Morocco itinerary 10 Days from Marrakech

Experience the moment at Marrakech Menara Airport and let the unforgettable journey through Morocco begin. Warm welcome by our driver-tour leader of Desert Excursion Morocco and assistance on arrival in Marrakesh Airport. We will whisk you to a cosy old- medina riad in Marrakech.

Depending on your arrival time if you arrive during midday or morning we will either take a brief orientation walk through the lively medina streets or we hoist the housetop tea-drinking tradition where you can relax with a cup of refreshing mint tea. Relax tonight as you’re about to embark on something very special.

We will start a guided tour of Marrakech’s historical and cultural sites right after breakfast. Get to visit the beautiful Bahia Palace, the Royal Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque. You will also experience the noisy, crowded souks, where craftsmen produce everything from leather to colorful spices. If you wish in the afternoon pay a visit to the tranquil Majorelle Gardens, once owned by Yves Saint Laurent. The day ends at the fabled Jemaa el-Fna square, where story tellers, musicians and street food stalls come alive. Overnight stay at the same Riad.

We’ll leave Marrakech in the morning and enjoy the drive to Essaouira, a relaxed beach town on the Atlantic. En route, we’ll visit a women’s cooperative that makes argan oil by hand in the traditional way. Following our journey into Essaouira, we’ll delve into its ancient ramparts, Skala fortress and noisy fishing port. You’ll have free time to wander the blue-and-white medina, to enjoy fresh seafood, and to take in the salty fish-filled sea breeze. In the evening, we drive back to Marrakech.

We leave Marrakech after breakfast heading to Boumalne dades passing through the High Atlas Mountains and the stunning Tizi n’Tichka Pass. On the way we will surely visit the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO heritage site where many movies have been filmed. After lunch, at one of the local restaurants near the Kasbah we continue our journey to Ouarzazate (the Hollywood of Africa) and the Valley of Roses. Driving up to Boumalne Dades, we visit the interesting rock formations known as Monkey Fingers before checking into a hotel in near the fabulous gorge of Dades.

This morning, we travel along the fertile Todra Valley before we pause in the spectacular Todra Gorges where there is time for a walk along the impressive canyon. Later we continue our trip to Merzouga, the “Doorway of Sahara Desert”. In the afternoon your camels will be waiting for you in order to take you on a very gentle and relaxing camel trek through sand dunes while watching a beautiful sunset. Upon arrival your luxury desert camp you will be served with a cup of tea and dinner, Berber music entertainment and star filled skies are waiting.

Rise early for a sunrise over the dunes, before breakfast at the camp. Once you are ready to go we take a 4×4 desert tour to see some of the landscape around Merzouga. We will travel to the town of Khamlia where we will enjoy Gnawa music later we pass by the mines of M’ifis which were previously exploited by the French for minerals. Next, we get tea with a nomadic family and discover nomad life. After lunch, we go on a desert oasis tour before heading to the hotel for the overnight stay.

After breakfast, we depart for Fes, driving along the Atlas Mountain range. We drive through picturesque Ziz Valley with its palm groves and mountain views before stopping for lunch in Midelt. Next, we Continue driving through the Middle Atlas Mountains making a stop in cedar forests of Azrou where we may see wild monkeys known as barbary macaques. Later we make a final stop in Ifrane, the “Little Swizerland” of Morocco before we finally reach Fes where we will be spending the night in a traditional riad.

Today we depart Fes and travel to Meknes, another of Morocco’s imperial cities. We drop in to see Bab Mansour gate, Heri es-Souani grain, and Moulay Ismail’s mausoleum. From there, we proceed to Volubilis, the site of ancient Roman ruins, which includes well-preserved mosaics and columns. Mid-afternoon we drive through the Rif Mountains, to the blue city of Chefchaouen. Check in at your riad and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this pretty town.

Spend the morning exploring the blue streets of Chefchaouen, taking amazing photos and purchasing one-of-a-kind crafts. Later We drive to Tangier if time permits (we visit Cape Spartel and, if possible, Hercules Cave as well depends on your departure time). Your Morocco itinerary 10 days comes to an end with a drop off at your accommodation, Airport or Port. We hope you enjoyed travelling with Desert Excursion Morocco.