10 Day Itinerary Morocco: Marrakech Sahara Desert Fes Chefchaouen & Casablanca

Upon arrival at Marrakech Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your riad or hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy free time to relax or begin exploring the vibrant atmosphere of Marrakech. Overnight accommodation in Marrakech.

After breakfast, meet your licensed local guide for a full-day tour of Marrakech. Visit some of the city’s most important landmarks, including Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs and the Majorelle Garden. Explore the colorful souks and experience the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square while learning about Marrakech’s fascinating history and culture. Overnight accommodation in Marrakech.

Leave Marrakech after breakfast and travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous fortified village and a popular filming location. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before arriving in the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight accommodation in a hotel or riad.

After breakfast, travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward Todra Gorge. Enjoy free time to walk through the impressive canyon, famous for its towering limestone cliffs and beautiful scenery. Continue through Erfoud before arriving in Merzouga, where your camel trek into the Sahara Desert begins. Cross the Erg Chebbi dunes and admire the sunset before reaching your desert camp. Dinner, traditional Amazigh music and overnight accommodation in the desert camp.

Wake up early to enjoy sunrise over the dunes before breakfast. Spend the day discovering the Merzouga region and its unique desert culture. Visit Khamlia village to experience traditional Gnawa music, meet local nomadic families and explore the landscapes surrounding the Erg Chebbi dunes. You may also visit fossil sites, seasonal desert lakes and panoramic viewpoints throughout the region. Dinner and overnight accommodation in a hotel near the dunes.

After breakfast, leave the Sahara Desert and begin the journey toward Fes. Travel through Errachidia and stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the magnificent Ziz Valley, one of Morocco’s largest oasis systems. Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains and visit the cedar forests near Azrou, home to the famous Barbary macaques. Later, stop in Ifrane, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” because of its alpine-style architecture and clean streets. Arrive in Fes during the late afternoon and check in to your riad or hotel. Overnight accommodation in Fes.

After breakfast, meet your licensed local guide for a full-day exploration of Fes. Discover the UNESCO-listed Medina, one of the world’s largest car-free urban areas and a treasure of Moroccan heritage. Visit the Royal Palace gates, Bou Inania Madrasa, Al Quaraouiyine University, Nejjarine Fountain and the famous Chouara Tanneries. Explore bustling souks, artisan workshops and historic neighborhoods while learning about the city’s fascinating history. Overnight accommodation in Fes.

After breakfast, depart Fes and travel through the beautiful Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the famous blue-painted streets, charming alleyways and vibrant squares of Morocco’s Blue City. Visit Outa El Hammam Square, browse local artisan shops and capture unforgettable photographs of one of the country’s most picturesque destinations. Overnight accommodation in Chefchaouen.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning in Chefchaouen before departing for Rabat, Morocco’s capital city. Upon arrival, visit Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the historic center, stroll through the medina and discover the unique atmosphere of one of Morocco’s imperial cities. Overnight accommodation in Rabat.

After breakfast, continue south to Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and economic capital. Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest and most impressive mosques in the world, beautifully located on the Atlantic coastline. Depending on your departure schedule, enjoy free time along the Corniche or explore additional areas of the city. Transfer to your hotel, airport or preferred location in Casablanca. Your 10 Day Itinerary Morocco comes to an end.