10-Day Grand Morocco Road Trip from Marrakech
Desert, mountains, imperial cities and the Atlantic — the whole country at an easy pace.
01Overview
Our most complete Morocco road trip: the Sahara, the gorges, Fès, Chefchaouen, Rabat and a finale by the sea in Essaouira before returning to Marrakech.
Ten days lets the road breathe. You cross the High Atlas to the desert, climb north through the Middle Atlas to Fès and Chefchaouen, follow the Atlantic coast through Rabat and finish with two slow days in Essaouira, the windy, whitewashed port where Marrakech locals go to relax.
Every night is in a characterful riad, kasbah or camp, and each day leaves time to wander. Ideal for honeymooners and first-time visitors who want the full picture.
02Highlights
- The Sahara at Merzouga with a camp night
- Dadès and Todra gorges
- Fès medina and Chefchaouen
- Rabat, Morocco's elegant capital
- Two nights by the ocean in Essaouira
- Easy pace — no more than 5–6 hours on the road most days
03Day by day
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Day 1
Marrakech → Tichka → Aït Ben Haddou
Over the High Atlas to the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou.
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Day 2
Ouarzazate → Skoura → Dadès gorge
Kasbahs, palm groves and the Dadès switchbacks.
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Day 3
Todra gorge → Merzouga
Todra canyon, then camels into the dunes for sunset.
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Day 4
Ziz valley → Midelt → Ifrane → Fès
North through the Middle Atlas cedars to Fès.
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Day 5
Fès el-Bali
A full day in the world's largest car-free medina.
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Day 6
Fès → Chefchaouen
Into the Rif mountains and the blue town.
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Day 7
Chefchaouen → Rabat
Coast road to Rabat: Udayas kasbah and Hassan tower.
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Day 8
Rabat → El Jadida → Essaouira
Portuguese cistern of El Jadida and the coast road south.
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Day 9
Free day by the sea
Ramparts, the fishing port, the beach — at your own pace.
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Day 10
Argan country → Marrakech
Argan cooperatives on the way back to Marrakech.
04What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle (4×4 or minivan)
- Your own local driver-guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad
- Accommodation in hand-picked riads and kasbahs
- One night in a Sahara desert camp (private tent)
- Sunset camel trek in the dunes
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums
- Official local guides in the medinas (optional)
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Pickup: Your hotel, riad or Marrakech airport.
05On the road
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