10 days Marrakech Morocco tour

Welcome to Marrakech, Morocco’s lively cultural hub! Transfer to your riad/hotel and freshen up. Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, bustling with street performers, snake charmers, and food stalls. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the symbol of Marrakech. Wander through the medina’s colorful souks, filled with spices, textiles, and handicrafts. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner on a rooftop terrace.

Depart early, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m) in the High Atlas Mountains. Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou, a stunning ancient fortress. Stop in Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa” (optional visit to Atlas Film Studios). Drive through the Valley of Roses, famous for its rose water production. Arrive in Dades Valley, with its dramatic rock formations and kasbahs. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse.

Explore the Dades Gorges, with its famous “Monkey Fingers” rock formations. Drive to Todra Gorge, a canyon with towering 300m cliffs—great for a scenic walk. Pass through Erfoud, known for its fossils and date markets. Arrive in Merzouga, where your camel caravan awaits. Ride into the towering Erg Chebbi dunes, stopping to watch the sunset over the Sahara. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp, enjoying traditional Berber music, campfire stories, and a starlit sky.

Wake up early for a breathtaking Sahara sunrise. Visit Khamlia village, where locals perform hypnotic Gnawa music. Meet a nomadic Berber family and learn about their desert lifestyle. Explore the Rissani market, famous for its spices and Berber pizza (Madfouna). Drive through the lush Ziz Valley, home to thousands of date palms. Arrive in Midelt, a peaceful town in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Overnight stay in a guesthouse.

Drive through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at breathtaking viewpoints. Visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou, home to friendly Barbary macaque monkeys. Stop in Ifrane, a charming alpine-style town nicknamed “the Switzerland of Morocco.” Arrive in Fes, Morocco’s oldest imperial city and cultural capital. Relax in a traditional riad inside the medina.

Take a guided tour of Fes el-Bali, Morocco’s oldest medina with 9,000 alleyways. Visit Al-Qarawiyyin University, the world’s oldest operating university. Explore the Chouara Tannery, where leather is dyed using traditional methods. Discover the stunning Madrasa Bou Inania, an Islamic school with intricate carvings. Visit the Royal Palace gates with their famous golden doors. Enjoy an evening in a rooftop café overlooking the medina.

Depart for Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman archaeological site with well-preserved mosaics. Visit Meknes, an imperial city known for Bab Mansour, Morocco’s most beautiful gate. Journey through the Rif Mountains, arriving in Chefchaouen, the famous “Blue City.” Enjoy a relaxed evening in the magical blue streets, sipping mint tea in Uta el-Hammam Square.

Explore more of Chefchaouen, hiking to the Spanish Mosque for a panoramic view. Drive to Tangier, a coastal city where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Visit Cape Spartel and the Hercules Caves, where mythology meets reality. Stroll through Tangier’s old medina, then continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, a fortress with ocean views. See the Hassan Tower, an unfinished 12th-century minaret. Overnight stay in Rabat.

Depart for Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. Stroll along the Corniche, a scenic coastal promenade. Enjoy a seafood lunch before heading back to Marrakech. Spend your final evening exploring more of Marrakech’s medina.

Depending on your flight time, enjoy a walk in jamaa Fna Square. Transfer to the airport, marking the end of your amazing Moroccan adventure.