Explore Morocco with our 10-day Morocco trip from Marrakech, a grand tour covering the country’s most famous landmarks, imperial cities, coastal towns, and the majestic Sahara Desert. During these 10 days and 9 nights in Morocco, you will visit Marrakech, Essaouira, High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, Merzouga Desert, Rissani, Erfoud, Ifrane, Fes, Meknes, Volubilis, Chefchaouen, and end your journey in Tangier.
This Morocco 10-day grand tour combines cultural experiences, camel trekking, desert camping, scenic drives, and immersive visits to historical and natural wonders across Morocco.
Begin your 10-day Morocco trip with pickup from Marrakech airport. Enjoy a short drive through the city before being transferred to your traditional riad. Relax and spend your first night immersing in Marrakech’s unique atmosphere.
After breakfast, depart west toward the coastal city of Essaouira. En route, visit an Argan tree plantation and local cooperative, and if lucky, see goats climbing the trees. Stop for panoramic views before arriving in Essaouira (formerly Mogador). Enjoy free time exploring the fishing port, ancient ramparts, and old medina. Overnight stay in Essaouira.
Return to Marrakech to explore the city’s landmarks with a local guide. Visit the stunning Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, the bustling Medina souks, Jamaa El Fna Square, and the impressive Koutoubia Mosque. Experience the vibrant culture and architecture of this historic imperial city.
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-N-Tichka pass, stopping for panoramic views of breathtaking landscapes and Berber villages. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue to Ouarzazate, visit Rose Valley through the palm groves of Skoura, and reach Boumalne Dades for dinner and overnight stay.
Explore Dades Valley with panoramic viewpoints, then visit Todra Gorges. Continue to Merzouga Sahara Desert for a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Witness a magical desert sunset and overnight in a luxury desert camp with traditional Berber dinner, music, and dancing.
Wake up early to enjoy a stunning sunrise in the Sahara Desert. Explore the Merzouga region by camel or 4×4. Visit ancient eyeliner mines, local nomads, and enjoy traditional Berber tea. Stop in Khamlia village for Gnawa music and dance, stroll through a palm grove, and see the seasonal Merzouga Lake. Dinner and overnight stay in a nearby riad.
Leave the desert and visit Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet, then Erfoud to see fossil workshops. Drive through Ziz Valley, stop in Midelt, and continue to Cedars Forest to see Barbary macaques. Explore Ifrane, Morocco’s “Switzerland”, before arriving in Fes for overnight and free evening in the Medina.
Discover Fes with a local guide. Visit Royal Palace gate, Mellah (Jewish Quarter), Borj Sud fortress, and Ceramic Village & School. Explore the UNESCO-listed Medina: Al Attarine Madrasa, Al Quaraouiyine University, and Chouara Tanneries. Return to your riad to relax.
Visit Meknes: Bab Al-Mansour, Sahrij Souani, Royal stables, granary, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Explore Volubilis Roman ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with mosaics and pillars. Continue to Chefchaouen, the “Blue City” in the Rif Mountains. Evening free to enjoy the town and overnight in a riad.
Drive through scenic Rif Mountains to Tangier Airport. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy free time exploring Chefchaouen’s blue alleys or a short city tour in Tangier. End of your unforgettable 10-day Morocco adventure.
Important: This itinerary is a suggested plan. We offer fully customizable tours to suit your preferences, number of travelers, and travel dates. Prices vary according to accommodation and group size. Contact us for an exact quote.
