12-Day Tour From Tangier

1. Explore blue Chefchaouen & imperial cities (Fes, Meknes)

2. The Roman ruins at Volubilis

3. Camel trek & luxury desert camp in Merzouga

4. Walk in Todra Gorge

5. Dades Valley landscapes

6. Visit The old Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

7. Explore The Atlas Mountains

8. Discover Marrakech's Medina

9. Hassan II Mosque

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier – City Tour

• Arrive in Tangier

• Explore the city: Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves, Kasbah, and the lively Medina

• Overnight in Tangier

Day 2: Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen

• Drive to Tetouan, visit its UNESCO-listed Medina

• Continue to the blue city of Chefchaouen

• Walk through its charming blue streets, visit Ras El Maa waterfall

• Overnight in Chefchaouen

Day 3: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes

• Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis

• Explore the imperial city of Meknes: Bab Mansour, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum

• Arrive in Fes in the evening

• Overnight in Fes

Day 4: Full Day Exploring Fes

• Guided tour of Fes Medina: Al Quaraouiyine University, Chouara Tanneries, Bou Inania Madrasa

• Free time for shopping in the souks

• Overnight in Fes

Day 5: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt

• Stop in Ifrane ("Little Switzerland")

• See the cedar forests of Azrou (wild monkeys!)

• Continue to Midelt, gateway to the Atlas Mountains

• Overnight in Midelt

Day 6: Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert

• Drive through the stunning Ziz Valley

• Arrive in Merzouga, take a camel ride into the Sahara Desert

• Spend the night in a luxury desert camp with music and stars

• Overnight in Merzouga

Day 7: Full Day in Merzouga Desert

• Sunrise over the dunes

• Visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music

• Explore desert oases and fossil sites

• Optional sandboarding on the dunes

• Second night in the desert or a nearby hotel

Day 8: Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley

• Drive to Todra Gorge, walk between its high cliffs

• Continue to Dades Valley, known for its rock formations

• Overnight in Dades Valley

Day 9: Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech

• Stop at Ouarzazate, visit Atlas Film Studios

• Explore the famous Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO site)

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass

• Arrive in Marrakech in the evening

• Overnight in Marrakech

Day 10: Full Day in Marrakech

• Visit Jemaa el-Fnaa, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, and Majorelle Garden

• Free time for shopping in the souks

• Optional evening food tour

• Overnight in Marrakech

Day 11: Marrakech → Casablanca

• Drive to Casablanca

• Visit the Hassan II Mosque (largest in Morocco)

• Walk along the Corniche

• Overnight in Casablanca

Day 12: Departure from Casablanca

• Transfer to Mohammed V Airport for your flight home

2 - 3 People: $3350 Per Person

4 -5 People: $2730 Per Person

6 - 8 People: $2520 Per Person

9 - 12 People: $2380 Per Person

13 - 15 People: $2200 Per Person

• Private transport

• Fuel

• Expert local driver/guide

• Hotels (Dinner & Breakfast)

• Desert Camp (Dinner & Breakfast)

• Camel ride

• Local guides

• Flights

• Lunches

• Entrance fees

• Tips

What to Expect

✅ Long Drives (3-6 hours some days) – Morocco is vast! Scenic but tiring. Days 5, 6, and 9 involve the most driving.
✅ Changing Weather – Cold nights in the desert (Merzouga), warm days. Atlas Mountains can be chilly.
✅ Cultural Shocks – Medina alleys are crowded, vendors persistent (polite "no, thanks" works).

Timing & Distances

• Day 3 (Chefchaouen → Fes): ~5 hrs with stops

• Day 6 (Midelt → Merzouga): ~5 hrs via Ziz Valley

• Day 9 (Dades → Marrakech): ~7 hrs (including stops)

• Early Starts (8-9 AM) maximize daylight for sightseeing.

Packing List

• Lightweight long sleeves/pants (sun protection)

• Warm jacket (desert nights!)

• Scarf (for sun/sand)

• Swimwear (if your hotel has a pool)

• Sturdy shoes (hiking/cobblestones)

• Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen (strong sun!)

• Power bank (outlets scarce in desert)

• Reusable water bottle (avoid plastic)

• Basic toiletries + wet wipes (remote stops)

• Small backpack (day trips)