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Overview

Our flagship Morocco desert tours departing from Tangier are private 12-day grand loops linking Fes, Marrakech and Casablanca with a real Sahara overnight on the Erg Chebbi dunes. After Tangier and Chefchaouen we cross the Middle Atlas, ride camels to a desert camp and finish via the imperial cities. To shape the route around your dates, request a tailor-made quote.

Highlights

Tangier Tangier To Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Fes Excursion in Fes city Private driver-guide

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Tangier

You will discover the best destinations on this private Morocco tour departing from Tangier. Our driver transfers you from the airport, and our local guide will show you the best of Tangier city on a short private tour. Overnight in a local riad.

Day 2

Tangier To Chefchaouen

Today we continue our 12-day Grand Tour from Tangier towards Chefchaouen. We drive via the Rif Mountains and you visit the Chefchaouen blue city, an attractive blue and white village. Accommodation in a riad.

Day 3

Chefchaouen Fes

Today after breakfast, we explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and visit Moulay Idriss, a holy place in Morocco. Then we visit the best of Meknes and its medina. Here you see the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum before we transfer you to Fes. This is our 12-day Grand Tour from Tangier with Local Morocco Tours.

Day 4

Excursion in Fes city

Today we will explore the best of Fes, the oldest imperial city. You will see the highlights of the medina, such as the Qaraouiyine Mosque and the Nejjarine Fountain. After exploring the top sites, we spend the night at your hotel in Fes.

Day 5

Fes Ifrane Midelt Merzouga Desert

Our 12-day Grand Tour from Tangier continues after breakfast. We travel to Ifrane, then the Azrou cedar forest, and continue via the Middle Atlas Mountains to Midelt and Errachidia. We travel on to Erfoud and the Merzouga desert. Overnight in a desert hotel with dinner.

Day 6

Merzouga Desert Excursion

Today after breakfast we explore Khamlia village to listen to Gnawa music, then continue off-road through the Erg Chebbi dunes. We ride camels to reach Berber tents where we have dinner; after watching the sunset, we listen to Berber music and spend the night under desert tents.

Day 7

Merzouga Desert Todra Dades

We wake up early today to enjoy the Sahara sunrise, then ride camels and continue to Rissani and Erfoud, where you can examine ancient marbles. Next we go to the Todra Gorge to explore the rock canyon. After lunch, we drive to the Dades Gorges, where you spend the night in a kasbah or hotel with dinner.

Day 8

Dades Gorges Skoura Ouarzazate

After breakfast our 12-day Grand Tour from Tangier continues to Skoura, where we explore the palm grove and you visit the kasbah of Amridil. We continue to Ouarzazate with an excursion to the film studios and the kasbah. Overnight in a kasbah or hotel with dinner.

Day 9

Ouarzazate Ait Benhaddou Marrakech

Today we explore Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage "fortified city" where numerous films, including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator, were filmed. Then we continue on to Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 10

excursion in Marrakech

Today we will explore the best of Marrakech: the main city square, the UNESCO-listed medina, and the Menara Garden. We do not miss a visit to the Koutoubia Mosque and the tanneries. Overnight in a riad or hotel with dinner.

Day 11

Marrakech to Casablanca Rabat

Transfer to Casablanca and visit the main sites, then travel on to the capital, Rabat. Overnight in a riad or hotel.

Day 12

Rabat Asilah Tangier

Today we drive to Asilah and Tangier, then drop you off at your hotel, where the tour ends. We will be happy to organise the perfect private Morocco tour from Tangier for your friends, family, or group with Local Morocco Tours.

What's included

  • All hotel pick-up transfers with experienced drivers
  • Comfortable and private travel from Tangier in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Merzouga camel trek in the Sahara desert
  • Nights in riads/hotels and a comfortable desert camp
  • Dinners and breakfasts

Not included

  • Lunches and soft drinks
  • Entrance fees and tips

Guide languages

English, Spanish and French. Other languages on request.

Departure

We can leave whenever you choose, although we normally leave at 9 a.m.

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