10 Days Tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Welcome in Marrakech, Morocco

On the first day of your 10 days Morocco Tour from Marrakech, you will arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport and meet your driver for a transfer to your hotel or Riad. After checking in, take some time to relax and settle into your accommodations. The afternoon is free for a short walk or exploration near your hotel to get a first impression of the city. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 2: Guided Tour of Marrakech

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Marrakech historical and cultural landmarks. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, an iconic 12th-century structure, and the Saadian Tombs, dating back to the 16th century. Explore Bahia Palace and El Badii Palace, which showcase intricate Moroccan architecture and royal history. Majorelle Gardens offer a calm space with a unique combination of plants and design.

In the afternoon, explore Jemaa el-Fna square and the surrounding souks. See local artisans at work creating textiles, pottery, and spices. The square also features storytellers, fruit vendors, and traditional performers. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 3: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley [325 km]

After breakfast, leave Marrakech and drive through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, the highest road in the Atlas Mountains. Pass small Berber villages and terraced fields, with chances to take photos and see local life in these mountain communities.

Stop at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, explore its narrow streets and clay buildings, and learn about its history as a fortified village. Many international films have been shot here, giving insight into Morocco cultural and cinematic heritage.

Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the Gateway to the Desert, and see Atlas Studios, famous for movie productions. Drive through the Valley of Roses in Kelaat M’Gouna before reaching Dades Valley. Check into your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in gorges.

Day 4: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert [265 km]

Drive through the Dades Valley and visit Todra Gorges, a canyon with cliffs over 300 meters high. Walk along the gorge and observe local flora and river landscapes. Stop at Erfoud, known for fossil-rich areas, and see workshops displaying marine fossils from millions of years ago.

Continue to Merzouga and enjoy a camel ride to your desert camp. Learn about desert life, Berber culture, and traditional survival skills. Dinner is served at the camp, followed by music around the fire under the desert sky. Overnight in a luxury desert camp with private facilities.

Day 5: Explore Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, take a 4×4 tour of the Sahara Desert. Visit Berber nomads and learn about their daily life, homes, and camel herding traditions. Stop at old M’fis mines and climb dunes for panoramic views of the desert. In Khamlia, experience Gnaoua music and enjoy a local meal. Return to Merzouga hotel with optional activities such as sandboarding or quad biking.

Day 6: Merzouga Desert – Ziz Valley – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes [463 km]

After breakfast, depart for Fes. The journey passes through the Ziz Valley, a vast area with palm oases and small villages. Take time to enjoy the changing landscapes, from desert plains to the foothills of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for lunch in Midelt, a town known for apple orchards and scenic views of surrounding peaks.

Continue to Ifrane, often called Moroccan Switzerland because of its European-style architecture, parks, and lakes. Walk through the town to observe local life and the orderly streets, which contrast with other Moroccan cities. Nearby, visit the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary monkeys, and take time to learn about the region’s flora and fauna.

As the day comes to a close, approach Fes, one of Morocco most historic and spiritual cities. Check into your Riad and enjoy a relaxing evening before exploring the medina the following day. Overnight in Fes.

Day 7: Guided Tour of Fes

Spend the day exploring Fes, the oldest imperial city in Morocco. Walk through Fes el-Bali medina, visit historic madrassas, the Bu Inanya Mosque, Nejjarine Square, and artisan workshops producing pottery, leather, and textiles. Learn about the city’s religious and cultural history, including the coexistence of Muslim and Jewish communities. Overnight in Fes.

Day 8: Fes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen [198 km]

Leave Fes and drive to Volubilis, one of Morocco best-preserved Roman sites. Explore its ancient mosaics, temples, and administrative buildings set among green fields, and learn about the city’s history as an important Roman outpost in North Africa.

Continue to Chefchaouen, the Blue City, famous for its blue-painted streets and traditional Rif Mountain architecture. Spend time wandering the alleys, visiting local shops, and capturing photos of the picturesque streets. Overnight in Chefchaouen at your hotel or Riad.

Day 9: Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca [365 km]

Leave Chefchaouen and drive to Rabat. Visit the Oudayas Kasbah, and Hassan Tower. After lunch, continue to Casablanca and see the Hassan II Mosque. If departing from Marrakech, return there for the night. Overnight in Casablanca or Marrakech.

Day 10: Transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech Airport

On the last day of your 10 days Morocco Tour from Marrakech, enjoy some free time before your transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech Airport for your departure flight. At the end of the trip, we hope you enjoyed the trip with Tours to Morocco and look forward to seeing you again on a new adventure.