10 Days Tour From Nador To Marrakech

This 10-day Morocco tour from Nador to Marrakech offers a perfect blend of cultural discovery, scenic wonders, and desert adventure. You will start in the north and journey through imperial cities, cedar forests, palm valleys, deep gorges, and the golden dunes of Merzouga. The tour also includes visits to UNESCO-listed sites like Ait Ben Haddou and the old Medina of Fes, and ends in the vibrant city of Marrakech. It’s an ideal choice for travelers who want to experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes and rich heritage.

Day 1: Nador – Fes

Upon arrival in Nador, your guide will welcome you and begin the journey to Fes. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the Rif Mountains and Jbala region. Arrive in Fes and settle into your riad in the medina. Free time in the evening.

Day 2: Fes Sightseeing

Today, explore the spiritual capital of Morocco with a local guide. Visit the Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, the tanneries, Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and Nejjarine Museum. Enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant before more exploration. Overnight in Fes.

Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

Drive through the Middle Atlas, stopping in Ifrane (the “Switzerland of Morocco”) and the cedar forest of Azrou to see Barbary apes. After lunch in Midelt, enjoy a scenic drive along the Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga, where your desert adventure begins.

Day 4: Merzouga Desert Exploration

After breakfast, enjoy a 4×4 excursion around the dunes. Visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music, explore nomadic settlements, and have lunch with a Berber family. In the afternoon, ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars.

Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Catch the sunrise over the dunes and head to Rissani to explore the traditional market. Then travel through the Todra Gorge, where sheer rock walls tower above. Continue to Dades Valley, known for its rock formations and kasbahs. Overnight in a local guesthouse.

Day 6: Dades Valley – Rose Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Visit Rose Valley (especially beautiful in spring), and stop at Skoura’s palm grove and the historic Amridil Kasbah. Arrive in Ouarzazate, visit the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Studios. Overnight stay in a riad.

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech

Depart Ouarzazate for Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar famous for movies like *Gladiator*. Then, drive through the scenic Ounila Valley to visit the Kasbah of Telouet. Continue across the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Marrakech. Overnight in a riad.

Day 8: Marrakech Sightseeing

Enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech’s top attractions: Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fna square. Explore the souks and visit Majorelle Gardens. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the medina.

Day 9: Free Day in Marrakech

Spend the day at your leisure. You can relax at your riad, shop in the souks, visit museums, or enjoy a hammam spa experience. An optional day trip to Ourika Valley or Essaouira can be arranged.

Day 10: Marrakech – Transfer to Airport

Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable Morocco adventure.