By Fathima Rukaiya,

Morocco is a vibrant land where ancient medinas meet rugged mountains, and golden dunes stretch endlessly beneath a starry sky. If you’re craving culture, adventure, and incredible landscapes, this 10-day itinerary will take you through the best of Morocco.

Here’s your complete day by day breakdown which includes activities, travel tips, and estimated costs as of 2025.

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakesh

Arrival: Land at Marrakesh Menara Airport.

Transfer: Take a taxi (around $10) to the medina (city’s old town / historical center).

Check-in: Pay around $70 per night for stay in a classic riad, such as Riad Nesma Suites & SPA.

Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa Square in the evening and eat street food (grilled meats and tagine, which cost about $5).

Budget per day: $90 – $110

The first taste of Marrakesh’s experience includes music, spices, and snake charmers.

Day 2: Explore Marrakesh

In the morning visit the Bahia Palace (entry is about $7), Koutoubia Mosque, and Saadian Tombs.

Afternoon: Explore the souks in the afternoon to find handcrafted items.

You could book a hammam spa treatment (rates can vary from $20 – $40).

For dinner have a rooftop meal at Nomad Marrakesh (approximately $20 per person).

Daily Budget: $100

Tip: It’s normal to bargain at the souks!

Day 3: Travel via Ait Benhaddou to Dades Valley

Book a private tour or rent a car. It takes about 6 -7 hours from Marrakesh to reach Dades:

4-day desert tour with a guide costs about $250 – $350, or Self-drive with overnight stays costs around $150 per day in total.

Stop: Explore Ait Benhaddou – UNESCO-listed fortress town.

Evening: Spend the night in the Dades Gorges like Riad Dades Birds (rates start from $60)

Daily Budget: $90 – $120

Breathtaking drive through Atlas Mountains and ancient kasbahs.

Day 4: Into the Sahara Desert

Drive to Merzouga which takes about 4 – 5 hours.

Camel trek at sunset to your desert camp.

Stay: Dinner and music at a luxurious desert camp (approximately $80 – $120).

Sahara Majestic Luxury Camp, for instance.

Budget per day: $100 to $140

Rest beneath the stars among Erg Chebbi dunes.

Day 5: Sunrise & Drive to Fes

Sunrise camel ride back to Merzouga.

Fes is a long drive (8 hours).

To break up the travel, there is an optional overnight stay in Midelt.

Check-in: Riad Tizwa (about $60 – $80) or Dar Hafsa.

Budget per day: $100

Bring podcasts and food for the trip!

Day 6: Discover Fes

In the morning, go to Chouara Tannery, Bou Inania Madrasa, and Al Quaraouiyine Mosque.

Try a guided medina tour or cooking lesson in the afternoon (around $25).

Dinner will include pastilla and lamb with prunes, which are traditional Fassi dishes.

Budget per day: $80 – $100

Take a tour of the world’s largest car-free urban area.

Day 7: Transfer to Imlil

Imlil village (around 6 hours from Fes via Marrakesh) can be reached via private travel or shared shuttle.

Cost: about $70 per vehicle.

Stay: Imlil guesthouses (Dar Adrar, which costs about $40 per night with food).

Prepare by hiring a guide and a mule for the hike (around $60 to $80 per day).

Budget per day: $90

Day 8: Hike to the Toubkal Refuge

Begin by hiking to the Toubkal Refuge (3,207m) from Imlil (1,740m).

About five to six hours is the trek time.

Accommodation: Mountain Refuge (around $25 for a dorm room or $60 for a private room).

Meals: Provided at the shelter or included.

Budget per day: $90

Stunning views of the High Atlas and the challenges that lie ahead.

Day 9: Mount Toubkal (4,167m) & Return

Summit walk (3 – 4 hours up, 2 – 3 hours down) with an early start (4 – 5am).

By the afternoon, head back to Imlil.

Travel back to Marrakech on the same day (optional)

Budget per day: $80

Unmatched 360° views from North Africa’s highest summit.

Day 10: Depart from Marrakesh

Drive to Marrakesh (2 hours from Imlil).

Before the flight, a half-day of shopping or hammam (traditional bathhouse, not only for physical cleansing but also a social and cultural hub)

Transfer to the airport: about $10

Budget per day: $70

Typically, flights depart in the early afternoon or evening.

Travel Tips

Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD); $1 ≈ 10 MAD.

Weather:

April – May and September – November: Ideal for trekking and the desert.

June to August is summer, and it’s hot, especially in the Sahara.

Safety: Travelers can feel safe in Morocco but be cautious when in crowded medinas.

5GB SIM cards from Orange and Maroc Telecom cost about 50 MAD.

Language: Arabic and French are spoken by many people. In tourist areas, English is widely spoken.

Morocco’s diversity is what makes it so magical; on this 10-day tour, you’ll see vibrant towns, historic medinas, vast deserts, and towering mountains. Every day will be full of wonder, whether you’re standing atop Mount Toubkal, resting beneath the stars in the Sahara, or sipping mint tea in Marrakesh. Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime? Morocco is calling.