10 Days Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Arrive at Fes airport, where your driver/guide will transfer you to your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, explore the historic old Medina of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this imperial city. Spend the night at a local riad or hotel.

Join an official local guide for a full-day tour of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities. Visit the Golden Doors of the Royal Palace, the Old Medina (Fes El-Bali), mosques, madrassas, the Tanners’ district, and the artisans’ neighborhood preserving Andalusian techniques. Enjoy the vibrant souks and landmarks like Al-Qarawiyyin University and Bab Boujloud. Overnight stay at a hotel or riad in Fes.

After breakfast, depart Fes for Merzouga. Stop in Ifrane, known as the 'Switzerland of Morocco,' to see the Berber lion statue. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Cedar Forest, home to Barbary macaques. Continue through Errachidia and the lush Ziz Valley with its palm groves to Erfoud, famous for fossils. Arrive at Erg Chebbi, where you’ll embark on a camel trek to watch the sunset from the dunes. Spend the night at a desert camp with Berber music under the stars.

Wake early to witness a stunning sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast at the camp, explore the region off-road. Visit nomadic families to learn about their desert lifestyle and share mint tea. Tour the M’Fis mines for panoramic views and visit Khamlia Village for Gnaoua music and a Berber pizza lunch. Explore Lake Dayet Sarji, a seasonal lake attracting flamingos. Return to Merzouga for an overnight stay at a hotel or riad.

Depart Merzouga for Rissani, a historic caravan hub, and explore its souk if visiting on market days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Sundays). Continue to Tinghir to see its oases, then visit the dramatic Todra Gorges for a scenic walk under 300-meter cliffs. Travel to Boumalne Dades and the Dades Gorges, known for 'monkey toes' rock formations and sand castles. Overnight stay at a hotel or riad in Dades Gorges.

After breakfast, travel through the Dades Gorges’ zigzagging roads and continue to Kalaat M’Gouna, known for its rose harvest and annual festival. Enjoy lunch in Roses Town, then head to Skoura to visit the 17th-century Amridil Kasbah along the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs. Arrive in Ouarzazate, the 'Hollywood of Africa,' for an overnight stay at a hotel or riad.

Explore Ouarzazate’s cinema studios, where films like Game of Thrones were shot. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a backdrop for many movies. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’Tichka pass at 2260 meters, admiring Berber villages. Arrive in Marrakech by evening for an overnight stay at a riad or hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Essaouira, the 'City of the Wind.' Explore its Medina with blue doors and Portuguese-influenced architecture. Visit an argan oil cooperative and enjoy lunch in the Medina or at the port. Return to Marrakech in the afternoon for an overnight stay at a riad or hotel.

Join a local guide to explore Marrakech, the 'Red City.' Visit the Saadian Tombs, Bahia and Badi Palaces, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and Koutoubia Mosque with its 77-meter minaret. Explore Menara Gardens and Jardin Majorelle (advance booking required). Wander through Jemaa El-Fna Square, a UNESCO site, and the vibrant souks. Overnight stay at a hotel or riad in Marrakech.

Enjoy free time in Marrakech before your driver transfers you to the airport, scheduled according to your flight time, concluding your 10-day Morocco adventure.