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9 Days Tour from Tangier to Merzouga and Back to Tangier

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 (19 reviews)
⏱️ 9 days / 8 nights
👥 1-10 people
🌐 English, Spanish, French, Italian

About This Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 9-Day Private Tour from Tangier to Merzouga and back to Tangier, designed to showcase Morocco's most breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich cultural heritage.

From the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the imperial cities of Meknes, Fes, Marrakech, Rabat, and Casablanca to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, this journey offers the perfect balance of history, adventure, and relaxation.

Spend two magical nights at Merzouga Luxury Camps, enjoy a camel trek across the Sahara, discover authentic Berber culture, explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and travel comfortably with your own private driver.


Tour Highlights

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

Itinerary

Day 1: Tangier → Chefchaouen
Arrival in Tangier. Meet your private driver and travel through the Rif Mountains to the picturesque blue town of Chefchaouen. Accommodation Superior: Lina Ryad & Spa or similar Standard: Dar Echchaouen or similar
Day 2: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis before exploring the Imperial City of Meknes. Continue to Fes. Accommodation Superior: Palais Houyam or similar Standard: Riad Tahra & Spa or similar
Day 3: Guided Tour of Fes
Explore the ancient Medina of Fes with a licensed local guide. Visit: Royal Palace Jewish Quarter Blue Gate 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 before arriving in Merzouga. Camel trek at sunset. Dinner and overnight at Merzouga Luxury Camps.
Day 5: Sahara Desert Adventure
Enjoy a full-day private 4x4 excursion. Visit: Nomad families Khamlia Village Gnawa musicians Mifis mines Oasis Fossil sites Panoramic dunes Return to the camp. Second overnight at Merzouga Luxury Camps.
Day 6: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley
Leave the Sahara after breakfast. Visit Rissani before continuing to Todra Gorges. Walk through the canyon. Continue to Dades Valley. Accommodation Superior: Ksar Sultan Dades or similar Standard: Hotel Babylon Dades or Maison d'Hôte Argana
Day 7: Dades Valley → Valley of Roses → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Travel through the Valley of Roses. Visit Ouarzazate. Explore Ait Ben Haddou. Cross the High Atlas Mountains. Arrival in Marrakech. Accommodation Superior: Riad & Spa or similar Standard: Traditional Riad
Day 8: Full Day Exploring Marrakech
Discover Marrakech with a licensed local guide. Highlights include: Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs Koutoubia Mosque Majorelle Garden (optional) Jemaa el-Fnaa Square Colorful Souks Free afternoon. Accommodation Superior: Riad & Spa or similar Standard: Traditional Riad
Day 9: Marrakech → Casablanca → Rabat → Tangier
Drive to Casablanca. Optional visit to Hassan II Mosque. Continue to Rabat. Visit: Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Kasbah of the Udayas Return to Tangier. Transfer to your hotel, port, or airport.

What's Included & Excluded

✅ Included:

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

❌ Excluded:

International flights
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Personal expenses
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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