Private Morocco Grand Tour from Tangier

Tangier Morocco Tours 12 Days

Discover Morocco on a private 12-day journey from Tangier through Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Merzouga, Rissani, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, Telouet, Marrakech, and Essaouira before your final departure. This itinerary combines northern Morocco, imperial cities, Sahara adventure, kasbah routes, mountain landscapes, guided city visits, and Atlantic coast atmosphere in one complete Morocco experience.

12 Days / 11 Nights Departure: Tangier Arrival: Marrakech Private Tour Desert Camp Included
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Tangier Morocco tours 12 days with Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Marrakech, and Essaouira
Complete Morocco Route Travel from Tangier through imperial cities, the Sahara, Marrakech, and the Atlantic coast.
Sahara Experience Camel trekking, desert sunset, sunrise over the dunes, and overnight camp in Merzouga.
Culture & Landscapes Blue streets, medinas, kasbahs, mountain roads, valleys, and coastal Essaouira in one tour.

Overview

Overview of this 12-day Tangier Morocco tour

This private 12 days tour from Tangier is ideal for travelers who want a longer and more complete discovery of Morocco. Starting in Tangier, the route explores northern cities, including Tetouan and Chefchaouen, before continuing to Volubilis, Meknes, and Fes, one of Morocco’s most important imperial cities.

After Fes, the journey heads through Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, and Ziz Valley toward the Merzouga Desert. From there, the route continues across southern Morocco through Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, and the High Atlas before reaching Marrakech. The program also includes a guided Marrakech visit and a day trip to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast.

The tour is private, flexible, and designed for comfort. It works well for couples, families, and small groups looking for a route that combines northern towns, imperial city history, Sahara adventure, valleys, kasbahs, Marrakech highlights, and the relaxed atmosphere of Essaouira.

Best for

Travelers who want a complete Morocco circuit with Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, kasbahs, Marrakech, and Essaouira in one private route.

Route highlights

Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Merzouga, Todra Gorges, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, and Essaouira.

Tour style

Private transport, guided city visits, camel trekking, desert camp, hotels and riads, scenic road travel, and coastal excursion.

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Tangier coast and northern Morocco landscapes
Chefchaouen blue streets and mountain atmosphere
Fes medina and imperial city atmosphere
Merzouga camel trekking and Sahara dunes
Essaouira coast and Atlantic atmosphere

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Helpful details before you book

Discover everything you need to know before confirming this private Morocco journey, including the main highlights, what is included, what is not included, and useful travel notes to help you prepare with confidence.

Tangier • Chefchaouen • Fes • Merzouga • Dades • Marrakech • Essaouira

Highlights

Top moments
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Private A/C transport

Travel in comfort with private transport from Tangier to Marrakech and across Morocco’s most scenic inland routes.

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Tangier discovery

Start your trip in Tangier with local sightseeing including the medina, Cape Spartel, and Hercules Cave area.

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Chefchaouen stay

Enjoy the blue city of Chefchaouen with its mountain setting, picturesque medina, and relaxing atmosphere.

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Volubilis, Meknes, and Fes

Discover Roman ruins, an imperial capital, and one of Morocco’s most fascinating cultural and religious cities.

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Sahara adventure in Merzouga

Travel through the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley before experiencing camel trekking and a desert camp night.

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Nomad and desert area visit

Explore the Merzouga area, visit local communities, and enjoy the atmosphere of the Sahara beyond the dunes.

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Todra Gorges and Dades Valley

See dramatic canyon walls, oasis scenery, mud kasbah landscapes, and the well-known valley routes of southern Morocco.

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Marrakech and Essaouira

Combine the energy of Marrakech with the relaxed Atlantic coastal atmosphere of Essaouira.

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Kasbah and Atlas crossings

Visit Ait Benhaddou, Telouet, Skoura, Ouarzazate, and cross the High Atlas Mountains on the way to Marrakech.

This private route can be adjusted to your travel style, comfort level, and preferred stop balance whenever possible.

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Day by day itinerary

Tour details for each day

Explore the full route of this 12 days Morocco tour from Tangier to Marrakech, including Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga Desert, Dades Valley, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, and Essaouira.

Day 1 Arrival in Tangier – Transfer to Accommodation

Welcome to Tangier, the gateway between Europe and Africa. On arrival, your driver will pick you up from the port, airport, or another agreed location and transfer you to your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, you can begin discovering the city with local sightseeing, including Tangier medina, the coastal area, Cape Spartel, and Hercules Cave. This first day introduces you to the history and atmosphere of northern Morocco before your overnight stay in Tangier.

