Morocco 10 days itinerary, from Tangier ending in Marrakech
Morocco 10 days itinerary from Tangier, ending in Marrakech
Starting with morocco 10 days itinerary from Tangier through traditional villages from Tangier to Tetouan and Merzouga. Arriving in Chefchaouen (the blue city) there are a few things to know. Then, with a local guide, we will go to Volubilis (the Berber Roman ruins), Meknes, and spend the whole day in Fez. We will pass through many cities, Midelt (the capital of the apple), the Tizi N’Talghomt pass (1907 m), the palm grove valley of Erfoud, Rissani, a night in a Berber tent, the desert of Merzouga, we will enjoy a ruelte around Erg Chebbi, landscape, nomads, camel rides and gnawa music, before taking a different route to Marrakech through the market of Rissani, the Todra valley and the Dades Gorges.
Information about morocco 10 days itinerary
departure place
Tángier
arrival place
Marrakech
Tour Type
Private
Duration
10 Days 9 Nights
Morocco 10 days itinerary
Day 1: Tangier - Chefchaouen
After meeting you at the agreed place, we will set off on our journey, passing through Tetoun and the Rif Mountains while taking in the spectacular mountain views until we reach Chefchaouan. Indeed, it is one of the most picturesque towns at the base of the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen’s medina included a Spanish-style square that was surrounded by a variety of quirky craft stores, rooftop cafes and restaurants where you could spend the night in a charming setting to enjoy the breeze and the splendor of nature.
Day 2: Chechaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fez
We will leave the riad and travel through Wazan and other rif settlements before reaching Volubilis. Then, in Volubilis, we will investigate the Roman ruins and discover Morocco’s historical archaeological site. After the ruins, we will take a trip to Meknes, a city with a rich history dating back to the 17th century, where we will have lunch, explore the vast ancient walls of the medina, or bab el mansour, and pay a visit to the shrine of Moulay Ismail. After the visit to Meknes, we will head directly to Fez, where we will spend the night in a riad.
Day 3: fez - Discover the city of Fez
You will begin exploring Morocco’s oldest city after breakfast at your riad, wandering through its narrow lanes and alleys. The first stop of our tour will be the first 16th century Mellah built in Morocco, the Jewish headquarters, and the entrance to the Royal Palace. First, we will make sure you see all the important cultural and historical sites, such as the renowned Al Qaraouine University, which is the oldest institution of higher learning in the area, the tanneries, the Attarine Museum, and the Mausoleum of Mulay Idriss. Visit a tile cooperative after lunch before continuing your Morocco Tangier tour with a breathtaking aerial view of the Medina of Fez.
Day 4: fez - Ifrane - Midelt - Merzouga - Desert
This day we will embark on our journey southeast through the Middle Atlas, passing through Azrou and Ifrane, also known as “the Moroccan Switzerland” and home to the largest cedar forest in Morocco, where we will be able to see and interact with Barbary monkeys. From here, we will travel south, passing through several settlements and stopping along the road to observe nomads living in tents. Afterwards, we will make a technical stop in Midelt, where we will have lunch.
Later we will continue to Merzouga through the Tizi N’Talghomt pass (1907 meters), where we will enjoy the wide views. In addition, we will stop along the Ziz River, where we will have a bird’s eye view of the palm forest of Aoufous. After all this, we will reach the desert and spend the night in riad.
Day 5: Full day in the desert
This day full of adventures, we leave to meet the Gnawa people from Mali, Senegal and Sudan. There you will learn about their music and their way of life in their village of Khamlia. Afterwards, we will go into the desert to visit some nomadic families and learn about their way of life. Today we will have lunch with a traditional Berber meal (Berber pizza). The Alaouite dynasty, the current ruling royal family of Morocco, was born in the ancient city of Rissani. In the afternoon, you will ride a camel with an expert camel driver to explore the interior. The highest sand dunes in Morocco. In front of the tent where you will spend the night.
Day 6: Desert - Rissani - Toudra Gorges - Dades Gorges
In the morning, after breakfast and watch the sunrise over the Saharan dunes. Rialezaremos our journey to the city Rissani, visiting its large market. Then we will pass through the Todra Gorges, Alnif and Rissani. There we will have a typical Moroccan lunch and a rock canyon. We will take a short walk in the gorge before traveling to the Dades Valley for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Dades Gorge - Marrakech
On this day of Morocco 10 days itinerary from Tangier, we will head to Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazate via the Dades Valley. Since it passes through a thousand kasbahs, the road through the Dades Valley is known as the “Route of the Kasbahs”. It offers many opportunities to record some of the best photographic moments of the trip. Later, we will have lunch at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the largest Kasbah in Morocco, which was built in the early 20th century by T-hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chiefs. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was once one of his stops on his long journey from the Sahara to Marrakech. Afterwards, we will alter our course to traverse the High Atlas Mountains, where breathtaking panoramas and picturesque Berber villages abound.
