Morocco 10 Day Itinerary
Our specially crafted Morocco 10-day itinerary can start from Casablanca, Marrakech, or from Tangier. This is one of the Best and most popular travel itineraries. The adventure begins with a warm welcome from our guide at the airport or your hotel. The exploration unfolds with visits to iconic destinations such as Chefchaouen, the mesmerizing blue city, and Fes, the oldest imperial city in Morocco. As we traverse the desert, the captivating scenery leads us through Ouarzazate and the high Atlas mountains. Highlights of this immersive experience include camel rides in the Sahara Desert, spending a night in a luxurious desert camp, and navigating bustling markets to haggle for unique souvenirs. Our journey culminates in the vibrant city of Marrakech, completing a 10-day adventure that promises a perfect blend of history, culture, and unforgettable moments. And, of course, no Moroccan excursion would be complete without savoring a cup of mint tea in every city visited
Day 1: Arrival to Morocco
Arrive at Casablanca, Marrakech or Tangier airport. Meeting with the driver, then transfer to your hotel to relax before we take a short sightseeing tour of the city.
Day 2: Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
Breakfast at your hotel then heads toward Rabat, the capital of Morocco and one of the imperial cities in the country. We will explore the most attractions in the city. Oudaya, the old medina, Shalla, and Hassan tower. After the lunch break, we will drive to Chefchaouen (the blue city). It is one of the most picturesque and photogenic towns in the world. We will walk through the beautiful streets of the city, then, visit the Spanish mosque, and also enjoy the sunset that looks amazing from that place.
Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 3: Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to Volubilis which is around 3hrs drive from Chefchaouen. We will visit the ruins of the city of Volubilis(UNESCO world heritage) which was founded in the 40s BC. – It is one of the best-preserved monuments of the Roman era in North Africa. The ruins are vast in area and spread among picturesque green fields. It has impressive administrative buildings, palaces, and baths with beautiful mosaics. Then we will continue to Meknes one of the imperial cities. We will have a short tour of the city and lunch break before we continue to Fez for the overnight.
Day 4: Guided tour of Fez with local guide
We will do sightseeing in the cultural and religious capital of the Kingdom. You will plunge into the magical atmosphere of a medieval oriental city, walk along the crooked and narrow streets of the ancient Medina, and get acquainted with the numerous historical and architectural monuments that adorned the former capital of the Kingdom of the Sultans from the Merinid and Alaouite dynasties.
Most of these monuments are excellent examples of the Moorish architectural style. You will visit the Bu Inanya mosque, see the madrassas (Muslim universities), Nejarin square, and the fountain. you will find yourself in the handicraft quarters, where leather and pottery craftsmen work according to the technology they inherited from their grandfathers and great-grandfathers, whose secrets are carefully transferred from generation to generation. Then we will continue to the Jewish quarter that is still present now. It shows the co-existence of the 2 communities, Muslims and Jewish.
Day 5: Fez - Ifrane - Azrou - Erfoud - Desert
Today, the departure towards the desert. After breakfast, we check out and go to Merzouga, It is one of the longest journeys, around 7hrs drive, but with the change of landscapes, we will enjoy the time. On the way, we will stop at Ifrane which has a European nature and climate, parks with lakes and chalets, a ski resort, and an abundance of snow in winter giving the town the nickname “Moroccan Switzerland”. In the vicinity of Ifrane, we will be able to admire the majestic Atlas cedars and feed the wild monkeys on our way to Azrou. The monkeys are friendly, they like when someone feeds them. Lunch stop in Midelt. Further, our path will run through the gorge and the valley of the Ziz River, and as we approach Er-Rashidia, the landscape will change to a desert one.
Overnight will be in Merzouga.
Day 6: 4x4 excursion in Moroccan Sahara desert
In the morning, and after having your breakfast at the hotel, we will meet the 4×4 driver so we can have an excursion in the dunes, then have a cup of tea with Nomads in the desert, and see how they arrange to live in the desert. Later, we will go to Khamilia to enjoy Gnaoua’s performance. arrival in the small village of Merzouga at the foot of the white sand dunes, In the afternoon, we will have camel rides to the camp in the desert, the camp – accommodation has comfortable beds, individual showers, and toilets. At night, we will have a Moroccan dinner, enjoy playing drums around the fire, and listen to songs by Berbers in the desert. In addition, enjoy the stars in the clear sky.
Overnight in the camp.
Day 7: Merzouga - Rissani Souk - Todra gorges - Dades
We will wake up with the first rays of the sun to see the sunrise over the stunning and silent sand dunes. This moment will become one of your most vivid impressions of Morocco!
