Ten days is the sweet spot — long enough to root yourself in Fes and the imperial north, drop south to the Sahara, and finish in Marrakech in one unhurried loop, with Chefchaouen or the coast as an optional add-on.
The grand loop, day by day
This is our most-requested length, starting in Fes: the country's greatest hits with breathing room between them. Drives are spread out so no single day feels like a marathon, and the medina days are entirely on foot.
- Days 1–2: Fes — the Fes el-Bali medina with a guide, the Chouara tanneries, the medersas, the Kairaouine and the artisan souks.
- Day 3: Day trip to Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss.
- Day 4: South through Ifrane and the Middle Atlas cedar forest toward the desert.
- Day 5: Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga — camel trek and a luxury camp night.
- Day 6: West through the Dadès and Todra gorges and the kasbah road.
- Day 7: Aït Ben Haddou and over the Tizi n'Tichka pass.
- Days 8–9: Marrakech — medina, gardens, hammam and a rooftop dinner.
- Day 10: A final city morning and departure from Marrakech (RAK).
Add Chefchaouen or the coast
If you'd rather stay north and slow, add the blue city of Chefchaouen after Fes via the scenic Rif road instead of running the full southern loop. Or, if you finish in Marrakech, tack on Essaouira — three hours west, with ramparts, a working fishing port and superb grilled seafood — as a relaxed decompression after the desert.
Frequently asked
Is 10 days enough to see Morocco?
It's ideal. Ten days lets you combine Fes and the imperial north, the Sahara and Marrakech — or stay north with the cities and Chefchaouen — without rushing. Two weeks adds the south's valleys or a proper Atlas trek.
What's the best 10-day Morocco route?
A loop starting in Fes: deep into the imperial north and the medina, south through Ifrane to the Sahara, then west through the gorges and Aït Ben Haddou to finish in Marrakech. Flying open-jaw (into Fès–Saïss, out of Marrakech) saves backtracking.
Should I add Chefchaouen to a 10-day trip?
Yes if you love photography and slow medina time. From Fes it adds a night and a scenic Rif-mountain drive up to the blue city — well worth it for many travellers, and easy to slot in before the southern loop.
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The Best Time to Visit Morocco
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Morocco Travel Costs & Budget
Fes can be done on almost any budget. Mid-range travellers spend roughly US$80–150 per person per day; private, riad-based trips with a local guide and driver typically run US$200–400+ per day depending on season and style.