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Imperial Cities Tour from Tangier

This 10-day private tour runs from Tangier through Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes and Fes to the Sahara at Merzouga, then crosses the High Atlas to finish in Marrakech. A private air-conditioned vehicle and the same driver stay with you for the whole route, ten days and nine nights. Accommodation is not included: we can recommend riads and guesthouses along the way, or arrange them on request and quote them separately.

Tangier harbor and historic coastal ramparts on a 10-day Morocco tour from Tangier to the Sahara Desert

Journey from the gateway of Morocco through legendary imperial cities, ancient Roman ruins, and the vast Sahara — finishing in the rose-red city of Marrakech.

Overview

This 10-day imperial cities tour from Tangier is Morocco’s most complete grand circuit. Starting from Tangier in the north, you’ll weave through the blue alleyways of Chefchaouen, follow in the footsteps of Roman settlers at Volubilis, and immerse yourself in the living medieval medinas of Meknes and Fes — three of Morocco’s four imperial cities. From there, the landscape transforms as you head south through the Middle Atlas Mountains into the Sahara Desert at Merzouga, where a camel trek and overnight desert camp await under a sky full of stars. The return journey winds through the dramatic Todra Gorge, the rose-coloured Dades Valley, and the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, before crossing the High Atlas Mountains into Marrakech. A private, air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver accompany you throughout the entire route.

Good to Know

Spring (March–May) and autumn (Sep–Nov) offer the most comfortable temperatures. Summer desert days can exceed 40°C, though nights remain warm and magical.

Easy to moderate. Most sightseeing is on foot over uneven medina surfaces. The camel trek is a relaxed 1–2 hour ride at walking pace — suitable for all ages.

Light layers for cool desert evenings, comfortable walking shoes, high-SPF sun protection, and a scarf or shawl for medinas and sandy winds.

This is a fully private tour — the vehicle and driver are exclusively for your group, allowing flexible pacing and personalised stops along the route.

Accommodations are not included, but we can recommend riads and guesthouses along the route to suit every budget — just ask when booking.

The itinerary is fully flexible. Extra nights in Fes, Merzouga, or Marrakech, or additional stops like Rabat, can be arranged before you book.

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Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole booking
  • English-speaking driver as standard; French- or Spanish-speaking driver on request — the same driver throughout
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • The driver's own meals and lodging on multi-day tours
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in the departure city
  • Flexible timing and stops along the route

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals and drinks
  • Activities: camel trek, desert camp, quad, local guides
  • Entrance fees to sites
  • Tips and personal expenses

Each can be arranged on request and quoted separately, per traveller.