Morocco is a land of diverse landscapes, rich culture, and timeless traditions. This 10-day itinerary will guide you from the golden sands of the Sahara to the sparkling waters of the Atlantic, allowing you to experience the best of Morocco’s vibrant cities, ancient medinas, and stunning natural wonders (Morocco Itinerary Desert Sea).

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

• Highlights: Hassan II Mosque, Corniche, Rick’s Café.
• Begin your journey in Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city. Visit the stunning Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world, and stroll along the Corniche. Enjoy dinner at the iconic Rick’s Café.

Day 2: Casablanca to Rabat

• Travel Time: ~1 hour (87 km)
• Highlights: Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, Oudayas Kasbah.
• Drive to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, and explore the tranquil Oudayas Kasbah and the Hassan Tower. Visit the Royal Palace and relax in the Andalusian Gardens.

Day 3: Rabat to Chefchaouen

• Travel Time: ~4 hours (250 km)
• Highlights: The Blue City, Ras El-Maa.
• Journey to the picturesque town of Chefchaouen, famed for its blue-painted streets. Wander through the medina, shop for local crafts, and enjoy views from Ras El-Maa.

Day 4: Chefchaouen to Fes (Morocco Itinerary Desert Sea)

• Travel Time: ~4 hours (200 km)
• Highlights: Volubilis, Meknes.
• Stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and explore Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities. Continue to Fes, the cultural heart of Morocco.

Day 5: Fes Exploration

• Highlights: Fes el-Bali, Bou Inania Madrasa, Tanneries.
• Spend the day exploring Fes’ labyrinthine medina. Visit historical sites like the Al-Attarine Madrasa and the tanneries. Don’t miss the stunning views from the Borj Nord.

Day 6: Fes to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

• Travel Time: ~8 hours (460 km)
• Highlights: Ziz Valley, Erg Chebbi dunes.
• Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Ziz Valley. Arrive in Merzouga and enjoy a camel trek into the Sahara to watch the sunset over the dunes. Spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.

Day 7: Merzouga to Dades Valley

• Travel Time: ~6 hours (300 km)
• Highlights: Todra Gorge, Berber Villages.
• Leave the desert and travel through the dramatic Todra Gorge. Continue to the Dades Valley, known for its stunning rock formations and kasbahs.

Day 8: Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ouarzazate

• Travel Time: ~7 hours (350 km)
• Highlights: Ait Benhaddou, High Atlas Mountains.
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, a stunning kasbah. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to reach Marrakech.

Day 9: Marrakech Exploration

• Highlights: Jardin Majorelle, Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fnaa.
• Explore the vibrant city of Marrakech. Visit the serene Jardin Majorelle, the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, and the Bahia Palace. Enjoy Moroccan cuisine at a rooftop restaurant.

Day 10: Marrakech to Casablanca (Departure)

• Travel Time: ~3 hours (240 km)
• Highlights: Souvenir shopping.
• Drive back to Casablanca for your departure.

This itinerary captures Morocco’s rich diversity, offering you a perfect blend of urban adventures, cultural immersion, and natural beauty. Happy travels!