10 Days from Tangier
10 Days from Tangier
Morocco is a country of contrasts, where golden desert dunes meet snow-capped mountains, where medieval medinas coexist with modern avenues, and where each city keeps its own essence. In this 10 days full Morocco tour from Tangier, we offer you the best way to discover the diversity of landscapes, cultures, flavors and traditions of this fascinating country.
We begin our adventure in Tangier, the gateway to Africa and a crossroads of civilizations 🌍. Depending on your arrival time, we will take a panoramic and walking tour of:
🏰 Tangier Kasbah – with sea views and narrow historic alleys.
🛍️ Grand Souk & Small Souk – full of life and traditional shops.
🏘️ Old Medina – where Moorish and colonial architecture blend.
☕ Café Hafa – with spectacular views of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Finally, overnight in a traditional hotel or riad 🏨.
After breakfast, we head to Tetouan, a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its Andalusian-style medina 🕊️. Then, we continue to Chefchaouen, the blue town of the Rif Mountains 🌄.
In the afternoon, we explore:
🏘️ Medina of Chefchaouen – charming streets, artisan shops, and blue-painted alleys.
🌸 Uta el-Hammam Square – the heart of the city.
🏰 Ancient Kasbah – offering panoramic views.
💧 Ras El Ma Spring – where mountain water flows through cool alleys.
Finally, overnight in a riad with views of the mountains 🏞️.
We leave Chefchaouen and head to Volubilis, an ancient Roman site with impressive mosaics and columns 🏛️.
Afterwards, we visit Meknes, a lesser-known imperial city 🌟:
🚪 Bab Mansour Gate – one of Morocco’s largest and most beautiful gates.
⚰️ Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail – historic resting place of the sultan.
🐴 Royal Granary & Stables – a glimpse into Meknes’ grandeur.
In the afternoon, we arrive in Fez and stay in a riad within the historic medina 🏘️.
Fez is the cultural heart of Morocco 🇲🇦. We take a guided tour of:
🏘️ Medina of Fez el-Bali – the oldest and best-preserved in the Arab world.
📚 Al-Qarawiyyin University – founded in 859, the world’s oldest operating university.
🧴 Chouara Tannery – traditional leather dyeing.
🛍️ Artisan Souks – for pottery, textiles, and crafts.
🏰 Jewish Quarter (Mellah) & Royal Palace.
In the afternoon, free time to explore or relax. Overnight in Fez 🏨.
We begin our journey toward the Sahara Desert 🏜️:
🏔️ Ifrane – known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.”
🌲 Cedars Forest in Azrou – home to Barbary monkeys.
🍽️ Midelt – lunch surrounded by mountains.
Finally, we continue through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, where camels await for a ride into Erg Chebbi dunes 🐪.
Overnight in a Berber camp under the stars, with traditional dinner and live music ✨.
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes 🌅. After returning by camel or 4×4 and breakfast, we head west:
🎵 Khamlia Village – known for Gnawa music.
🏘️ Rissani – traditional market and ancient kasbahs.
🏞️ Todra Gorges – a vertical rock canyon.
Finally, overnight in Dades Valley in a charming hotel 🏨.
After breakfast:
🏰 Ouarzazate – famous desert gateway and filming location.
🌄 Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – UNESCO World Heritage site.
Then, we cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) to reach Marrakech 🌄.
Overnight in a central riad 🏘️.
With a local guide, we explore:
🛍️ Medina & Souks – full of life and color.
🐍 Jemaa el-Fna Square – the vibrant heart of Marrakech.
🕌 Koutoubia Mosque – iconic city symbol.
🌺 Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs.
💙 Majorelle Garden (optional) – a botanical oasis.
In the afternoon, free time for shopping or a hammam experience 🧖♀️. Overnight in Marrakech 🏨.
We head north along the Atlantic coast:
Casablanca
🕌 Hassan II Mosque – one of the largest mosques in the world, partly built over the sea 🌊.
Rabat
🕍 Hassan Tower & Mausoleum of Mohamed V.
🏰 Kasbah of the Udayas – with ocean views.
🌿 Diplomatic Quarter & Andalusian Gardens.
Finally, overnight in Rabat or Tangier depending on logistics 🏨.
Depending on the last night’s location, we arrange transfers back to Tangier for your airport, port, or train station 🚗.
Thus, your 10-day journey from Tangier to Marrakech and the desert concludes with unforgettable memories of Morocco ❤️.
