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10 Days Tour Marrakech to Tangier Desert tour 2026
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10 Days Tour Marrakech to Tangier Desert tour 2026

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About This Tour

10-day private tour from Marrakech to Tangier, exploring Morocco's diverse landscapes from the Sahara Desert to the Mediterranean coast. Visit the red city Marrakech, UNESCO Ait Benhaddou, the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, spiritual Fes, Roman Volubilis, imperial Meknes, blue Chefchaouen, and historic Tangier. A complete Moroccan journey from south to north.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Arrival at Marrakech Menara International Airport. Transfer to hotel with welcome by Visit Morocco Experience. Evening orientation and tour briefing. Welcome dinner with traditional Moroccan cuisine. Overnight accommodation in Marrakech.

Day 2: Exploring Marrakech with a Local Guide

Guided tour of Marrakech's iconic landmarks. Visit Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace. Explore Saadian Tombs and Majorelle Garden. Experience vibrant Jemaa el-Fna square. Free time for shopping in traditional souks.

Day 3: Marrakech to Boumaln Dades

Departure from Marrakech through High Atlas Mountains. Cross Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m altitude). Visit UNESCO site Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Continue through Valley of Roses to Dades Valley. Overnight in Boumaln Dades hotel.

Day 4: Boumaln Dades to Merzouga (camel and nomadic life experience)

Travel through dramatic Todra Gorge. Visit traditional Berber villages and markets. Continue to Merzouga Sahara Desert. Sunset camel trek to desert camp. Experience nomadic life with Berber dinner.

Day 5: Merzouga to Fes

Sunrise over Sahara Desert dunes. Return from desert camp to Merzouga. Travel through Ziz Valley with palm groves. Cross Middle Atlas Mountains via Ifrane. Arrive in Fes, check into traditional riad.

Day 6: Explore Fes with a local guide

Guided tour of Fes el-Bali (Old Medina). Visit Al-Attarine Madrasa and Bou Inania Medersa. See famous Chouara leather tanneries. Explore Al-Qarawiyyin University. Free time for shopping in artisan souks.

Day 7: Explore Volubilis and Meknes on the way to Chefchaouen

Visit Roman ruins of Volubilis, UNESCO site. Explore imperial city of Meknes. See Bab Mansour and Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Travel through Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Arrive in Chefchaouen, the Blue City.

Day 8: Exploring Chefchaouen

Full day to explore Chefchaouen at leisure. Visit Kasbah Museum and Ethnographic Museum. Explore Ras El Ma spring and waterfall. Wander through blue-washed streets. Optional hike to Spanish Mosque for views.

Day 9: Chefchaouen to Tangier

Morning departure from Chefchaouen to Tangier. Travel through scenic Rif Mountains. Arrive in Tangier, historic coastal gateway. Visit Cap Spartel and Caves of Hercules. Evening exploration of Tangier medina.

Day 10: End of 10 Days Tour from Marrakech to Tangier

Final breakfast at Tangier hotel. Free time for last-minute exploration. Visit American Legation Museum. Transfer to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport. End of 10-day Marrakech to Tangier tour.

Tour Highlights

Marrakech
Ait Benhaddou
Sahara Desert
Fes Medina
Chefchaouen
Tangier

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Private A/C vehicle & driver for 10 days
  • English/French speaking guide
  • 9 nights accommodation (hotels/riads)
  • 1 night in desert camp (Merzouga)
  • Breakfast & dinner daily
  • Camel trek (sunset/sunrise)
  • Guided tours in Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen
  • Fuel & all road permits
  • Airport transfer on arrival

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights
  • Lunches & drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Optional activities

FAQ

Yes, this is a private tour with your own vehicle, driver, and guide. Customize it to your preferences.

You stay in a comfortable desert camp with private tents, traditional dinner, and music around the campfire.

Yes, the tour starts in Marrakech on Day 1 and ends in Tangier on Day 10 with airport drop-off included.

Breakfast and dinner are included daily. Lunches are at your own expense (approx. 7-12€ per meal).

For more information about Morocco, visit Morocco on Wikipedia.

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