10 Days Morocco Tours From Tangier

Day 1: Tangier – Tetouan – Rif Mountains – Chefchaouen

Your 10 days tour from Tangier adventure begins in Tangier, a vibrant port city where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Whether you arrive at the airport or port, your guide will be waiting to welcome you and start the journey. Before heading inland, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a short tangier free walking tour and explore highlights depending on your arrival time. If time allows, you can visit the famous Hercules Caves, steeped in myth, and enjoy the sea breeze from the panoramic Cape Spartel, where the two seas meet. These stops offer both natural beauty and great photo opportunities.

From there, the drive continues toward the Rif Mountains, passing through Tetouan, known as the “White Dove” for its whitewashed buildings and Andalusian charm. As you wind your way up the mountain roads, the scenery changes dramatically—green valleys, olive groves, and small Berber villages dot the landscape. Several scenic stops can be made along the way for photos or short breaks.

By mid-afternoon, the tangier private tour guide will lead you into Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl” of Morocco.

Nestled at the foot of the Rif Mountains, this charming town is known for its calming blue-painted alleyways, relaxed vibe, and artistic flair. After check-in at your Riad or Hotel, you’ll have free time to relax or explore.

Take a stroll through the medina’s narrow streets, admire the beautifully painted doors and windows, and browse local shops filled with handcrafted jewelry, textiles, and natural dyes. As the sun begins to set, enjoy a rooftop dinner with panoramic views of the mountain town and its glowing blue hues. The peaceful mountain air and soft lighting make for a magical evening. You’ll spend the night in your cozy riad in the heart of the medina, surrounded by silence and stars.

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

After breakfast in your riad, the 10 days tour from Tangier continues toward Fes. Your guide may also arrange a tangier city tour before leaving the north. The first part of the day takes you through more scenic Rif mountain villages, slowly descending into the greener plains of northern Morocco.

Your first stop will be at Volubilis, the most important Roman archaeological site in Morocco. Here, you’ll walk among the ruins of ancient streets, mosaics, temples, and triumphal arches. Your guide (or local site guide) will share the fascinating history of this once-thriving Roman city that has stood since the 3rd century BC. Take time to admire the colorful mosaics still embedded in the ground—they are beautifully preserved.

After exploring Volubilis, the 10 days morocco tours from tangier continues about 30 minutes south to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. This historic city was once the capital under Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century. Your first glimpse will be the massive and ornate Bab El-Mansour Gate, one of the most beautiful gates in all of Morocco. You’ll visit the peaceful Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, wander through the royal stables and granaries, and walk around the impressive Sahrij Souani Basin—a massive water reservoir used centuries ago.

Lunch will be served in a traditional Moroccan restaurant inside Meknes’ old medina, where you can try local dishes like kefta tagine or chicken with olives and lemon. After lunch, you may have some free time to explore souks selling spices, handmade slippers, and copper lamps.

By late afternoon, you’ll continue your drive to Fes, arriving by early evening. After check-in at your beautiful riad inside the Fes medina, you’ll have time to relax. Enjoy dinner either at the riad or venture out for a guided walk to a nearby traditional restaurant. Fes is known for its deep traditions, and your night here will be spent in the quiet ambiance of one of the world’s oldest cities.

Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga

(Approx. 460 km | 8 hours including scenic stops)

The 10 days tour from Tangier leaves Fes after breakfast, heading south through the Middle Atlas.

The air quickly cools as the road climbs. After just over an hour, we stop in Ifrane, a town unlike any other in Morocco. Its red-roofed houses and neat streets feel like a European alpine village. You can stretch your legs by the main square or grab a quick coffee beside the iconic lion statue.

From Ifrane, the road continues through cedar forests. We stop next in Azrou, a small Berber town tucked in the hills. Just outside, we visit the forest of Cedre Gouraud. Here, the air smells of pine and the trees are home to the wild Barbary macaques. You’ll have time to take photos and perhaps feed them some fruit.

We continue driving toward Midelt. The landscape slowly changes—forests give way to open plateaus and craggy ridges.

Around midday, the morocco desert tours from tangier stops in Midelt for lunch.

This town sits between the Middle and High Atlas ranges. You can enjoy a fresh tagine or grilled meats in a local restaurant with views of the mountains around you.

After lunch, the journey takes us deeper south. The road curves through the dramatic Ziz Gorges. We stop for panoramic views over the valley below—lush green palms winding through red cliffs. Then we follow the Ziz River south through the long, narrow Ziz Valley. It’s a stunning contrast: golden desert on one side, a ribbon of green palms on the other.

Near sunset, we pass through Erfoud. This town is known for its fossils, and you might stop briefly at a fossil workshop to see ancient marine remains turned into tabletops and carvings.

