists from all over the world come to leave their artistic stamps on the walls of the Medina.
You’ll continue on the track further to Chefchaouen crossing the spectacular Rif Mountains. Once you arrive in this blue-painted city, you may want to get a close feel of this unique town.
- Overnight accommodation in Dar Echchaouen, Riad Lyna, Dar Hicham or similar – bed and breakfast are included.
Day 3 – Full-Day Exploring Chefchaouen
Today, you’ll spend the day exploring and getting lost in the beautifully painted streets of the Medina. You may want to start from the Outta Hamam Square, which is located in the heart of the Medina. You may want to include a visit to the dramatic Kasbah that was built in the 15th century by Moulay Ali Ibn Rachid to fight against the Portuguese Invaders.
Continue to the Ras El-Ma Spring with its panoramic views. You may want to have a soft hike up to get a complete view of the Medina. Then walk up through to the Square where you can enjoy a delicious meal while watching the passers-by. In the late afternoon, you may want to further explore the Medina before getting back to your accommodation.
- Overnight accommodation in Dar Echchaouen, Riad Lyna, Dar Hicham or similar – bed and breakfast are included.
Day 4 – Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad, you’ll resume your journey further south through the Rif Mountains to the Roman Ruins. You’ll have a guided tour around the site to learn about the Roman Civilization in north of Africa.
You’ll then continue on the track to Meknes (Imperial City) that was built by the Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century. Meknes was often called the “Versailles of Morocco” due to the immense beauty by which it boasts itself with. This fact is reflected on its buildings including the Bab (Gate) Mansour. You can visit the olive market & the adjacent el-Hedim Square before continue on to the Royal Granaries through the Royal Palace high-walls.
In the late afternoon, you drive to Fes through the highway.
- Overnight accommodation in Riad Yamanda, Jnane Chrifa or similar – bed & breakfast are included.
Day 5 – Full-Day Guided Tour of Fes
Today, you’ll spend the day exploring what Fes has to offer with an experienced local tour guide. You’ll start with a drive uphill to enjoy the panoramic view of the Fes el-Bali (oldest Fes). Then, to the Mellah (former Jewish Quarter) & Royal Palace where you can take pictures by the Golden Gates. Stretch your legs in the vibrant street of the Mellah before getting inside the large old Medina of Fes.
Fes el-Bali is listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site & is the largest car-free district in the world. The only means of transportation is mules and donkeys. The vibrant Souks and the bustling cafes along the historical monuments are what you can expect to come across.
- Overnight accommodation in Riad Yamanda, Jnane Chrifa or similar – bed & breakfast are included.
Day 6 – Fes – Ifran – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga
After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad, you’ll head south to the Sahara Desert. You’ll include a short break in Ifran (nominated as the second cleanest city in the world in 2015), then drive through cedar forests that hosts a colony of the endangered “Barbary Apes”. It’s likely to see them & even approach them.
After lunch near Zaida Village, you’ll continue on the track further south crossing the High Atlas Mountains, Ziz Valley, Erfoud before reaching the vast Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi. You’ll have a journey on a camel back to attend the majestic view of the sunset before getting back to the desert camp where you’ll have a nice dinner.
- Overnight accommodation in a desert camp (private en-suite tent) – dinner & breakfast are included.
Day 7 – Merzouga – Tinejdad – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Early wake up in the morning to attend the majestic view of the sunrise atop the sand dune. After having a refreshing breakfast, you’ll continue on the track west through the city of Erfoud, known for fossils and dates market. Drive the oasis of Tinejdad, then to the Todra Gorge (canyon). Stretch your legs while enjoying the impressive views of the canyons.
After lunch, we drive to the Dades Valley where you spend the night.
- Overnight accommodation in Hotel Babylon, Kser Sultan or similar – dinner and breakfast are included.
Day 8 – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad, you’ll head to Marrakech through the Valley of Roses, Skoura and Ouarzazate. It’s in Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa) where numerous national & international films were shot thanks to the Atlas Fil Studios suhc Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Prince of Persia, Kingdom of Heaven and many others.
You’ll then have a tour around the majestic Ait Benhaddou Village. This UNESCO listed village that consists of numerous Kasbahs reveals a very rich history of the southern part of Morocco. It’s in Ait Benhaddou where numerous Hollywood Movies were filmed. After lunch, you’ll continue to Marrakech through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains.
- Overnight accommodation in Riad Marana or similar – bed & breakfast are included.
Day 9 – Full-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
After breakfast, you’ll have a full-day guided tour of Marrakech with an experienced local tour guide of this magical city.
You’ll start with the Majorelle Gardens with its botanical plants that were brought from different parts of the world. You may want to include a visit to the Saint Laurent Museum, then drive through the Ville Nouvelle that was built by the French when Morocco was a French Protectorate from 1912 -1956. You’ll form an idea about the historical background behind the construction of La Koutoubia Mosque, then start your walking tour from Bab Agnaw, which is the main entrance to the Kasbah District.
You’ll visit the Saadian Tombs that go back to the 15th century, the Bahia Palace that was built the vizier of the late Sultan Hassan I. Explore the bustling Medina of Marrakech with its vibrant Souks that are separated into sections based on the specialty. You’ll end up your tour in the Square of Jemaa El-Fna (the focal point of Marrakech).
- Overnight accommodation in Riad Marana or similar – bed & breakfast are included.
Day 10 – Departure Day
it depends on your time flights, it is time to say goodbye to beautiful Morocco. We let you go with the hope that you will surely return someday. We even hope that you had a wonderful journey and made a plethora of memories to cherish.
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Important Information
Price Includes
- A/C & well-maintained 4WD or minivan driven by an expert English speaking driver/guide for 10 days.
- Car fuel and tolls.
- Pick up from your Tangier hotel/Riad/Villa or meet and greet at the airport/port.
- Local tour guides in Tangier, Volubilis, Fes & Marrakech.
- Camel ride journey for the sunset.
- Overnight in the Sahara Desert camp in Erg Chebbi (private ensuite tent) with dinner & breakfast are included.
- 8 nights accommodation as illustrated in the above itinerary.
- Unique Experiences
- Local taxes.
Price Excludes
- Beverages including water.
- Entrance fees to sites and places of attractions
- Lunches on the way.
- Flights.
- Insurance in case of any emergency.
- Tips when appropriate.
Terms & Conditions
Prices are “from”, per person, based on at least 2 adults sharing, and include all taxes. Prices can change based on the number of passengers sharing & the quality of accommodation. Subject to availability. 9 nights accommodation as indicated in the above itinerary.
Our 10 day Moroccon Desert Tour from Tangier was amazing. Everything was well planned and our driver, Barack, was a delight. He made every day fun and we became friends. Morocco is a beautiful country and this tour showed us some of the best of it. The night in the Sahara was beyond my expectations. The Moroccon people are so warm and friendly. We would highly recommend this tour company.