10-Day grand Morocco Tour from Tangier

Overview

A Complete Moroccan Odyssey – Mediterranean to Sahara to Atlantic

Experience Morocco’s greatest hits and hidden gems on this 10-day private tour designed for travelers who want it all. From Tangier’s coastal charm to Chefchaouen’s blue-washed magic, Fes’ medieval grandeur, and the Sahara’s golden dunes, this itinerary balances iconic sights with authentic local encounters. With two full nights in the desert, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and cinematic landscapes, you’ll leave with a profound understanding of Morocco’s rich culture and breathtaking diversity.

Highlights of the 10-Day Morocco Itinerary from Tangier

Iconic Cities & Culture

🟦 Chefchaouen: Full day to photograph the famous blue alleyways + sunset hike to Spanish Mosque
🏛 Volubilis: Walk among 2,000-year-old Roman mosaics (UNESCO site)
🕌 Fes Medina: Get lost in the world’s largest living medieval city with a local guide
🎥 Ait Ben Haddou: Step into Gladiator and Game of Thrones at this UNESCO kasbah

Sahara Desert Immersion

🐫 2 Nights in Merzouga: Sunset camel rides + sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes
⛺ Luxury Desert Camp: Berber drums, stargazing, and gourmet meals under the stars
🌵 Nomad Encounters: Share mint tea with desert families in their woven tents

Natural Wonders

🏔 Atlas Mountains: Cross dramatic Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260m) with photo stops
💎 Todra Gorge: Towering 300m canyon walls – a rock climber’s paradise
🌹 Rose Valley: Visit in May for the annual festival (perfume-making demos)

Unique Local Experiences

🎶 Khamlia Village: Feel the rhythm of Gnaoua music (descendants of Sudanese slaves)
🛍 Rissani Market: Bargain for spices in Morocco’s oldest trading hub
🐒 Cedar Forests: Feed wild Barbary macaques near Ifrane (“Morocco’s Switzerland”)

Modern Morocco

🕌 Hassan II Mosque: Visit Casablanca’s architectural marvel (time permitting)
🌴 Majorelle Garden: Stroll through Marrakech’s iconic botanical oasis

Why Choose the 10-Day Morocco Tour Itinerary from Tangier.

This isn’t just another Morocco itinerary – it’s a carefully crafted experience designed for travelers who want to:

✔ Go beyond the highlights with deeper immersion in each destination
✔ Travel at their own pace with built-in flexibility
✔ Experience the real Morocco through meaningful local interactions
✔ Enjoy peace of mind with our seamless planning

We’ve taken everything that makes Morocco magical and perfected the formula over years of operation. Here’s what sets your journey apart:

Itinerary for the 10-Day Morocco Tour from tangier

Check out the full 10-day Tangier to casablanca itinerary below and see what amazing experiences await you. Want to tweak it? Customize this tour to match your travel style!

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier → The Blue Pearl Beckons

🌅 Morning: Your adventure begins with the salt-kissed air of Tangier. We’ll whisk you to Hercules Cave, where waves crash through a stone portal shaped like Africa itself. At Cape Spartel, plant one foot in the Atlantic, the other in the Mediterranean.

→ Afternoon: The Rif Mountains unfold like a painted scroll as we climb toward Chefchaouen. Stop to photograph valleys where clouds pool like spilled milk.

🌙 Evening: The first glimpse of blue-washed walls steals your breath. Your hotel’s rooftop terrace becomes a front-row seat to the medina’s transformation under golden hour.

🖌 Morning: Lose yourself in alleyways where every doorway is an Instagram moment. Peek into artisan workshops where natural dyes turn wool into sky and ocean hues.

→ Afternoon: Hike to the Spanish Mosque as swallows dart overhead. The entire city spreads below – a cubist painting come to life.

🍵 Nightfall: Sip mint tea as the call to prayer echoes between blue walls, the scent of wood-fired bread rising from hidden bakeries.

🏛 Morning: Volubilis’ mosaics glow underfoot – chariot races and sea nymphs preserved for millennia. Run your hands along olive presses that still smell of ancient harvests.

→ Midday: Meknes reveals its royal secrets: the towering Bab Mansour gate, subterranean stables for 12,000 horses, and a mausoleum where tilework shimmers like frozen fireworks.

🌆 Dusk: Arrive in Fes as the sun gilds the medina walls. Your riad’s courtyard fountain murmurs stories of caravans that stopped here centuries ago.

📜 Morning: The Al Quaraouiyine University’s ancient library holds manuscripts penned when Europe slumbered through the Dark Ages. Nearby, the Chouara tanneries erupt in a kaleidoscope of dye vats.

→ Afternoon: In the Mellah, spice shops display saffron like pirate treasure. Climb to the Merinid tombs where the entire medina unfolds – a sea of rooftops punctuated by minarets.

🛌 Evening: Your riad’s lanterns cast dancing shadows on zellige tiles as you drift off to the sound of distant oud music.

🌲 Morning: Ifrane’s Swiss chalets feel plucked from a storybook. Deeper in the cedar forest, mischievous Barbary macaques beg for almonds.

