10 days tour from casablanca

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca – Explore the City

We will collect you from either Casablanca Airport or your hotel. Your journey starts in Morocco’s largest and busiest city. Our first stop is the Hassan II Mosque, one of the biggest in the world. It stands partly over the ocean with a tall minaret and stunning Moroccan design. The sea view and breeze here are amazing.

After that, we head to Mohammed V Square, known for its French-style buildings and lively atmosphere. Next, we’ll stop at Rick’s Café, a famous spot inspired by the old film Casablanca. It’s a nice place for photos or lunch, depending on your arrival time. Later, we’ll enjoy a walk along the Corniche, a seaside area with ocean views and cafes. You can relax here with a drink or just enjoy the view.

In the evening, we’ll take you to your hotel. You’ll have time to rest and enjoy dinner. This ends your first day in Morocco with a peaceful coastal evening.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat (Capital of Morocco)

After breakfast, we leave Casablanca and drive north toward Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. The road follows the Atlantic coast for a while, offering peaceful sea views along the way.

We reach Rabat by late morning and begin exploring the city’s highlights. Our first stop is the Hassan Tower, a grand but unfinished minaret from the 12th century. It was meant to be the tallest in the world. Right next to it is the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a beautifully designed white building with green tiles, where Morocco’s royal family rests.

Next, we visit the Kasbah of the Oudayas, one of the oldest parts of the city. This fortified area overlooks the ocean and is full of white and blue houses, narrow streets, and local charm. Inside, we’ll also walk through the Andalusian Gardens, a peaceful place with orange trees, flowers, and quiet spots for photos or rest.

We’ll stop for lunch near the Medina or inside the Kasbah area, where you can try local seafood or traditional Moroccan dishes. The afternoon is free to wander around the Medina, enjoy some shopping, or relax at a café.

By early evening, we check in at our hotel or riad in Rabat. You’ll have time to rest, enjoy dinner nearby, or take a quiet walk through the lit-up streets. This day gives you a calm and cultural introduction to Morocco’s royal past and coastal beauty.

Day 3: Asilah – Tangier – Chefchaouen

After breakfast in Rabat, we begin our journey toward the north of Morocco. The road follows the Atlantic coast, passing green landscapes, small villages, and wide ocean views.

Our first major stop is Tangier, a city where Africa meets Europe. It’s a mix of old streets, modern cafés, and sea air. We’ll visit the famous Hercules Cave, a natural wonder shaped by waves and legend. Near the cave, we stop at Achakar Beach, where golden sand meets the Atlantic. It’s a perfect place to relax and breathe in the coastal breeze.

After some time to stretch, we continue driving inland, entering the Rif Mountains. The road gets more scenic, winding through hills and forests. We stop along the way for lunch, most likely in a quiet town before reaching Chefchaouen.

By mid-to-late afternoon, we arrive in Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl” of Morocco. This town is hidden in the mountains and known for its blue-painted walls, peaceful alleys, and cool air.

We begin exploring with a gentle walk through the Medina, stopping at Outa El Hammam Square, the town’s central plaza surrounded by cafés. We may also visit the Kasbah, a small historic fortress with gardens and views over the town.

As the sun begins to set, the blue tones of Chefchaouen become even more magical. You’ll check in to your hotel or riad inside the Medina. The evening is free — you can enjoy a quiet dinner in one of the local rooftop restaurants or simply stroll through the glowing streets.

Day 4: Chafchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

After breakfast, we say goodbye to the blue town of Chefchaouen and begin our journey south. The drive takes us through the scenic Rif Mountains, passing forested hills and quiet Berber villages along the way.

By midday, we arrive at Volubilis, an ancient Roman city and one of Morocco’s most impressive archaeological sites. 

Here, you’ll explore tall marble columns, public baths, and beautiful mosaics that still show scenes from Roman life. It’s a peaceful walk through history, surrounded by open countryside.

A short drive brings us to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, one of the country’s most sacred towns. It’s a popular pilgrimage site, built on two hills. We’ll stop briefly to admire the view and continue onward.

Next, we arrive in Meknes, a former imperial capital built by Sultan Moulay Ismail. We’ll stop for lunch in the Medina, then explore a few key sites: the majestic Bab al-Mansour Gate, the elegant Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the Sahrij Souani, a historic reservoir used for royal gardens and horses.

