Day 1: Welcome to Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your hotel or Riad. Explore the main sights of Marrakech, including Jamma el Fna square, Kotubia mosque, souks, and palaces. Visit the new part of the city called Gueliz and the Menara gardens. Overnight in Marrakech with dinner and breakfast.
Day 2: Marrakech » Ait Benhaddou » Ouarzazate » Dades Gorges
Drive through Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains to reach Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO world heritage site. Continue towards Roses valley, known for its annual “Festival of Roses.” Arrive in Dades Gorges and stay overnight in a local hotel.
Day 3: Dades Gorges » Todra Gorges » Erfoud » Merzouga Sahara
Drive towards Todra Gorges and walk in the narrow canyon. Continue through Ziz valley to reach Erfoud, famous for its fossil products. Visit a local fossil factory and shop. Drive to Rissani and visit the local souk. Reach Merzouga and start your camel ride into the desert dunes. Overnight in desert tents with dinner and Berber music around the campfire.
Day 4: Explore Merzouga Desert & Visit a Nomad Family
Spend the day exploring the Merzouga desert. Try sand-boarding, ski in the dunes, and explore the area by 4×4. Visit Khamlia village, famous for its music. Enjoy the sunset at the dunes and spend the night in Berber tents with local music and a tasty dinner.
Day 5: Merzouga » Erfoud » Ziz Valley » Midelt
Watch the sunrise in the desert and ride camels back to the hotel. After breakfast and a shower, drive towards Rissani and Erfoud. Continue to Midelt in the Atlas mountains and stay overnight in a local hotel.
Day 6: Midelt » Azrou Cedar Forest » Ifrane City » Fes
Explore Midelt and drive to Azrou and Ifrane, a famous ski resort. Continue to Fes and stay overnight in a local hotel.
Day 7: Fes Guided Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of Fes, visiting the Fontaine Ennajarine, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, and the Karawiyyin Mosque. Visit the tannery and the ceramics cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts. Spend the afternoon exploring the medina before having dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in a local riad/hotel.
Day 8: Fes » Chefchaouen (The Blue Pearl)
Drive from Fes to Chefchaouen in the Rif mountains. Explore the medina in Chefchaouen and stay overnight in a local hotel with dinner.
Day 9: Chefchaouen » Rabat » Casablanca
Drive to Rabat, the capital, and explore the main sights and attractions. Continue to Casablanca, the largest Moroccan city, and stay overnight.
Day 10: Casablanca » Marrakech
Visit the main attractions and monuments in Casablanca, including Hassan II Mosque. Drive to Marrakech, concluding your 10-day trip from Marrakech.
This tour offers a unique and comprehensive experience of Morocco, combining cultural immersion, historical exploration, and natural beauty. It’s perfect for travelers looking to discover the diverse and enchanting facets of this incredible country.