10 day grand tour of morocco from marrakech

Here's an itinerary for a 10-day tour from Marrakech to Tangier via Merzouga, but keep in mind that we can completely customize it to fit your available days, preferences and budget.

The Grand Tour of Morocco takes you to the most beautiful places in Morocco. Starting from Marrakech, you will go to the coastal city of Essaouira,  the imperial city of Fez and the blue city of Chefchaouen via the Sahara Desert and passing through many other amazing sites like Ait Ben Haddou or the High Atlas Mountains. 

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

The first day will start with a pick-up from your accommodation or from Marrakech airport. You will meet your friendly, local guide and go for a ciry tour. Overnight stay in the hotel or riad.

Day 2: Marrakech - Essaouira

After breakfast, you will head towards the west to Essaouira, an amazing coastal town. On the way, you will be able to stop and see the goats in the Argan trees.

Once you arrive in Essaouira, you will visit the fishing port, eat some fresh fish , stroll around the old medina and visit the ancient ramparts with cannons.

Day 3: Essaouira - Agadir

You will embark on a 3h drive towards Agadir, another costal town known for its beaches and history. You will spend the day exploring Agadir, its beautiful beach, the marina and the ruins of the ancient fortress offering panoramic views of the city and the souks.

Day 4: Agadir - High Atlas mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Agadir and you will embark on a beautiful drive towards the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass. You will stop along the way for panoramic views of breathtaking landscapes.

You will stop in the famous village of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified Kasbah recognized as World Heritage by the UNESCO. This village has also appeared in many movies including The Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones and many others. 

After, you will head towards Ouarzazate, also known as "the gate of the desert" where you will spend the night. 

Day 5: Ouarzazate - Roses Valley - Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

After breakfast, you will visit the Atlas Studio where famous movies were shot. You will head southeast towards Kalaat M'Gouna in the Roses Valley where a Rose Festival is held every year in May. Locals offer their rose products, from perfumes to rose water or oils.

Next stop will be the "monkey fingers" in Dades Valley, a very peculiar rock formation and then, you will head to Todra Gorge driving through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves. Once in Todra Gorge, you will be able to wander inside this canyon and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. 

In the afternoon, you will arrive in the Sahara desert from Merzouga where you will enjoy a camel ride during sunset time to the Desert Camp.

In the Desert Camp you will be able to enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire under the starlit sky.

Day 6: The Sahara Desert, Merzouga

Wake up early to witness the spectacular sunrise over the dunes and watch as the desert comes alive.

After breakfast, enjoy a 4x4 ride through the dunes to the amazing village of Khamlia, where you’ll be able to experience the unique Gnawa music played by locals. 

Later on, head to visit a Nomad family and eat a tasty Berber pizza with them. 

Afternoon optional activities include Sandboard or Quad ride in the dunes to watch the sunset from the middle of the desert. 

Optional overnight stay include: spend the night in the Desert Camp again or in a cozy Riad/Hotel in the city of Merzouga overviewing the Sahara desert dunes.

Day 7: Merzouga - Midelt - Azrou - Ifrane - Fez

After breakfast, you will leave Merzouga and head towards Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani is still a major trading center town in the region and has a large market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. 

You will then drive along the Ziz River, you will stop for a panoramic view of the palm oasis and you will visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble in Erfoud.  

Next stop will be in the cedar forest of Azrou where you will see the Barbary Macaques in their natural habitat. 

After we will drive through Ifrane, famous for its low temperatures, snow and alpine-style houses. You will end the 7th day in Fez.

Day 8: Fez guided tour

Fez is also an imperial city and it is the cultural and religious center of Morocco. Its medina is also listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. 

You will start the day by visiting the Royal Palace gate and then, you will enter Fez's well preserved Medina by its famous gate Bab Boujloud. You will pass by the Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine fountain, the Tenneries and finally the Quaraouin mosque and university which is the oldest in the world. 

After exploring the medina, you will visit the Jewish quarter "the Mellah" following by a nice walk to an ancient fortress that offers panoramic views of the Medina and the city of Fez. 

Day 9: Fez - Volubilis ruins - Chefchaouen

After breakfast, you will head towards Meknes, one of Morocco's Imperial cities. There you will visit Bab Al-Mansour, Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal Stables and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. 

We will drive 30km away from Meknes to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, it is a recognized World Heritage Site by the UNESCO and it has many beautiful mosaics and well preserved ancient pillars and archways. 

Next, you will go to Chefchaouen, also known as Morocco's Blue Pearl. You will explore Chefchaouen's blue-washed streets and wander through its beautiful Medina. 

Day 9: Chefchaouen - transfer to Tangier airport

You will leave Chefchaouen and head towards Tangier where you will have some free time to explore the city and your 10-day tour will come to an end. Your guide will transfer you to the airport or acommodation.

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✔ Private Transport  ✖ Lunch / Snacks / Drinks 

✔ Local Guide               ✖ Tickets / Entrances     

✔ Pick-up                        ✖ Extra Activities     

✔ Drop-off

✔ Professional Driver    

✔ Accommodation                                

✔ Breakfast and Dinner       

✔ Camel ride            

• Our local guide will accompany you throughout the tour, providing assistance whenever needed.

• The duration of the tour is of 10 days, but it can be customized based on the client's preferences and requirements.

• What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and cash.