10 Day Imperial Cities and Desert
Start your 10 Day Imperial Cities and Desert and Explore Morocco’s Imperial Cities and Desert for ten fascinating days, a journey that combines breathtaking scenery with historical significance. Start your journey in Casablanca, a vibrant city where historical sites like the Hassan II Mosque combine modern and traditional architecture.
Explore the winding alleyways of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage site with colorful souks and breathtaking architecture, to get a glimpse into the city’s imperial past. Reach Meknes, an ancient city with elaborate palaces and gates, by traversing the Atlas Mountains. Proceed to the desert gem of Merzouga, where you will experience the captivating Saharan dunes on camelback and spend nights in a traditional desert camp beneath a starry sky. Travel to the colorful city of Marrakech to finish your adventure where the vivid colors will
10 day Morocco Tour itinerary
10 Day Imperial Cities and Desert
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
| Day 1 | Arrival in Casablanca | Casablanca |
| Day 2 | Casablanca Rabat | Rabat |
| Day 3 | Rabat Meknes Volubilis Fez | Fez |
| Day 4 | Fez Exploration | Fez |
| Day 5 | Fez Ifrane Midelt Erg Chebbi | Merzouga |
| Day 6 | Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert | Merzouga |
| Day 7 | Erg Chebbi Dades Valley Ouarzazate | Ouarzazate |
| Day 8 | Ouarzazate Ait Ben Haddou Marrakesh | Marrakech |
| Day 9 | Marrakesh Guided Tour | Marrakech |
| Day 10 | Departure from Marrakesh | Departure |
itinerary For 10 Day Imperial Cities and Desert
Start Ten Day imperial cities and desert tour and Explore Morocco’s Imperial Cities and the captivating desert on an adventure that will never be forgotten. Before arriving in the magnificent Sahara Desert, this 10-day itinerary will take you through the rich historical and cultural sites of Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech. This amazing adventure shouldn’t be missed.
Day 1: Arrive Casablanca
10 Day Imperial Cities and Desert start upon your arrival at Casablanca Airport, our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel. Following, you may wish to see some of the sights of the city, the best being the Hassan II Mosque. Night at a hotel.
Day 2: Casablanca-Rabat:
After breakfast, start the trip towards the capital of Morocco, Rabat is the first Imperial city you will be visiting. We can organize a Guided Tour with an official guide; you will visit the Oudayas Kasbah, Hassan Tower & Mohammed V Mausoleum, along with the Chellah Gardens & Necropolis. You will be spending the night at a Riad.
Day 4: Fez Guided Tour:
In Fez, you will have a Guided tour with an official guide and you will be able to explore the UNESCO protected Fez Medina, Fez is made up of 9,000 roads and alleyways and it’s best to explore it with an expert. Fez Medina is the oldest and most beautiful in Morocco, almost unchanged since the Middle Ages and declared World Heritage of Humanity in 1981. The doors lead us to a tangle of narrow streets and alleyways around the mosque Kairouine. Its university is the oldest in the world. Visit the neighborhood of the tanners and discover a terrace overlooking the tannery. Night at a Riad.
Day 5: Fez-Ifrane-Midelt-Erg Chebbi:
Our driver will pick you up around 9am towards the Erg Chebbi Dunes. On the way you will pass Ifrane before continuing onward through Midelt and the Ziz Valley and onto the desert for the night for a Sahara adventure. Arrive to your destination late afternoon. Dinner and night at the Auberge.
Day 6: Erg Chebbi-Sahara Desert:
Today, you’ll have the day to explore the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert. You’ll be able to visit a local musical village Khamlia, share a tea with a nomadic family. Following, prepare for Camel Trekking into the desert. You will stop to admire sunset. Dinner under the stars followed by a night in a Berber-style tent. We have our own private camp area. If you prefer not to camp out, you go Camel Trekking for one hour to view the sunset and spend the night at the Auberge.
Day 7: Erg Chebbi-Dades Valley-Ouarzazate:
This morning, you’ll be able to admire sunset and take some outstanding photos before Camel Trekking back to the Auberge. You’ll then head to Ouarzazate. On the way you will detour to visit Todra Gorge. You will then head towards Ouarzazate and visit Taorirt Kasbah once owned by the Glaouis family Dinner and night at a Riad.
Day 8: Ouarzazate-Ait Ben Haddou-Marrakesh:
After leaving Ouarzazate you will be stopping at the UNESCO world heritage site at Ait Ben Haddou. Then, you’ll cross Tiz n Tichka pass, over the High Atlas Mountains and to Marrakesh. Night at a Riad.
Day 9: Marrakesh Guided Tour:
Today will have an optional private Guided Tour of Marrakesh Medina with an official guide from Marrakesh. You will see the famous Mosque of Koutubia, the Medina and its souks, and explore some more of Marrakesh’s secrets: Ali Ben Youssef Koranic school, the Saadian the Bahia Palace and Majorelle Gardens. Night at a Riad in the Medina.
Day 10: Departure from Marrakesh:
End of 10 Day Imperial Cities and Desert and Transfer to the airport on time of your flight.We hope you had a wonderful journey.
What To Know About Casablanca
Take off on an enthralling 10-day adventure through Morocco’s Imperial Cities and Desert, which combine breathtaking scenery with historic sites. Set out on your journey in the vibrant city of Casablanca, where famous buildings like the Hassan II Mosque combine modern and traditional architecture.
Explore the maze-like streets of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage site with colorful souks and breathtaking architecture, and step back in time to the imperial era. Travel through the Atlas Mountains to arrive at the historic Meknes, a city full of elaborate palaces and gates. Proceed to the oasis of the desert, Merzouga, where you will experience riding camels through the captivating Saharan dunes and spend the nights in a traditional desert camp beneath a blanket of stars. Finish your trip in the colorful city of Marrakech, where the vivid colors