Morocco 10 Day Itinerary From Marrakech | Morocco Trip Cost

Begin your 10-day trip in Morocco with a warm welcome at Marrakech airport. Our friendly driver will meet you with a sign with your name and transfer you to a traditional riad in the center of Medina. After that, you can explore the lively streets of Marrakech, visit beautiful mosques, and enjoy local restaurants before returning to your riad for the night.

After breakfast at your riad in Marrakech, we will head west to Morocco’s Atlantic Coast. The journey is less than 200 kilometers and goes through Argan groves. You can stop at local cooperatives to see how they extract argan oil. When we arrive in Essaouira, you will have plenty of free time to explore the city. Essaouira is known as the “city of the wind” and was once called Mogador by the Portuguese. The town has a UNESCO-listed medina and a maritime fortress used in scenes from Game of Thrones. You can also participate in activities like horseback or camel riding on the beach, quad biking through the dunes, or trying various water sports such as kite surfing, windsurfing, or jet skiing. You will stay the night in a charming riad in the heart of the old city.

After breakfast, we will return to Marrakech to see the city’s main attractions with a local guide. Marrakech is one of Morocco’s imperial cities. We will visit important places like the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Ben Youssef Quranic Mosque. We will also explore the largest traditional souk in Morocco. You will have some free time for lunch near Jemaa El-Fna square. Later, we will visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech, and Majorelle Garden. Finally, we will take you back to your accommodation. You can explore Jemaa El-Fna square on your own.

On the fourth day of your 10-day tour in the Morocco desert, we will pick you up in Marrakech after breakfast and take you to the desert. Our first stop will be the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi-N-Tichka Pass, where you can enjoy the beautiful views. You will visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Kasbah has been featured in many movies, such as Gladiator and The Mummy, as well as in the TV series Game of Thrones. Next, we will travel 30 km to Ouarzazate, known as “The Gate of the Desert.” There, we will have dinner and spend the night at a hotel.

We will start our day with breakfast. After that, we will tour Ouarzazate. Our first stop will be Atlas Studios, where many famous movies were filmed. Next, we will visit the Taourirt Kasbah, an ancient mud castle. Then, we will head to Agdz and travel along the Draa Valley, the longest river in Morocco. We will stop to take pictures of the lovely palm tree groves, stunning Kasbahs, and Berber villages. You will have some free time for lunch in Nkob or Alnif.

After lunch, we will continue to Merzouga Sahara through Rissani. Once we reach the Erg Chebbi dunes, we will ride camels to cross the Sahara desert. We will stop at a large dunes to watch the sunset. After that, we will go to our campsite, which offers a mix of traditional nomadic and luxurious accommodations. After dinner, you can enjoy music from Berber drums and dance around a campfire under the stars. You will stay overnight in a luxury desert camp.

We will get up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After that, we will have breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, we will return to the Merzouga village by camel or 4×4. During the day, we will explore the desert. We will visit nomadic families in traditional tents, the ancient mines of Mfis, and the village of Khamlia, where descendants of enslaved Africans will share their Gnawa music with us. After a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant, we will walk through a peaceful palm grove and visit Flamingos Lake. In the afternoon, we will return to the hotel in Merzouga to rest for the night.

After breakfast, we will leave the desert and head to Rissani town. This town was once the capital of Tafilalet and is still an important market center. Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, there is a lively market called a souk, which we will explore. After walking through the souk, we will continue to Erfoud. We will visit a workshop that makes beautiful items from fossilized marble there. We will drive along the Ziz River and stop to enjoy the view of the Ziz Valley. Next, we will take a lunch break in Midelt. After lunch, we will go to the cedar forest, where you can see and feed the Barbary Macaques. Then, we will visit Ifrane, a snowy town with Swiss-style houses, before heading to your accommodation in Fes for dinner and an overnight stay in a riad.

After breakfast at the riad, we will tour Fes to see the main sights. We will start by visiting the Royal Palace gate. Next, we will explore the medieval Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A local guide will take us through the Medina via the Blue Gate, Bab Boujloud. Inside, we will visit important places like the Medrasa Bouanania, Najjarine Fountain, Tanneries, and the Quaraouin Mosque and University, the oldest university in the world. After our time in the Medina, we will visit the Jewish quarter, known as the Mellah. Then, we will go to an ancient fortress to enjoy a panoramic view of the Medina and the city of Fes. Finally, we will return to the riad.

We will leave after breakfast to visit Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities and the capital during the Ismaili period. We will see the Bab Al-Mansour gate, the Sahrij Souani basin, the royal stables, the granary, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. You will have some free time to enjoy lunch. Then, we will drive 30 km to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruins are well preserved, with beautiful mosaics, ancient pillars, and archways. After exploring the ruins, we will travel to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, the Blue City. This city is famous for its blue-painted buildings and alleyways. We will stay overnight at a riad.

On your last day of the 10-day trip in Morocco, you will eat breakfast at the riad in Chaouen. After breakfast, we will drive you to the port or airport in Tangier. You can explore this vibrant city near Cape Espartel, depending on your schedule. Our driver will take you to the boarding point, concluding our services. We hope you enjoyed the tour and look forward to your next adventure in Morocco.