  • Pickup in Tangier
  • Transfer to your accommodation
  • Time for Tangier sightseeing depending on arrival schedule
  • Visit medina and coastal highlights
  • Overnight stay in Tangier
Day 2 Tangier – Rif Mountains – Tetouan – Chefchaouen

After breakfast, continue discovering Tangier before leaving toward Chefchaouen. Travel through the Rif Mountains with scenic views and pass through Tetouan, where a stop can be made for lunch. Continue through the mountain landscapes and small villages before arriving in Chefchaouen, the blue city of Morocco. Enjoy time to walk through its charming streets and relaxing medina before overnight stay in a hotel or riad.

  • Breakfast in Tangier
  • Drive through the Rif Mountains
  • Stop in Tetouan
  • Arrival in Chefchaouen
  • Overnight stay in Chefchaouen
Day 3 Full Day Exploring Chefchaouen

Spend the day exploring Chefchaouen, one of Morocco’s most beloved travel destinations. Discover the blue-painted medina, Outa El Hammam square, the kasbah area, and local streets filled with mountain-town character. You can also walk toward Ras El Maa and enjoy views over the city and surrounding landscape. The day allows time to experience the calm rhythm and photogenic atmosphere of the blue city before another night in Chefchaouen.

  • Full day to discover Chefchaouen
  • Explore blue medina streets
  • Visit Outa El Hammam square and kasbah area
  • Optional walk toward Ras El Maa
  • Overnight stay in Chefchaouen
Day 4 Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

Leave Chefchaouen and head toward Fes, with important cultural stops along the way. First, visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed archaeological site known for its mosaics and ancient remains. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities, where you can visit Bab El Mansour, the old medina, royal stables, and central square atmosphere. Later, continue to Fes for overnight stay in a riad or hotel.

  • Departure from Chefchaouen
  • Visit Volubilis Roman ruins
  • Explore Meknes imperial city
  • Continue to Fes
  • Overnight stay in Fes
Day 5 Fes Guided Tour

Spend the day discovering Fes, the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities and one of its richest cultural centers. Explore the medina, the royal palace gate area, Jewish quarter, Al Qarawiyyin surroundings, tanneries, Attarine area, and traditional souks. Later, head to panoramic viewpoints such as the Merenid Tombs area for a broad view of the city. Return to your riad or hotel for overnight stay.

  • Full day discovering Fes
  • Visit medina streets and historic neighborhoods
  • See tanneries and major cultural landmarks
  • Enjoy panoramic city viewpoints
  • Overnight stay in Fes
Day 6 Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

After breakfast, leave Fes and travel south through the Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco, then continue to Azrou and cedar forest areas where Barbary macaques may sometimes be seen. After a lunch stop in Midelt, continue through the Tizi n’Talghamt pass and along the Ziz Valley, known for palm groves and oasis scenery. By the end of the day, arrive in Merzouga and settle into a hotel or riad near the dunes.

  • Departure from Fes
  • Stops in Ifrane and Azrou area
  • Lunch stop in Midelt
  • Drive through Ziz Valley
  • Arrival in Merzouga
Day 7 Merzouga Desert Area – Camel Trek – Overnight in Camp

Dedicate the day to discovering the Merzouga desert area. Visit local nomad communities, explore surrounding desert landscapes, and experience the atmosphere of Khamlia and Sahara villages. Later, begin your camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy sunset from the top of a dune before continuing to your desert camp. Dinner, campfire atmosphere, Berber music, and a starry sky make this one of the most memorable nights of the journey.

  • Explore Merzouga desert area
  • Visit local desert communities
  • Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Sunset over the Sahara
  • Overnight stay in desert camp
Day 8 Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Wake early for sunrise over the dunes and return from camp to Merzouga for breakfast and refreshment. Then leave the desert and head toward Rissani, a historic market town and former caravan center. Continue through Erfoud and oasis landscapes toward Todra Gorges, where you can enjoy time among the canyon walls. After lunch, continue to Dades Valley, known for its rock formations, mud kasbahs, and scenic viewpoints. Overnight stay will be in the valley area.

  • Sunrise in the Sahara
  • Return to Merzouga for breakfast
  • Visit Rissani and continue through Erfoud
  • Visit Todra Gorges
  • Overnight stay in Dades Valley area
Day 9 Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, leave Dades and continue through Kalaat M’Gouna and the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Pass through Skoura and continue to Ouarzazate, known for its film studio area and desert gateway atmosphere. Then visit Ait Benhaddou, the famous UNESCO-listed fortified village. Continue via Telouet and cross the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass on the way to Marrakech. Arrival in the red city marks the end of another scenic day.

