Morocco Itinerary 10 Days - Explore the Best of Morocco

10 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour itinerary:

Day 1 :Arrival in Marrakech

Your adventure from Marrakech to Morocco has begun. When you arrive at the Marrakech airport, someone will greet you. A driver will then transport you to your hotel. During your leisure time, you can explore the city's thriving nightlife scene.

Marrakech has a variety of diverse sights, sounds, and fragrances. Without a question, Morocco's most popular tourist destination is Marrakech. The city is known for its vibrant marketplaces, magnificent architecture, and rich culture.

Enjoy your evening. The vista will vary as the sun sets under warm, starry skies. It will appeal to you. Medina vibrates with vitality, and the lights give a dazzling radiance. The muezzin's summons to prayer will be heard across the city. The aromas of simmering spices and Berber cuisine will entice you. You won't want to miss Marrakech's midnight splendor and incredible scents.

Day 2 :Exploring Marrakech

You will depart the hotel after breakfast to explore this beautiful city. The Ben Youssef Madrasa Islamic School has wonderful details. Your guide will accompany you to the Koutoubia Mosque and Gardens, the city's largest mosque.

Marrakech has a variety of diverse sights, sounds, and fragrances. Without a question, Morocco's most popular tourist destination is Marrakech. The city is known for its vibrant marketplaces, magnificent architecture, and rich culture.

Non-Muslims cannot enter. However, it is advisable to photograph the unusual minaret. Traditional Moroccan artists (mosaic tilework) create vibrant zellij and arabesque designs. They make finely carved wood pieces, sculpturally exquisite plaster artworks, and elaborate calligraphy.

Visit the prayer hall and go around the former dormitory, which previously housed up to 800 students. The tour visits a number of municipal gardens, including Majorelle and Menara gardens.

You will also share a fantastic supper with your guide at a nearby restaurant. After lunch, you'll have time to visit the Dar Si Said Museum, also known as the Museum of Moroccan Arts. It features jewelry, clothes, and intricately carved Hispano-Moorish furnishings.

You will also visit the Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. There, both locals and visitors gather. There are frequently performances, including dancers, musicians, and snake charmers. The square is an excellent area to try some of the local cuisine.

Then, explore the hidden souks beneath the usual eateries and shops. Indulge your senses. If you enjoy shopping, Marrakech is an excellent destination. The city has a large assortment of items, including jewelry, spices, and handicrafts. Souk el Attarin, Souk Chouari, and Souk Smata are best for finding a variety of babouche, traditional Moroccan slippers.

To see how fabrics and leather are dyed in person, go to the souk des Teinturiers, often known as the dyers' souk. Marrakech offers something for everyone. You will have no issue finding activities to do on your vacation. There are activities for everyone interested in eating, shopping, history, and culture.

Day 3 :Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Boumaln Dades :

The driver will pick you up from your Riad in Marrakech at 8:30 a.m. He will then take you over the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate. Tizi Ntichka Port, the highest point in this region, at 2,260 meters above sea level.

There will be multiple stops to photograph the lovely Berber settlements and landscape. The Telouat Kasbah is accessible via a short road from there.

After exploring the Kasbah, you'll get some free time to try some of the area cuisine. Following a delicious lunch, you will journey into the Ounila Valley. Then you'll go to the Ait Ben Haddou ksar, or fortified settlement, and explore the famed Kasbah. You will pass through little Berber towns and adobe dwellings in the foothills. a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This incredible set served as the backdrop for numerous films, including Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, and Sahara, which starred Penélope Cruz. After viewing the Kasbah, you'll go to Ouarzazate, "The Gate of the Desert."

Many small settlements in the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs practice traditional farming methods. You may see them as you approach Boumalne Dades.

As you go through the stunning Kelâat M'Gouna, or "Valley of the Roses," keep an eye out for nomads caring to their livestock. You will arrive in Boumalne Dades, a significant town along the Dades River. The motel where you will spend the night provides meals.

