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Morocco itinerary: 10 days vs 2 weeks

Not sure how long to stay in Morocco? Compare pacing, cities covered, budget, and every day of both plans side by side.

10 days

10-day Morocco itinerary

Marrakech, Sahara desert, Fes, and Chefchaouen.

Pacing

Packed highlights · 7 days

Best for

First-timers, tight PTO, one big loop

Best time to go

March–May and September–November.

Budget per style

  • Budget$45–70 / day · $450–700 total
  • Mid-range$100–160 / day · $1,000–1,600 total
  • Comfort$250+ / day · $2,500+ total

Per person, excluding international flights.

Day-by-day highlights

  1. Days 1–3: Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fnaa, souks, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, hammam.
  2. Day 4: Drive over Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka to Aït Benhaddou.
  3. Day 5: Continue to Merzouga.
  4. Day 6: Camel trek into Erg Chebbi; overnight in desert camp.
  5. Day 7: Long drive to Fes via Ziz Valley.
  6. Days 8–9: Fes medina, tanneries, day trip to Volubilis or Meknes.
  7. Day 10: Fly out from Fes, or continue to Chefchaouen for the blue city.

2 weeks

2-week Morocco itinerary

Full imperial-cities loop plus Chefchaouen, Essaouira, and the Sahara.

Pacing

Packed highlights · 7 days

Best for

Deeper dive, secondary regions, slower travel

Best time to go

March–May and September–November.

Budget per style

  • Budget$45–70 / day · $630–980 total
  • Mid-range$100–160 / day · $1,400–2,240 total
  • Comfort$250+ / day · $3,500+ total

Per person, excluding international flights.

Day-by-day highlights

  1. Days 1–2: Casablanca arrival + Rabat.
  2. Days 3–4: Chefchaouen — blue medina, Rif hikes.
  3. Days 5–6: Fes.
  4. Days 7–8: Sahara via Merzouga — camel + camp.
  5. Days 9–10: Todra/Dades gorges + Aït Benhaddou.
  6. Days 11–12: Marrakech.
  7. Days 13–14: Essaouira: seafood, windsurfing, fly home.

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