10-Day Morocco Tour From Marrakech
Discover Morocco from Marrakech to Casablanca on this 10-day Morocco tour. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, Dades Valley and Sahara Desert, then continue to Fes, Chefchaouen and Rabat. Enjoy historic medinas, local culture, scenic landscapes and unforgettable desert experiences along the way.
Duration
10 Days / 9 Night
Type
Private Tour
Start point
Marrakech
End Point
Casablanca
Availability
Daily Departure
Reviews
5/5 Excellent
Gallery of the 10-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech
Overview
Your 10-day Morocco tour begins in Marrakech, where you will have two nights to settle in and discover the Red City. Marrakech is known for its lively medina, traditional souks, gardens and historic monuments.
From there, the route heads south across the High Atlas Mountains. You will pass through traditional Berber villages and continue towards the kasbahs and valleys of southern Morocco before reaching the Sahara. After your desert experience, the journey continues north through the Middle Atlas to Fes.
The final part of the trip introduces you to a different side of Morocco. You will visit Fes, continue to the blue mountain town of Chefchaouen, and then travel south towards Rabat and Casablanca. This gives you a varied experience of Morocco, combining imperial cities, rural landscapes, mountains and desert.
Route: Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley → Merzouga Desert → Fes → Chefchaouen → Rabat → Casablanca .
Highlights of the 10-day Morocco Tour
- Explore the famous Medina and Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakech
- Visit Marrakech's historic palaces, gardens and monuments
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n'Tichka pass
- Discover Ait Ben Haddou and the landscapes around Ouarzazate
- Drive through the Valley of Roses and Dades Valley
- Walk through the dramatic Todra Gorge
- Ride a camel and watch the sunset over the Merzouga dunes
- Enjoy a 4x4 excursion around the Merzouga desert
- Explore the historic Medina of Fes with a local guide
- Wander through the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen
- Imperial cities : Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech and Fes
Day-by-Day Itinerary : 10-day Morocco tour
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech – Welcome to Morocco
Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Marrakech airport, your private driver will meet you and take you to your accommodation in the city.
Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your riad or take a gentle walk around the nearby Medina. If you arrive early enough, you may also have your first opportunity to visit Jemaa el-Fna and enjoy the atmosphere of Marrakech in the evening.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Marrakech
Day 2: Marrakech Sightseeing Tour – Discover the Red City
After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Marrakech with a local guide.
Start with the historic Medina and visit some of the city’s best-known landmarks, including the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and the old souks. You will have time to walk through the narrow streets, see traditional handicrafts and learn about daily life in the old city.
Later, depending on your interests, visit the Majorelle Garden and the modern Gueliz district. You can finish the day around Jemaa el-Fna, where food stalls, musicians and street performers create a completely different atmosphere after sunset.
Marrakech’s combination of historic architecture, gardens, markets and everyday local life is one of the reasons it remains one of Morocco’s main destinations.
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: Local sightseeing
Overnight: Marrakech
Day 3: Marrakech to Dades Valley
Today begins with an early departure towards the High Atlas Mountains.
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping along the way to enjoy the mountain scenery and small villages. Continue towards Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village and one of the most recognizable examples of southern Moroccan architecture.
After the visit, continue towards Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before reaching the Dades Valley. The scenery changes throughout the day, from high mountain roads to dry valleys and traditional kasbahs.
In the afternoon, arrive in Dades and settle into your accommodation.
Distance: Approximately 300 km
Driving time: Around 6–7 hours, depending on stops
Meal: Breakfast and dinner
Overnight: Dades Valley
Day 4: Dades Valley To Sahara desert
After breakfast, continue your journey towards the Sahara.
Start with a drive through the Dades Valley and visit the Todra Gorge, where impressive rock walls rise on both sides of the valley. Take a short walk through the gorge before continuing through the oasis landscapes towards Erfoud and Rissani.
As you approach Merzouga, the scenery gradually becomes more arid and the first sand dunes of Erg Chebbi appear.
In the late afternoon, leave the vehicle and take a camel ride into the dunes. Stop along the way to watch the sun go down before continuing to your desert camp.
Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner followed by local music and a relaxed evening beneath the desert sky.
Distance: Approximately 270 km
Driving time: Around 4–5 hours, excluding visits and stops
Meal: Breakfast and dinner
Overnight: Sahara desert camp
Day 5: Merzouga Desert Discovery Tour by 4x4
Wake up early if you would like to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, begin a private 4×4 discovery tour around the Merzouga desert.
Today’s route allows you to experience more than just the sand dunes. Visit small desert communities, discover the traditional way of life in the desert, and stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Depending on local conditions and your interests, the tour can include a visit to a Gnawa music community and the Mfis Mine, where you can learn more about the area’s mining history. You can also enjoy a relaxed afternoon in Merzouga.
The desert is not only about the dunes; it is also about its people, music, traditions, and landscapes.
Distance: Approximately 40 km
Meal: Breakfast and dinner
Overnight: Merzouga
Day 6: Merzouga to Fes
Today is a longer travel day as you leave the Sahara behind and head towards Fes.
The route passes through Errachidia and the Ziz Valley, where you can stop for panoramic views over the palm-filled valley. Continue towards Midelt and then cross the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Depending on the season and road conditions, you may stop around the cedar forests near Azrou before continuing towards Ifrane, often known for its European-style architecture and mountain setting.
Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon or evening and check into your accommodation.
Distance: Approximately 470 km
Driving time: Around 8–9 hours, including stops
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Fes
Day 7: Fes Guided Tour
Today is dedicated to discovering Fes with a local guide.
Enter the historic Fes el-Bali Medina through Bab Boujloud and walk through its maze of streets and small squares. Along the way, discover traditional workshops, old madrasas, artisan quarters and important historic sites.