From here, it’s just under an hour to Merzouga. The land flattens out, and suddenly, the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi rise in the distance. We reach your desert lodge in Merzouga just before dark. You’ll be welcomed with tea and shown to your room.
Dinner is served in the lodge, usually a traditional Moroccan meal by candlelight. The night is quiet, with stars above and dunes in every direction.

Day 4: Full Desert Experience in Merzouga

(Camel Ride, Erg Chebbi, Nomads, Khamlia Village)

On Day 4, the 10 days tour from Tangier begins with a golden sunrise over the dunes.

After breakfast, your driver meets you to start a day exploring the Sahara around Merzouga.

First, we drive into the desert’s edge in a 4×4, following winding sandy trails past small Berber hamlets. You visit a nomadic family who lives in tents just beyond the dunes. They’ll welcome you into their tent for tea. You’ll see how they live with little water, using camels for transport and shade made from woven cloth. Their lifestyle is simple, shaped by the desert around them.

Next, we drive toward Khamlia village. It’s a quiet settlement with deep roots in African heritage. The people here are descendants of Sub-Saharan slaves. You’re welcomed with music—the hypnotic rhythm of Gnawa played on drums and castanets. They’ll perform a short concert for you while you sip mint tea. The music speaks of freedom and resilience, echoing through the sand.

Afterward, you can stop at the lake of Merzouga (Dayet Sriji), if there’s water—sometimes it attracts flamingos. Then we return to Merzouga for a light lunch at the lodge or a small café.

By late afternoon, it’s time to meet your camel guide. You ride your camel into the dunes of Erg Chebbi. The ride is slow and quiet, with only the sound of the sand shifting. As you go deeper, the dunes rise around you like waves. The light turns orange as the sun lowers. Eventually, you arrive at a traditional desert camp nestled between dunes.

You’re shown to your private tent, then free to climb a dune to watch the sunset. The silence here is profound. Later, dinner is served under the stars—usually soup, tagine, fruit, and bread. Afterward, the camp comes alive with drums and Berber songs by the fire. You can join in or just listen, wrapped in a blanket, watching the stars.
Tonight, you sleep in the desert. It’s quiet, deep, and unforgettable.

Day 5: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Dunes – Khamlia – Nomads – Rissani – Merzouga Desert

Your day begins with a relaxed breakfast at your hotel in Merzouga. Afterward, the real desert adventure starts.

The 10 days tour from Tangier begins with an off-road 4×4 journey across the golden sand plains. The 4×4 ride takes you deeper into the desert, away from the tourist zone. The first stop is an ancient kohl (eyeliner) mine—a slice of local history that speaks to the desert’s rich, hidden resources. Then we visit a nomadic Berber family, still living traditionally in hand-woven tents. They welcome us with mint tea, and you get a chance to learn how they survive in this harsh landscape—moving with the seasons, raising goats, and cooking over open fire.

From here, we drive to Khamlia village, home to the Gnawa people, whose ancestors came from sub-Saharan Africa. You’ll be invited into a modest cultural house where local musicians play hypnotic Gnawa spiritual music—drums, castanets, and chants rooted in ancient West African rhythms. It’s not just a performance—it’s a feeling. A conversation through rhythm. After the music, you’re free to explore the quiet village a bit and chat with locals.

By midday, it’s time for lunch. Today, you’ll try “Berber pizza”—a traditional stuffed bread called “Medfouna,” baked in a clay oven and filled with spiced meat, herbs, onions, and almonds. We stop at a local family house or a small eatery in the area where this meal is freshly made.

In the afternoon, we head to the historic town of Rissani, the former capital of the Tafilalet region and origin of Morocco’s royal Alaouite dynasty. You walk through its traditional souk—busiest on market days (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday)—with its spice stalls, leather goods, and the famous donkey parking lot. This town once stood as Sijilmassa, a bustling trade hub where camel caravans from Timbuktu brought salt and gold across the Sahara.
After exploring Rissani, we drive back to Merzouga in time for your next unforgettable experience—the camel ride into the dunes.

You meet your camel guide in the late afternoon, and mount your camel just as the sun begins to dip. The slow, swaying ride takes you deeper into the Erg Chebbi dunes, Morocco’s tallest and most stunning sea of sand. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to reach the desert camp. Along the way, you’ll stop briefly to take in the sunset from a high dune—a golden, glowing silence you won’t forget.

Upon arriving at the desert camp, you’ll be shown to your tent. The camp is cozy yet authentic, often with private bathrooms and warm blankets. Dinner is served beneath the stars—a mix of soup, tajine, couscous, and local fruit. Afterward, sit around the fire as your hosts play Berber drums and sing under the moonlit sky. Stargazing in the Sahara is magical—no lights, no noise—just constellations above and peace all around. Tonight, you sleep in the stillness of the dunes, cradled by sand and sky.

Day 6: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Tinghir – Dades Valley

On Day 6, the 10 days morocco tours from tangier starts before dawn, as your camel guide wakes you for one of the most spiritual moments of the trip—sunrise over the dunes. The early light paints the sand in hues of gold and orange. After this breathtaking moment, you’ll camel-trek back to the edge of the village.

At the hotel, enjoy a refreshing shower and a hearty breakfast before loading up to continue your journey. We set off from Merzouga by car, leaving the desert behind but carrying its stillness with us.

Our first stop is Rissani once again. If today is a market day, we’ll walk through its colorful souk where locals trade fresh dates, fabrics, and spices. Then we continue west, passing through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops. Here, if you’d like, you can stop and watch how ancient sea fossils are carved into furniture, dishes, or décor.

Next, we drive through Jorf, known for its traditional water irrigation system and expansive palm groves. You’ll see rows of date palms that stretch endlessly toward the hills. We then pass Tinjdad and Touroug, small Berber villages lining the route with old kasbahs and fields of wheat and figs.

Around midday, the 10 days tour from Tangier arrives at Tinghir, a lush valley of palms and earth-toned houses, where you may stop for lunch in a local restaurant. Enjoy a light tagine or grilled brochettes while gazing at the green oases spread along the Todra River.

After lunch, we drive a short distance to Todra Gorges, one of Morocco’s most dramatic natural wonders. You’ll walk inside this towering red canyon, where walls rise up to 300 meters high, and the gorge narrows to just 10 meters wide in places. The stream that runs through it keeps the air cool—perfect for a short hike or photo stop. Rock climbers often dot the cliffs, adding life to the stillness.

We continue late in the afternoon toward the Dades Valley, climbing into the High Atlas foothills. The scenery shifts again—now it’s steep rocky canyons, winding roads, and strange rock formations. Just before Boumalne Dades, we stop at a viewpoint overlooking the “Monkey Fingers”—a set of rounded rock formations shaped by wind and time. We may also pause at a panoramic spot above the valley, ideal for sunset views.

As the sun sets, we reach your guesthouse or riad in Dades Valley. You’ll have dinner here, usually a home-cooked Moroccan meal in a peaceful atmosphere. The air is cooler, the mountains closer. It’s the perfect place to rest after a day full of shifting landscapes. Overnight in Dades Valley.

Day 7: Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast at your accommodation in Dades Valley, your journey begins by following the famous “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs”. As you drive along this picturesque route, you’ll pass crumbling fortresses, green oases, and charming Berber villages, all backed by the rugged beauty of the Atlas Mountains. It’s a photographer’s dream—so expect several quick photo stops along the way.

Your first major stop is at Kalaat M’Gouna, known as the Valley of Roses. This small town becomes vibrant during the annual Rose Festival in May, when the whole valley smells of freshly harvested flowers. Even if you’re not there during the festival, you’ll still see rose cooperatives offering natural products like rose water, oil, soap, and perfumes. A short visit to one of these cooperatives is a great way to learn how these products are traditionally made—and to take home a fragrant souvenir.

From here, the 10 days tour from Tangier continues toward the palm-dotted oasis of Skoura, where you’ll visit the impressive Kasbah Amridil. This 17th-century kasbah is one of the best-preserved in the region and gives you a fascinating look into old kasbah architecture and rural Moroccan life. It’s often used in films and has a small museum inside.

As you leave Skoura, the landscape opens up to wide desert plains as you enter Ouarzazate, often called the Hollywood of Africa. Several international films have been shot here, including Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy. You’ll get to explore Atlas Studios, the biggest film production site in all of Africa. It’s an optional visit, but highly recommended if you’re a movie fan.

Next, you’ll enjoy lunch in the village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic ksars in Morocco. The fortified village is made entirely of mudbrick and once served as a major stop for caravans on the route between the Sahara and Marrakech. You can climb to the top of the kasbah for a panoramic view over the Ounila River and surrounding landscape. Lunch can be enjoyed at one of the terrace restaurants facing the kasbah.

After lunch, your route continues toward Marrakech, but the journey is far from ordinary. You’ll begin your ascent through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass—the highest major mountain pass in North Africa (2,260 meters above sea level). The winding road offers stunning views of valleys, red cliffs, and scattered Berber villages clinging to the hillsides. Several stops will be made along the way to stretch, grab some photos, and take in the views.

By late afternoon or early evening, you’ll arrive in the vibrant city of Marrakech. You’ll be dropped off at your charming riad in the medina, where you can settle in and relax. Dinner is not usually included tonight, so you’re free to explore the nearby square or dine in the riad depending on your mood. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 8: Marrakech Sightseeing

After a relaxed breakfast at the riad, the 10 days tour from Tangier guide will meet you to begin your Marrakech sightseeing, Today is all about diving into the rich history, architecture, and colorful soul of this imperial city—often called the “Red City” because of its ochre-colored walls and buildings.

Your first visit will be the Bahia Palace, a 19th-century marvel of Islamic architecture. Its intricate tilework, cedarwood ceilings, and peaceful courtyards reflect the elegance of Moroccan craftsmanship. Next, walk to the nearby Saadian Tombs, hidden for centuries and only rediscovered in 1917. These royal tombs date back to the 1500s and are a fine example of Arab-Andalusian architecture.

From here, you’ll head to the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest in Marrakech and an iconic symbol of the city. Non-Muslims can’t enter, but the 77-meter-high minaret is a sight to behold, visible from much of the city and surrounded by gardens.

Afterward, you’ll make your way to the Ben Youssef Madrasa (if open), one of the most beautiful historical religious schools in Morocco. Its courtyard, adorned with mosaic tiles and carved woodwork, is perfect for some peaceful moments.

Next is lunch, usually in a traditional Moroccan restaurant near the Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where you can enjoy tagines, couscous, or grilled meats. After lunch, your guide will lead you through the souks—the traditional marketplaces of Marrakech. These winding alleys are a maze of colors, sounds, and smells. You’ll see stalls filled with lanterns, leather bags, spices, ceramics, and more. It’s the ideal place to observe artisans at work and maybe pick up a handmade souvenir.

In the afternoon, your guide will take you by car to visit the Majorelle Garden (if pre-booked). This serene blue-and-green garden was designed by French artist Jacques Majorelle and later restored by Yves Saint Laurent. It’s a peaceful retreat in the middle of the city and includes a small Berber museum.

You’ll then return to your riad for a relaxed evening. The rest of the evening is free for you to explore on your own—perhaps enjoy a mint tea on a rooftop overlooking Jemaa el-Fnaa as the city comes alive with storytellers, snake charmers, and street performers. Or simply relax and reflect on your journey through southern Morocco. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 9: Day Trip to Essaouira

(Approx. 360 km round trip | 5.5 hours drive)

After breakfast at your riad, the 10 days tour from Tangier driver will be waiting. You’ll leave the busy city behind and head west toward the Atlantic coast. The road is smooth and scenic. As you cross the Haouz plain, the air becomes fresher, and the landscape slowly changes.

About halfway, you’ll pass groves of argan trees. These are unique to this region. Keep an eye out for goats climbing up the twisted branches — it’s a strange but real sight! You’ll stop briefly at a local women’s cooperative. Here, Berber women hand-press argan oil using traditional stone tools. They’ll show you how the oil is made, and you can try or buy oils used for cooking, cosmetics, or healing.

From here, it’s just under an hour to Essaouira. As you approach, the wind picks up — that’s why they call it the “City of the Wind.” Surfers love it, but so do travelers looking for peace, charm, and fresh sea air.

Once you arrive, your driver will drop you near the medina gate. This small walled city feels different from the rest of Morocco. You’ll walk straight into a maze of narrow blue-and-white streets. Start at the Skala de la Kasbah, an old stone sea bastion lined with Portuguese cannons. The Atlantic crashes against the rocks below. From here, you’ll follow the ramparts and enjoy great views of the ocean and the fishing port.

Next, head inside the medina. It’s quieter and more relaxed than Marrakech. The streets are lined with local art, woodwork, and silver jewelry. Essaouira is famous for Thuya wood, carved by skilled artisans. You can watch them work right in their tiny shops.

For lunch, walk to the port. The air is rich with the aroma of freshly grilled fish. Choose your fresh catch from the stalls and have it grilled right there — Moroccan style. Simple, smoky, and served with lemon, bread, and local sauces.

After lunch, take time to wander. Visit the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) or relax at Place Moulay Hassan, the open square by the sea. If you like, stroll down to the wide sandy beach where camels and horses wait for a short coastal ride.

By late afternoon, you’ll walk back to the meeting point and rejoin your driver. The journey back to Marrakech is peaceful. The sun sets slowly over the horizon, casting golden light across the argan hills. You’ll reach your riad by early evening, where you can rest or enjoy dinner nearby. Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 10: Marrakech – Airport Transfer

(Approx. 7 km | 30 min)

This morning, the 10 days tour from Tangier ends with breakfast at your riad. Depending on your flight time, you might take a short stroll through the medina one last time or sip mint tea on the rooftop terrace.

When it’s time, your driver will take you to Marrakech Menara Airport (or Casablanca, if arranged). The drive is short and smooth, with final glimpses of the red city walls and palm trees swaying in the breeze.

Your 10-day Moroccan journey ends here — full of memories from mountains, desert, and sea.