
7 Days / 6 Nights
7 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech
Discover Marrakech, the Sahara Desert, Fes, Rabat and Casablanca on a 7-day Morocco journey through mountains, ancient villages, desert landscapes and historic cities.
Morocco Desert & Cultural Tour
Discover Morocco from Marrakech to the Sahara, Fes & Casablanca
This 7-day Morocco tour from Marrakech combines some of the country's most famous landscapes, historic cities and cultural destinations in one journey. Begin in Marrakech before traveling across the High Atlas Mountains toward southern Morocco and the Sahara Desert.
Visit Ait Ben Haddou, travel through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, and continue to Merzouga at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Experience the Sahara with a camel trip and overnight desert camp before crossing the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas toward Fes.
Spend a full day exploring Fes before continuing to Rabat and Casablanca. The itinerary finishes with the journey back to Marrakech for your departure flight.
Marrakech sightseeing can be arranged on the first day or the final day depending on your flight schedule, allowing the itinerary to remain flexible around your arrival and departure.
Tour Highlights
Highlights of Your 7-Day Morocco Tour
Marrakech
Discover Marrakech and its historic Medina, traditional souks and famous landmarks, with sightseeing adapted to your flight schedule.
High Atlas Mountains
Cross the High Atlas Mountains along the scenic Tizi n’Tichka road while traveling toward southern Morocco.
Ait Ben Haddou
Explore the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, known for its traditional earthen architecture and historic setting.
Dades Valley
Travel through southern Morocco and spend a night among the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley.
Todra Gorge
Walk beneath the impressive canyon walls of Todra Gorge before continuing toward the Sahara Desert.
Merzouga & Erg Chebbi
Reach Merzouga and experience the golden Erg Chebbi dunes at the edge of the Sahara Desert.
Camel Trip & Desert Camp
Ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoy the Sahara sunset and spend the night at a desert camp.
Ziz Valley
Travel through the scenic Ziz Valley with its palm groves and impressive landscapes on the journey toward Fes.
Cedar Forest & Ifrane
Cross the Middle Atlas, stop in the Cedar Forest and continue through Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco.
Fes
Spend a full day discovering Fes, its historic Medina, traditional crafts, monuments and cultural heritage.
Rabat
Visit Morocco’s capital and discover some of Rabat’s most important historic landmarks before continuing to Casablanca.
Casablanca
Complete your journey in Morocco’s largest city before returning to Marrakech for your departure.
Tour Itinerary
7 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech & City Tour
Welcome to Morocco. Upon arrival in Marrakech, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel or riad. Depending on your flight arrival time, your Marrakech city tour may take place on the first day or be arranged for the final day before your departure.
During the Marrakech sightseeing tour, discover the historic Medina and some of the city's best-known landmarks. Walk through traditional streets and souks and experience the atmosphere that makes Marrakech one of Morocco's most fascinating destinations.
The visit can include highlights such as the Koutoubia Mosque area, Bahia Palace and Jemaa el-Fna, the famous square at the heart of Marrakech. The exact sightseeing program can be adapted according to your arrival and departure schedule.
Spend the night in Marrakech before beginning your journey across the High Atlas Mountains toward southern Morocco the following morning.
Overnight: Hotel or riad in Marrakech
Day 2
Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley
After breakfast, leave Marrakech and travel into the High Atlas Mountains along the scenic Tizi n'Tichka road. The route passes mountain landscapes, valleys and traditional villages.
Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco's best-known fortified villages and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take time to explore the historic ksar and its traditional earthen architecture.
Continue through southern Morocco toward the Rose Valley and Dades Valley, where changing landscapes, kasbahs and mountain scenery accompany the journey.
Arrive in the Dades Valley later in the day and spend the night in a local hotel or riad surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the region.
Overnight: Hotel or riad in the Dades Valley
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Day 3
Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga Desert
After breakfast in the Dades Valley, continue toward Tinghir and Todra Gorge. Travel through palm groves, traditional villages and the changing landscapes of southeastern Morocco.
Stop at Todra Gorge and enjoy time to walk between its impressive canyon walls. The narrow valley and towering cliffs make this one of the most memorable natural stops on the journey.
Continue toward Erfoud, known for dates and fossils, before traveling farther south to Merzouga at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
In the afternoon, prepare for your camel trip across the Sahara dunes. Ride through the golden sands of Erg Chebbi and enjoy the changing desert colors around sunset.
Continue to the desert camp, where dinner is served before an evening beneath the Sahara sky. Spend the night in the Erg Chebbi area.
Overnight: Desert camp in Merzouga
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Day 4
Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Cedar Forest → Ifrane → Fes
Wake early if you would like to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, leave Merzouga and begin the journey north toward Fes.
