Overview :
10 Days Morocco Tours From Marrakech takes you from Marrakech and Essaouira to Fes and Chefchaouen via the Sahara desert. During these ten days and nine nights, you will see many magnificent sights. Including the highlights of Marrakech and Essaouira, the high Atlas mountains, and the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass. In addition to touring the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate city. In addition to the Amridil Kasbah, there are the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorges. Also, visit the Merzouga Sahara Desert. Where you may ride camels, see spectacular sunsets and sunrises, and spend the night in a desert camp. Explore the Sahara desert of Merzouga in a 4×4 automobile.
- Duration : 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Starting Location : Marrakech
- Ending Location : Airport
- Departure : Everyday
Tour Highlights :
- Traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N'tichka pass.
- Discover the historic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and the Berber village life.
- Stroll along the Todra oasis and explore the towering Todgha gorges.
- Enjoy Chefchaouen & Its fascinating colors.
- Discover Meknes & Volubilis attractions.
- Experience a memorable camel ride amidst the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
- Spend the night under the starlit sky in a Merzouga Sahara desert camp.
10 Days Morocco Tours From Marrakech Itinerary :
Day 1 :
Arrival to Marrakech.
The 10 Days Morocco Tours From Marrakech begins with a pick-up from the airport in Marrakech. Then we will take you on a short tour of the city before transferring you to the hotel. Overnight stay at a Riad.
Day 2 :
Marrakech – Essaouira.
After breakfast, we head west to Essaouira city. On the journey, we’ll make stops to admire Argan trees, goats, and panoramic views. Essaouira, previously Mogador, is one of Morocco’s major coastal cities. We will explore the fishing harbor, the medieval ramparts with cannons, and the old medina. Stay overnight in Essaouira.
Day 3 :
Essaouira – Guided tour sightseeing Marrakech
After breakfast, we will return to Marrakech and explore the city’s highlights with a local guide. The city is considered one of Morocco’s imperial cities. The visit includes the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the Ben Youssef Quranic Mosque. Take a trip through Morocco’s largest traditional souk. Free time for lunch in Jemaa El-Fna Square. Later, you will see the Koutoubia mosque, the largest in Marrakech, as well as the Majorelle Garden. Finally, get to the hotel. Feel free to explore Jemaa El-Fna Square on your own.
Day 4 :
Marrakech – High Atlas mountains –Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate
We will pick you up from your Marrakech accommodation in the early morning after breakfast. Then, drive across the magnificent High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass. Stops will be made for panoramic views of the stunning scenery. Then we visit Telouat’s Kasbah.
Following that, we will visit the famed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified settlement designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Kasbah has appeared in various movies, such as Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy. In addition, there are television shows such as Game of Thrones. Then we travel to Ouarzazate, well known as “The Gate of the Desert”. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel
Day 5 :
Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga Sahara
After breakfast, we go to the Atlas Studio, where legendary movies were filmed. Also, explore Taourirt Kasbah in Ourzazate. Then, drive southeast to Amridil Kasbah in Skoura, which is bordered by palm groves. Then continue to Rose Valley. An annual Rose Festival is held in May, where locals sell their rose products. Then we drive through the Dades valley, stopping to see the breathtaking scenery of the Dades gorges. Then we go to Todra Gorges, where the Todra River has cut a great red cliff-sided canyon through the mountains. Free time for lunch. Feel free to roam through the gorges and enjoy the scenery.
at the afternoon, we arrive at the Sahara desert of Merzouga. You switch to camels to cross the sandy desert. A pause will be made for you to admire the spectacular sunset from the top of a high dune. Then proceed to the desert campsite. Where you can listen to Berber drum music while dancing around a campfire under the huge open sky of stars. Dinner and stay at the campsite.
Day 6 :
Explore Merzouga region – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga lake – palm grove
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the lovely sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you ride camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to exploring the Merzouga region. The area contains numerous magnificent sights, including sand dunes, wild lakes, mines, fossil locations, and fabulous oasis. Which are perfect locations for a variety of outdoor sports.
First, we begin our excursion in Merzouga by driving off-road to an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit in their hand-woven tent. Drink Berber tea and learn about their way of life. Our next stop is Khamlia village, where you may enjoy Gnaoua music and dance performances. Its residents are from sub-Saharan African nations such as Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Free time for lunch at a restaurant. Following that, we take a stroll through a palm tree grove. Then drive a few kilometers to visit the wild lake of Merzouga, commonly known as Flamingo Lake. Dinner and overnight At a hotel.
Day 7 :
Merzouga Dunes – Erfoud – Midelt – cedars forest – Ifrane – Fes
After breakfast, we leave the desert to reach Rissani, Tafilalet’s old capital. Rissani remains an important trading town in the region, with a huge and bustling souk. After a tour around Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud and visit one of the fossilized marble workshops.
Following that, we travel down the Ziz River, stopping for a panoramic view of the valley. In Midelt, you have free time for lunch. Then we head to the cedar forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while strolling through the forest. Following that, we visit Ifrane, which is known for its cold temperatures, snow, and alpine-style houses. It’s no surprise that it’s known as Morocco’s Switzerland. Finally, we drop you off to your accommodations in Fes.
Day 8 :
Guided Tour Sightseeing Fes
We will pick you up from your Fes hotel after breakfast to explore the city. In addition to being Morocco’s cultural and religious center, the city is regarded as one of its imperial cities.
We begin the day by visiting the Royal Palace Gate. Then there’s the well-preserved medieval Medina, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Blue Gate, also known as Bab Boujloud, marks the entrance to the old Medina. You will enter the Medina with a local guide. To visit the Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine Fountain, and the Tanneries. Finally, there is the Quaraouin Mosque and University, the world’s oldest university. Following that, we leave the Medina to explore the Jewish district known as “the Mellah”. Then we drive to an ancient fortress, for panoramic views of the Medina and the city of Fes. Then return to your riad.
Day 9 :
Fes – Meknes – Volubilis ruins – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, we head to Meknes, the Ismaili capital and one of the royal cities. We will visit Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani Basin, the Royal Stables, the Granary, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Free time for lunch. Next, we drive 30 kilometers from Meknes to the old Roman ruins of Volubilis. It is well protected because UNESCO designated it a World Heritage Site. There are several exquisite mosaics strewn throughout, as well as old pillars and archways.
After exploring the ruins, we go north through Ouazzane to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Also known as the Blue City. The city is famed for its blue-painted houses and lanes. Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 10 :
Transfer to Tangier airport
After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule. You can spend your leisure time strolling around the lovely lanes of the Blue City. Then we drive via the Rif Mountains to Tangier Airport. The 10 Days Morocco Tours From Marrakech has come to an end.
What is Included and Excluded in 10 Days Morocco Tours From Marrakech :
Included :
- modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking driver/guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 1-night in a private room at the hotel/riad
- Dinner & Breakfast.
- Overnight in desert camp
- Camel Trekking in the Sahara Merzouga.
Excluded :
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Beverages
Important :
Bear in mind that this is just a tour itinerary suggestion, if it does not match what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us We will organize a different itinerary based on your preferences and your stay duration. We offer customized and tailor-made tours and trips all around Morocco
Cancellation policy for the 10 Days Morocco Tours From Marrakech :
For a full refund, kindly cancel your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech at least 7 days before the scheduled date. If the cancellation occurs within 7 days of your trip, the deposit becomes nonrefundable. Nevertheless, it remains valid for future use if you choose to reschedule. To initiate the cancellation process, please send us an email.
