Private tour · Tangier → Marrakech · 10 days
10-Day Private Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech via Chefchaouen, Fes and the Sahara
This 10-day private Morocco tour runs ten days and nine nights, from your arrival in Tangier to your departure from Marrakech: Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes and Fes, two nights in the Merzouga area with a desert exploration day, the Todra and Dadès gorges, Aït Ben Haddou, and guided visits in Fes and Marrakech.
What Does This 10-Day Private Morocco Tour Cover?
This private Morocco tour from Tangier covers northern Morocco, the imperial cities and the Sahara in ten days and nine nights, for your own group only, with guided days in Fes and Marrakech and two nights in the Merzouga area.
Overnights are Tangier (1), Chefchaouen (1), Fes (2), the Merzouga area (2), the Dadès Valley (1) and Marrakech (2). You travel in a private vehicle with your driver, with a dedicated desert exploration day between the two Merzouga nights. Days 3, 5, 7 and 8 are long drives; days 4, 6 and 9 are spent in one place.
Who Is This 10-Day Morocco Itinerary For?
This tour suits couples, families and friends arriving in Tangier who want northern Morocco, historic cities and the Sahara in one private journey, and who will fly home from Marrakech.
Good fit
Travellers arriving by ferry or flight into Tangier who want time in Chefchaouen, guided days in Fes and Marrakech, and more than a single night in the desert.
Consider another route if
You need to return to Tangier, or you have fewer days. Our Tangier desert tours page compares shorter routes and round trips.
10-Day Morocco Itinerary: Jump to a Day
The route runs Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Merzouga area, the Dadès Valley and Marrakech, with your airport transfer on day 10.
Arrive in Tangier · depart from Marrakech
Request My Private 10-Day Morocco Tour Quote
Share your travel dates, number of travellers, and accommodation preferences so we can prepare your itinerary and quote; sending an enquiry does not confirm a reservation.
What to include
- Your travel dates, and whether you arrive in Tangier by ferry or by air
- Number of travellers, and children's ages
- Your preferred accommodation style
- Your arrival and departure flight or ferry times
- Anything you'd like to change on the route
Good to know
- 1Marrakech departureTransfer to Marrakech Airport on day 10.
- 2Two nights near MerzougaWith a desert exploration day between them.
- 3Nothing is booked yetYou review the proposal before confirming.
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What Is the Day-by-Day Itinerary?
The itinerary covers Tangier and Chefchaouen on days 1–2, Meknes and Fes on days 3–4, the Merzouga area on days 5–6, the gorges and Aït Ben Haddou on days 7–8, Marrakech on day 9, and your departure on day 10.
Arrival in Tangier
Day 1 is your arrival: we meet you at the Tangier port or airport and transfer you to your accommodation to settle in.
If you arrive early, a first look at Tangier can be arranged, depending on your arrival time and the plan agreed with you.
Tangier to Chefchaouen
Day 2 is the drive through northern Morocco and the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, with time to explore its blue streets and medina before the night there.
Staying overnight lets you see the town in the evening and early morning, when it is quieter.
Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes
Day 3 is the drive to the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes, continuing to Fes for two nights.
UNESCO describes Volubilis as
"an important outpost of the Roman Empire"— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Archaeological Site of Volubilis
It is quoted here because Volubilis is the only Roman site on the route. Meknes is also a UNESCO World Heritage city. Your driver takes you to both sites; entrance fees are paid separately.
Guided tour of Fes
Day 4 is a guided day in Fes, exploring the medina, its traditional crafts and its historical landmarks.
UNESCO notes that Fes has kept its status as
"the country's cultural and spiritual centre."— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Medina of Fez
You visit the souks and craft quarters and the sites that are open to visitors. The Qarawiyyin, founded in the 9th century, and other mosques are seen from outside, since entry to active religious buildings isn't possible for non-Muslim visitors.
Fes to the Merzouga desert via Ifrane and Midelt
Day 5 is a long drive from Fes across the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and Midelt to the Merzouga area, where your first of two desert nights begins.
The Moroccan National Tourist Office calls Merzouga
"one of the gates of the Sahara"— Moroccan National Tourist Office (Visit Morocco), Errachidia-Midelt-Merzouga
A camel ride into the dunes is part of the tour; its timing is confirmed in your proposal.
Merzouga desert 4×4 tour
Day 6 is a desert exploration day by 4×4 around Merzouga, followed by your second night in the area.
Possible stops include Khamlia, where Gnawa music is played, desert villages, oases and, where it can be arranged, a nomad family. The exact stops are confirmed in your proposal rather than guaranteed.
Merzouga to the Dadès Gorges via the Todra Gorge
Day 7 is the drive west to the Todra Gorge, where you stop to walk and take photos, and on to the Dadès Valley for the night.
