10 Days Tour from Casablanca

The 10 Days Tour from Casablanca starts when you arrive at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca. your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your accommodation in the city. After checking in and recovering from your journey, you can take a first walk along the Corniche or, if time allows, visit the spectacular Hassan II Mosque from the outside. You should spend most of this day relaxing and getting used to the local culture while preparing for the days ahead. Your driver will explain the plan for the next few days and make sure you are comfortable.

• Overnight: Casablanca (Hotel)

Today, after breakfast we leave the economical city of Morocco and drive to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, to see the Royal Palace, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of the Udayas, built in an Andalusian style and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. We continue through the green hills of the Rif Mountains after lunch until we reach Chefchaouen in the late afternoon. Chefchaouen is famous for its blue-painted buildings and relaxed atmosphere. Once you arrive, you can take a leisurely walk around the old medina, take photos of the blue alleyways, visit Plaza Uta el-Hammam, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with mountain views.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Overnight: Chefchaouen (Riad)

We leave the blue city this morning after breakfast and head toward the ancient Roman city of Volubilis. You will enjoy a guided tour of the well-preserved ruins, which feature mosaics and columns depicting scenes from life in ancient Rome. Next, we continue to Meknes, an imperial city, to see the stunning Bab Mansour gate, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the lively El Hedim Square.

After lunch, we drive to Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest and most spiritual cities. Upon arrival, we take you straight to your riad in the medina, where you can relax and enjoy a free evening to rest or explore the narrow alleyways before your city tour the following day.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Overnight: Fes (Riad)

Today, you will meet a local guide who will take you on a full walking tour of Fes el-Bali, Morocco’s oldest walled medina. You will visit the renowned Al Quaraouiyine University (the oldest university in the world), the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, the Attarine Madrasa, and other stunning examples of Islamic architecture.

You will wander through historic souks, observe the colorful tanneries where leather is dyed in ancient pits, and explore workshops where artisans create carpets, brass, and mosaics. Your guide will also take you to a viewpoint overlooking the old city and the gates of the Royal Palace. In the afternoon, you can relax in your riad with a cup of mint tea or venture out on your own to explore more shops and streets.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Overnight: Fes (Riad)

We leave Fes after breakfast and head toward the Middle Atlas Mountains. Our first stop is Ifrane, a pristine mountain town often called the “Switzerland of Morocco,” where you can take photos of the famous stone lion. Next, we continue to Azrou’s cedar forest to see the monkeys that live among the trees. After that, we arrive in Midelt for lunch and enjoy views of the Jbel Ayachi mountains.

We then drive through the stunning Ziz Valley, filled with lush palm groves, before reaching Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Here, we switch to camel rides and traverse the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, stopping to watch the sunset. The day ends at a luxury desert camp, where you can enjoy traditional Berber music and dinner around a campfire under the stars.

• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Overnight: Merzouga (Luxury Camp)

If you want to catch the sunrise over the dunes, you’ll need to wake up early. Afterward, enjoy breakfast at the camp, then return to the village by camel or 4×4. You will spend the day exploring the Sahara region, including a visit to the village of Khamlia to listen to local musicians play traditional Gnawa music, see vast desert landscapes and fossil sites, and visit a nomadic family to experience life in their tents.

Later, you we transfer you to a charming hotel in Merzouga, where you can relax by the pool or take another stroll on the dunes to enjoy a peaceful sunset. Dinner is served at the hotel, followed by an overnight stay.

• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Overnight: Merzouga (Hotel)

After breakfast, we leave the desert and visit Rissani’s traditional market, famous for its dates and local trade. We then continue to the Todgha Gorge, surrounded by palm trees and Berber villages. Here, you can walk between the towering canyon walls and watch the river as it flows through the gorge. In the afternoon, we drive to the Dades Valley, also known as the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Along the way, you can admire the striking “Monkey Fingers” rock formations. We spend the night at a hotel or guesthouse in Boumalne Dades, where dinner is served.

• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Overnight: Boumalne dades (Riad)

After breakfast, we drive through the beautiful Valley of Roses, famous for its rose products and local cooperatives. Next, we visit Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” where you can stop for photos near Atlas Studios. We then continue to Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage site that has served as a backdrop for numerous famous movies and TV shows. After lunch, we cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m) in the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying stunning scenery and glimpses of Berber communities along the way. We arrive in Marrakech in the early evening and check into your riad or hotel in the medina.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Overnight: Marrakech (Riad)

After breakfast, your local guide will take you on a tour of Marrakech. You will visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs. Wander through the narrow lanes of the medina and explore the vibrant souks filled with spices, rugs, and handicrafts. You will also visit the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, where snake charmers, storytellers, and street food vendors entertain the crowds. In the afternoon, you can relax at the Majorelle Garden or enjoy a rooftop café overlooking the bustling square. The evening is free for you to spend as you wish in Marrakech.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Overnight: Marrakech (Riad)

On the last day, you will enjoy breakfast before driving back to Casablanca via the highway. Depending on your flight time, you may have a little time to shop or take one last stroll in Marrakech. Upon arrival in Casablanca, your driver will transfer you to the airport and assist with your luggage. The 10 Days Tour from Casablanca ends here, leaving you with wonderful memories of Morocco.

• Meals: Breakfast