Experience Morocco in 10 days from Tangier with a return to Tangier. This comprehensive tour allows you to explore imperial cities, spectacular mountains, the Sahara Desert, and the Atlantic coast. Along the way, you will visit Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira, Rabat, and Casablanca. Unique experiences include walks on the dunes, guided tours in the medinas, encounters with nomads, and breathtaking views across valleys, mountains, and the sea. This tour is ideal for those seeking culture, adventure, and photography.
Highlights – 10 days in Morocco from Tangier with return to Tangier
- Tangier and Chefchaouen with historic medinas
- Volubilis and Fes with guided tour
- Middle and High Atlas
- Merzouga and the Sahara dunes
- Dades Valley and Todra Gorges
- Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO heritage site
- Marrakech, Essaouira, and Rabat
- Modern Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque
Itinerary – Morocco in 10 days from Tangier with return to Tangier
Day 1 – Arrival in Tangier
Upon arrival at Tangier International Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy some free time to settle in and stroll through the medina, among narrow alleys and artisan shops. You can visit the historic port and the Grand Socco, the beating heart of the city with its cafes and local markets. Dinner is on your own, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 – Tangier – Cape Spartel – Hercules Cave – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, the morning is dedicated to the Tangier medina, its souks, and historic quarters. Depart for Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean, offering spectacular views and a sea breeze. Visit the Hercules Cave, a mythical place with legends and unique rock formations. In the afternoon, head to Chefchaouen through mountains and Berber villages, with photo stops along the way. Arrive at your riad in the late afternoon for your overnight stay.
Day 3 – Chefchaouen
Spend a full day in the blue medina of Chefchaouen, among blue-painted houses and picturesque alleys. Stroll through artisan workshops, textile and ceramic shops, traditional cafes, and photographic spots. Visit Uta el-Hammam Square and the historic kasbah, with its museum and inner gardens. In the afternoon, climb the surrounding hills to admire the city and the Rif Mountains from above. Return to the riad for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 – Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Fes
After breakfast, depart for Volubilis, ancient Roman ruins and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a guided walk among well-preserved mosaics, columns, and arches, with explanations of daily life in the ancient city. Continue toward Fes, crossing rural landscapes and Berber villages. Arrive in Fes in the afternoon, check into your riad, and enjoy free time to explore the medina, its labyrinthine alleys, and historic souks. Dinner is on your own, followed by an overnight stay.
Day 5 – Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga
Depart early through the Middle Atlas Mountains, with stops in Ifrane, a city with European architecture and manicured gardens, and Midelt, famous for its orchards and natural landscapes. Continue toward the Ziz Valley with its palm groves and green oases. Arrive in the afternoon at Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel trek over the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, a traditional Berber dinner, and an overnight stay in a camp under the starry sky.
Day 6 – Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Watch the sunrise over the dunes and have breakfast in the desert, with time for photos and walks across the golden sands. Visit the Sahara nomads and the village of Khamlia, known for its Gnawa music. Depart for the Todra Gorges, an impressive canyon with vertical walls hundreds of meters high. Walk through the gorges and take photo stops. Continue through the Dades Valley, famous for its historic kasbahs and natural landscapes. Overnight stay in a hotel or riad in the valley.
Day 7 – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Depart for Ouarzazate, a city famous for its film sets and traditional architecture. Visit the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO heritage site with narrow streets and red clay dwellings. Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas, with panoramic stops overlooking valleys and Berber villages. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon, check into your riad, and enjoy free time to stroll through the medina. Dinner is on your own, followed by an overnight stay.
Day 8 – Marrakech – Essaouira
After breakfast, depart for Essaouira, a charming coastal city on the Atlantic with historic walls and a lively port. Walk through the UNESCO-listed medina, among craft shops, spices, and souvenirs. Enjoy free time for photos, relaxation, and tasting local specialties. Return to Marrakech in the evening for an overnight stay in a riad.
Day 9 – Marrakech – Rabat – Casablanca
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Rabat, the capital of Morocco, with a visit to the Oudaya Kasbah, the Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Continue toward Casablanca, with an external visit to the Hassan II Mosque and a walk through the modern district and along the corniche. Overnight stay in Casablanca at a hotel or riad.
Day 10 – Casablanca – Tangier
After breakfast, depart for the return to Tangier. Along the way, enjoy panoramic stops and photo breaks in the Moroccan rural landscapes. Arrive in the afternoon at the airport or hotel. End of the tour, with unforgettable memories of historic cities, deserts, mountains, and the coasts of Morocco.
Included
- Private transport with a professional driver for the entire tour
- Accommodation in hotel/riad with breakfast included
- 1 night in the Merzouga desert with an overnight stay in a camp
- Camel trek over the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Guided tours in Chefchaouen, Fes, and Marrakech
- All transfers according to the itinerary
Excluded
- International flights to/from Morocco
- Meals not indicated in the program
- Drinks, tips, and personal expenses
- Optional activities or extras not mentioned
