Marrakech Trip Overview
This 10 days Morocco journey is a combination of Moroccan history, culture, and landscape. If you do not have enough time to do the Morocco Grand Tour, then Best of Morocco is your first alternative.
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* Duration: 10 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
This 10 days Morocco journey is a combination of Moroccan history, culture, and landscape. If you do not have enough time to do the Morocco Grand Tour, then Best of Morocco is your first alternative.
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat
Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
Arrive at Casablanca international airport, where we will meet you and drive to Casablanca and then to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. In Casablanca you will see the Hassan II Mosque, the largest one outside of Mecca and experience the coastal Cornish seaside. Afterwards, we will leave to Rabat. Here you will see the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah, before you check in to your riad in the Medina. Overnight at a Riad Bed and Breakfast. (BB)
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Hassan Tower, Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Rabat 10030 Morocco
Afterwards, we will leave to Rabat. Here you will see the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah, before you check in to your riad in the Medina. Overnight at a Riad Bed and Breakfast. (BB)
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Riad Kalaa or similar. Bed and Breakfast. (BB)
Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
Stop At: Bab Mansour Gate, 17, Rue Ain El Anboub et Rue Lalla Aicha Adouia Quartier HAMMAM JDID, Meknes 52000 Morocco
After breakfast in your riad, you will start travelling to Fes via Meknes and Volubilis. In Meknes, another significant imperial city in Morocco, known as the Ismaili capital of Morocco, you will see the famous gate Bab Mansour, the Sahrij Souani Bassin, and the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum. After lunch, your journey continues to the Roman city of Volubilis, where you will get a chance to see the wonderfully preserved original mosaics, Roman road, and city layout. As you travel through the Moroccan countryside we will pass by the Holy City of Moulay Idriss for a photo opportunity. You’ll get to Fes at the end of the afternoon and check in to your riad within the Medina. Overnight at riad Yacout or riad Salam or similar. Bed and Breakfast. (BB)
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
After lunch, your journey continues to the Roman city of Volubilis, where you will get a chance to see the wonderfully preserved original mosaics, Roman road, and city layout.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Moulay Idriss, Moulay Idriss, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
As you travel through the Moroccan countryside we will pass by the Holy City of Moulay Idriss for a photo opportunity.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at riad Yacout or riad Salam or similar. Bed and breakfast (BB).
Day 3: Full day exploring Fes
Pass By: Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), Fes el-Bali Qayruwan quarters, Fes 30030 Morocco
Breakfast in your riad, and then start an explorative journey of the Medina where you will visit the many hidden treasures that only the inhabitants of the place know about. Fes served as the capital of Morocco for more than 350 years and is home to the University of Al Karaouine, the oldest operating university in the world. Your guided tour will take you to Moulay Idriss mausoleum, the Nejjarine Fountains and the Tanneries. After lunch you will also view the exterior of the Royal Palace and walk through the famous Jewish quarter “the Mellah”, where you will have the option to visit one of the few living synagogues in Morocco. Your tour of Fes includes a short visit to the famous ceramic factory, and then you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. In the afternoon we will visit the new city for a drink. Overnight accommodation at your riad. Bed and breakfast (BB).
Stop At: Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II, Fes 30030 Morocco
Your guided tour will take you to Moulay Idriss mausoleum, the Nejjarine Fountains and the Tanneries. After lunch you will also view the exterior of the Royal Palace and walk through the famous Jewish quarter “the Mellah”, where you will have the option to visit one of the few living synagogues in Morocco. Your tour of Fes includes a short visit to the famous ceramic factory, and then you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a riad in the heart of the old Medina of Fes. Bed and breakfast (BB)
Day 4: Fes – Azrou – Midlet – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Stop At: Azrou, Azrou, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at the Cedar forest, the largest one in Morocco, over the Middle Atlas Mountains– where you may well sight Barbarian apes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Errachidia, Errachidia, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
After lunch in Midelt, you will continue through the large open high desert, and notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city Er Rachidia. Your journey continues along the luxuriant Ziz Valley and the Tafilalet date palm grove, famous for date cultivation. This area is the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty – the current ruling royal family in Morocco.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
You’ll arrive at Merzouga at the end of the afternoon – to be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you check in to your riad. Riad Nezha or similar. Half-Board (HB).
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Riad Nezha or similar. Half-Board (HB).
Day 5: Merzouga area and the Camel trek
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
After breakfast in the riad you will start an explorative journey of the area. You’ll visit the Gnawa people – originally slaves brought from Sudan -to experience their music and lifestyle. Not far away there’s the lake of Merzouga, with its bird populations. You may also visit the souk in Rissani , a traditional town which was the origin of the ruling family in Morocco and the meeting place of the Caravans trading as far as Timbuctou in Mali. Here you will see a lot of men hooded and women veiled. Back to the village of Merzouga for some rest, in the afternoon you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced camel man to explore within the sand-sea of Merzouga. Overnight will be at a desert camp, where you will have your dinner. For your convenience, the camp is equipped with western bathrooms. (HB).
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight will be at a desert camp, where you will have your dinner.
Day 6: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges (260km)
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
After breakfast in your riad, you’ll leave for Rissani , Tinghir, and Todra gorges – the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch in the heart of the gorge we’ll drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”. Overnight accommodation will be in a fancy hotel overlooking the Dades valley. Hotel Xaluca or Jnane Tiouira or similar. (HB).