By late afternoon, we continue toward Fes, the cultural heart of Morocco. We reach the city in the evening and check into your charming Riad, located in or near the old Medina. You’ll have time to relax and enjoy a traditional dinner before resting for the night.

It’s been a full day of history, from Roman ruins to royal cities — and tomorrow, Fes awaits.

Day 5: Fes – Explore the Old Medina & Hidden Treasures

After breakfast at your riad, your local guide will meet you to begin a full day tour of Fes. This city is Morocco’s spiritual and cultural heart, and today you’ll feel that deeply as you walk through its ancient streets.

We start at Bab Boujloud, the iconic blue gate. It’s the main entrance to the old medina, and the perfect place to step into the past. As you pass through, the city changes—modern sounds fade, and old Morocco begins.

Just inside, the medina opens into a maze of narrow alleys, filled with shops selling spices, fabrics, and traditional goods. It’s loud, colorful, and full of life. The streets twist and turn, but your guide knows the way.

We’ll stop at the Royal Palace—Dar El Makhzen. Although visitors can’t go inside, its golden gates with intricate designs are stunning to see and photograph.

From there, we walk to the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter. Here you’ll hear about Fes’s Jewish history and how this community lived near the palace under royal protection.

Next, we visit Borj Sud, a fortress up on a hill. The view from here is incredible—you can see the entire medina spread out like a living painting.

We head back into the medina and reach the Chouara Tannery, one of the oldest leather tanneries in the world. From a viewing terrace, you’ll watch workers dye leather in colorful pits using methods unchanged for centuries. It’s a strong smell—but an unforgettable sight.

Nearby is the Al-Qarawiyyin University, founded in 859 AD. It’s the oldest still-operating university in the world. We can’t go inside the prayer area, but you’ll admire its green tiles, arches, and peaceful courtyard.

We also visit the Madrasa Bou Inania and Madrasa Al-Attarine, both old Islamic schools with stunning mosaics and carved woodwork. These quiet spaces feel like stepping into a calm moment from centuries ago.

At midday, we stop for lunch in a traditional restaurant inside the medina. You can enjoy dishes like pastilla, couscous, or tajine.

After lunch, we’ll explore more artisan workshops. We’ll stop at a ceramics cooperative to watch how the famous blue Fes pottery is made—from clay shaping to tile carving and painting.

We also stop at the Nejjarine Fountain and Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts, a beautiful space showing how skilled Fassi artisans are.

By late afternoon, we return to your riad. You’ll have time to relax, maybe sip mint tea on the terrace or shop a little more on your own. Dinner is on your own tonight—your riad or guide can suggest something nearby.

Day 6: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

(Approx. 500 km / 7.5 hours drive)

After breakfast at your riad in Fes, your driver will pick you up and you’ll begin your journey toward the Sahara. It’s a long but beautiful drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Our first stop is Ifrane, a clean, peaceful town known as “the Moroccan Switzerland.” With its tidy streets, red-roofed houses, and cool air, it feels very different from the rest of Morocco. You can stretch your legs here and enjoy the quiet. It’s a good spot for photos too.

Next, we drive deeper into the mountains and stop in the cedar forests of Azrou. Here, you’ll see tall trees and may meet the Barbary apes that live freely in the woods. They’re playful and fun to watch. You can capture pictures while breathing in the crisp mountain air.

We continue through winding mountain roads until we reach Midelt, a Berber town at the foot of the mountains. This is where we stop for lunch. It’s a relaxed place with views of the hills, and you can enjoy local dishes like grilled meat or vegetable tagine.

After lunch, the scenery starts to change. We leave the green mountains behind and drive into dry rocky lands, passing small villages built from clay. Soon we’ll see the long ribbon of Ziz Valley below—a surprising burst of green filled with thousands of palm trees. We stop at a viewpoint to take it all in. The contrast between the valley and the desert hills is amazing.

We pass through Errachidia, a regional city, and continue through desert lands toward Erfoud, known for its fossils and dates. Here, you’ll feel the change in air—warmer, drier, and the sunlight feels stronger.

From Erfoud, it’s a short drive to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. The flat land suddenly gives way to huge golden sand dunes—this is Erg Chebbi, and it feels like another world.

