# 10 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech 10-day private tour from Tangier to Marrakech via Merzouga. - Length: 10 days - Route: Tangier to Marrakech - Private tour with your own driver ## Price per person | Group | Price | |---|---| | 1-2 people | €1,790 | | 3-4 people | €1,611 | | 5-6 people | €1,522 | | 7+ people | €1,468 | Prices are per person. A solo traveller pays the 2-person price. A 30% deposit confirms the booking; children count as full travellers. Book: https://privatedeserttours.com/book-now/?packid=3047 ## Highlights - The blue town of Chefchaouen - The Roman ruins of Volubilis - The Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga - Ifrane in the Middle Atlas - The Dades Valley and its gorges - The Todra Gorge ## Itinerary ### Day 1 · Tangier to Chefchaouen, 115 KM | 2–2.5 Hours Drive Your driver-guide meets you in Tangier and you set off south into the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen. The road climbs through pine-covered hills before dropping into the valley where Morocco’s famous blue-washed old town sits. Settle into your riad and spend the evening wandering the first blue alleyways at your own pace. Overnight in Chefchaouen at Casa Hassan or Riad Soultan. Overnight: Chefchaouen at Casa Hassan or Riad Soultan ### Day 2 · Chefchaouen, the Blue City, Minimal Driving A full day to explore Chefchaouen properly. Wander the Kasbah museum and gardens, walk down to the Ras El Maa spring where locals wash wool and laundry, and browse the small shops selling wool blankets and local crafts. Late in the afternoon, hike up to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint above town for a panorama over the blue medina as the light turns gold. Overnight in Chefchaouen at Casa Hassan or Riad Soultan. Overnight: Chefchaouen at Casa Hassan or Riad Soultan ### Day 3 · Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis & Meknes, 230 KM | 4–5 Hours Drive Leave the mountains behind and head toward the imperial cities. Stop at Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman archaeological site with well-preserved mosaics and columns set among olive groves, then continue to Meknes for a short visit to the monumental Bab Mansour gate and the old imperial quarter. Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon and check into your riad in the medina. Overnight in Fes at Riad Dar Borj Fes. Overnight: Fes at Riad Dar Borj Fes ### Day 4 · Guided Tour of Fes, Minimal Driving Spend the day exploring Fes el Bali, the oldest car-free urban center in the world. A local guide leads you through the maze of the medina to the Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University exterior, the ornate Bou Inania Madrasa, the tanneries, and the metalworkers’ and potters’ quarters. The afternoon is free to shop in the souks or simply get pleasantly lost in the alleys. Overnight in Fes at Riad Dar Borj Fes. Overnight: Fes at Riad Dar Borj Fes ### Day 5 · Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane, Azrou & the Ziz Valley, 470 KM | 7–8 Hours Drive Drive south through the Middle Atlas, stopping in Ifrane – often nicknamed “the Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine-style architecture – and the cedar forests around Azrou, home to wild Barbary macaques. Continue through Midelt and down into the palm-lined Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga in the late afternoon. As the sun sets, mount your camel for a trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes to the desert camp, where dinner and Berber music around the fire await. Overnight in the Sahara Desert at Luxury Sakura Camp. Overnight: The Sahara Desert at Luxury Sakura Camp ### Day 6 · Sunrise and a Free Day in Merzouga, Minimal Driving Wake before dawn for sunrise over the dunes, then ride back to the edge of the desert by camel or 4x4. The rest of the day is left free – relax at the camp, or add an optional excursion such as quad biking on the dunes or a visit to the Gnawa music village of Khamlia. In the evening you return to the camp for a second night in the desert. Overnight in the Sahara Desert at Luxury Sakura Camp. Overnight: The Sahara Desert at Luxury Sakura Camp ### Day 7 · Merzouga to Dades Valley via Todra Gorge, 270 KM | 4–5 Hours Drive Head west through Rissani, once the region’s trading capital, then on to Tinghir, gateway to the Todra Gorge. Walk beneath its towering 300-metre rock walls before continuing into the Dades Valley, known as the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs for the earthen fortresses that line the road. Overnight in the Dades Valley at Dades Paradise. Overnight: The Dades Valley at Dades Paradise ### Day 8 · Dades Valley to Marrakech via Skoura, Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou, 325 KM | 6–7 Hours Drive Drive through the Rose Valley and the palm groves and kasbahs of Skoura, then reach Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa” for its film studios, and visit the Taourirt Kasbah. Next comes Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s best-preserved fortified ksar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m) before descending into Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech at Riad Les Remparts de la Kasbah or Riad Irhalen. Overnight: Marrakech at Riad Les Remparts de la Kasbah or Riad Irhalen ### Day 9 · Guided Tour of Marrakech, Minimal Driving A full day discovering the Red City with a local guide: the lively Jemaa el-Fna square, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs. Spend the afternoon browsing the souks of the medina for spices, leather and lanterns, then return to Jemaa el-Fna in the evening as the