10-Day Morocco Tour From Marrakech to Casablanca

Upon arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport, a representative provides a transfer to your riad in the medina. After check-in, time is available to rest or take a first walk around the neighborhood depending on arrival time. Your guide will meet you at the riad to review the itinerary and answer questions. If arriving early, an orientation walk toward Jemaa el-Fnaa square is possible to watch the evening food stalls and performers come to life.

• Driving Time: Minimal (airport transfer ~20 minutes)
• Accommodation: Traditional riad in Marrakech
• Meals: None included (restaurant recommendations available)
• Highlights: Arrival, medina first impressions, Jemaa el-Fnaa at night
• Optional activities: Evening orientation walk, rooftop dinner overlooking the square

Start with the Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s landmark minaret, then visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. Walk through the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and explore the souks with their traditional crafts. Afternoon at Jemaa el-Fnaa square with time for personal exploration or shopping before returning to your riad.

• Driving Time: Minimal (within city)
• Accommodation: Traditional riad in Marrakech
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Highlights: Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, souks, Jemaa el-Fnaa
• Optional activities: Cooking class, hammam experience

After early breakfast, drive east through High Atlas via Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2,260 m), with mountain and valley views. Stop at Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO ksar, film site) to walk through village and climb for panoramic views.

After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate for brief visit to Taourirt Kasbah. Follow Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Dades Valley, see “monkey fingers” rock formations and Berber villages. Check into hotel for dinner and overnight.

Driving Time: 7–8 hours with stops, 350 km
Stay: Hotel in Dades Valley
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Highlights: High Atlas, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, Ait Ben Haddou, Road of a Thousand Kasbahs

After breakfast, explore Dades Valley by short walk through mountain formations and fig groves. Observe Berber village life. Drive to Todra Gorges; walk through 300 m limestone cliffs shaped by the Todra River.

After lunch, continue through eastern Morocco via Erfoud (fossil workshops) and Rissani (old caravan hub). Arrive in Merzouga at Sahara edge. Switch to camels for trek across Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch sunset from dune, reach desert camp for dinner, Berber music, dance, and overnight in nomadic tent.

Driving Time: 4–5 hours, 270 km
Stay: Desert camp in Merzouga
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Highlights: Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, camel trek, Sahara sunset

Wake early for Sahara sunrise. And explore the Merzouga region. Go off-road to visit nomadic Berber families in handwoven tents; share tea and learn about desert life.

Continue to Khamlia Village for Gnaoua music and dance rooted in sub-Saharan heritage. After lunch in Merzouga, use free time to visit palm grove or seasonal lake (birdwatching). Return to the hotel or camp for dinner and overnight.

Driving Time: Minimal (local travel)
Stay: Hotel or camp in Merzouga
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Highlights: Desert sunrise, nomadic families, Gnaoua music, Merzouga village
Optional: Quad biking, sandboarding, stargazing

Depart Merzouga for Fes. Drive through Ziz Valley with stops for photos. Continue via Middle Atlas Mountains, stop in Midelt for lunch. Pass Azrou to visit Cedar Forests and see Barbary macaques in the wild.

Stop in Ifrane, a French-built town with European-style design and alpine climate. Arrive in Fes late afternoon. Check into riad in medina.

Driving Time: 7–8 hours with stops, 420 km
Stay: Traditional riad or hotel in Fes
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights: Ziz Valley, Cedar Forests, Barbary macaques, Ifrane

After breakfast, tour Fes with a local guide. Start at Royal Palace gate, then enter Fes el-Bali (UNESCO, largest car-free urban area) via Blue Gate. Visit Medrasa Attarine and Bou Inania (14th c.), and Nejjarine Fountain in carpenter’s quarter.

See ancient tanneries with traditional leather-making. Visit El Karaouyine Mosque and University (founded 859 CE). Explore Jewish Quarter (Mellah), then climb to fortress for medina view. Evening at leisure or optional dinner.

Driving Time: Minimal (within city)
Stay: Traditional riad in Fes
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights: Fes Medina, tanneries, El Karaouyine University
Optional: Hammam, cooking class, dinner show

Drive to Roman ruins of Volubilis (3rd c. BC, UNESCO). Walk through mosaics, arches, and pillars with guide. Continue to Meknes, former capital under Sultan Moulay Ismail (17th c.). Visit Bab Mansour gate, Place El-Hedim, Royal Stables, and Mausoleum.

Afternoon: drive to Chefchaouen in Rif Mountains. Arrive and check into riad. Free time to explore blue-painted streets, souks, and restaurants. Overnight in riad.

Driving Time: 5–6 hours, 250 km
Stay: Traditional riad in Chefchaouen
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights: Volubilis, Meknes, Chefchaouen

Walk through Chefchaouen’s blue alleyways. Visit Kasbah Museum and Grand Mosque. Midday, drive to Casablanca with a stop in Rabat. In Rabat, visit Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Oudayas Kasbah with Andalusian gardens and Atlantic views.

Continue to Casablanca, arrive in evening. Check into hotel. Optional walk along Corniche or dinner at local restaurant.

Driving Time: 5–6 hours, 370 km
Stay: Hotel in Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights: Chefchaouen, Rabat (Hassan Tower, Mausoleum, Oudayas Kasbah)

Final day begins with breakfast at hotel. Visit Hassan II Mosque oceanfront, 210 m minaret, open to non-Muslims. Guided tour includes prayer hall, cedar ceilings, marble floors, chandeliers, ablution rooms, and hammam. Modest dress required.

Brief city tour: see Mohammed V Square, Royal Palace, Habous Quarter. Stop for photos. Depending on flight, possible lunch or shopping. Transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport.

Driving Time: Minimal (city + airport transfer)
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights: Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca tour, airport transfer