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10 Days Tour from Tangier to Merzouga and Back to Tangier

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 (221 reviews)
⏱️ 10 days / 9 nights
👥 1-10 people
🌐 English, Spanish, French, Italian

About This Tour

Experience the ultimate Moroccan adventure on this 10-Day Private Tour from Tangier to Merzouga and back to Tangier. This carefully designed itinerary combines Morocco's imperial cities, the Blue City of Chefchaouen, the breathtaking Sahara Desert, the High Atlas Mountains, and the Atlantic Coast.

Enjoy two unforgettable nights at Merzouga Luxury Camps, discover authentic Berber culture, ride camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, explore ancient kasbahs, visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and travel in comfort with your own private driver.

Perfect for couples, families, and small groups looking for a complete Moroccan experience.


Tour Highlights

  • 100% Private Morocco Tour
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Tangier
  • Visit Chefchaouen, the Blue City
  • Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis
  • Discover Meknes, the Imperial City
  • Guided tour of Fes Medina
  • Visit Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco
  • Stop at the Cedar Forest to see Barbary macaques
  • Scenic drive through the Ziz Valley
  • Camel trekking across the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Two nights at Merzouga Luxury Camps
  • Full-day 4x4 Sahara Desert excursion
  • Visit Berber nomad families
  • Experience traditional Gnawa music in Khamlia Village
  • Sandboarding included
  • Visit the traditional market of Rissani
  • Explore Todra Gorges
  • Discover Dades Valley
  • Visit the Valley of Roses
  • Explore Ouarzazate
  • Visit Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
  • Two nights in Marrakech
  • Explore Essaouira on the Atlantic Coast
  • Visit Casablanca and Hassan II Mosque
  • Explore Rabat
  • Comfortable private vehicle
  • Flexible sightseeing and photo stops

Itinerary

Day 1: Tangier → Chefchaouen ▼
Meet your driver at Tangier Airport, port, or hotel and travel through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Spend the afternoon exploring the blue-painted streets. Accommodation Superior: Lina Ryad & Spa or similar Standard: Dar Echchaouen or similar
Day 2: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes ▼
Visit the UNESCO Roman ruins of Volubilis before exploring Meknes. Continue to Fes. Accommodation Superior: Palais Houyam or similar Standard: Riad Tahra & Spa or similar
Day 3: Guided Tour of Fes ▼
Discover the cultural capital of Morocco with a licensed local guide. Visit: Royal Palace Blue Gate Jewish Quarter Al Quaraouiyine University Chouara Tanneries Traditional Souks Accommodation Superior: Palais Houyam or similar Standard: Riad Tahra & Spa or similar
Day 4: Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga ▼
Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Visit Ifrane and the Cedar Forest before continuing to the Sahara Desert. Camel trek at sunset. Dinner and overnight at Merzouga Luxury Camps.
Day 5: Full-Day Sahara Desert Excursion ▼
Explore the Sahara by private 4x4. Visit: Khamlia Village Gnawa musicians Nomad families Mifis mines Oasis Fossil sites Erg Chebbi dunes Return to the camp for dinner. Second overnight at Merzouga Luxury Camps.
Day 6: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley ▼
Visit Rissani before driving to the spectacular Todra Gorges. Continue through the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Dades Valley. Accommodation Superior: Ksar Sultan Dades or similar Standard: Maison d'Hôte Argana or Hotel Babylon Dades
Day 7: Dades Valley → Valley of Roses → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech ▼
Travel through the Valley of Roses. Visit Ouarzazate and the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas Mountains. Arrival in Marrakech. Accommodation Superior: Riad & Spa or similar Standard: Traditional Riad
Day 8: Guided Tour of Marrakech ▼
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Marrakech. Visit: Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa el-Fnaa Square Traditional Souks Optional visit to Majorelle Garden. Free evening. Accommodation Superior: Riad & Spa or similar Standard: Traditional Riad
Day 9: Marrakech → Essaouira → Casablanca ▼
Drive to the beautiful coastal town of Essaouira. Explore: Historic Medina Fishing Port Skala Fortress Atlantic Coast In the afternoon continue to Casablanca. Accommodation Superior: Hotel Odyssee Center or similar Standard: Hotel Central Casablanca or similar
Day 10: Casablanca → Rabat → Tangier ▼
Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque (optional). Continue to Rabat. Visit: Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Kasbah of the Udayas Return to Tangier. Transfer to your hotel, airport, or port.

What's Included & Excluded

✅ Included:

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Private 4x4 or air-conditioned vehicle
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Professional English-speaking driver
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Pick-up and drop-off in Tangier
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Fuel and highway tolls
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7 nights in carefully selected hotels or riads with breakfast and dinner
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2 nights at Merzouga Luxury Camps with breakfast and dinner
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Camel trekking at sunset (one camel per person)
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Return from the camp by camel or 4x4
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Full-day private 4x4 Sahara Desert excursion
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Licensed local guide in Fes
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Licensed local guide in Marrakech
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Sandboarding included
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Visit to Berber nomad families
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Visit to Khamlia Village
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Visit to Chefchaouen
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Visit to Volubilis
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Visit to Meknes
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Visit to Ifrane
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Visit to the Cedar Forest
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Visit to the Ziz Valley
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Visit to Rissani
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Visit to Todra Gorges
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Visit to Dades Valley
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Visit to the Valley of Roses
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Visit to Ouarzazate
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Visit to Ait Ben Haddou
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Visit to Marrakech
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Visit to Essaouira
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Visit to Casablanca
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Visit to Rabat
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Scenic photo stops throughout the journey
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Local taxes

❌ Excluded:

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International flights
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Lunches
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Drinks
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Entrance fees to monuments
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Personal expenses
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Tips

Important Information

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation until 7 days before the tour. Partial refund 3-7 days before. No refund within 3 days.

Physical Requirements

Moderate fitness level required. Some walking and camel riding. Not suitable for people with severe back/knee problems.

What to Bring

Sunscreen, hat, comfortable clothes, camera, power bank. Desert temperatures vary significantly between day and night.

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