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
After lunch in the heart of the gorge we’ll drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”. Overnight accommodation will be in a fancy hotel overlooking the Dades valley. Hotel Xaluca or Jnane Tiouira or similar. (HB).
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a fancy hotel overlooking the Dades valley. Hotel Xaluca or Jnane Tiouira or similar. (HB).
Day 7: Dades Valley – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Marrakech
Stop At: El Kelaa M’gouna, El Kelaa M’gouna, Souss-Massa
After breakfast in the hotel we’ll drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazat. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. We’ll stop at Kalaat Mgouna, “the rose city”, to purchase rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Continue to Marrakech via the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 18th century, now the Kasbah is a house of many Glaoui people.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains, before arriving at your accommodation in Marrakech. Ksar Anika/riad Princess du desert or similar. Bed & breakfast (BB).
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ksar Anika/riad Princess du desert or similar. (BB).
Day 8: Exploring Marrakech
Stop At: Koutoubia, Medina Jamaa El Fena, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
After breakfast in the riad, you will enjoy a morning guided tour of Marrakech “the Red City of Morocco”. Your guide will ensure that you see all the sites with historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Menaret; the Saadian tombs; the beautiful Palace of Bahia and the Ben Youssef Coranic School. Finally, end the morning by walking through the medina alleys -getting a chance to admire all of the different artisans performing their crafts before arriving at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square. Lunch at a restaurant near the square, and then in the afternoon visit the gardens at Majorelle, and have a short tour at Gueliz -the new city of Marrakech. After dinner you will have the option to walk through the square entertained by magicians, story-tellers, and food vendors.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Jardin Majorelle, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40090 Morocco
After breakfast in the riad, you will enjoy a morning guided tour of Marrakech “the Red City of Morocco”. Your guide will ensure that you see all the sites with historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Menaret; the Saadian tombs; the beautiful Palace of Bahia and the Ben Youssef Coranic School. Finally, end the morning by walking through the medina alleys -getting a chance to admire all of the different artisans performing their crafts before arriving at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square. Lunch at a restaurant near the square, and then in the afternoon visit the gardens at Majorelle, and have a short tour at Gueliz, the new city of Marrakech. After dinner you will have the option to walk through the square entertained by magicians, story-tellers, and food vendors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jemaa el-Fnaa, 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour, Marrakech Morocco
After breakfast in the riad, you will enjoy a morning guided tour of Marrakech “the Red City of Morocco”. Your guide will ensure that you see all the sites with historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Menaret; the Saadian tombs; the beautiful Palace of Bahia and the Ben Youssef Coranic School. Finally, end the morning by walking through the medina alleys -getting a chance to admire all of the different artisans performing their crafts before arriving at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square. Lunch at a restaurant near the square, and then in the afternoon visit the gardens at Majorelle, and have a short tour at Gueliz -the new city of Marrakech. After dinner you will have the option to walk through the square entertained by magicians, story-tellers, and food vendors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Medersa Ben Youssef, Ben Youssef Square, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
After breakfast in the riad, you will enjoy a morning guided tour of Marrakech “the Red City of Morocco”. Your guide will ensure that you see all the sites with historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Menaret; the Saadian tombs; the beautiful Palace of Bahia and the Ben Youssef Coranic School. Finally, end the morning by walking through the medina alleys -getting a chance to admire all of the different artisans performing their crafts before arriving at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square. Lunch at a restaurant near the square, and then in the afternoon visit the gardens at Majorelle, and have a short tour at Gueliz – the new city of Marrakech. After dinner you will have the option to walk through the square entertained by magicians, story-tellers, and food vendors.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at riad Ksar Anika/riad Princess du desert or similar. (BB).
Day 9: Day trip to Essaouira
Stop At: Essaouira Fishing Port, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
After breakfast in your riad, you will start travelling to the coastal city of Essaouira. Getting there after about a 2 and a half hour drive to start exploring the city. You’ll visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. This “City of the Wind” attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations – including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture – however, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s “Jewel of the Atlantic”. You will also visit the women’s co-operative of Argan oil. Here they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal properties. Lunch will be done the Moroccan way – fresh fish “cooked in order” at the fish market. In the afternoon you will travel back to Marrakech. Overnight at riad Ksar Anika or similar. (BB).
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Essaouira Ramparts, Rue Skala, Essaouira Morocco
After breakfast in your riad, you will start travelling to the coastal city of Essaouira. Getting there after about a 2 and a half hour drive to start exploring the city. You’ll visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. This “City of the Wind” attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations – including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture – however, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s “Jewel of the Atlantic”. You will also visit the women’s co-operative of Argan oil. Here they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal properties. Lunch will be done the Moroccan way – fresh fish “cooked in order” at the fish market.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Essaouira Beach, Essaouira Morocco
After breakfast in your riad, you will start travelling to the coastal city of Essaouira. Getting there after about a 2 and a half hour drive to start exploring the city. You’ll visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. This “City of the Wind” attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations – including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture – however, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s “Jewel of the Atlantic”. You will also visit the women’s co-operative of Argan oil. Here they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal properties. Lunch will be done the Moroccan way – fresh fish “cooked in order” at the fish market. In the afternoon you will travel back to Marrakech. Overnight at riad Ksar Anika or similar in Marrakech. (BB).
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at riad Ksar Anika or similar in Marrakech. (BB).
Day 10: Marrakech – Casablanca Airport
Pass By: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
After an early breakfast in your riad, we will drive you to Casablanca/Marrakech airport for your flight back home.
Your tour ends at the airport.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
