Ten days is the sweet spot for Morocco — long enough to give the southern desert circuit through Ouarzazate the time it deserves, then loop up to the imperial north, with the Atlantic coast as an optional finish.
The grand loop, day by day
This is our most-requested length: the country's greatest hits with breathing room between them. Drives are spread out so no single day feels like a marathon.
- Days 1–2: Marrakech — medina, gardens, hammam, chef's-table dinner.
- Day 3: High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.
- Day 4: Dadès and Todra gorges to the desert.
- Day 5: Erg Chebbi dunes — camel trek and a luxury camp night.
- Day 6: North-west to Fes via the Middle Atlas cedar forest and Ifrane.
- Days 7–8: Fes — the medieval medina, crafts and a family dinner.
- Day 9: Meknes, Volubilis and on to Chefchaouen or Rabat.
- Day 10: A final city morning and departure.
Add the coast
If you'd rather end slowly by the sea, swap the last two days for Essaouira — three hours west of Marrakech, with ramparts, a working fishing port and the country's best grilled seafood. It's the ideal decompression after the desert.
Frequently asked
Is 10 days enough to see Morocco?
It's ideal. Ten days lets you combine Marrakech, the Sahara and the imperial north — or the cities and the coast — without rushing. Two weeks adds the south's valleys or a proper Atlas trek.
What's the best 10-day Morocco route?
A loop from Marrakech: south over the Atlas to the Sahara, then north-west to Fes and the imperial cities, finishing in Fes, Rabat or Chefchaouen. Flying open-jaw (in and out of different cities) saves backtracking.
Should I add Chefchaouen to a 10-day trip?
Yes if you love photography and slow medina time. It adds a night and a scenic Rif-mountain drive between Fes and the north — well worth it for many travellers.
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Morocco Itinerary: 7 Days
A week is enough to do the southern desert circuit properly — Marrakech over the Tizi n'Tichka to Ouarzazate, the kasbah road, the gorges and a night in the Sahara — or to trace the imperial cities of the north instead. Here are two proven 7-day routes and how to choose between them.
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The Best Time to Visit Morocco
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best all-round windows for Morocco, and especially for the southern desert circuit around Ouarzazate — warm days over the kasbah road, cool nights in the Drâa and Dadès valleys, and dune light at its richest before the summer furnace arrives.
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Morocco Travel Costs & Budget
Morocco can be done on almost any budget. Mid-range travellers spend roughly US$80–150 per person per day; a private southern circuit from Ouarzazate — driver-guide, kasbah stays and a desert-camp night — typically runs US$200–400+ per day depending on season and the standard of camp you choose.