Day 4 :Boumaln Dades, Todra Gorges, Merzouga Desert:

After a delicious breakfast, you'll head to the Todra Gorges, a 300-meter-tall golden mountain. As you proceed, you could notice climbers mounting the 300-meter cliff face.Following breakfast, you'll go to Morocco's Draa Valley to observe the long river. It is one of the nation's longest. You'll pause to photograph the kasbahs, Berber settlements, and the Draa Valley's magnificence.

In the afternoon, your tour guide will take you to several Berber settlements. After lunch at a nearby restaurant, you'll visit Rissani, which has its own claim to fame.

Furthermore, Rissani's date markets are well-known around the world. It served as the launching point for trade caravans headed to Tombouctou. They traveled across the Sahara Desert to get there.

You will arrive to the fascinating Merzouga Desert after a long drive in your 4x4 car. Exchange your car for a solitary camel and enjoy a peaceful ride across the sand dunes.

The constantly shifting Erg Chebbi Saharan dunes will be visible to you. Have a cup of tea with a Berber family that are on the move.

Proceed to the 14 square miles (35 square kilometers) of undulating sand dunes. Depending on the sun and wind, certain summits higher than 650 feet (200 meters) exhibit different hues and shapes.

As dusk is falling, we will reach our opulent camping and welcome it as though it were a dream. You need to be prepared for a supper by now. You'll eat a Moroccan meal.

There will also be a beautiful campfire next your seat. You will be astounded by the sand dunes and the splendor of nature. You will be treated to a drum show by the local nomads after dinner.

You'll question whether your vacation in Merzouga was real when you return home. Thus, remember to snap a ton of pictures!

Day 5: Sahara Desert – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes:

You will rise early today to see the dawn. An beautiful feeling is created by the light on the beach and the immensity of the area. Every one of your worn-out muscles feels rejuvenated as you watch the sky light up.

Your energy level increases in tandem with the sun's ascent through the sky. You shouldn't miss this opportunity in life. You will return to Merzouga village on a camel after breakfast at the camp. Your driver will be prepared to transport you to Fès via the Ziz Valley.

Erfoud, Aoufous, and the Ziz Valley are the routes you will take to reach Errachidia. First, pause to see Tafilalt's Aoufous oasis. Cross the Tizi N’talghamt pass and continue on to Midelt, stopping for lunch.

Continue along the cedar woodland edge to Azrou, which translates to "rock" in Berber. Azrou is a high hill surrounded by cedar trees and home to the endangered Barbary Ape.

On the fifth day of your 10-day holiday from Marrakech, you will visit Ifrane. It's a neat, well-kept city that looks like Switzerland transported to the Middle Atlas.

The city boasts numerous museums and cultural attractions. It also boasts lovely parks and gardens. The city's symbol is the Atlas Lion, which was previously native here. A stone statue in the center commemorates it.

You're going to seize the opportunity to pause and take some shots. Tourists visiting Ifrane can participate in a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, climbing, and skiing. In late afternoon, you will proceed to Fes, where you will spend the night at a classic riad in the heart of the city.

Day 6: Fes Sightseeing with Local Guide:

Today, take a guided city tour with a local guide. Fes is a city worth getting lost in because of its enormous (and often perplexing) old Medina. Beginning at the Royal Palace, you'll walk through the old Jewish District before rising to one of the Borj towers for panoramic views of the medina.

You will then visit a mosaic residence to see a demonstration of the traditional ceramic methods used by Fassi craftsmen. You will be able to observe every step of the process, from clay production to mosaic construction.

Following the demonstration, the tour will take you into Fes's Medina, where you may explore the historical streets and districts, visit the numerous artisan areas (including the tanneries), and see important historical landmarks such as Idriss II’s Tomb and Al-Qarawaiyin University, the world’s oldest continuously operating university.

