10-Day Private Morocco Tour: Tangier to Merzouga and Marrakech
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness—able to walk on uneven surfaces and tolerate multi-hour drives.
Overview
From Tangier’s coastal medina to the wind-sculpted dunes of Merzouga and the ochre bustle of Marrakech, this private 10-day tour stitches Morocco’s landscapes and cultures into a single journey. Expect long drives, guided medina walks, a camel trek at sunset and an overnight Berber camp under the stars.
10-Day Private Morocco Tour: Tangier to Merzouga and Marrakech
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You step out of the car in Tangier and smell the sea: salt, diesel, frying oil and the faint spice of cumin from a nearby stall. The medina spills upward from the Strait of Gibraltar—white walls, narrow alleys and the distant cry of gulls where Atlantic meets Mediterranean. Over the next ten days that first brisk breeze becomes a throughline: cooler mountain air in Ifrane, dry heat hitting the windshield across the Ziz Valley, a slow drift of sand as Erg Chebbi rises like an ochre wave on the horizon.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Layer for range
Temperatures swing from cool mountain mornings (Ifrane, Tizi n’Tichka) to hot desert afternoons—pack a warm mid-layer and a sun shirt.
Hydrate and filter
Carry a 1–2L refillable water bottle and use provided water stops—in desert stretches bring electrolyte tablets.
Sun and sand protection
Bring high-SPF sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and sunglasses for long hours in Erg Chebbi and open roads.
Comfortable footwear
Medina alleys and gorge trails demand sturdy, grippy shoes—avoid slick soles and open sandals for long walks.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Barbary macaque (Middle Atlas cedar forests)
- Fennec fox (desert outskirts near Merzouga)
History
The route links Morocco’s imperial cities—Tangier, Fes and Marrakech—and caravan corridors like Aït Ben Haddou, which once sat on trans-Sahara trade routes.
Conservation
Respect dune ecology in Erg Chebbi by staying on designated camel and vehicle corridors; support local guides and cooperatives that use sustainable argan and rose products.
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Adventure Hotspots in Marrakech
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Good soles and ankle support for medina cobbles and short hikes in gorges.
Lightweight layers
Warm mornings and cool desert nights require a fleece or light jacket.
Refillable water bottle with filter
Keeps you hydrated through long drives and in the Sahara where water points are spaced out.
summer specific
Sun protection kit (hat, sunglasses, SPF 50)
Direct sun on the dunes and at high passes can be intense for extended periods.
summer specific