  • Drive through Dades area and Kalaat M’Gouna
  • Pass through Skoura and Ouarzazate
  • Visit Ait Benhaddou kasbah
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains
  • Arrival in Marrakech
Day 10 Full Day Exploring Marrakech

Discover Marrakech with a full day of city sightseeing. Explore famous places such as Majorelle Garden, Menara, Koutoubia, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Jemaa el-Fna square. Continue through the bustling souks and enjoy the city’s vibrant energy, architecture, colors, and local craft atmosphere. This day gives you time to experience the cultural richness of Morocco’s famous red city before returning to your accommodation.

  • Full day sightseeing in Marrakech
  • Visit major monuments and gardens
  • Explore Jemaa el-Fna square
  • Discover souks and medina atmosphere
  • Overnight stay in Marrakech
Day 11 Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira

After breakfast, leave Marrakech and head west to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Once there, enjoy time to explore the medina, the port area, Skala, artisan workshops, and the city’s relaxed atmosphere. Essaouira is known for its coastal charm, blue-and-white character, fresh seafood, and sea breeze. After enjoying the old city and the coast, return to Marrakech for overnight stay.

  • Day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira
  • Explore the medina and port area
  • Enjoy Atlantic coastal atmosphere
  • Free time for lunch and seaside walk
  • Return to Marrakech
Day 12 Marrakech – Transfer to the Airport

On the final day of your 12-day Morocco journey, enjoy breakfast and prepare for departure. According to your flight schedule, your driver will transfer you to Marrakech airport in time for check-in, marking the end of your private tour from Tangier through Morocco.

  • Breakfast in Marrakech
  • Private transfer to the airport
  • End of the 12-day tour
Important Important information about this tour

This itinerary is provided as a suggested private travel plan. If it does not fully match your travel preferences, it can be adjusted according to your dates, pace, accommodation category, and route choices.

  • All tours are private and fully customizable based on your needs
  • You can modify destinations, stop durations, or accommodation category
  • We can adapt the route to your travel style and available time
  • Pricing depends on group size, season, and accommodation type
  • The larger the group, the lower the price per person in many cases
  • Contact us to receive an exact personalized quotation

Travel planning

Plan this Morocco tour with confidence

This 12-day itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, travel pace, and comfort level. We help you plan a private grand Morocco journey with clear communication and flexible options.

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What this tour offers

Private transport, northern Morocco, imperial cities, desert camp, kasbah routes, Marrakech discovery, and an Essaouira coastal day trip.

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Flexible comfort levels

Choose between standard, superior, or luxury accommodation depending on your travel style and budget.

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Private experience

The itinerary remains private, so the pace, stops, and timing can be adapted more easily to your needs.

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Easy customization

If you want a different hotel category, another stop balance, or route adjustments, a customized version can be arranged.

Important: This itinerary is a suggested private route from Tangier to Marrakech. If you want a different city balance, another hotel category, or a modified pace, we can prepare a customized version.

How pricing works

The final price depends on the number of travelers, the season, and the accommodation category. In general, the more people joining the tour, the lower the price per person.

Contact us with your travel dates and group size to receive an exact quote for this 12 days Morocco tour from Tangier.

What Our Guests Say

Lina & Marc (France)
★★★★★

This was the perfect complete Morocco trip. We loved Chefchaouen, Fes, the desert camp, Marrakech, and Essaouira.

Omar K. (Belgium)
★★★★★

A very rich itinerary with great balance between cities, desert, mountains, and coast. The private format made everything easy.

Nadia & Yusuf (Canada)
★★★★★

Excellent organization and unforgettable scenery. We especially loved Merzouga, Dades Valley, Ait Benhaddou, and Essaouira.

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Quick FAQ

Does this tour start in Tangier and end in Marrakech? Yes, this private route starts in Tangier and finishes in Marrakech.

Is Chefchaouen included in the itinerary? Yes, Chefchaouen is included with time to discover the blue city and its medina.

Is Fes included in the itinerary? Yes, the route includes Fes with a full day for guided city discovery.

Is the desert camp included? Yes, the itinerary includes camel trekking and an overnight stay in a desert camp in Merzouga.

Does the tour include Marrakech and Essaouira? Yes, the itinerary includes Marrakech sightseeing and a day trip to Essaouira.

Is this tour suitable for families? Yes, the private format makes it suitable for couples, families, and small groups.

Can the tour be customized? Yes, the route, accommodation level, and stop balance can be adjusted depending on your preferences.

How do I get the final price? Send your travel dates, group size, and preferred comfort level to receive a personalized quote.

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