Day 8: Marrakech - Explore the city
After breakfast at the riad, we will set off to explore Marrakech, “the tourism capital of Morocco”. The most significant historical and cultural sites will be included in your tour. The Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace are listed in order of importance. You will tour the souks, where there are hundreds of handcrafted products, after lunch at a cafe near the square. The rest of the city can be explored on your own during the afternoon when you have free time. Overnight in a riad.
Day 9: Marrakech - Essaouira
Morocco 10 days itinerary from Tangier includes a visit to the city of Essaouira, with its ramparts facing the ocean, Essaouira looks like a Moroccan Saint-Malo, and it is not by chance. It was Théodore Cornut, a French architect and great admirer of Vauban, who designed the city in the 18th century, and behind its high ramparts lies the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
To immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old Mogador, nothing better than to start by getting lost in its white streets, dotted with the blue of the doors and shutters. In this labyrinth where life seems to flow in a soft lethargy, you can wander discovering art galleries, fish and spice souks, sheltered under the arcades of the small squares
Day 10: Marrakech - Transfer to airport
On the last day of Morocco 10 days itinerary, our agency includes transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport.
The Tour Includes
- Pick up and drop off at your riad/hotel..
- Private vehicle/ all fuel cost.
- Speaking English guide..
- Camel for each one in the desert..
- Accommodation in Chefchaouen/ Fes/ Desert/ Dades/ Marrakech/ Essaouira
- Overnight at a luxury sahara desert camp..
- guided visit to the city of Fes
- Visit Ait ben Haddou Kasbah
- guided visit to the city of Marrakech
The Tour Excluye
- Lunches.
- Drinks.
- Tips and what is not in the program.
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Excursions and tours from Tangier
What to see in Morocco 10 days itinerary
Explore the blue pearl of Morocco
Chefchaouen, often called the Blue City, is a popular tourist destination in Morocco. The city is known for its blue painted walls and buildings, which contribute to the picturesque character of the city. Chefchaouen is located in the Rif Mountains and is a popular stop for those traveling to Tangier and Fez. The city is home to several markets and mosques, as well as a Jewish quarter.
Discover the ancient city of Morocco
Fez is also one of the tourist capitals of the country and one of the most populated cities in Morocco. It must be said that the history of the city dates back several centuries. A dynamic city that still today harbors the vestiges of a past in which Fez was the cultural capital of Morocco, the economic capital, the religious capital… in short, the pearl of Morocco. It was through Fez that Morocco began to shine internationally.
Enjoy a night in the desert
Morocco 10 days itinerary from Tangier to the desert, allows you to live an unforgettable experience. Spending a night in the desert under the stars, you will live another lifestyle as the nomads do. You could also listen to the spiritual music of the nomads.
Discover the humid zone in Morocco
Ifrane is one of the most visited cities in the country especially in winter, when snow covers the roofs of its alpine-style houses. The place is also known for its green spaces and lush trees; we will stop at the famous Azrou cedar forest to see the Barbary monkeys coming out of the jungle. Afterwards, we will leave the Middle Atlas and start driving the High Atlas where we will stop in the town of Midelt for lunch and rest. The city is famous for the production of apples.
Show the red city
Marrakech, known as the red city, is the capital of tourism in Morocco. Instead of its museums and historic structures, the city’s streets and souks are its main attractions. Jemaa el-Fnaa is a good place to start because in the square there is a fresh organ juice. You should also visit the magnificent museums located in the Dar Sidi Said Palace and the Bahia Palace. You won’t be able to resist visiting the Saadi tombs, but they can be crowded. Before heading north to the Koutoubia Mosque, the main promenade with an impressive view of the minaret, pause here for lunch. The souks can be intimidating, so afterwards we’ll head to the lively and tranquil Majorelle garden to marvel among the foliage and flashes of electric blue.
Visit the city of Essaouira
Essaouira is a beach town on the Moroccan coast. We will approach the Skala fortress to see how artists carve Thuya wood. Afterwards, we will walk through the winding streets of the medina to admire thousands of handmade items. Surfers from all over the world flock to this “windy city”. Essaouira has seen the passage of numerous civilizations, including the Portuguese occupation. Consequently, they influence much of the community’s design, but it remains a small town with a fascinating history.
