10 Days tour from Marrakech
The 10-day tour in Morocco offers a rich and immersive experience, starting in the red city of Marrakech and ending in the cultural port city of Tangier. You’ll begin by exploring the historic sights of Marrakech before heading through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains to reach the ancient Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Thereafter, we will travel to the dramatic Dades and Todgha Gorges. The adventure continues to the magical Sahara Desert of Merzouga, where you’ll ride camels across the dunes and spend a night in a traditional desert camp under the starry sky at the heart of the dunes. Furthermore, the tour then takes us to Fes, known as the scientific capital of Morocco, where you will be discovering it with an experienced local guide of the area. Later, we will visit the charming blue town of Chefchaouen, nestled in the Rif Mountains. Finally, we conclude the 10 days in Tangier Morocco.
Your 10 Days tour from Marrakech starts with a Welcome airport pick up by a super knowledgeable tour guide. Once you meet him, He will transport you to the medina, where you will spend the night in a traditional riad.
Today, on the second day of your 10 days in Morocco, we will drive to Essaouira. Leaving behind the red city of Marrakech, Along the way we will stop for lunch and make a visit to a women’s cooperative that specializes in producing bioproducts from argan trees such as Oil, Amlou, creams… Later one we arrive; the waves’ sound and the relaxed atmosphere will warmly welcome you. Leave your luggage in the Riad’s room, then explore the historic ramparts of Essaouira as well as enjoy fresh seafood and take a leisurely stroll along the sandy beaches. When you are finished strolling, return to the Riad for an overnight stay.
Today, feel free to continue yesterday’s wanders. Once you are ready to go, we return to Marrakech, where a local tour guide awaits to guide you on an exciting day of exploration. Marrakech is one of the four Moroccan imperial cities, as well as the most famous and visited city in the world. During today’s visit with your local guide, you will have the opportunity to discover all the hidden gems that make Marrakech truly unique. The sights, sounds, and scents of this captivating city will enchant you as you immerse yourself in its rich history, culture, and traditions. Your city tour includes the following sites: the ancient Medina, the Ben Youssef Quranic Mosque, the Saadian Tombs of Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and finally the Jamaa el F’na Square.
Today, we depart from Marrakech and make our way to Boumalne Dades which we will be arriving in the afternoon. Along the way, we will be stopping several times to witness the magical view of each interesting place. 2 hours after leaving Marrakech, we stop in Tizi N’T’ichka, nestled in the middle of the high Atlas Mountains. Thereafter, we stop again in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Feel free here to wander as you wish. Later, just near the Kasbah, we can have lunch at a local restaurant. From there, we continue on to Boumalne Dades, passing through the famous city of Ouarzazate and the enchanting Valley of Roses. Once we arrive in Boumalne, we will pay a short visit to the breathtaking gorge of Dades and Monkey Finger’s Rock. Finally, you will be dropped off at your Riad for an overnight stay.
From Boumalne Dades, we drive straight to Todgha Gorge, a beautiful and interesting gorge that has a limestone cliff that reaches up to 300 meters in height. In certain areas, the gorge narrows to just 10 meters wide. The gorge has a wonderful river; feel free to take a walk along that river to witness and appreciate the place’s magical landscapes. Afterward, we leave for Rissani, the liveliest market in southeast Morocco. This vibrant market welcomes people from over 160 villages, including the Merzouga village. In the afternoon, we arrive at Merzouga’s golden dunes, where your camels await you to carry you across your desert camp. In the middle of the dunes, you will stop to witness the magical view of the sunset, and later continue to the camp for an overnight stay (the camp includes dinner and a Berber party with drums around the fire).
Wake up early today to witness the last sunrise over the golden dunes! After breakfast in your hotel, we leave Merzouga and drive north to Fes. On the way, we will visit Ziz Valley, have lunch in Medilt, and later visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou to watch the wild Barbary Macaques. Feel free to feed them, but we recommend exercising caution. Furthermore, visit Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, because it’s too clean and has so many trees. In the afternoon, we drop you off in Medina, where your Riad is located.
Similar to Marrakech, today you will spend time in Fes and its surrounding areas. Hiring a native tour guide will let you explore and understand the complex history of the world’s oldest city. The world-famous Golden Gates of the Royal Palace should be your first stop. Despite the restricted entrance, you can still observe the construction progress and the gates’ date. Afterward, go for a walk around the site’s walls to appreciate its grandeur. Then, go over to the Ceramics Factory to witness the handiwork of local artists as they make a wide variety of ceramic items, including tiles, bowls, glasses, vases, and more.
While exploring the Medina, your local guide will guide you to see the tanneries, Najjarine fountain, Quaraouin mosque, Medrasa Bouanania, and Medrasa Bouanania, among other ancient sites. Once your sightseeing tour comes to an end leave your local guide and meet your driver to drive back to the riad for another night.
The trip of today from Fes to Chefchaouen unveils Morocco’s rich history and stunning landscapes, blending ancient wonders and cultural charm. The first today’s stop is Meknes, an imperial city steeped in history. Feel free to visit here the following sites if they are open (Bab Manosur, Qara Prison, Sahrij and Hri Souani, and finally Moulay Ismail Mausoleum). Next, we continue to Volubilis, where the Roman ruins stand testament to a bygone era, inviting exploration amidst ancient columns and worn stones. Afterward we cross the Rif Mountains to reach the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen. Once we drop you off in your Riad feel free to wander and stroll around the Medina.
Exciting stops await us as we travel from Chefchaouen to Tangier on this section of our 10-day Morocco tour. Once we reach Tangier, we will have the opportunity to tour its ancient Medina. Explore the old city’s winding alleys at your leisure, taking in the historic architecture and lively ambiance along the way. Furthermore, we visit the famous Cape Spartel, a breathtaking peninsula at the intersection of the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. From there, we continue to Hercules’s Cave. According to legend, this cave was the mythical resting place of Hercules after completing his 12 labors. Finally, after finishing the city tour of Tangier, we drop you off at the airport in Ibnu Battuta, where our 10-day tour from Marrakech ends.
The 10-day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech was meticulously crafted by experts in the tourist industry to cater to every visitor’s interests and tastes. However, occasionally, unforeseen events necessitate adjustments to the plan. We understand and are willing to accommodate this. Feel free to contact us at any time if you require any assistance.
The conclusion of our ten-day journey through Morocco with Africa North Journeys Agency was drawing near. Our guide and driver was Mohamed. Definitely, he makes a fantastic driving guide. He is knowledgeable, helpful, and pleasant to talk to. Plus, he’s a competent driver. We will certainly return, Mohamed, and we are grateful for the time you spent showing us about your beautiful country. Moha and this organization have my full support.
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