10-Day Tour from Tangier to Merzouga

Destination

Merzouga Desert via Morocco

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Group Size

Max People: 30

10-Day Tour from Tangier to Merzouga Description

Discover northern Morocco, imperial cities, mountains, valleys, and the Sahara Desert with this 10-Day Tour from Tangier to Merzouga. This private Tangier to Merzouga desert tour takes you from Tangier through Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, Cedar Forest, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Erfoud, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi dunes, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and Marrakech. Enjoy blue streets, Roman ruins, historic medinas, camel trekking, luxury desert camp, Sahara sunrise, kasbahs, valleys, and unforgettable Moroccan culture.

10-Day Tour from Tangier to Merzouga Highlights

Tangier Start

Start from the gateway between Europe and Morocco.

Chefchaouen

Explore the blue city and Rif Mountain views.

Meknes & Volubilis

Visit imperial gates and ancient Roman ruins.

Fes Medina

Discover souks, tanneries, and artisan heritage.

Camel Trekking

Ride camels across Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.

Desert Camp

Sleep in a luxury Merzouga desert camp.

10-Day Tour from Tangier to Merzouga Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Tangier

Your 10-Day Tour from Tangier to Merzouga starts with pickup from Tangier airport, port, hotel, or train station. Enjoy a panoramic visit of Tangier depending on arrival time, including coastal views, the medina area, and main city highlights. Overnight stay in Tangier.

Day 2

Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen

Travel from Tangier toward Tetouan and continue through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Explore the blue streets, peaceful medina, local shops, and mountain viewpoints. Overnight stay in Chefchaouen.

Day 3

Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and travel to Volubilis Roman ruins. Continue to Meknes to visit Bab Mansour and imperial city landmarks, then drive to Fes for overnight stay.

Day 4

Fes Guided Visit

Discover Fes with a cultural city visit through the ancient medina, traditional souks, tanneries, madrasas, artisan workshops, fountains, and panoramic viewpoints. Overnight stay in Fes.

Day 5

Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt

Leave Fes and travel through Ifrane, the Cedar Forest, and Middle Atlas landscapes. Stop for photos, nature views, and mountain scenery before arriving in Midelt. Dinner and overnight stay in Midelt.

Day 6

Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

Travel through Ziz Valley palm groves and desert landscapes toward Erfoud and Merzouga. In the afternoon, ride camels across Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and arrive at your luxury desert camp for dinner, Berber music, and overnight under the stars.

Day 7

Merzouga Desert Experience – Nomads – Khamlia

Wake up for Sahara sunrise and enjoy a full day around Merzouga. Visit nomadic families, fossil areas, panoramic dune viewpoints, and Khamlia village for Gnawa music. Overnight stay near the dunes.

Day 8

Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Leave Merzouga after breakfast and travel through Rissani and Erfoud toward Todra Gorge. Walk between the impressive canyon walls before continuing to Dades Valley for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9

Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou

Travel through Rose Valley, Skoura, and Ouarzazate before visiting Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco’s most famous historic sites and film locations. Overnight stay near Ait Ben Haddou or Ouarzazate.

Day 10

Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

Cross the High Atlas Mountains through Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic viewpoints and Berber villages along the way. Arrive in Marrakech and enjoy drop-off at your hotel, riad, airport, or preferred location.

Included

Pickup in Tangier
Drop-off in Marrakech
Private comfortable transport with driver
English-speaking driver-guide
8 nights hotel / riad / kasbah accommodation
1 night luxury Merzouga desert camp
Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes
Breakfasts and selected dinners

Not Included

Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Local city guides where requested
Optional quad biking or extra activities
Tips, travel insurance, and personal expenses

10-Day Tour from Tangier to Merzouga FAQ

Yes, this tour can be organized as a private Morocco tour with flexible pickup in Tangier, private transport, and customized stops.

Yes, the tour includes Merzouga, Erg Chebbi dunes, camel trekking, Sahara sunset, sunrise, and one night in a luxury desert camp.

This itinerary ends in Marrakech, but the drop-off city can be customized depending on your travel plan.

Yes, the itinerary can be customized depending on your dates, hotel category, preferred cities, group size, and special requests.

Bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothes for the desert night, light clothes for the day, personal items, and a camera.