Blue houses of Chefchaouen stepping up the hillside

Morocco Tour 10 Days: Tangier to Marrakech

10 days from Tangier to Marrakech

  • Private tour
  • 10 days / 9 nights
  • Tangier → Marrakech

Ten days to cross the whole of Morocco and say goodbye with two nights in Marrakech.

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Highlights

  • Chefchaouen
  • Volubilis and Meknes
  • Fez
  • Khamlia
  • Camel trekking
  • Night in Erg Chebbi
  • Todra and Dades
  • Ait Benhaddou
  • Marrakech with a guide
  • Airport transfer

Trip overview

This itinerary takes the eight-day route one step further: arriving in Marrakech is not the end of the trip but the start of its final chapter. You have a full day with a local guide to explore the medina, its palaces and its souks, and on day ten we take you to the airport.

Before that, the route leaves nothing out: the blue of Chefchaouen, the African Rome of Volubilis, Meknes, Fez, the cedars of the Middle Atlas, two days in the Merzouga desert, the Todra and Dades Gorges, Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou.

Ideal for: those who want a complete north-to-south trip with a return flight from Marrakech and everything taken care of, down to the last transfer.

Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Home
Tangier
End
Marrakech
Type
Private
Departures
Every day
Language
English / Spanish

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day1

    Tangier → Chefchaouen

    We start in Tangier, the city on the Strait. If you arrive early enough, we look in at the Caves of Hercules before taking the Rif road. In Chefchaouen, a free afternoon among blue alleyways and terraces with a view.

    • Caves of Hercules (optional)
    • Rif mountains
    • Chefchaouen medina
    • Riad in Chefchaouen
    • Dinner
    • About 2.5–3 h drive
    Sea opening of the Caves of Hercules, Tangier
  2. Day2

    Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fez

    We leave the Rif for the countryside around Meknes. We visit Volubilis — forum, basilica and houses with mosaics — and take a walk through the Meknes medina before continuing to Fez.

    • Volubilis
    • Moulay Idriss from the viewpoint
    • Meknes
    • Fez
    • Riad in Fez
    • Breakfast and dinner
    • About 5 h drive with visits
    Columns of the Roman basilica at Volubilis
  3. Day3

    Fez city tour

    Fez is rich, ancient and deeply spiritual. We devote the day to its medina: tanners, coppersmiths, weavers, the Karaouine, Bab Boujloud and the 14th-century Royal Palace seen from its gates.

    • Chouara tannery
    • Souks by trade
    • Karaouine
    • Bab Boujloud
    • Royal Palace (exterior)
    • Riad in Fez
    • Breakfast and dinner
    Chouara tannery surrounded by the houses of the medina
  4. Day4

    Fez → Ifrane → Azrou → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

    From the green of the Middle Atlas to the ochre of the Tafilalet. Stops in Ifrane, in the cedar forest and at the Ziz viewpoints. Arrival in Merzouga.

    • Ifrane
    • Azrou macaques
    • Ziz Valley
    • Merzouga
    • Hotel or riad in Merzouga
    • Breakfast and dinner
    • 7–8 h drive with stops
    Macaque among cedars
  5. Day5

    Merzouga → Khamlia → Erg Chebbi

    A day in the desert: a visit to the nomads, music in Khamlia and, in the afternoon, a camel trek to the camp to watch the sunset from the dunes.

    • Tea with nomads
    • Gnawa music
    • Camel trekking
    • Night in the camp
    • Camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi
    • Breakfast and dinner
    Group of travellers celebrating in the dunes
  6. Day6

    Erg Chebbi dunes → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley

    After sunrise we take the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. A walk in the Todra Gorges, the Tinghir palm grove and arrival in the Dades for dinner.

    • Sunrise
    • Todra
    • Tinghir
    • Dades
    • Hotel or kasbah in the Dades Valley
    • Breakfast and dinner
    • About 5 h drive
    Rock formations of the Dades
  7. Day7

    Dades Valley → Ouarzazate

    Dades Gorges in the morning, Valley of Roses and Skoura on the way to Ouarzazate.

