10-Day Marrakech to Imperial Cities and Desert Tour

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10-Day Marrakech to Imperial Cities and Desert Tour

- Overview :

The 10-day Marrakech to Imperial Cities and Desert Tour is a complete journey through Morocco’s history, culture, and natural beauty. This tour combines the country’s famous imperial cities with mountain landscapes, ancient kasbahs, and an unforgettable Sahara Desert experience. Starting in Marrakech, you explore cities such as Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, and Fes, before traveling south through the Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of Merzouga. With a relaxed pace and carefully planned route, this tour is ideal for travelers who want to discover the best of Morocco in one unforgettable trip.

- Highlights :

  • Guided visit of Marrakech, the Red City

  • Exploring Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque

  • Discovering Rabat, Morocco’s capital city

  • Visiting Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis

  • Exploring the ancient medina of Fes

  • Crossing the High Atlas Mountains and scenic valleys

  • Visiting Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate

  • Camel trekking in the Merzouga Sahara Desert

  • Overnight stay in a traditional desert camp

  • Experiencing Morocco’s culture, history, and landscapes

- Tour Plan :

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Upon arrival in Marrakech, you will be picked up from the airport or your accommodation and transferred to your hotel or riad. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax or enjoy a short walk in the city. Overnight stay in Marrakech.


Day 2: Guided Tour of Marrakech

After breakfast, you enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech, visiting important sites such as the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and the lively Jemaa el-Fna Square. You explore the souks and old medina before returning to your accommodation for the night.


Day 3: Marrakech – Casablanca – Rabat

After breakfast, you leave Marrakech and travel to Casablanca, where you visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. You then continue to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where you visit the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas. Overnight stay in Rabat.


Day 4: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

Following breakfast, you travel to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities, where you visit Bab Mansour and the old medina. You then continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the afternoon, you arrive in Fes and check in to your accommodation.


Day 5: Guided Tour of Fes

After breakfast, you enjoy a full-day guided tour of Fes, exploring the ancient medina, Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, and the colorful tanneries. You also visit panoramic viewpoints overlooking the city. Overnight stay in Fes.


Day 6: Fes – Ifrane – Middle Atlas – Erfoud

After breakfast, you travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifrane and cedar forests where you may see Barbary monkeys. The journey continues through Midelt and desert landscapes before reaching Erfoud, where you spend the night at a hotel.


Day 7: Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, you visit Rissani, a traditional market town with a long history of desert trade. You then continue to Merzouga, where you start a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. You enjoy a beautiful desert sunset before reaching your desert camp for dinner, music, and an overnight stay under the stars.


Day 8: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

You wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at the camp. You then travel to the Todra Gorges, where you have time to walk between the canyon walls. The journey continues to the Dades Valley, where you spend the night in a hotel or guesthouse.


Day 9: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, you leave the Dades Valley and drive through the Valley of Roses and Skoura oasis. You visit Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrival in Marrakech is in the evening.


Day 10: Departure from Marrakech

After breakfast, depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to the airport or dropped off at your accommodation, marking the end of your 10-day Morocco tour.

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