10-day, 9-night round-trip adventure that showcases the spectacular highlights of Morocco. This grand tour begins and ends in the modern city of Casablanca, taking you on an immersive journey through the nation’s most iconic imperial cities, the charming “Blue Pearl” of Chefchaouen, the vast golden dunes of the Sahara Desert, and the vibrant cultural hub of Marrakesh. With dedicated guided tours and a full day to explore the desert, this itinerary offers a deep and unforgettable connection to the landscapes, history, and culture of Morocco.
Tour Highlights:
Day 1: Arrival and Exploration of Casablanca Your grand tour begins as we pick you up from the airport or your accommodation in Casablanca. We’ll start by visiting the city’s most iconic landmark, the Hassan II Mosque, a stunning architectural marvel on the Atlantic coast. After free time for lunch, we will explore the vibrant Casablanca Cornish before you settle into your hotel for the night.
Day 2: Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen (The Blue City) After breakfast, we drive along the coastline to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. You will visit the city’s highlights, including the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the picturesque Kasbah of the Udayas. In the afternoon, we head north through the scenic Rif Mountains to reach the famous “Blue City” of Chefchaouen for your overnight stay.
Day 3: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes Enjoy a morning wandering the beautiful blue alleyways of Chefchaouen at your leisure. Afterwards, we drive to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, we visit the imperial city of Meknes, where we will see the grand Bab Al-Mansour gate and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Our day concludes as we arrive in the cultural capital of Fes for an overnight stay in a traditional Riad.
Day 4: Guided Sightseeing Tour of Fes Today is entirely dedicated to exploring Fes with an expert local guide. You will delve into the world’s largest living medieval medina, visiting the famous Blue Gate, the Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine fountain, the fascinating Tanneries, and the Quaraouine Mosque and University, the oldest university in the world. We will also visit the Jewish quarter (“the Mellah”) and drive to an ancient fortress for a panoramic view over the city.
Day 5: Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Sahara We depart Fes after breakfast, driving south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. We’ll stop in Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and the nearby cedar forests to see the wild Barbary macaques. After a lunch break, our journey continues along the spectacular Ziz Valley. In the late afternoon, we reach the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, where you will switch to camels for a trek across the sandy dunes, pausing to enjoy a magnificent sunset before arriving at your luxury desert camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the stars.
Day 6: Full Day Exploring the Merzouga Region After watching the desert sunrise, you will return from the camp to meet your driver. We dedicate today to exploring the incredible Merzouga region. On a 4×4 journey, we will visit an ancient eyeliner mine, share tea with a nomadic family in their hand-woven tent, and visit Khamlia village to enjoy traditional Gnaoua music and dancing. After lunch, we take a stroll through a modern desert oasis of palm groves. Dinner and overnight in a hotel at the desert’s edge.
Day 7: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley After breakfast, we leave the desert to visit Rissani town and its lively souk (market). We then continue to Erfoud to visit a workshop of fossilized marble. Our journey takes us through beautiful palm groves to reach the Todra Gorges, where you can walk through the immense, high-cliffed canyon. We then proceed to the Dades Valley, making stops to see the unique “monkey fingers” rock formation and to admire the stunning landscape.
Day 8: Dades Valley → Roses Valley → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakesh After breakfast, we travel through the Roses Valley and the palm groves of Skoura to Ouarzazate. The highlight is a visit to the renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, we make the scenic drive over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, arriving in the vibrant city of Marrakesh for an overnight stay in a riad.
Day 9: Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marrakesh After breakfast, explore the highlights of Marrakesh with a local guide. Your visit will include the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Quranic Mosque, and a stroll through the largest traditional souk in Morocco. After free time for lunch near the famous Jemaa El-Fna square, you will visit the Koutoubia Mosque and the beautiful Majorelle Garden.
Day 10: Marrakesh → Casablanca Airport On the final day of your tour, you will have time for a small tour of Marrakesh before we begin the drive north to Casablanca. We will make stops for panoramic views along the way before transferring you to the airport for your departure, bringing your incredible 10-day Morocco tour to a close.