We stop at a small lodge near the dunes, where you can rest, change clothes, and prepare for the desert. Then, your camel caravan will be ready. Each traveler gets their own camel, and your guide leads the way.

As you ride through the dunes, the only sounds are camel steps and the breeze. The sand changes color as the sun lowers. We stop at a high dune to watch the sunset—a deep orange sky over endless sand. It’s a quiet and magical moment. After sunset, you continue your ride to the desert camp, where your tent is ready. It’s a cozy spot in the middle of the dunes.

Dinner is served at camp—a warm, traditional Moroccan meal under the stars. After dinner, you’ll gather around a campfire for Berber music and drumming. The sky is full of stars, and the silence of the desert wraps around you. You’ll spend the night in your tent, resting in the heart of the Sahara.

Day 7: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

(Approx. 310 km | 5 hrs drive time)

Wake up early in the stillness of the desert. Your camel guide will take you up a dune to catch the sunrise. The golden light over the dunes is unforgettable.

After breakfast at the camp, ride your camel back to the edge of the desert. There, your driver will be waiting.

From Merzouga, the road heads west toward Rissani, once the base of the Alaouite dynasty and a stop for ancient caravans crossing the Sahara. On market days—Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday—stop at the traditional souk. Walk slowly. Let the sound of haggling, the smell of spices, and the sight of donkeys tied outside the market all soak in.

Take a short stop to visit Zawiya Moulay Ali ash-Sharif, the mausoleum of the dynasty’s founder. Nearby, you can also pass the fondouks, ancient caravan inns where traders once rested.

After Rissani, continue toward Erfoud, a town known for its date palms and fossil workshops. If you’re interested, you can stop briefly at a fossil museum to see ancient marine fossils that go back over 500 million years.

From here, follow the road through Tinghir, a quiet Berber town surrounded by green oases. As the scenery changes, the cliffs begin to rise.

Turn off toward the spectacular Todra Gorges, one of Morocco’s most famous natural landmarks. Park near the base and walk through the narrow pass, where the red limestone walls rise up to 400 meters on both sides. You might spot a few Berber nomads with goats at the river, especially in the early morning or late afternoon.

Lunch can be enjoyed in the heart of the gorge, either at a small riverside café or a Berber restaurant offering local tajine and mint tea.

After lunch, continue along the Dades Valley, part of the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. The road curves through rust-colored hills and Berber villages. Make photo stops at scenic points.

You’ll pass by the Monkey Fingers rock formations—twisted sandstone pillars shaped by time and wind. The view is best in the late afternoon when the sunlight glows orange on the rocks.

Before sunset, arrive at your hotel or riad in Dades Valley, perched along the river with views of the cliffs. This is your stop for the night. You can relax, take a short walk, or sit on the terrace with tea.

Dinner will be served at the hotel—simple, local, and warm. A calm end to a day filled with deep history and changing landscapes.

Day 8: Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Marrakech

(Approx. 350 km | 6.5 hrs drive time)

After breakfast in your hotel, begin the day with a short drive to explore the Dades rock formations, known locally as the “Monkey Fingers.” These weathered sandstone hills are especially striking in the morning light. If you want, take a short walk through the gorge below to stretch your legs and admire the views.

Continue driving west along the Valley of Roses, famous for its thousands of Damask roses. In May, the air is filled with the scent of blooms during the annual Rose Festival. Even outside of festival time, you can stop in Kalaa M’gouna, the center of rose product production. Visit a local cooperative for rose water, perfumes, and creams handmade by Berber women.

From here, follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward Skoura. The landscape becomes dotted with old mudbrick fortresses and palm groves. Skoura itself is an oasis town, home to one of the most well-preserved kasbahs in southern Morocco.

Stop to visit the Kasbah Amridil, a 17th-century fortress that appears on the old 50-dirham banknote. It’s like a living museum, with traditional Berber tools and architecture. The current Nasiri family still lives here. Inside, you’ll see how desert families once stored food, protected their animals, and built thick walls to stay cool.

Then continue driving toward Ouarzazate, once a key stop on the trans-Saharan trade route. Today, it’s famous for its film studios. You can explore Atlas Studios, the biggest movie production studio in all of Africa. Walk among the grand film sets from movies like Kingdom of Heaven, The Mummy, and Game of Thrones. It’s surreal how Hollywood and Morocco merge here.

Afterward, head to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou, just 30 minutes away. This ancient ksar has been standing here since the 11th century. The red mudbrick kasbahs once hosted hundreds of traders and camels crossing the Sahara. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has appeared in dozens of films like Gladiator, Babel, Prince of Persia, and more.

Park at the base and walk up slowly through the narrow alleys of the ksar. You’ll pass clay houses, small craft shops, and locals selling fossils and spices. At the top, the views over the palm-lined riverbed and desert hills are unforgettable.

Lunch will be served in a small restaurant near Ait Ben Haddou, offering traditional tagines or grilled meats with a terrace view of the kasbah.

In the afternoon, begin your journey across the High Atlas Mountains. The road curves up toward the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest pass in Morocco at 2,260 meters. On the way, you’ll pass Berber villages clinging to steep hillsides and panoramic viewpoints that deserve a photo stop.

Optional: You can also make a brief visit to Telouet Kasbah, a crumbling 17th-century palace of the powerful Glaoui family. Its colorful zellij tiles and carved cedar ceilings are still partly intact.

As you descend from the mountains, the scenery softens into olive groves and red-earth villages. You’ll reach Marrakech by early evening. Your driver will drop you off at your riad inside the medina.

Spend the evening how you like—maybe with a walk to Jemaa El Fna square, where food stalls, storytellers, and musicians come alive under the night sky. Or simply relax and have dinner at your riad.

Day 9:Marrakech Guided Tour

After breakfast at your riad, your local guide will meet you for a full-day walking and driving tour of Marrakech.

You’ll start with a visit to the Saadian Tombs, hidden for centuries behind high walls until rediscovered in 1917. These tombs date back to the 1500s and are the resting place of princes, queens, and sultans from the Saadian dynasty. The intricate cedar ceilings and Italian marble columns here reflect Morocco’s golden age of craftsmanship.

Next, you’ll walk to the nearby Bahia Palace, built in the 19th century by the grand vizier Ba Ahmed. Its name means “Brilliance,” and every detail—carved wood ceilings, stained glass, and zellij tile floors—lives up to it. This palace is a quiet oasis, full of fountains and gardens, where the vizier once lived with his many wives and concubines.

From there, your guide will take you to Ben Youssef Madrasa. This historic Islamic college is no longer in use, but it once housed over 900 students. You’ll see its grand courtyard with intricate stucco work and cedar details—a perfect example of traditional Moroccan architecture. If closed for renovation, you’ll admire it from outside.

You’ll then pass by the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest in Marrakech, known for its 77-meter high minaret. It’s visible from nearly every point in the old city, acting as a landmark for locals and visitors alike. Although non-Muslims can’t enter, your guide will share its fascinating history from outside, including how it inspired famous towers in Seville and Rabat.

By midday, you’ll stop for lunch at a rooftop restaurant near Jemaa el-Fna square. From above, you can watch the energy of the plaza—snake charmers, storytellers, and orange juice vendors fill the scene.

After lunch, you’ll head to the Majorelle Garden, a peaceful escape designed by French painter Jacques Majorelle and later owned by Yves Saint Laurent. It’s filled with exotic plants, vibrant blue walls, and quiet fountains. Note: this visit often requires pre-booking, so plan in advance.

You’ll also drive through Gueliz, the modern side of Marrakech, with wide boulevards, trendy cafes, and French colonial buildings. It’s a contrast to the winding lanes of the medina.

In the late afternoon, return to the old city and spend time exploring the souks. These markets are famous for handmade goods—leather, lanterns, spices, and more. Your guide will help you navigate the maze and avoid tourist traps.

As evening approaches, return to Jemaa el-Fna Square. This time, the plaza transforms. Drum circles form, grills fire up, and performers light flames. You can grab dinner at one of the many stalls or enjoy a drink on a rooftop terrace while the sun sets over the Koutoubia minaret.

Later, your guide will escort you back to your riad. Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 10: Marrakech Airport – Departure

After breakfast at your riad, you’ll have some free time depending on your flight. If your schedule allows, you can relax at a traditional hammam or enjoy a last walk through the medina. Later, your driver will pick you up for the transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport.

If your flight leaves from Casablanca, the drive takes about 3 hours, with short stops for coffee or snacks. Your 10-day journey across Morocco ends here.