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The Best of Morocco: 12-day private tour from Fes to Tangier

Fes · Merzouga · Dades Valley · Marrakech · Essaouira · Casablanca · Rabat · Chefchaouen · Tangier

Souk alley in Fes with colourful crafts Cannons on the ramparts of Essaouira Blue and white houses of Chefchaouen on the slopes of the Rif

The trip at a glance

Duration
12 days · 11 nights
Start and finish
Fes → Tangier
Type of trip
Private: just your group
Vehicle
Air-conditioned 4x4 or van
Your driver speaks
English, Spanish, French or Italian
Nights
Fes (2), the desert (2), Dades Valley, Marrakech (2), Essaouira, Casablanca, Rabat and Chefchaouen

Discover the best of Morocco on a 12-day private journey that combines the imperial cities, the golden dunes of the Sahara, the Atlas Mountains, historic kasbahs, Atlantic coastal towns and Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City. You travel with your private driver, with guided city tours in Fes and Marrakech and authentic Moroccan hospitality all the way.

This 12-day tour from Fes is private: the vehicle and driver are just for your group. It takes in Merzouga, Dades Valley, Marrakech, Essaouira, Casablanca, Rabat and Chefchaouen, finishing in Tangier.

You travel in an air-conditioned 4x4 or van, with a driver who speaks English, Spanish, French or Italian. Nights: Fes (2), the desert (2), Dades Valley, Marrakech (2), Essaouira, Casablanca, Rabat and Chefchaouen. Want more days, a different finish or a slower pace? We adapt it to you.

Tour highlights

  • Private transport with an experienced driver.
  • Guided visits in Fes and Marrakech.
  • A camel ride and two nights at a Sahara desert camp.
  • A 4x4 day exploring the desert landscapes and local culture.
  • Historic kasbahs, mountains and the Atlantic coast: Essaouira, Casablanca and Rabat.
  • Chefchaouen, the Blue City, before ending in Tangier.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Fes

    Arrival in Fes

    We meet you at Fes airport and take you to your riad or hotel. Depending on when you land, free time to rest or take a first stroll around the medina.

    Night in Fes

  2. Day 2: Fes

    Fes with a local guide

    A tour of Fes with a local guide: the gates of the Royal Palace, the Fes el-Bali medina, a World Heritage Site, with its craft souks and madrasas. Free time in the afternoon to keep exploring its lanes.

    Night in Fes

  3. Day 3: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

    From the Middle Atlas to the Merzouga desert

    We head to Ifrane, the alpine-looking town of the Middle Atlas, and the Azrou cedar forest with its Barbary macaques. Through Midelt and the palm groves of the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, then by camel to the camp.

    Night in the desert

  4. Day 4: Merzouga

    A day in the Sahara by 4x4

    Sunrise in the dunes, breakfast and back to the village by camel, where your driver is waiting. A day by 4x4 around Merzouga: an old kohl mine, tea with a nomad family in their tent and Khamlia, the village of Gnawa music. In the afternoon, back to the camp for a second night.

    Night in the desert

  5. Day 5: Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley

    Rissani, the Todra Gorge and the Dades

    Rissani, the old capital of the Tafilalet, and its big market. Erfoud, known for its fossils. In the afternoon, the sheer walls of the Todra Gorge and the kasbah-dotted Dades Valley.

    Night in Dades Valley

  6. Day 6: Dades Valley → Valley of Roses → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n’Tichka pass → Marrakech

    The road of the kasbahs to Marrakech

    The Valley of Roses, home to the rose festival in May. Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, and the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a World Heritage Site and the setting for films such as Gladiator. Over the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka to Marrakech.

    Night in Marrakech

  7. Day 7: Marrakech

    Marrakech with a local guide

    A guided tour with a local guide: the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef madrasa and the souks, and the Koutoubia from outside. If you like, the Majorelle Garden, subject to availability and with a separate ticket. In the evening, Jemaa el-Fna square at your own pace.

    Night in Marrakech

  8. Day 8: Marrakech → Essaouira

    To the coast: Essaouira

    Through the argan country, with a stop at an oil cooperative, to Essaouira: the walled medina, the fishing harbour and the seafront on the Atlantic. Night in town.

    Night in Essaouira

  9. Day 9: Essaouira → Casablanca

    Up the Atlantic coast to Casablanca

    We leave Essaouira and head north along the coast. In Casablanca we visit the Hassan II Mosque, subject to opening hours, and walk along the Corniche. The evening is yours for the restaurants and the seafront.

    Night in Casablanca

  10. Day 10: Casablanca → Rabat

    Rabat, the capital

    After breakfast, on to Rabat: the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas, with its Andalusian gardens and views over the Atlantic. Time to explore the capital before checking in.

    Night in Rabat

  11. Day 11: Rabat → Chefchaouen

    Into the Rif: Chefchaouen

    North through the countryside and the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Free time to explore its blue streets, squares and craft shops, and to take photos in the town’s peaceful atmosphere.

    Night in Chefchaouen

  12. Day 12: Chefchaouen → Tangier

    Chefchaouen and Tangier

    A free morning to say goodbye to the blue medina. Then on to Tangier, where the trip ends: at your hotel, the port or the airport.

    End of the tour

What’s included

Included and not included

Included

  • Pick-up from and return to your accommodation
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (4x4 or van) and a driver who speaks English, Spanish, French or Italian
  • Accommodation in hotels or riads and a desert camp
  • Camel ride in the dunes
  • A day by 4x4 around Merzouga
  • Local guide in Fes and Marrakech

Not included

  • Flights
  • Lunches and drinks

Before you book

Frequently asked questions

Is the tour private?

Yes. The vehicle and driver are just for your group: you don’t share the trip with other travellers. Your driver speaks English, Spanish, French or Italian.

Where does it start and finish?

It starts in Fes, with pick-up at your accommodation, and finishes in Tangier.

What is the night in the desert like?

At sunset you ride a camel across the Merzouga dunes to the camp, where you have dinner and spend the night. For a tent with a private bathroom, ask for Tassili Luxury Desert Camp.

Can I change the route or the number of days?

Yes. Because the tour is private, you can add or remove days and change stops or the type of accommodation. Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll send you an adapted route, or see how a custom tour works.

Can I catch the ferry to Spain on the last day?

The tour ends in Tangier, at your hotel, the port or the airport. Tell us when your ferry or flight leaves and we’ll confirm on WhatsApp whether you can make it. If you’re coming from Spain, see also Morocco tours from Spain.

How much does it cost?

It depends on how many of you are travelling, the category of accommodation, the time of year and any changes you want. Ask us for the price of “The Best of Morocco: 12-day private tour from Fes to Tangier” on WhatsApp and we’ll send it for your dates.

How do I book? What if I need to cancel?

Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and how many of you are travelling. We explain the booking and cancellation terms on WhatsApp before you confirm.

Ask for the price of this trip

Tell us your dates and how many of you there are and we’ll reply with a proposal and the price, in your language. Or on WhatsApp, if you prefer.

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