Explore Morocco on a private 13-day journey from Tangier, combining northern medinas, imperial cities, the Sahara Desert, Atlas scenery and the Atlantic coast. Travel with your dedicated driver and licensed local guides, with selected hotels, riads and a desert camp. Your private journey can be tailored to your interests and preferred accommodation level.
Prices are per person for a private tour for two. Rates decrease with more travelers, and early-booking discounts are available.
Your route & stays
Begin with a night in Tangier, then travel through Tetouan to Chefchaouen. Continue via Volubilis and Meknes to Fes, cross the Middle Atlas and spend two nights in Merzouga, including a desert camp stay. Travel through Todra Gorge and Dades Valley to Ait Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas to Marrakech. Your itinerary includes guided Marrakech sightseeing, an Imlil mountain walk with lunch and time in Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. The 12 nights are Tangier 1, Chefchaouen 1, Fes 2, Merzouga 2, Dades 1, Marrakech 3, Essaouira 1 and a final night in Marrakech or Casablanca. The finishing city is confirmed around your departure airport and flight.
Tour Highlights
- Private airport or ferry-port welcome and a first overnight stay in Tangier
- Travel via Tetouan to the blue lanes of Chefchaouen
- Volubilis, Meknes and a guided exploration of Fes
- Two Sahara nights, a desert 4x4 excursion and camel ride to camp
- Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and the historic ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
- Guided Marrakech sightseeing, an Imlil mountain walk and time in Essaouira
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your private driver welcomes you at Tangier airport or the agreed ferry port and takes you to your accommodation. Settle in and relax after your journey. If arrival time permits, enjoy a first visit to the medina and Kasbah. Any remaining Tangier sightseeing can be arranged before departure the next morning.
After breakfast, complete any agreed Tangier visits that fit the schedule, then travel through Tetouan toward Chefchaouen. Take a short walk in Tetouan’s medina before continuing through the Rif Mountains. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy the blue lanes of Chefchaouen at your own pace. Sightseeing stops are planned around your interests and opening hours.
Leave Chefchaouen after breakfast and travel to Volubilis for a visit with a licensed local guide. Continue to Meknes to discover its imperial heritage and pause for lunch. Drive onward to Fes and settle into your riad. Monument access and the length of stops are adjusted to opening hours, restoration work and your pace.
Discover Fes with your licensed local guide, from the medina’s artisan workshops and markets to historic madrasas and quiet squares. Visit a tannery viewpoint, see the Royal Palace gates and explore the Mellah. Your guide will adapt the walking route to your interests and the places open that day. Entry to individual monuments follows your confirmed package.
Your private driver meets you at your accommodation in Fes for an early departure. Travel through Ifrane and the Middle Atlas, stopping near the cedar forest when conditions allow. Continue through Midelt and the Ziz Valley, with time for lunch and scenic breaks. Arrive in Merzouga beside the Erg Chebbi dunes and settle into your hotel for dinner.
Explore the Merzouga area with a local 4×4 driver. Visit Khamlia to discover Gnawa music, meet local families when visits are available and learn about life on the edge of the desert. Enjoy the included local lunch, then return for a rest before your camel ride among the dunes. A 4×4 camp transfer can be arranged instead. Spend the night in a selected desert camp with a private bathroom, dinner and an evening under the stars.
Wake early if you wish to watch sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, leave the Sahara and travel through the Rissani area toward Tinghir. Visit Todra Gorge for a walk beneath its high rock walls, then continue to the Dades Valley. Enjoy dinner and a restful evening at your accommodation.
Travel through the Valley of Roses and the Skoura area toward Ouarzazate. Visit the historic earthen ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka with scenic breaks. Arrive in Marrakech and settle into your accommodation for the evening.
Explore Marrakech with your licensed local guide, including the Koutoubia gardens, the historic medina, artisan souks and Jemaa el-Fna square. Palace and monument visits are arranged according to your interests, opening times and selected package. Keep some time free afterward to relax or explore further. Majorelle Garden can be arranged separately with advance booking.
Travel from Marrakech into the High Atlas to Imlil. Meet a local mountain guide for a walk through Amazigh villages and terraced landscapes, with the distance and difficulty suited to your group. Enjoy an included local lunch before returning to Marrakech. Bring comfortable shoes and layers, and allow the guide to adjust the walk to the weather and your comfort.
Leave Marrakech for the Atlantic coast. In Essaouira, explore the medina, sea walls and working fishing port with a local guide. Enjoy time for the beach, galleries, cafes and small shops. Settle into your accommodation and spend the evening at your own pace.
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Essaouira before traveling to your final hotel. The overnight city is confirmed around your departure airport and flight schedule. Stay in Marrakech or continue to Casablanca, allowing for the longer drive and regular breaks.
Your private driver takes you to the agreed departure airport. Pickup is confirmed around your flight, hotel location, traffic and airport check-in requirements. Breakfast availability before an early transfer depends on hotel breakfast hours.
Tour Inclusions
What’s Included
- Private Tangier airport or agreed ferry-port pickup and final airport transfer
- Private air-conditioned vehicle, dedicated driver and vehicle-related costs
- 12 nights in selected hotels, riads and a desert camp for your confirmed package
- 12 breakfasts and 3 dinners: 2 in the Sahara and 1 in Dades
- 2 lunches: desert excursion day and Imlil mountain day
- Private 4x4 excursion in Merzouga and a camel ride or arranged 4x4 camp transfer
- Licensed local guides in Volubilis, Fes, Marrakech and Essaouira
- Local mountain guide for the Imlil walk
- Trip planning and local assistance available 24/7
What’s Not Included
- International flights, ferry tickets and travel insurance
- Meals and drinks not listed as included
- Monument entrance fees unless included in your selected package
- Optional activities such as quad biking, buggy rides and hot-air ballooning
- Tips, shopping and personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning your private journey
Yes. Your private driver meets you at Tangier airport or the agreed ferry port. Please confirm the exact port, ferry schedule or flight details before booking. The first night is in Tangier, and sightseeing is adjusted to your arrival time.
Yes. This journey starts with a night in Tangier, followed by travel via Tetouan to Chefchaouen. Your final airport transfer is arranged around the finishing city and flight agreed in your proposal.
The tour is private for your own party, with a dedicated driver and licensed local guides for the agreed visits. Choose Comfort, Luxury, Premium Luxury or VIP All-Inclusive, or share hotels you prefer. Your proposal confirms the accommodation and services available for your dates.
Prices are per person in EUR, based on two travelers. The price per person decreases with more travelers, and early-booking discounts may apply. Breakfasts and the meals listed in the itinerary are included; extra meals depend on your confirmed package. Your written quote confirms the final price and all inclusions.