You may visit places such as the Bou Inania Madrasa, Al Quaraouiyine area, Nejjarine Square and the traditional tanneries, depending on opening times and your interests.
Your guide will also help you understand the difference between seeing the Medina as a visitor and understanding how it still functions as part of everyday life.
Fes is one of Morocco’s major historic cities, and its Medina is recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding cultural value.
Distance: Local sightseeing
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Fes
Day 8: Fes To Chefchaouen
After breakfast, leave Fes and travel north towards the Rif Mountains.
Arrive in Chefchaouen, famous for its blue-painted houses and peaceful mountain setting. After checking in, take time to explore the old Medina on foot.
Walk through the small blue streets, discover local craft shops and continue towards Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the heart of the old town. You can also visit the Kasbah and its gardens or walk up towards the Spanish Mosque for a panoramic view over Chefchaouen.
The afternoon is intentionally relaxed, giving you time to enjoy the town rather than rushing from one attraction to another. Chefchaouen’s Medina, Kasbah and traditional crafts are among its main attractions.
Distance: Approximately 200 km
Driving time: Around 3.5–4 hours
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Chefchaouen
Day 9: Day 09: Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca
After breakfast, depart Chefchaouen and continue south towards Rabat.
In Rabat, explore some of the city’s main landmarks, including the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum and Kasbah of the Udayas. Depending on your arrival time and interests, you can also take a walk around the old medina or the Oudayas area.
Continue to Casablanca in the afternoon.
Once there, you can visit the Hassan II Mosque, stroll along the Corniche and enjoy the atmosphere of Morocco’s largest city before your final night.
The journey from Rabat to Casablanca is relatively short, allowing you to have time in both cities rather than simply passing through them.
Distance: Approximately 340 km
Driving time: Around 5 hours
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Casablanca
Day 10: Departure – Transfer to Casablanca Airport
Your Moroccan journey comes to an end today.
At the agreed time, your private driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport for your departure flight.
We recommend allowing enough time for the airport transfer and check-in according to your flight schedule.
Accommodation & Pricing
Where You'll Stay
You can choose from a range of accommodation styles, including comfortable 3-star hotels, 4-star stays, 5-star properties, and luxury desert camps. We select accommodation according to your preferences, group size, and the type of experience you are looking for.
3-Star comfort
Day 1,2 : Riad Jolie
Day 3: Riad Gabsi Dades
Day 4: ideal Desert Camp
Day 5 : Riad Azawad
Day 6,7 : Riad Dari Fes
Day 8 : Riad Tassili
Day 9 : Kenzi Basma
4-Star superior
Day 1,2 : Riad Nesma
Day 3: Ksar Sultan dades
Day 4: Caravanserai luxury desert camp
Day 5: Riad Serai
Day 6,7 : Palais Houyam
Day 8 :Dar Echchaouen
Day 9: Hotel Club Val d’anfa
5-Star luxury
Day 1,2 : Hivernage
Day 3: Eden boutique hotel
Day 4,5: Itran Royal Camp
Day 6,7 : Dar Lys Luxury riad & spa
Day 8 :Lina Ryad & spa
Day 9 : Barceló Anfa Casablanca
- Accommodation options may vary depending on availability.
Pricing for the 10-day Morocco itinerary
The price of this 10-day Morocco tour from Marrakech depends on your group size, the type of accommodation you select, and your travel dates. We can arrange different levels of comfort, from practical stays to higher-end options, so you can choose what suits your plans and budget.
Get in touch with us for a personalized quotation and let us help you plan your Morocco trip.
Inclusions
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up and drop-off services at your hotel, riad, or airport.
- Private, comfortable transport with air conditioning and fuel
- Experienced English-speaking driver/guide
- accommodations with breakfast and some dinner included
- Local guide in Marrakech & Fes
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp with a private bathroom.
- Camel ride or optional 4×4 transfer
- Merzouga discovery tour By 4×4
- Sunset & sunrise experience in the Sahara Desert
- Enjoy music & dancing around the campfire
- Sandboards available at the camp
- Imperial cities discovery Tour
The Cost Excludes
- Lunches & Drinks
- flight tickets
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Insurance
Map : 10-day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech
FAQs
Yes. We offer comfortable luxury desert camps with private bathrooms, comfortable bedding, and a traditional dinner with local music around the campfire.
Yes, of course. This itinerary can be arranged as a private solo trip. You will have your own private transportation and driver, and the itinerary can be adapted to your interests and preferred pace.
Yes. If your international flights are through Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca or another Moroccan airport, the itinerary can be rearranged to make the arrival and departure more convenient.
No special fitness level is required. The camel ride is generally relaxed, and if you prefer not to ride, you can reach the desert camp by 4×4.
Breakfast is included throughout the tour, while dinner is included on the nights mentioned in the itinerary. Other meals can be arranged upon request.
We recommend booking in advance, especially for spring, autumn, holidays, and other busy travel periods. This gives us more flexibility when selecting your preferred hotels and desert camp.
Yes. If you have more time, we can add extra nights in Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen, Casablanca, or another destination along the route.
Reviews
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We had such a great experience with Excursion Planners during our trip to Morocco. From the beginning, everything was well organized, and we felt comfortable throughout the journey.Our driver, Mr. Ibrahim, was one of the highlights of the trip. He was very kind, helpful, and accommodating, and he was always ready to help whenever we needed anything. Thanks to him, we were able to enjoy the journey without worrying about the small details.Morocco is such a beautiful country, and we’re really happy we chose Excursion Planners to discover it. Thank you for showing us the magic of Morocco and making our trip so special. Highly recommended!
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Payment Options
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Booking Deposit
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Cancellation Policy
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