10 days Morocco travel

Your Dream Morocco Vacation: From the Atlantic Coast to the Sahara Desert

This 10-day Morocco tour from Casablanca is designed for travelers who want to discover imperial cities, the Sahara desert, and Marrakech highlights ,a perfect mix of culture, adventure, and relaxation.

Tour Highlights

• Discover Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque Explore Rabat, Morocco’s capital
• Wander the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen
• Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and imperial city Meknes Get lost in Fez Medina, the world’s oldest living city
• Ride camels in the Sahara Desert of Merzouga Sleep in a luxury desert camp under the stars Hike the Todra Gorges & explore the Dades Valley
• Visit Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO site & Game of Thrones film set) Discover Marrakech souks, palaces, and gardens

Day 1 – Arrival in Casablanca

Pickup from Casablanca Airport (Mohammed V).

Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Africa, beautifully located on the Atlantic coast. Stroll the Corniche (Ain Diab), enjoy the ocean views, and discover modern Casablanca. Explore the old Medina for a taste of local life.

Dinner suggestion: try seafood specialties like shrimp tagine or grilled sardines. Overnight in Casablanca.

Day 2 – Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen (Drive: 5–6 hours, with stops)

Morning drive to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Visit:

Hassan Tower & Mausoleum of Mohammed V Kasbah of the Oudayas overlooking the ocean Rabat Medina (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Afternoon transfer through the scenic Rif Mountains. Arrival in Chefchaouen (Blue City).

Free time to wander the blue-painted alleys, enjoy rooftop cafés, or shop for handicrafts. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 3 – Chefchaouen (Blue City Tour) Breakfast in your riad with a mountain view.

Explore Chefchaouen at your own pace or with a local guide. Highlights:

Outa el-Hammam Square (main square with cafés & Kasbah museum). Ras El Maa Waterfall, where locals gather.

Traditional weaving and handicraft shops.

Sunset hike to the Spanish Mosque for panoramic views. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 4 – Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fez (Drive: 6 hours with sightseeing)

Morning departure towards Fez.

Stop at Volubilis Roman ruins (UNESCO site, 3rd century). Continue to Meknes:

Bab Mansour Gate

Royal Stables & Granaries Moulay Ismail Mausoleum

Evening arrival in Fez. Dinner in a traditional riad. Overnight in Fez.

Day 5 – Full Day in Fez (Guided Tour)

Full-day guided exploration of Fez Medina, the world’s oldest university city. Visit:

Bou Inania Madrasa

University of Al-Qarawiyyin (oldest in the world) Nejjarine Fountain & Museum

Chouara Tanneries (famous leather dye pits) Mellah (Jewish Quarter) & Royal Palace gates

Lunch in a local restaurant inside the Medina.

Free evening to relax or enjoy a traditional hammam & spa. Overnight in Fez.

Day 6 – Fez → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Merzouga (Sahara Desert) (Drive: 8–9 hours with stops)

Scenic drive across the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”. Visit Azrou Cedar Forest, see Barbary macaque monkeys. Lunch in Midelt.

Continue via Ziz Valley palm oases.

Arrival in Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi dunes). Camel trek at sunset across the dunes.

Dinner with Berber music under the stars. Overnight in a luxury desert camp.

Day 7 – Merzouga → Erfoud → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley (Drive: 6 hours)

Wake up early for sunrise over Sahara dunes. Camel ride back to Merzouga village.

Stop in Erfoud (known for fossils).

Continue to Todra Gorges, a paradise for hikers with cliffs reaching 300m. Lunch in Todra Valley.

Drive through Berber villages & oases to Dades Valley. Overnight in a traditional hotel overlooking the valley.

Day 8 – Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech (Drive: 7–8 hours)

Morning drive through Rose Valley (Kalaat Mgouna). Stop at Skoura Oasis (Kasbah Amridil).

Continue to Ouarzazate, visit Kasbah Taourirt or Atlas Film Studios.

Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site, filming location of Gladiator & Game of Thrones).

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass. Evening arrival in Marrakech.

Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 9 – Marrakech Full-Day City Tour Guided walking tour of Marrakech highlights:

Koutoubia Mosque & Gardens

Bahia Palace (19th century architecture) Saadian Tombs

El Badi Palace

Souks & artisan quarters (spices, carpets, metalwork)

Afternoon visit to Majorelle Gardens & Yves Saint Laurent Museum.

Evening at Jemaa el-Fna Square with street food, snake charmers, and music. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 10 – Departure (Marrakech or Casablanca Airport)

Depending on your flight, free time for last-minute shopping. Transfer to Casablanca Airport (3h drive) or Marrakech Airport. End of the 10 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca.