10 Day Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier

Arrive in Tangier and start your journey with a visit to Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Explore the famous Hercules Cave carved into the coastal cliffs. After lunch, travel through Tetouan and the scenic Rif Mountains, stopping for photos along the way. Arrive in the charming Blue City of Chefchaouen for a peaceful evening.

Spend the day wandering Chefchaouen’s blue-painted streets and quiet alleys. Enjoy the relaxed mountain atmosphere and discover hidden corners perfect for photos. Optional: hike to the Spanish Mosque for panoramic views over the town.

Leave Chefchaouen and head to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient Roman mosaics and columns. Continue to Meknes to see Bab al-Mansour gate, the royal stables, the historic granaries, and the mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Arrive in the cultural city of Fes for the night.

Discover Fes with a local guide. Visit the ornate Royal Palace gate, explore the Jewish Quarter, and enjoy views from Borj Sud fortress. Walk through the medieval medina to see Al Quaraouiyine University, Al-Attarine Madrasa, traditional workshops, and the colorful Chouara Tanneries.

Travel through the alpine town of Ifrane and stop in a cedar forest to meet Barbary macaques. After lunch in Midelt, drive through the lush Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga’s golden dunes. Take a sunset camel ride and spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars.

Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. Explore the desert by visiting nomad families, seeing an old desert mine, enjoying Gnawa music in Khamlia village, walking among palm groves, and spotting a hidden desert lake if the season allows.

Depart the desert with a stop at Rissani’s traditional market and Erfoud’s fossil workshops. Continue to the dramatic Todra Gorge with its towering red cliffs, then finish the day in the scenic Dades Valley, surrounded by unique rock formations.

Start the day in the Rose Valley of Kalaa Magouna, famous for its fragrant blooms and rose products. Drive through the palm groves of Skoura Oasis to visit the historic Amridil Kasbah. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a stunning clay fortress featured in many films. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi-n-Tichka pass and arrive in vibrant Marrakech.

Discover Marrakech with an expert local guide. Visit the elegant Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the Ben Youssef Madrasa. Wander through the colorful souks, soak in the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna square, and unwind in the peaceful Majorelle Garden.

After breakfast, travel to Casablanca. If time permits, explore the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world. Conclude your Moroccan adventure with drop-off at the airport or your hotel.