Dadès Valley to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou
Day 8 is the drive via Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou, then across the High Atlas to Marrakech for two nights.
UNESCO describes Aït Ben Haddou as
"a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco."— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Film-studio and kasbah admission are not included; stops depend on road conditions over the pass.
Guided tour of Marrakech
Day 9 is a guided tour of Marrakech's historic landmarks, followed by time in the medina and souks.
UNESCO describes the main square as
"Place Jamaâ El Fna, a veritable open-air theatre."— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Medina of Marrakesh
The guide is included; entrance tickets for palaces, tombs and gardens, and optional activities, are paid separately.
Departure from Marrakech
Day 10 is your transfer to Marrakech Airport, timed to your flight.
How Are the Two Merzouga Nights Arranged?
You spend two nights in the Merzouga area, on nights 5 and 6, with the desert 4×4 day in between; the current published itinerary places both nights at a desert camp.
If you would prefer one night in a hotel near the dunes and one at camp, ask when you enquire. The nine nights are Tangier (1), Chefchaouen (1), Fes (2), the Merzouga area (2), the Dadès Valley (1) and Marrakech (2). Exact properties and the camp standard are confirmed with your quote. More about camps on our Merzouga desert page.
Which Services Are Included in the Price?
The price includes a private vehicle and driver, arrival and departure transfers, nine nights' accommodation including two in the Merzouga area, the camel ride, the desert 4×4 day, and guided visits in Fes and Marrakech; flights, lunches, drinks and entrance fees are not included.
Included
- Private vehicle for your group
- Private driver throughout
- Arrival transfer in Tangier (port or airport)
- Transfer to Marrakech Airport on day 10
- 9 nights' accommodation: Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes ×2, Dadès, Marrakech ×2
- 2 nights in the Merzouga area
- Camel ride into the dunes
- Desert 4×4 exploration day (day 6)
- Guided visits in Fes (day 4) and Marrakech (day 9)
- Meals as confirmed in your proposal
Not included
- Flights to and from Morocco
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to museums, monuments and sites (Volubilis, Aït Ben Haddou, palaces, film studios)
- Optional activities
Can This Private Itinerary Be Customized?
Yes, because the tour is private, the route can be adjusted when you request your quote, subject to our confirmation.
Hotel or camp near Merzouga
Ask to split the two nights between a hotel and a camp.
Longer city stays
Ask to add a night in Chefchaouen, Fes or Marrakech.
Accommodation options
Tell us the standard you prefer for the riad, guesthouse and camp.
A family-friendly pace
Ask about splitting long drives if you're travelling with children.
10-Day Morocco Tour: Driving, Desert and Departure Planning
Plan for four long driving days (days 3, 5, 7 and 8) and share your flight time so we can schedule the day-10 airport transfer.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts with your arrival in Tangier and finishes with a transfer to Marrakech Airport on day 10.
Where are you picked up in Tangier?
You are picked up at an agreed point in Tangier, such as your hotel, the port or the airport, confirmed with your quote.
What does the desert 4×4 tour include?
The desert 4×4 day explores the area around Merzouga, and the exact stops, such as Khamlia or a nomad family, are confirmed in your proposal rather than guaranteed.
How much driving is involved?
Days 3, 5, 7 and 8 are long driving days, with stops along the way; exact times depend on roads, weather and stops.
Sources and further reading
Destination facts on this page are supported by UNESCO and the Moroccan National Tourist Office, neither of which endorses any tour operator.
- Medina of Fez — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Archaeological Site of Volubilis — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Historic City of Meknes — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Errachidia-Midelt-Merzouga, between Atlas and desert — Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Medina of Marrakesh — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
10-Day Private Morocco Tour FAQs
This is a private ten-day tour for your own group that starts in Tangier, includes two nights in the Merzouga area, and ends with a transfer to Marrakech Airport.
Is this a private or group tour?
It is a private tour for your own group, not a shared departure.
Can I depart from Casablanca instead?
The standard tour departs from Marrakech; ask if you need a different departure city, and we'll quote it separately.
Is there a camel alternative?
Tell us if you would prefer not to ride, and we'll confirm the options for reaching the camp.
Is the driver a licensed guide?
No, your driver handles transport and local advice, while the Fes and Marrakech tours are led by a city guide.
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance fees are not included, for example at Volubilis, Aït Ben Haddou and the Bahia Palace.
What language does the driver-guide speak?
This tour does not list a driver language, so tell us your preferred language when you enquire.
How do you request a price for your travel dates?
You request a price by sending the form with your dates, group size, accommodation style and departure airport; the tour is booked only after you approve our proposal.
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