food stalls and performers take over the square. Overnight in Marrakech at Riad Les Remparts de la Kasbah or Riad Irhalen. Overnight: Marrakech at Riad Les Remparts de la Kasbah or Riad Irhalen ### Day 10 · Departure from Marrakech Enjoy a final breakfast at your riad before your driver-guide transfers you to Marrakech airport, or to your next destination if you are extending your stay. This marks the end of the 10 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech. ## Included - Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle for the whole trip - English-speaking driver-guide throughout the tour - Pick-up from your hotel/riad or the airport in Tangier - Drop-off at your hotel/riad or the airport in Marrakech - 9 nights’ accommodation as listed in the itinerary (riads and the desert camp) - Daily breakfast, plus dinner on the nights specified in the itinerary - Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset - One night of live Berber music around the campfire in the desert camp - Guided walking tour of the Fes medina - Guided walking tour of the Marrakech medina - All fuel, tolls and parking fees - Free photo stops along the route whenever you want ## Not included - International flights - Moroccan visa fees, where applicable - Lunches - Drinks and personal expenses - Tips for your driver-guide - Travel insurance - Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g. quad biking, spa treatments) ## FAQ ### Is this a private tour or a group tour? It is a private tour. Only your own party travels in the vehicle with your driver-guide, there are no fixed departure dates, and no other travelers join along the way. Every tour on this site runs this way. ### How long is this tour, and where does it start and end? It takes 10 days. Pickup on day 1 is at your hotel, riad or the airport in Tangier. The tour ends in Marrakech on day 10. Our driver meets you at the pickup point between the departure time and 30 minutes after it. ### How much does this tour cost? The price is per person and depends on the size of your group: EUR 1,790 for 1 or 2 people, EUR 1,611 for 3 or 4, EUR 1,522 for 5 or 6, and EUR 1,468 for 7 or more. A solo traveller pays the 2-person price and children count as full travellers. A 30% deposit confirms the booking; send us your dates and we confirm within 24 hours. ### What is the cancellation policy? Cancel more than 50 days before the departure date and you get a full refund. Cancellations less than 50 days before departure, and no-shows, are not refunded. Tickets for events or attractions and airport transfers are non-refundable. The full booking terms are on our Terms and Conditions page. ### How fit do I need to be for this tour? Most days are spent in a private vehicle, with stops for short walks in kasbahs, gorges and villages. The camel ride to the desert camp takes about one to two hours; if you would rather not ride, tell us when booking. Tell us about any mobility, dietary or medical needs in writing before you confirm and we plan the days around them. ### Can the itinerary be changed? Yes. The day-by-day plan on this page is a starting point. You can add a night, swap a stop, change the pace or combine it with another route; we confirm the changes and the price in writing before you book. ### Is the desert tent private, and does it have its own shower? Yes. Luxury Sakura Camp uses private en-suite tents with a proper bed, a private bathroom and a hot shower – it is not a shared or basic camp. ### What happens to my luggage during the camel ride into the desert? Your main luggage is driven directly to the camp by support vehicle while you ride, so you only need to carry a small day bag with essentials on the camel. ### What is the best time of year for this tour? Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the most comfortable temperatures for both the cities and the desert. Summer can be very hot in the Sahara during the day, while winter nights in the desert and the High Atlas are cold, so warm layers are recommended. ### What type of vehicle is used? Depending on your group size, you will travel in a private, air-conditioned SUV or minivan with a licensed local driver-guide. ### Can you accommodate dietary preferences or restrictions? Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy-related requirements can all be arranged – just let us know when you book. ### Is this 10 Days Morocco Tour from Tangier suitable for families, people older than 70, or young children? The tour works well for most travelers, including families and older guests, though it involves several long driving days and a night or two on desert-camp terrain. Let us know your group's needs and we can adjust the pace or accommodation accordingly. ### What are the pickup and drop-off options? Pickup is available from your hotel/riad or the airport in Tangier, and drop-off is at your hotel/riad or the airport in Marrakech. One-way pickups from other cities can also be arranged on request. ### What extra expenses should I budget for? Beyond the tour price, plan for lunches, drinks, tips for your driver-guide, entrance fees to optional sites, souvenirs, and your Morocco visa if your nationality requires one. ### How long is the camel ride, and is there an alternative to riding a camel? The sunset camel trek from the edge of Erg Chebbi to Luxury Sakura Camp takes roughly 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the exact camp location. If you would prefer not to ride, a 4x4 transfer directly to the camp can be arranged instead. --- Private Desert Tours · Rue la Marche Vert, Mhamid 47402, Morocco · Phone and WhatsApp +212667897512 · https://privatedeserttours.com/contact-us/