10 Day Morocco Grand Tour Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN MARRAKECH

1. Jemaa el-Fnaa
   2h
   Pickup from Marrakech Menara Airport or your hotel with a name sign at arrivals
   • Check in to your riad or hotel in the heart of Marrakech
   • Evening guided walk through the legendary Djemaa el-Fna square , street food stalls, and live Gnawa musicians
2. Marrakech
   12h
   Overnight in Marrakech

Day 2: MARRAKECH CITY TOUR

1. Bahia Palace
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit Bahia Palace 19th-century masterpiece of Moroccan architecture
2. Saadian Tombs
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Explore the Saadian Tombs — royal necropolis dating back to the 16th century
3. Souk Semmarine
   1h
   Walk through the historic Marrakech Medina souks spices, leather, ceramics, and Berber carpets
4. Koutoubia Mosque
   45m
   Visit the stunning Koutoubia Mosque exterior the largest mosque in Marrakech
5. Jardin Majorelle
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   • Afternoon at leisure: optional visit to Majorelle Garden (extra cost)
6. Marrakech
   12h
   • Overnight in Marrakech

Day 3: MARRAKECH → AIT BEN HADDOU → DADES GORGE

1. Atlas Mountains View
   Pass by
   • Depart Marrakech at 8:00 AM in a private air-conditioned vehicle
   • Scenic drive over the High Atlas Mountains via the iconic Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m) photo stops at Berber mountain villages
2. Ait Ben Haddou
   1h
   • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (1.5 hrs) the ksar that appears in Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia
3. Taourirt Kasbah
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   • Drive through Ouarzazate stop at Kasbah Taourirt
4. Valley of the Roses
   Pass by
   Continue through the stunning Rose Valley of Kelaat Mgouna
5. Dades Gorges
   1h
   Arrive at the dramatic Dades Gorge evening walk to see the famous rock formations
6. Boumalne Dades
   12h
   • Overnight in Boumalne Dades mid-range guesthouse or luxury riad (your choice)

Day 4: DADES GORGE → TODRA GORGE → MERZOUGA (SAHARA)

1. Dades Gorges
   1h
   Breakfast at accommodation
   • Morning scenic walk deeper into the Dades Gorge at sunrise
2. Todra Gorge
   1h
   Visit the breathtaking Todra Gorge walk through towering 300-meter canyon walls
3. Fossiles d'Erfoud
   30m
   Drive through the Tinghir oasis and Tafilalt palm plain
   • Stop at Erfoud fossil artisan workshops
4. Rissani Market
   30m
   Visit Rissani market birthplace of Morocco's Alaouite royal dynasty
5. Merzouga
   13h
   Arrive Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) late afternoon
   • Sunset camel trek into the golden Sahara dunes
   Overnight in the desert standard Berber camp or luxury private camp (your choice)

Day 5: MERZOUGA DESERT DAY → DRAA VALLEY

1. Erg Chebbi
   1h
   • Wake before dawn for a spectacular Sahara sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes
   • Optional morning activities: sandboarding, quad biking (extra cost)
2. Draa Valley
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Drive west through the legendary Draa Valley Morocco's longest river valley lined with ancient kasbahs and lush palm oases
   • Stop along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs (1 hr)
3. Zagora
   12h
   Overnight in Zagora or Agdz mid-range hotel or luxury kasbah (your choice)

Day 6: DRAA VALLEY → OUARZAZATE

1. Agdz
   2h
   • Morning scenic drive through Agdz Kasbah and the ancient Tamnougalt village
   • Visit the extraordinary Tinfou sand dunes a hidden mini Sahara off the tourist trail
2. CLA Studios Ouarzazate
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   • Arrive Ouarzazate midday
   • Visit Atlas Film Studios the largest film studios in the world, used in Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Prince of Persia (1.5 hrs)
3. Taourirt Kasbah
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   • Explore the historic Kasbah Taourirt in depth (1 hr)
4. Ouarzazate
   12h
   • Overnight in Ouarzazate mid-range hotel or 4-star luxury property (your choice)

Day 7: OUARZAZATE → FEZ (VIA MIDELT & IFRANE)

1. Atlas Mountains View
   Pass by
   • Depart Ouarzazate north through the Middle Atlas mountains
2. Midelt
   30m
   • Stop at Midelt — the apple capital of Morocco, gateway between the Sahara and the north
3. Azrou
   30m
   • Visit the beautiful cedar forests of Azrou spot wild Barbary macaque monkeys (30 min)
4. Ifrane
   Pass by
   • Pass through Ifrane Morocco's charming Alpine style mountain town, nicknamed "Little Switzerland"
5. Fez
   12h
   • Arrive Fez late afternoon
   • Check in to your riad in the heart of the Fez medina
   • Overnight in Fez

Day 8: FEZ MEDINA FULL DAY

1. Fes El-Bali
   1h
   • Full-day guided tour of Fes el-Bali with a local expert guide (UNESCO World Heritage)
   • Visit Al-Qarawiyyin University founded in 859 AD, the world's oldest continuously operating university
2. Chouara Tannery
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   • Explore the famous Chouara Tanneries the oldest leather tannery in the world, with spectacular views from the surrounding balconies (1 hr)
3. Bou Inania Medersa
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   • Visit Bou Inania Madrasa the finest example of Marinid architecture in Morocco
4. Fez
   13h
   • Walk through the Nejjarine Fountain and woodwork museum
   • Explore the vibrant souk labyrinth spice markets, carpet sellers, and artisan workshops
   • Overnight in Fez

Day 9: FEZ → CHEFCHAOUEN → RABAT

1. Chefchaouen
   2h
   • Morning drive north to Chefchaouen Morocco's magical Blue City nestled in the Rif Mountains
   • Explore the famous blue-washed streets, the Kasbah Museum, and the central plaza
2. Hassan Tower
   45m
   • Drive south along the Atlantic coast to Rabat Morocco's elegant capital city
   • Visit the iconic Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum
3. Rabat
   13h
   • Stroll through the ancient Kasbah des Oudayas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean (45 min)
   • Overnight in Rabat mid-range hotel or luxury property (your choice)

Day 10: RABAT → CASABLANCA → DEPARTURE

1. Hassan II Mosque
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   • Morning drive south to Casablanca Morocco's largest and most cosmopolitan city
   • Visit the awe-inspiring Hassan II Mosque Africa's largest mosque and the world's 5th largest, dramatically positioned on the Atlantic Ocean (1.5 hrs)
2. Casablanca
   3h
   • Walk through the Art Deco architecture of the Ville Nouvelle district
   • Lunch at Rick's Café or a seafood restaurant on the Corniche
   • Transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport or Casablanca train station
   • Tour ends

Pickup details

our private driver-guide will meet you at Marrakech Airport arrivals hall holding a sign with your name easy to spot from the moment you land.

If departing from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, our driver will contact you via WhatsApp 24 hours before Day 1 to confirm your exact pickup time and location.

For riads inside the Medina: our driver will meet you at the nearest accessible street or main gate and send you a GPS pin on WhatsApp the evening before.

Our team is reachable 7 days a week via WhatsApp for any questions or changes before and during the tour.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels