By Landolfo Mancini 
Morocco is an incredible place to travel. If you have 10 days in the countryside, it is best to spend them with old cities and traditional markets, as well as the Atlas Mountains and desert landscapes.
This route has each of these things. You will start in Marrakech, ride a camel in the Sahara, then visit the cities of Fes and Chefchaouen, before ending with an epic hike on Mount Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa.
It is closely based on my own 10-day trip, although I simplified it and made some improvements based on my recent experience in the country.
In this travel guide I will show you some of the best things to see and do in Morocco!
Itinerary Morocco Day 1: Marrakech
Welcome to Morocco! Start your journey by exploring the historic city of Marrakech, known for its markets and architecture.
If you stay in a hotel in the medina (Old Town), you can reach all the places listed below on foot, which I also did.
Medresa Ben Youssef
It was founded in Marrakech in the XIX century and was once the largest Islamic school in North Africa. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You can visit the building for a small fee, and it is full of beautiful mosaics and other interesting details. If you are looking for beautiful places to take pictures in Marrakech, some of the doors here are fantastic.
However, this place is very popular with tourists, so it’s a good idea to arrive early in the day.
Medina of Marrakech
One thing you have to do in Marrakech is to see the souks and markets of the medina. The largest of them is the semmarine souk.
These markets are full of beautiful handicrafts to look at, buy and take pictures, and it’s fun to walk through the alleys and look for souvenirs.
You will find all kinds of pottery, carpets, lamps, shoes, spices, leather, wood carvings, etc. sehen.es there are also the usual travel souvenirs such as fridge magnets and coffee cups.
Many sellers in the market can be intrusive, and they may not leave you alone, so you need to be ready to move on if you are not interested. You can also politely but emphatically say “la shoukran” (“No thanks”).
At the same time, you also have to avoid donkeys, scooters and other incoming pedestrians in the narrow streets, so it’s a pretty hectic experience.
I have always asked sellers before taking photos of their goods, and they usually don’t mind until their face is photographed.
Jamaâ el-Fna Square
It is the main square of Marrakech and a crazy place with snake charmers, street performers, food stalls and juice vendors.