10 Day Morocco Trip

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10-Day Morocco Itinerary for First-Time Visitors: Must-See Places and Experiences

Morocco combines wonderful territories with traditional heritage and breathtaking landscapes. A ten-day Morocco itinerary allows first-time visitors to visit all essential Moroccan landmarks, including cities and desert regions.

Day 1: Get to Casablanca
Heritatge Hassan II Mosque is the crowning attraction of the biggest Moroccan city, where travellers should begin their journey. Due to its lavish construction and harbour location, you will behold the world-class Hassan II Mosque from the outside and inside. Walk along the Corniche in Rabat before visiting its capital status.

Day 2: Explore Rabat and Travel to Chefchaouen
When exploring Rabat, visit the Hassan Tower, the Royal Palace, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. Visitors should journey from Casablanca to Chefchaouen during the afternoon, as this charming Rif Mountain city displays blue architecture throughout its streets. Walk leisurely through its atmospheric medina district under the twilight.

Day 3: Explore Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl
Spend your ...
... daytime exploring the walking paths of Chefchaouen as you discover the artist stores and traditional blue building architecture. Experience recreation at Cascades d'Akchour for a nature refreshment and hike to the Spanish Mosque for its sweeping views.

Day 4: Take the Volubilis and Meknes routes to Fes
Travel to Fes by making stops at Meknes, once an imperial city, and Volubilis, which carries the title of UNESCO-designated ancient Roman remains. Day visitors should view Bab Mansour's entrance combined with Heri es-Souani and Moulay Ismail's Mausoleum before reaching Fes.

Day 5: Explore the Historic City of Fes
A visit to the medieval medina in Fes, Chouara Tannery, Bou Inania Madrasa, and Al Quaraouiyine University provides more cultural knowledge about Morocco. Traditional shopping sections offer a chance to lose yourself in hidden paths while tasting regional Moroccan food.

Day 6: Travelling to the Sahara Desert
Discover the Middle Atlas Mountains while passing through two famous locations: the Azrou cedar woods, known as "Little Switzerland," and Ifrane. Upon your arrival in Merzouga, a desert camel journey awaits you. Experience astronomy along with Berber music from luxury tents in the desert.

Day 7: Explore the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
Guests should start their day by watching the sunrise in the Todra Gorge, which is popular among hikers and rock climbers. They should then voyage through the Dades Valley towards its traditional Berber settlements and epic rock formations. They should spend the evening in Boumalne Dades.

Day 8: Drive to Aït Benhaddou
Multiple filmmakers chose this UNESCO-designated ksar because its location followed the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Your route continues to Marrakech from the Tizi n'Tichka Pass through the High Atlas Mountains.

Day 9: Explore the Magic of Marrakech
Experience the vibrant medina while you see the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and Saadian Tombs. Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa Square and the colourful activities in the traditional souks. Spend your evening at a traditional hammam or rooftop café.

Day 10: Departure or Optional Excursion
When you choose this option, Ourika Valley, with its Atlas Mountain views, remains accessible between flight times, or final shopping becomes your priority. August is Prime Time for takeoffs and landings between Marrakech and Casablanca.

Concluding

New visitors can experience the best combination of history, action, and nature's diversity through a 10 day Moroccan trip offering outstanding access to national attractions. Travellers experience distinct Morocco adventures that unite the superb Sahara dune vistas with traditional medinas.

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