Your 10 Days in Morocco itinerary begins in Marrakech with a guided exploration of the city’s iconic landmarks. Visit Jemaa el Fna Square, the historic Koutoubia Mosque, and the vibrant souks filled with artisans and spice merchants.

Discover palaces, museums, the French colonial district of Gueliz, Menara Gardens, and the famous Majorelle Gardens. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.

Overnight in Marrakech.

Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrive at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location. Explore the ancient kasbah with a local guide.

Continue to Ouarzazate to visit Atlas Film Studios and a historic kasbah before driving through the Valley of 1001 Kasbahs to Dades Gorge.

Dinner and overnight in Dades.

Drive to the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering canyon walls create a dramatic landscape. Continue through the Ziz Valley and stop in Erfoud and Rissani to explore local markets.

Arrive in Merzouga and prepare for your sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend the night in an en-suite luxury desert camp with traditional Berber dinner and music around the campfire.

Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, visit nomadic families and enjoy tea accompanied by traditional Gnawa music.

Later, explore the desert by 4x4 vehicle, discovering the vast pink sands and remote landscapes. Enjoy dinner and another peaceful night in the Sahara.

After breakfast, travel north through Rissani and Erfoud toward Midelt in the Atlas Mountains. Enjoy scenic views and free time in this peaceful mountain town.

Overnight in Midelt.

Continue your journey through the Middle Atlas. Visit cedar forests near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques, and stop in Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco.”

Arrive in Fes for dinner and overnight stay.

Explore Fes with an official art historian guide. Walk through the ancient medina, visit Al Qaraouine University, the Tanneries, the Royal Palace Gate, and the Jewish Quarter.

Spend the afternoon at leisure to further explore the cultural capital of Morocco.

Drive north into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Spend the afternoon discovering the blue-painted streets, artisan shops, and panoramic viewpoints of this charming mountain town.

Overnight in Chefchaouen.

After breakfast, travel to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, to visit its major landmarks. Continue to Casablanca, the country’s economic hub, for overnight stay.

Depending on flight arrangements, transfer for departure formalities before returning to Marrakech, where your 10 Days in Morocco – Desert, Imperial Cities & the North tour concludes.