10 Days Best Tour from Marrakech to the Imperial Cities and Desert

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Day 1: Arrival Day – Marrakech

By your Arrival at Marrakech airport, you will find our driver waiting for you to pick you up and transfer to your accommodation in the city. Free time to relax, get used to the surroundings , and settle in.

Day 2: Marrakech Exploration

Wake up in the morning to take your breakfast at the hotel then you start your day of exploring Marrakech. Your tour guide will take you to  discover the Jacques Majorelle-designed Majorelle Gardens in France. After that, you will see the Bahia Palace, a representation of traditional Moroccan building design. The Koutoubia Mosque is a must see of the top attractions in Morocco. So, while you are in Marrakech don’t miss the chance to know this icon mosque. Time of lunch at a traditional restaurant overlooking the Jamaa el-Fna square.  Free time to stroll through the medina’s tiny lanes and busy souks. Spend the late afternoon at the well-known Jemaa el-Fna square to see street artists, musicians, and vibrant vendors.

At the end of the day, head back to the hotel.

Day 3: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate

Today, you will have your breakfast at the hotel and make the check-out. You will depart for Ouarzazate, you will see the impressive Tizi n’Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains. We will drive to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continuation to Ouarzazate, where we will visit filming studios. Tens of international movies and episodes of famous series were filmed here in Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Hadou and Merzouga, such as the Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Viking, etc. We will check-in at the hotel and overnight and dinner at your hotel.

Day 4: Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Merzouga

Have your breakfast first then you will depart for Merzouga, passing through beautiful Berber towns called Ksours. You will stop to explore the gorgeous Boumalen Dades before continuing to the impressive Gorges of Dades in Tinghir, famous for its high walls of rocks and climbing. You can have your breakfast here in the valley of Dades.  Arrival in Merzouga in the late afternoon. You will meet a local guide to prepare you for your desert experience starting with a camel ride to reach the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga and drink a cup of tea at your desert camp. Hike a high dune for the breathtaking sunset and spend special night under the starry sky with Berber Gnawa music around the fire.

Day 5: Merzouga – Azrou – Fes

Early morning wake up to not miss the panoramic sunrise in the desert. Then, you will return to Merzouga on a camelback to have your shower and breakfast before leaving the desert. Our next destination will be Fes city but we will stop to explore one of the biggest and traditional Souks in Morocco, in the village of Rissani. Then, we will continue our way by crossing diverse and beautiful landscapes, from mountains to fertile plains. Our secont stop will be at the famous Cedar Forest in Azrou. Taking pictures and feeding the Barbarian Monkeys. We will arrive in Fes in the late afternoon. Overnight and dinner at your booked Riad.

Day 6: Fes – City Tour

Wake up in the morning for a hearty breakfast at the hotel, after that, you have all the day the day to explore Fes, the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities. The journey begins within the enchanting confines of the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where centuries of history come to life. Then, your tour guide will take you to the famous Al Quaraouiyine University, one of the world’s oldest educational institutions, offering a glimpse into the rich intellectual heritage of the region. Stroll over the bustling souks, iconic tanneries, and historic quarters, each corner reveals a tapestry of Moroccan culture and craftsmanship. The Souk of Fes has a famous gate of Bab Boujloud which is a must-see. Lunch at one of the Medina’s restaurants. Then, you will discover the new part of Fes (Fes el-Jadid) where you can visit the Mellah, a Jewish Quarter and visit the Royal Palace. At the late afternoon, you will return to the hotel provides a moment to reflect on the day’s discoveries and immerse oneself in the vibrant tapestry of Fes.

Day 7: Fes – Rif Mountains – Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is one of the top tourism destinations in the world, and it’s few miles from Fes. So after breakfast, we will drive via the marvelous Rife Mountains. The blue city is situated  in the Rif Mountains which make Chefchaouen unique. Upon arrival, you have free time to explore the city at your own pace. You can stroll the city to admire the blue-narrow streets, white-clean houses, and find a high point of the city that allow you to see the sunset and enjoy the breathtaking view of the whole city in a relaxing atmosphere. Locals has a special clothes that you may want to try and take pictures wearing these colorful clothes. Overnight and dinner at your hotel or Riad.

Day 8: Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Casablanca through the capital city of Rabat. This tour will allow you to visit the Hassan Tower in Rabat and stroll the Oudaya Kasbah. Then, we continue to Casablanca, the modern city of Morocco where you can visit the famous Hassan II Mosque, a piece of art from the Moorish architecture and the main attraction of the country. And discover the old Medina to walk over the Houbous market. Free time to explore the city, its markets, and neighbourhoods. You can spend the evening at one of the restaurants at the Corniche or go for a walk enjoying the sound of waves.

Day 9: Casablanca – Essaouira – Marrakech

Today’s destination is the well-known Mogadore, a part made by Portuguese in the city of Essaouira. Take your breakfast at the hotel and you will leave via coastal road passing over several interesting cities and gorgeous landscapes. Free stops and visits whenever it’s necessary. Arrive in Essaouira where you will explore the Medina and the beautiful port. Seafood are recommended for lunch. Later, you drive back to Marrakech. Free time to do whatever in Marrakech and overnight at your Riad.

Day 10: Marrakech – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel and our driver will drop you off at Marrakech airport for your departure  after the check out. Our services and the amazing holiday in Morocco ends.