10 day morocco itinerary from casablanca: practical answers from our local team in Morocco, updated September 2026.
Most international flights land in Casablanca, which makes it the natural starting point for a 10-day Morocco itinerary. In ten days you can see the Atlantic coast, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the medina of Fes, the Sahara dunes and Marrakech without rushing.
Overview
| Day | Route | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque – Rabat | Rabat |
| 2 | Rabat – Chefchaouen | Chefchaouen |
| 3 | Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes | Fes |
| 4 | Fes medina visit | Fes |
| 5 | Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga | Desert camp |
| 6 | Merzouga – Khamlia – dunes | Merzouga |
| 7 | Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley | Dades |
| 8 | Dades – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou | Aït Ben Haddou |
| 9 | Aït Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech | Marrakech |
| 10 | Marrakech visit and departure | – |
Days 1–4: the imperial cities and the north
Start with the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world and one of the few in Morocco open to non-Muslim visitors. In Rabat, see the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower. Then head to Chefchaouen and its blue alleys in the Rif mountains. On the way to Fes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes are worth a stop. Spend a full day in the Fes medina with a local guide: the tanneries, the Qarawiyyin and the souks.
Days 5–8: the Sahara and the south
Cross the Middle Atlas to Merzouga and ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spending two nights in the desert area lets you enjoy a full day there: visit the Gnawa musicians of Khamlia, the nomad families and the fossil workshops of Erfoud. Then drive west through the Todra Gorges, the Dades Valley and Ouarzazate to the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou.
Days 9–10: Marrakech
Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka and finish in Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fna square, the Bahia Palace, the Majorelle Garden and the souks.
Why a private driver?
Public transport does not reach many of these places conveniently. With a private driver the whole loop is seamless, from airport pick-up to the final drop-off. Our 10-day grand tour from Casablanca follows this route, and the 6-day Chefchaouen and desert tour from Casablanca is a shorter alternative.
Budget tips
- Travel in spring or autumn for the best weather and prices outside holiday peaks.
- Stay in riads: better value and more charm than big hotels.
- Share the private vehicle with friends or family to lower the cost per person.
How to book this 10-day route
This 10-day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca works best with a private driver for the whole loop, because the Sahara section has no train. Book riads early in spring and autumn, which are the busiest seasons, and keep one flexible afternoon in Fes or Marrakech for rest, shopping or a cooking class.
- Arrive in Casablanca in the morning to visit the Hassan II Mosque on day one.
- Plan a lighter day after the desert night.
- Ask for a French, English or Spanish-speaking driver according to your group.
Key takeaways
- Ten days is ideal to combine cities, mountains and the Sahara.
- Casablanca to Marrakech in a loop avoids backtracking.
- Plan two nights near Merzouga if possible.
Want to adapt this plan? Ask for a custom tour or browse our Morocco tours.
FAQ: 10 day morocco itinerary from casablanca
Is 10 days enough to see Morocco?
Ten days is enough for the classic highlights: Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech, without rushing.
Can I do this itinerary by public transport?
Partly, by train between Casablanca, Rabat, Fes and Marrakech, but reaching the desert and the kasbahs is much easier with a private driver.
Should I end the trip in Marrakech or Casablanca?
Ending in Marrakech avoids backtracking, and Marrakech airport has many international flights.
Which is the best season for this itinerary?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the most comfortable temperatures in both the cities and the desert.