Your journey will end after lunch, and you will have the remainder of the day and evening to spend as you like in the Medina. To signify Islam's sacred color, the mosaics on Bab Boujloud's arch change from blue on the exterior to green on the inside.

Wander through Medina's markets and streets. If you get lost, don't worry; it's all part of the experience. As you descend the hill, head back to your Riad (a traditional Moroccan home with an internal garden) for the evening.

Day 7: Fes – Volubilis – Meknes – Chefchaouen:

Today, you will continue your 10-day holiday to Chefchaouen by departing from Marrakech. Following a wonderful breakfast at the Fes hotel, you will be taken to Volubilis. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ancient Roman city.

When Martin Scorsese chose this city for The Last Temptation of Christ, it attracted international attention. You will see the Roman ruins, which are covered with magnificent mosaics and vibrant tiles depicting Roman mythology.

The visible remnants include acres of walls, enormous column fragments, the capitol, the basilica, and a triumphal arch. The people gave it the name "Ksar Faraoun," which translates to "the Pharaoh's Castle." They started to believe that ancient Egyptians built it.

Meknes, an imperial metropolis, has existed since the Alawite dynasty's control over Morocco began. This is the second destination on your tour. You may see the exquisite Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, the Bab el-Mansour doorway, and the Sahrij Souani Basin.

After that, we'll head to Moulay Idris. People have carved rock formations in the Khyber and Tazga hills to create a metropolis. Its structures cascade down the hillsides, and they are breathtaking. In August, they celebrate an annual religious event. It is an important pilgrimage spot for the pious.

After a fantastic day, we'll take you over the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the Blue City. You'll spend the night in a beautiful Riad.

Day 8 :Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca:

After breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation and explore this wonderful town. The picturesque village of Chefchaouen in Morocco's northern Rif Mountains is a popular tourist destination.

Its charming homes and winding lanes are a photographer's paradise. Its laid-back attitude is a pleasant change from the bustling of larger Moroccan cities. The Medina, Kasbah, and many mosques and madrassas are the most popular tourist attractions in Chefchaouen.

The Medina's blue-washed structures are the city's most distinctive characteristic. Another popular destination is the Kasbah. It offers breathtaking views of the Alps.

Many traditional Moroccan craftspeople reside in Chefchaouen and sell their wares in Medina. These include potters, weavers, and leather workers. Many good restaurants serve both traditional Moroccan dishes and international cuisines.

You will be escorted to Rabat after lunch. The Bouregreg River flows into the Atlantic Ocean and is situated at its mouth. Salé, Rabat's bedroom community, situated on the river's edge.

You will next proceed to Mohammed V's Mausoleum. You'll then begin relocating to Casablanca. After this exhilarating adventure, you'll spend the night in a cozy hotel.

Day 9 :Exploring Casablanca:

The day will start with a great breakfast at the hotel. You'll then have a tour of Casablanca, a vibrant city with many attractions. They include the Hassan II Mosque, which is one of the world's largest.

The mosque has a capacity of over 25,000 people and is situated on a peninsula with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The mosque was built in 1993. Following the mosque, you will explore the busy Old Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The majority of the city's attractions are located in the Old Medina, a historic district. This city is a major banking and commercial hub, home to some of Morocco's top companies.

A vacation in Casablanca is incomplete without sampling the local cuisine. Because the city is known for its seafood, try meals like fish tagine and shrimp couscous.

Finally, sip a glass of Moroccan mint tea, a popular cooling beverage. Casablanca offers something for everyone. You may explore Moroccan culture or simply relax on the beach. If you travel outside of Casablanca, you will spend the night there. If you fly out of Marrakech, we will take the road and arrive in the Red City in the afternoon.

Day 10 :End of the 10-day Morocco tour package:

Your 10-day journey from Marrakech concludes here. You can share your experiences, emotions, and secrets with one other. You will also enjoy the final journey from Casablanca to the airport.

We'll remind you to double-check your bags before leaving. Depending on your flight's departure time, the driver will take you to the airport or another location.

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