The Ultimate Moroccan 10-Day Journey from Tangier

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier & Journey to Chefchaouen Your 10-day holiday begins as we pick you up from the airport, port, or your accommodation in Tangier. We’ll start by exploring the city, visiting the Cave of Hercules and Cape Spartel. After lunch, we drive inland through the scenic Rif Mountains to the magical blue city of Chefchaouen for your overnight stay.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Chefchaouen (The Blue City) Today is dedicated to exploring the famous “Blue Pearl” of Morocco. Known for its buildings and alleyways painted in brilliant shades of blue and white, Chefchaouen’s old medina is a delight. In the afternoon, you can hike to the Spanish Mosque, located on a high ground with a spectacular view of the whole city.

Day 3: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes After a final morning stroll in Chefchaouen, we drive to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site. Next, we visit the imperial city of Meknes, the Ismaili capital, to visit its historic landmarks. 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 Explore the highlights of Fes with an expert local guide. Your full-day tour will take you into the world’s largest living medieval medina to visit the famous Blue Gate, the Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine fountain, the fascinating Tanneries, and the historic Quaraouine Mosque and University.

Day 5: Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Sahara We depart Fes after breakfast, driving south into the Middle Atlas Mountains. We’ll stop in Ifrane (“the Switzerland of Morocco”) and the nearby cedar forests to see Barbary macaques. After lunch, our journey continues along the spectacular Ziz Valley to the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, where you’ll take a sunset camel trek to your luxury desert camp.

Day 6: Full Day Exploring the Merzouga Region After watching the desert sunrise, you will have a full day to explore the incredible Merzouga region. On a 4×4 journey, we will visit an ancient eyeliner mine, share tea with a nomadic family, see the “flamingos lake,” and travel to Khamlia village to enjoy traditional Gnaoua music. You’ll spend the night in a comfortable hotel at the desert’s edge.

Day 7: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley After breakfast, we leave the desert to visit Rissani’s traditional market and Erfoud’s fossil workshops. Our journey continues to the Todra Gorges for a walk through its immense canyon. We then proceed to the Dades Valley, famous for its dramatic rock formations.

Day 8: Dades Valley → Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas → 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 and the Telouet Kasbah. 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.

Day 9: Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marrakesh Explore the highlights of Marrakesh with a local guide. Your visit will include the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Quranic Mosque, the Koutoubia Mosque, the beautiful Majorelle Garden, and a stroll through the largest traditional souk in Morocco, ending near the famous Jemaa El-Fna square.

Day 10: Marrakesh → Casablanca Airport for Departure After breakfast, and depending on your flight time, we will drive from your accommodation in Marrakesh to the airport in Casablanca for your departure. If time permits, a visit to the Hassan II Mosque may be possible. This concludes your 10-day Morocco holiday.