10 Days tour from Marrakech

you will have a private guided tour of Marrakech  with an official guide. You will see the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the Medina and its colorful markets, then discover more of Marrakech’s secrets. The landmarks that we will visit also include the Ali Bin Youssef Qur’anic School, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, and the Majorelle Gardens. During the afternoon, the best option is to explore the Old Town approaching the square, which in the evening fills with storytellers, sorcerers, fortune tellers, snake charmers and musicians.

we will head to Casablanca via the highway. After 3 hours, we will stop to visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, built in 1993 by a team of more than 6,000 craftsmen. Located on the shores of the city of Casablanca, it is a majestic edifice and one of the few mosques in Morocco that non-Muslims are allowed to enter. After that we will continue to Rabat, the capital of Morocco.

Check into your accommodation and then, we’ll explore the Imperial City of Rabat, including the Meshuar (the ramparts and walls surrounding the Royal Palace), the majestic Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

we will depart today for the charming mountain village of Chefchaouen. We will pass through the green valleys of the Rif Mountains before we reach our destination. Chefchaouen is famous for its blue-painted houses and is very popular with tourists and Moroccans alike.

Explore Chefchaouen, with its winding lanes and narrow alleys, home to numerous markets offering cuisine and crafts, such as woolen items, intricate embroidery, and goat cheese, all indigenous to the north and found nowhere else in Morocco. You can relax in the square, visit a local farm, or take a walk in the nearby parks.

we will depart for Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient Roman settlement. Here you can admire the alleys, gates, monuments and mosaic floors. The Roman ruins here date back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries, and are considered the best preserved in Morocco. Our next stop will be in Meknes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s four imperial cities.

Meknes is the site of the first Arab dynasty established by Moulay Ismail, and here you can visit the Bou Inania Madrasa and Bab Mansour, the gateway to Moulay Ismail’s palace. Later, we will continue to Fes  where you will check into your accommodation. During the afternoon, the best option is to explore the old medina and souks of Fes.

After breakfast, you will meet a local tour guide to explore Fes, the oldest and holiest imperial city. Your cultural and historical tour will take you through the 2,000-year-old ancient city.

A maze of narrow streets, bustling with souks and markets, and artisans, donkeys and mules transporting their loads. Here you will visit the Attarine and Bou Inania School, the Najjarine Fountain, the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, and the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque. End your tour with a visit to Fes El Jadid and the tombs of the revered Marinids to enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Fes.

Pick up from your accommodation in Fes early in the morning and departure to southern Morocco. You will stop in Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, to enjoy its beauty and take some unforgettable photos. After that, you will head towards the city of Azrou to see monkeys in the cedar forest. We continue to Midelt to have lunch in a restaurant and then cross the Tizi-N-Telghamt pass to reach Errachidia, enjoying views of the Ziz Gorge. After that, you will stop to enjoy a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley.

The journey then continues to Ovos and Erfoud before arriving at the enchanting sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. These sand dunes are also called Merzouga dunes. Upon arrival, take a camel ride for about an hour to enjoy the sunset.

While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to camp for an overnight stay in a desert camp. Dinner will be served and then you will enjoy a spectacle with desert music before spending the night in a tent amid the sand dunes. Dinner and overnight in a tent.

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise on top of the sand dunes in the Sahara Desert and then have breakfast. After these beautiful moments, we will set off towards Tinerhir, passing through Erfoud and Tinjdad. Later, we will take a break for lunch before continuing to Todra Gorge via Tinerhir. We reach the Todra Gorges where we will enjoy wonderful valleys while hiking.

Later, we will drive to Boumalne de Dades and stop again to enjoy a panoramic view of the Dades Valley. Arrive at the hotel for check-in and after that, you will have a delicious dinner. Dinner and overnight in a traditional hotel.

This morning we will head to Marrakech and the next site we will visit is the Valley of the Roses, famous for the Damascus rose which is grown for cosmetics such as the precious rose water. We continue on to the large Skoura palm grove, a beautiful place with over 700,000 palm trees and many kasbahs built in the surrounding area. Then we head to Ouarzazate, also known as the “Gate of the Desert” which in Berber means “without noise or disturbance”.

Here we will see Kasbah Taourirt, one of the most magnificent palaces in Morocco. We will stop here to get a panoramic view of the Taourirt Kasbah and then another photo stop near the Atlas Film Studios. After that, we continue our way to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou where you will have time to visit the famous Kasbah (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986).

Famous films have been filmed on this stunning stage, including Gladiator, Obelix and The Mummy. Next, we drive to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains, passing by the Tizi-N’Tichka Pass (2260 meters). Arrival in Marrakech and check-in at the hotel/riad.

This 10 days tour from Marrakech will end today where our driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Marrakech airport on time to catch your flight.

It’s advisable to drink bottled water, avoid consuming unpeeled fruits or raw vegetables from street vendors, and ensure up-to-date routine vaccinations. Consult with a healthcare professional regarding specific travel health recommendations.

The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is the official currency. While credit cards are accepted in many hotels, restaurants, and shops, it’s advisable to carry cash, especially in more remote areas and markets where card acceptance may be limited.

Desert tours often include camel rides in the Sahara, overnight stays in desert camps, visits to traditional Berber villages, stops at iconic landmarks like Ait Benhaddou, and opportunities to witness stunning sunsets and sunrises amidst the dunes.

Imperial cities tours typically include visits to Marrakech, Fes, Rabat, and Meknes, each offering unique historical sites such as the Jardin Majorelle, the Medina of Fes, the Hassan Tower, and the Roman ruins of Volubilis.