2 days
Private tour from Tangier
12 days Morocco from Tangier
12 days11 nights
Private vehicleA/C minivan or 4×4
Hotels, riads & desert campChefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Dades, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira
Pick-upYour hotel in Tangier
Overview of the 12 days Morocco from Tangier tour
Our 12 days Morocco from Tangier tour is a private trip with your own driver. It starts in Tangier, passes through Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Dades, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira and ends in Casablanca.
Also, you travel with your own driver in a comfortable vehicle, stop wherever you want for photos and sleep in carefully chosen hotels, riads and our desert camp under the stars. In addition, every day of the programme can be adapted to you.
- Tangier, gate of Africa
- Chefchaouen, the blue city
- Akchour waterfalls in the Rif
- The Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Meknes and Bab Mansour
- Fes, the oldest imperial city
- Guided visit of the Fes medina
- Cedar forest, Barbary monkeys and Ifrane
Route of the 12 days Morocco from Tangier tour
TangierChefchaouenFesMerzougaDadesOuarzazateMarrakechEssaouiraCasablanca
12 days Morocco from Tangier: itinerary day by day
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Day 1Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Pick-up at your hotel, riad, the airport or the station in Tangier. Short visit of Tetouan and its white medina, then Chefchaouen, the blue city, for the night.
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Day 2Chefchaouen – Akchour waterfalls
Chefchaouen – Akchour waterfalls
A nature day in the Rif: walk to the Akchour waterfalls and God's Bridge, then back to Chefchaouen for the evening.
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Day 3Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Morning in Chefchaouen, then the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes with Bab Mansour, before arriving in Fes.
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Day 4Fes – guided visit of the medina
Fes – guided visit of the medina
A day to discover Fes el Bali, the largest medieval medina in the world: the Bou Inania madrasa, the Karaouine, the tanneries and the craftsmen's souks. Next, local guide on request.
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Day 5Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz valley – Merzouga desert camp
Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz valley – Merzouga desert camp
From Fes we cross the Middle Atlas by Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou, continue by Midelt and the Ziz valley to Merzouga. Finally, camel ride at sunset into Erg Chebbi and night in the desert camp.
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Day 6Merzouga – a full day in the desert
Merzouga – a full day in the desert
A day to enjoy the Sahara: visit the Gnawa village of Khamlia and their music, the market town of Rissani, a nomad family and the seasonal lake of Merzouga. Afterwards, optional quad, buggy or sandboarding. Second night in the desert.
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Day 7Merzouga – Todra gorge – Dades valley
Merzouga – Todra gorge – Dades valley
Sunrise over Erg Chebbi, camel ride back and breakfast. Also, we drive to the Todra gorge for a walk and continue to the Dades valley for the night.
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Day 8Dades – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate
Dades – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate
A relaxed morning in the Dades gorge, then the Valley of Roses, Skoura and Ouarzazate.
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Day 9Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Visit of Aït Ben Haddou in the morning light and crossing of the Tizi n'Tichka pass back to Marrakech.
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Day 10Marrakech – visit of the red city
Marrakech – visit of the red city
Discover Marrakech: the Koutoubia, the Bahia palace, the Saadian tombs, the Majorelle garden and the souks, ending in the Jemaa el Fna square at sunset. After that, local guide on request.
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Day 11Marrakech – Essaouira
Marrakech – Essaouira
Through the argan forest (with the famous goats in the trees) and an argan oil cooperative to Essaouira, the windy and artistic city of the Atlantic.
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Day 12Essaouira – El Jadida – Casablanca
Essaouira – El Jadida – Casablanca
Along the Atlantic coast through Oualidia and El Jadida to Casablanca. Drop-off at your hotel, riad, the airport or the station.
What's included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
- Pick-up and drop-off in Tangier / Casablanca
- 11 nights of accommodation (hotels, riads & desert camp)
- Breakfast every day and 3 dinners
- Camel ride at sunset (and sunrise) in the desert
- Fuel, parking and road taxes
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Local guides in the cities (on request)
- Quad, buggy or sandboarding (on request)
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips
What travellers say
Why travellers love the 12 days Morocco from Tangier tour
- Tangier, gate of Africa
- Chefchaouen, the blue city
- Akchour waterfalls in the Rif
- The Roman ruins of Volubilis
- 12 days at your own pace, with 2 night(s) in the desert
- Private: only you, your family or friends
- A local team that answers you quickly on WhatsApp
Good to know
Can we change the programme?
Yes. The tour is private, so we can add a night, change the hotel or finish in Fes instead of Marrakech. Just tell us what you would like.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, families travel with us all the time. We can plan more stops on the long driving days and choose family tents in the camp.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sun cream, a scarf and a warm layer for the desert night. A small bag for the camp is enough — your big luggage stays safely in the vehicle.
How do I book and pay?
Send us your dates on WhatsApp or with the form. We confirm availability and the price, and explain the payment options before your trip.
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