After breakfast, we will return to the village of Merzouga and continue our journey to Dades. On the way, we will pass by Rissani which has “The fossil factory”, where you can see the many fossils that this region is rich in. After about 3 hours, we will stop for a panoramic photo near the picturesque town of Tinghir in the middle of a large palm oasis. Next, we will continue to the famous Todra Gorge, We will walk along the gorge and have lunch at a local restaurant. We will continue our journey through the amazing village of Dades.
Overnight in Dades.
Day 8: Dades - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
Today, we will have a short drive to Dades gorges, then continue our way to Ouarzazat. We will pass by Mgouna where the roses festival takes place every year. We will continue our journey to Skura oasis. It is a fertile palm oasis cut through by several rivers. Then continue to Ouarzazate which is 30 minutes drive from Skura. This city is often called the “Hollywood of Morocco” due to the fact that many historical films were filmed in this city. Kasbah Taurirt is one of the historical places in the city, we can visit the Kasbah, then visit Cinema Museum, Atlas film studio. Next, we will have a a short drive to Ait Ben Hadou, the world UNESCO heritage, this place is attracted by many visitors as it is the place where the Game Of Thrones was filmed. After our visit that will last for 1hr, we will move to Marrakesh through the highest Atlas Mountains, Tizi n-Tishka at an altitude of 2260 m (3.5-4 hours excluding stops). We’ll be making photo stops along the way. This is one of the most picturesque roads in Morocco, which offers views of the green river valleys with adobe villages and the ruins of ancient kasbahs. Afterward, we will head toward Marrakech. We can have some rest in the hotel, and you have time on your own.
Day 9: Guided tour of Marrakech
After breakfast at the hotel, the whole day will be devoted to visiting the historical city of Marrakesh, the“Pearl of the South.” Since the city was one of the capitals of the Kingdom during the reign of the three dynasties of the Moroccan sultans, It got a large number of museums and architectural monuments. Each Monument in the city is a piece of art. The whole morning will be devoted to getting to know them (the Koutoubia Mosque, the Manara Pavilion surrounded by olive plantations, the tombs of the Saadian sultans, a fine example of palace architecture the Bahia Palace, El Badii palace, and the Majorelle Gardens. After lunch, you will visit the most colorful market in Morocco and the famous Jemaa El Fna square. This is a real theater in the open air where you will see snake charmers, healers, sorcerers, merchants of fruits, and exotic spices.
Day 10: Airport transfer
In the last day of your 10 days tour from Casablanca, you will have time on your own before the transfer to the Airport for your flight back to your country
Nights Staying: 10 days / 9 nights
Here’s the night-by-night plan for your Best Morocco 10 Day Itinerary :
- 1 night in Casablanca, Marrakech or Tangier
- 1 night in Chefchaouen
- 2 nights in Fes
- 2 nights in the Morocco desert (1 in a Sahara desert camp and 1 in a hotel/Riad)
- 1 night in Dades / Ouarzazate
- 2 nights in Marrakech
Price (EUR)
All prices are in EUR (€) per person:
- General price: €1390.00 per person for a group of 10 travelers or more.
- For a private tour:
- 1 Traveler : €3590.00
- 2 Travelers : €2280.00 PP
- 4 Travelers : €1960.00 PP
- 6 Travelers : €1490.00 PP
- Group of 10 PAX or more: €1390.00 PP
Children’s price:
- Children under 6 years old travel for free.
- Children under 12 years old receive a 50% discount.
- Children 12 years and older will be charged the adult rate.
Included & Excluded
Included:
- Pick up from the airport, lodging…
- Transportation in comfortable air conditioned car 4×4, Mini-van…
- Multilingual driver/guide
- Fuel and anythings linked to the car, driver/guide
- 9 nights in good accommodations including luxury desert camp
- All Breakfasts
- 3 diners in Dades and desert
- 1 lunch in Khamlia ( Madfouna: Berber Pizza)
- 4×4 excursion to explore the Moroccan Sahara
- Camel rides to reach the desert camp in Merzouga Sahara Desert
- Private guided city tour in Fez and Marrakech
- Drop off in your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech
Excluded:
- Flight tickets
- Entrance fees
- Unmentioned meals
- Any Personal expenses
Accommodations:
Marrakech:
Fes:
Desert (Glamping):
Merzouga (Desert Hotel):
Blue city (Chefchaouen):
Dades Valley:
Casablanca:
Morocco Top Trips Agency provides Standard and Luxury Packages. The prices on this website are for the Standard package, which includes private service and 3 to 4-star accommodations (hotels and Riads). If you’re interested in our Luxury vacation packages, please check out our website, Morocco Luxury Tours, for more information
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