→ Midday: The Ziz Valley appears suddenly – an emerald snake winding through Martian-red cliffs. Stop at a roadside stall for dates still warm from the sun.

🐪 Sunset: Mount your camel as the dunes turn molten gold. At camp, Berber hosts greet you with drums and sweet tea, the Milky Way blazing overhead.

☕ Dawn: Climb a silent dune wrapped in your blanket. Watch the sun birth long shadows across the erg.

→ Midday: Sip tea with nomads in a goat-hair tent, learning to read dunes like maps. In Khamlia, descendants of enslaved Africans share hypnotic Gnaoua rhythms.

💧 Afternoon: The desert surprises with its seasonal lake, where flamingos stand like pink statues in the shimmering heat.

🌄 Sunrise: Your final Sahara dawn paints the dunes in apricot light.

→ Rissani: Dive into its lively souk – donkeys nudge past stalls piled with spices, silver, and live chickens. Haggle for saffron with your guide’s playful coaching.

🦴 Erfoud: Touch 400-million-year-old fossils being polished into gleaming tabletops.

🏔 Todra Gorge: Walk between 300m cliffs where rock climbers dangle like spiders. The evening light turns the stone to fire.

🌹 Morning: In Rose Valley, women stir copper pots of petals into perfume (May visitors join the harvest festival).

🎬 Ouarzazate: Stand on Ait Ben Haddou’s ramparts – this UNESCO fortress starred in Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

⛰ Afternoon: The Tizi n’Tichka Pass winds through the High Atlas, each turn revealing deeper valleys until—suddenly—Marrakech appears in a palm-filled oasis.

🕌 Morning: The Bahia Palace’s harem rooms whisper of royal intrigues. In the Jewish Quarter, bakeries stack almond pastries like golden towers.

→ Afternoon: The souks overwhelm in the best way – follow your nose to woodsmoke and roasting lamb, your ears to coppersmiths’ rhythmic hammering.

🌆 Sunset: Jemaa el-Fnaa square erupts in snake charmers, storytellers, and juice carts. Retreat to your riad’s tranquil garden when the energy peaks.

🛣 Morning: Drive toward Casablanca with the Atlantic on your left. If time allows, walk the Hassan II Mosque’s oceanfront plaza – its minaret piercing the coastal haze.

✈ Departure: At the airport, you’ll realize this wasn’t just a trip, but a story you’ll recount for years – of desert stars, mountain passes, and the warm clasp of Moroccan hospitality.

Important Note: Customize Your Morocco Tour to Suit Your Preferences

Please note that this 10-day Morocco itinerary is just a suggested plan. If it doesn’t fully match your travel style, interests, or schedule, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We specialize in creating customized and tailor-made tours across Morocco, ensuring your journey aligns perfectly with your preferences, budget, and duration of stay.

The cost of the tour varies based on a few key factors:

  • Group Size: The more people joining the tour, the lower the price per person, as transportation costs are shared.
  • Accommodation Quality: Prices depend on the level of comfort you choose, from standard hotels to luxury Riads.

Since every detail can be adjusted to suit your needs, we recommend contacting us for an exact quote tailored to your group size and travel preferences. Let us help you design a personalized Moroccan adventure that’s uniquely yours!

What’s Included and Excluded in the Tour

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Accommodations

On this 10-day journey, we’ve handpected accommodations that blend authentic charm with comfort. From Chefchaouen’s blue-washed riads to luxury desert camps under star-filled skies, each stay enhances your Moroccan experience. Below, choose your preferred style – all options include:
✓ Prime locations in each destination
✓ Authentic Moroccan character
✓ Our personal quality guarantee

Option Chefchaouen
(2 Nights)
Fes
(2 Nights)
Sahara Desert
(1 Night)
Dades Valley
(1 Night)
Marrakech
(2 Nights)
Authentic Dar Zambra
(Blue Medina views)
Riad El Amine
(Historic heart)
Sahara Stars Camp
(Private tents)
Hotel Xaluca
(Valley vistas)
Riad Al Badia
(Near Jemaa el-Fnaa)
Premium Lina Ryad & Spa
(Rooftop pool)
Palais Houyam
(4* palace)
Caravanserai Luxury
(Ensuite bathrooms)
Dar Blues
(Infinity pool)
Riad BE
(Designer decor)
Luxury Casa Perleta
(Boutique hideaway)
Palais Faraj Suites
(5* spa)
Desert Luxury Camp
(Private butlers)
Kasbah de la Vallée
(Cliffside retreat)
La Maison Arabe
(World-class dining)

All properties personally inspected | Custom combinations available

Price for the 10 Itinerary from tangier

The price of your 10-day Morocco itinerary depends on a few key factors: the accommodations you choose, the size of your group, and the time of year you plan to travel. To provide you with an accurate and personalized quote that aligns with your budget and group size, simply reach out to us!

 

Our dedicated team is here to assist you in crafting an itinerary that perfectly matches your unique preferences and financial needs. Don’t wait – contact us today and unlock the magic of a Moroccan adventure designed just for you.