    • Dades
    • Kelaat M’Gouna
    • Skoura
    • Ouarzazate
    • Hotel or riad in Ouarzazate
    • Breakfast and dinner
    • About 3 h drive
    Tea in a southern kasbah
  8. Day8

    Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech

    We visit the Taourirt Kasbah and Ait Benhaddou, and cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka to Marrakech.

    • Taourirt
    • Ait Benhaddou
    • Tizi n’Tichka
    • Riad or hotel in Marrakech
    • Breakfast
    • About 5 h drive with visits
    Ait Benhaddou beside the river
  9. Day9

    Marrakech with a local guide

    Strolling through the medina, getting lost in its vast souk and tasting Moroccan cooking: Marrakech is a feast for the senses. Your guide takes you to the Koutoubia, the palaces and Jemaa el-Fna.

    • Koutoubia
    • Bahia Palace
    • Souks
    • Jemaa el-Fna
    • Riad or hotel in Marrakech
    • Breakfast
    The Koutoubia with the snow-capped Atlas behind
  10. Day10

    Marrakech → Airport

    Private transfer to Marrakech airport at whatever time you need. End of the trip.

    • Airport transfer
    • Breakfast
    Koutoubia gardens

Timings and the order of visits may be adjusted according to the season, road conditions and your preferences.

What’s included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide
  • Fuel
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
  • Accommodation every night
  • Dinners and breakfasts
  • One camel per person in the desert
  • Night in a camp with private tent
  • Turban and sandboarding in the dunes
  • Photo stops whenever you like

What’s not included

  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips

Accommodation

We choose small places with character, where a home-cooked dinner is part of the experience. In the desert you can choose between two types of camp.

Travellers having tea on a kasbah terrace

Riads, kasbahs and hotels

Traditional houses with private room and bathroom, in the medinas or overlooking the valley.

  • Private room
  • Dinner and breakfast
Traditional tent lit up at night in the desert

Standard camp

Private tent with beds, blankets and shared bathrooms. The simplest and most authentic option.

  • Private tent
  • Dinner and breakfast
  • Campfire and drums
Luxury camp with rugs and lanterns in Merzouga

Luxury camp

Spacious tents with a large bed, private bathroom and shower, electricity and dinner served at the table.

  • Private bathroom
  • Dinner and breakfast
  • Campfire and drums

What a night in the camp is like

A tip from our team

For your day in Marrakech, book tickets for the Majorelle Garden in advance: they are sold online only, for a set time slot.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour or a group tour?

It is completely private: the vehicle, the driver and the itinerary are just for you and your companions. You will not share the trip with strangers, so we can stop wherever you like and adapt the timings.

Can I change the itinerary of “10 days from Tangier to Marrakech”?

Yes. What you see is our standard proposal. We can add a night, change the start or end point, include a guided visit or adjust the stages to your flights. Tell us what you need and we will send you a tailor-made version.

What is the difference between the standard and the luxury camp?

In both you have a private tent, dinner, breakfast and an evening of drums by the campfire. The luxury camp adds a private bathroom with shower inside the tent and more refined décor; in the standard camp bathrooms are shared and you shower in the morning at the hotel in the village.

How long is the camel trek?

About an hour and a half each way, at a gentle pace and accompanied by a camel handler. We set off a couple of hours before sunset to arrive in good light. If anyone cannot or would rather not ride, let us know and we will find an alternative.

How do I book and how do I pay?

Send us the form or write to us and we will confirm availability and the final price within 24 hours. We accept online payment (Visa, MasterCard and PayPal), as well as cash or card in person.

When is the best time of year for this tour?

You can travel all year round. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) have the mildest temperatures. In winter the days are sunny but desert nights are cold, and in summer it is best to start early and make the most of the vehicle’s air conditioning.

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