Travel through the Ziz Valley, known for its extensive palm groves, villages and dramatic landscapes. Continue toward Midelt while crossing the changing scenery between the desert region and the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Continue through the Cedar Forest, where wild Barbary macaques may sometimes be seen in their natural environment. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Stop in Ifrane, a mountain town often called the "Switzerland of Morocco" because of its alpine-style architecture and clean mountain setting.
Continue to Fes and arrive later in the day. Check into your hotel or riad and enjoy the evening before the full city tour the following day.
Overnight: Hotel or riad in Fes
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Fes City Tour
Spend the day discovering Fes, one of Morocco's most important historic and cultural cities. Explore the old Medina of Fes and its maze of narrow streets, traditional workshops and historic monuments.
The sightseeing can include panoramic viewpoints over the old city before entering the Medina to discover its traditional neighborhoods, markets and artisan areas.
See important cultural and historic sites around the Medina and learn about the craftsmanship that has helped make Fes famous for leatherwork, ceramics, metalwork and other traditional Moroccan arts.
After the city tour, return to your accommodation and spend a second night in Fes.
Overnight: Hotel or riad in Fes
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Fes → Rabat → Casablanca
After breakfast, leave Fes and travel toward Rabat, Morocco's capital city and one of the country's four historic imperial cities.
Spend time discovering some of Rabat's best-known landmarks. Depending on the schedule, sightseeing can include the Hassan Tower area, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and views around the historic city.
After exploring Rabat, continue along the Atlantic coast toward Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and one of its main economic centers.
Depending on arrival time, enjoy an introduction to Casablanca before checking into your accommodation for the final night of the tour.
Overnight: Hotel in Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Casablanca → Marrakech Airport
After breakfast in Casablanca, begin the journey back toward Marrakech. The departure time will be planned according to your flight schedule.
If your arrival time on Day 1 did not allow enough time for the Marrakech sightseeing tour, the city visit can instead be arranged on the final day when your departure schedule allows.
Continue to Marrakech Menara Airport for your departure, marking the end of your 7-day Morocco tour from Marrakech through the Sahara, Fes, Rabat and Casablanca.
What's Included
- ✓Airport pickup on arrival in Marrakech
- ✓Airport drop-off in Marrakech on Day 7
- ✓Private air-conditioned transportation
- ✓English-speaking driver
- ✓One night in Marrakech
- ✓One night in the Dades Valley
- ✓One night at a desert camp in Merzouga
- ✓Two nights in Fes
- ✓One night in Casablanca
- ✓Camel trip in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- ✓Dinner and breakfast during selected overnight stays
- ✓Marrakech sightseeing according to flight schedule
- ✓Fes city tour
- ✓Sandboarding in the Merzouga dunes
What's Not Included
- ×Lunches
- ×Drinks
- ×Personal expenses
- ×Tips
- ×Entrance fees where applicable
- ×Flights
Tour Route
7-Day Morocco Tour Route from Marrakech
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 7 days enough to explore Morocco from Marrakech?
Yes. This 7-day Morocco tour combines Marrakech, the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, the Merzouga Desert, Fes, Rabat and Casablanca in one itinerary.
Does this 7-day Morocco tour include the Sahara Desert?
Yes. The tour reaches Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes, where you can enjoy a camel trip, Sahara sunset and overnight stay at a desert camp.
When does the Marrakech city tour take place?
The Marrakech sightseeing is normally arranged on the first day or the final day depending on your arrival and departure flight times.
Does the tour visit Ait Ben Haddou?
Yes. Ait Ben Haddou is visited on Day 2 while traveling from Marrakech toward the Dades Valley.
Is the camel trip in Merzouga included?
Yes. A camel trip across the Erg Chebbi dunes is included as part of the Sahara experience.
Do I have to ride a camel?
If you prefer not to ride a camel, please contact us before the tour so we can discuss possible alternatives depending on the available arrangements.
Do we visit the Cedar Forest and Ifrane?
Yes. On Day 4, the route from Merzouga to Fes passes through the Ziz Valley, Midelt, the Cedar Forest and Ifrane.
Is there a full city tour of Fes?
Yes. Day 5 is dedicated to exploring Fes and its historic Medina, cultural landmarks, traditional crafts and important sights.
Does the tour visit Rabat and Casablanca?
Yes. On Day 6, travel from Fes to Rabat for sightseeing before continuing to Casablanca for the final overnight stay.
Is this a private Morocco tour?
Yes. The tour is arranged as a private journey with private transportation.
Can we bring luggage on the tour?
Yes. You can bring normal travel luggage. Your luggage remains with the vehicle during the journey, while a smaller overnight bag can be useful for the desert camp.
Can vegetarian meals be arranged?
Yes. Vegetarian meals can usually be arranged during the tour. Please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking.
Does the tour include Morocco's Imperial Cities?
Yes. The tour visits three of Morocco's four Imperial Cities: Marrakech, Fes and Rabat. Meknes is not included in the standard itinerary, but a visit may be possible depending on your schedule and available time during the trip.