10-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca
A complete Morocco route by Affordable Morocco Tours
Tour Overview
Tour Length:
10 Days / 9 Nights
Start City:
Casablanca
Price Range:
€TBD
Destinations Included:
11+ cities and sites (Casablanca, Rabat, Asilah, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Fes, Ifrane, Michlifen, Errachidia, Erfoud, Merzouga, Rissani, Todgha Gorges, Dades Valley/Roses Valley, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, Essaouira)
10-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca
A complete Morocco route by Tarhanine Morocco Tours
Tour Overview
Tour Length:
10 Days / 9 Nights
Start City:
Casablanca
Price Range:
€TBD
Destinations Included:
11+ cities and sites (Casablanca, Rabat, Asilah, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Fes, Ifrane, Michlifen, Errachidia, Erfoud, Merzouga, Rissani, Todgha Gorges, Dades Valley/Roses Valley, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, Essaouira)
10 days
All Destinations
Luxury or Standard
About this Tour
This 10-day itinerary begins in Casablanca and covers Morocco’s top regions: the Atlantic coast, the Rif Mountains, imperial cities, the Sahara Desert, and the kasbah route to Marrakech.
You visit Rabat, overnight in Asilah, explore Chefchaouen, and continue to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss before arriving in Fes for a guided tour. The journey continues through the Middle Atlas to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) for a camel trek and desert experience, then travels through Rissani, Todgha Gorges, and Dades Valley, continuing to Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech, with a day trip to Essaouira and an argan cooperative visit. The final day includes an airport transfer based on your flight details.
Highlights
Your 10-Day Route: At a Glance
Best for:
Travelers who want Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara dunes, Marrakech, and Essaouira in one trip
Tour length:
10 Days / 9 Nights
Start city:
Casablanca
Route:
Casablanca → Rabat → Asilah → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Moulay Idriss → Fes → Ifrane/Michlifen → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) → Rissani → Todgha Gorges → Dades Valley/Roses Valley → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech → Essaouira → Airport transfer
Signature moments:
Hassan II Mosque • Rabat landmarks • Chefchaouen medina • Volubilis ruins • Guided Fes tour • Middle Atlas crossing • Merzouga camel trek in Erg Chebbi • Rissani souk • Todgha Gorge walk • Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) • Marrakech medina highlights • Essaouira + argan cooperative
End transfer:
Casablanca or Marrakech airport (based on flight details)
Itinerary Route
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Asilah (Overnight)
After breakfast, begin with a short visit to Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Continue to Rabat to visit Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas with its Andalusian Gardens. Continue onward to Asilah for the night.
Overnight: Asilah
Day 2: Asilah – Chefchaouen (Blue Medina)
Travel through Rif villages to Chefchaouen. Visit the Kasbah of Chefchaouen (15th–16th centuries) and spend the day exploring the blue-painted medina, local squares, artisan stalls, and traditional sweets. Optional short hike in surrounding hills for panoramic views.
Overnight: Chefchaouen (based on itinerary flow)
Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Fes
Visit Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Roman city. Continue to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, then arrive in Fes for an overnight stay in an authentic riad.
Overnight: Fes
Day 4: Full-Day Fes Guided Tour – Medina, Tanneries, Medersa, Nejjarine
Explore Fes on a guided tour. Walk the high-walled streets, visit the tomb of Moulay Idriss II, and discover key sites including Bou Inania Madrasa, the tanneries, and Funduk Nejjarine. Return to your hotel and enjoy Moroccan dinner.
Overnight: Fes (based on itinerary flow)
Day 5: Fes – Ifrane – Michlifen – Errachidia – Erfoud – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
Drive toward Merzouga via the Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane, then continue to Michlifen near the cedar forests where Barbary monkeys may be seen. After lunch in a Berber village, continue through Errachidia and Erfoud (pottery and fossil quarries). Arrive near Merzouga where the dunes appear on the horizon, then ride camels into the Erg Chebbi sand sea.
Overnight: Merzouga (as written; lodging type not specified here)
Day 6: Merzouga Sunrise – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley (Roses Valley Overnight)
Wake early for sunrise and breakfast. Continue to Rissani, including Zawiya Moulay Ali ash-Sharif and the traditional souk and fondouks. Continue to Todgha Gorges and then onward through the Dades region to your hotel near the valley.
Overnight: Roses Valley (as written)
Day 7: Ait Benhaddou – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Marrakech (Medina Riad Overnight)
Visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987 and an 11th-century fortified village on historic trade routes. Continue to Marrakech via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping at the highest point and enjoying the road’s landscapes and Berber villages.
Overnight: local riad in Marrakech medina (as written)
Day 8: Marrakech Guided City Experience (Medina + Gueliz)
Explore Marrakech with a local guide:
- Medina: Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Gueliz: the modern part of the city built during the French occupation
Overnight: Marrakech (based on itinerary flow)
Day 9: Day Trip to Essaouira + Argan Cooperative Visit
Visit Essaouira (Mogador) on the Atlantic coast (170 km from Marrakech). Explore the city, fish markets, and medina souks. Your itinerary also notes water sports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing.
On the return to Marrakech, stop for photos of goats in argan trees and visit an Organic Argan Oil Cooperative to see traditional production methods.
Overnight: Marrakech (based on itinerary flow)
Day 10: Airport Transfer (Casablanca or Marrakech)
Based on your flight details, assistance and transfer to either Marrakech Airport or Casablanca Airport.
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10-Day Morocco Tour
from Casablanca – FAQs
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Q1: Is this a round-trip tour starting in Casablanca?
Yes. The tour starts in Casablanca, and the final day includes transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech airport based on your flight details.
Q2: Do we visit Chefchaouen, Volubilis, and Fes?
Yes. The itinerary includes Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and multiple days in Fes including a guided tour.
Q3: Does the tour include Merzouga and Erg Chebbi dunes?
Yes. The route includes Merzouga and a camel experience in Erg Chebbi.
Q4: Do we visit Todgha Gorges, Dades Valley, and Ait Benhaddou?
Yes. These are included on Days 6–7, followed by travel to Marrakech via Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
Q5: Is there a day trip to Essaouira?
Yes. Day 9 is a day trip to Essaouira, plus an argan cooperative visit on the return.
Q6: What does the Marrakech day include?
Your itinerary includes a guided experience covering the medina landmarks (Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, Jemaa el-Fnaa) and the modern area of Gueliz.
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