Booking

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Important Information to Know Before You Go

Preparing for Your 10-Day Moroccan Adventure

1. Tour Flexibility

  • Customizable elements:
    ✓ Adjust daily departure times
    ✓ Swap selected activities (e.g., cooking class instead of a city tour)
    ✓ Extend nights in any location (desert/Marrakech upgrades most popular)

  • Note: Changes requiring new reservations (e.g., added hotel nights) may incur additional fees

2. Physical Requirements

This tour involves:

  • Light/moderate walking (2-5km daily) through medinas and archaeological sites

  • Short camel ride (30-45 mins) to desert camp (4×4 alternative available)

  • High Atlas Mountain roads with winding passes (not suitable for those prone to motion sickness)

3. What to Pack

Essentials often forgotten:

  • For the desert: Bandana, headlamp, closed-toe sandals

  • For cities: Comfortable slip-on shoes (mosque visits require easy removal)

  • Year-round: Warm layers for desert nights, UV-protective clothing

  • Cultural considerations: Women may wish to carry a light scarf for conservative areas

4. Money Matters

  • Local currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

  • Recommended cash: 200-300 MAD/day for souvenirs, tips, extras

  • ATMs: Widely available in cities (Fes/Marrakech), limited in desert regions

  • Tipping guide:
    ✓ Drivers/guides: 50-100 MAD/day
    ✓ Desert camp staff: 20-50 MAD collective tip
    ✓ Restaurant staff: 10-20 MAD

5. Cultural Etiquette

  • Mosque visits: Non-Muslims may only enter Hassan II Mosque (Casablanca)

  • Photography: Always ask permission before photographing locals

  • Dress code: Shoulders/knees covered in religious sites (scarves provided when needed)

6. Health & Safety

  • Water: Drink only bottled water (provided daily in vehicle)

  • Food safety: We vet all restaurants; those with sensitive stomachs may avoid raw salads

  • Emergency contacts: 24/7 local support number provided at tour start

7. Connectivity

  • WiFi: Available at all hotels (may be slow in desert camps)

  • SIM cards: Recommend purchasing at Tangier/Casablanca airport (Maroc Telecom best coverage)

8. Weather Preparedness

  • Desert: Days 25-40°C (77-104°F), nights 5-15°C (41-59°F)

  • Mountains: Can be 10°C cooler than cities

  • Rainy season: November-March (light showers, rarely disrupt travel)

“There are no silly questions – we want you fully prepared for this journey of a lifetime!”

Reviews

Sophie & Mark Richardson
Sophie & Mark Richardson⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Our 10-day Moroccan honeymoon with guide Ismail felt like a fairy tale. From candlelit dinners on riad rooftops in Chefchaouen to private stargazing in the Sahara, every moment was magical. Ismail anticipated our needs - surprising us with rose petals at the desert camp and arranging a romantic hammam experience in Fes. The accommodations were dreamy, especially the luxury tent with its king-sized bed under the stars. Morocco's vibrant colors, intoxicating scents, and warm people made this the perfect start to our marriage."
Dr. Raj Patel
Dr. Raj Patel⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Being my first time in Africa, I was cautious - but guide Fatima's expertise put me at ease immediately. Her knowledge of Moroccan history (she's a Fes native) brought each site to life. The tour's balance of group activities and free time was perfect. I'll never forget sharing tea with nomads in the desert or the impromptu Arabic lesson from our driver. Special shoutout to the team at Riad Zahra in Marrakech who helped me find the perfect rug for my clinic!"
The Wagner Family
The Wagner Family⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Traveling with ages 16-72, we needed flexibility - and guide Youssef delivered! He adapted daily pacing, arranged golf carts in Fes' medina for Oma, and found rock climbing in Todra Gorge for our teens. The desert camp staff even baked a cake for Opa's 70th birthday! Highlights included: ✓ Cooking class with a Fes food historian ✓ Luxury camp's private family tent ✓ Youssef's hilarious "Moroccan bargaining 101" lesson Morocco surprised us with how accessible and welcoming it was for all generations."

Frequently asked questions

What kind of vehicles are provided for the Tangier to Marrakech trip?

Private 4×4 vehicles and air-conditioned cars or minibuses.

To ensure the best experience, we recommend booking as early as your plans allow—this gives us time to handpick your ideal accommodations and customize every detail. While we can sometimes accommodate last-minute travelers, popular seasons and premium desert camps often fill quickly.

Our payment procedure is simple and hassle-free. To confirm your reservation, we kindly ask for a small deposit. This deposit can be easily paid via PayPal, bank transfer, or Wise when you make your booking. The outstanding balance is due in cash on the first day of your tour directly to our knowledgeable driver/guide. You have the flexibility to pay in euros, US dollars, or an equivalent sum in dirhams.

Still Have Questions About Our Morocco Itineraries?

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We’re committed to getting back to you within 24 hours. If you don’t hear from us promptly, feel free to send us a WhatsApp message or call us directly at +212 671 960 769 .

We’re here to help make your Moroccan adventure as smooth and unforgettable as possible!

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