One Week in Morocco: 7-Day Tour from Marrakech

Upon your arrival in Marrakech, you will be warmly greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel or riad. On the first day of our One Week in Morocco from Marrakech, you'll enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Marrakech, Morocco's tourism capital, also known as the Red City.

Your local guide will escort you to explore iconic landmarks such as the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace, the tranquil Majorelle Garden, and the historic Old Medina of Marrakech. You'll then wander through the narrow streets of the bustling souks, eventually reaching Jamaa El-Fna Square. This vibrant market square in the heart of the old quarter is alive with storytellers, magicians, food vendors, and snake charmers, offering an unforgettable cultural experience. Night in Marrakech.

The next morning of this one week in Morocco, we will leave Marrakech at about 08:00 am and drive towards the High Atlas Mountains. There is a winding road that takes us on a very impressive and wonderful trip through verdant valleys and Berber villages, as it goes up to the highest pass in Morocco. Tizi N'Tichka stands at 2260 meters altitude. We will stop to take some photos of the panoramic view and Berber villages.

After that, we continue our journey to visit the famous set location for international directors and moviemakers which is called the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Benhaddou; in this Kasbah, many films have been made which was a very significant fortress and stronghold on the old Salt Road where caravans brought gold, slaves, ivory and salt in order to trade from the distant lands to Moroccan cities.

Our 7 days tour from Marrakech continues to the city of Ouarzazate; which has several film studios and is known as the Hollywood of Africa. As we travel southeast in the direction of a thousand kasbahs, the landscape changes through Berber villages and towns on our way to the Dades Valley where we will spend our night.

Today after your breakfast, we leave the Dades Valley and continue our 7 days tour from Marrakech towards the road that takes us to the Todra Gorge along the Dades Valley; which is considered the favorite and most impressive canyon by international rock climbers. Then stroll to the great Todra Gorge through the oasis, in that place, you will see a very deep crevasse in the orange limestone that provide amazing views. After that, we head towards the Sahara via the south, you will see a lot of attractions like a beautiful oasis, palm groves, landscapes, old ruins and adobe kasbahs, and the relics of dinosaurs. On the way, we will stop for lunch.

Then we continue to the city of fossils Erfoud as it was an ocean before, many fossils and minerals are found in the area and worked into beautiful pieces of furniture and decorative materials. The end of our route today is the sea of sand, and your camel will be waiting in the Erg Chebbi dunes to take you to your desert camp across the high golden dunes of the Moroccan Sahara. You will have the opportunity to watch the sunset and enjoy sandboarding. You will be amazed at the view of the stars above you, then, before you retire to your tent, your dinner will be served and local traditional music will be played to enjoy the quiet weather.

For today, you'll wake up in the early morning to see and enjoy the sunrise view of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga over the highest dunes which is considered one of the great moments of the desert, thereafter, you are going to have breakfast in the camp, after you finish packing you have the choice to go back either on camels or by the 4x4 car, leaving the dunes behind to start the journey to Fes. We will drive to Fes via Ziz Valley, we will stop to enjoy the panoramic view of Ziz valley.

Afterward, we continue our trip till we stop for a break for lunch in Midelt or Zaida before we continue our journey to Azrou or Michlifen to see the Barbary macaque and the cedar forest. Afterward, we will continue to Fes through Ifrane, Ifrane is a town in Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains. It's known for its alpine-style architecture and nearby ski slopes and forests. A stone statue of a lion near leafy Parc la Prairie is a well-known landmark.

Today is dedicated to exploring the important sightseeing and monuments of Fez, one of the oldest cultural and spiritual cities in the world. Founded in 790 A.D. by Moulay Idriss II, Fez is rich with many fantastic interesting sites. You will be accompanied by a local guide as you visit key attractions, including Al-Qarawiyyin University (the world's first established university), Bou Inania Madrasa (theological college), the Jewish District (Mellah), plazas, neighborhoods of Andalusians, potters, museums, traditional Souks (markets), the amazing Tanneries, and Bab Boujloud.

Lunch will be served at a typical Moroccan restaurant located in the old Medina (Fes El-Bali). In particular, Fez is known as the artisan capital of Morocco. Your full-day trip in Fez will also include an opportunity to visit a panoramic view of the whole Old Medina of Fes. After the tour, we will drive you back to your accommodation for the night in Fez.

After breakfast at your hotel or riad in Fes, our journey will take us to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, an open-air museum, and a fascinating glimpse into Morocco's ancient history. While Volubilis may not be as grand as other Roman sites along the Mediterranean, it offers a relaxed and insightful way to visualize a significant part of Moroccan heritage.

We will then continue through the scenic Rif Mountains, passing lush agricultural hills, on our way to Chefchaouen. Known worldwide for its vibrant blue-washed buildings, Chefchaouen is a favorite destination for both locals and tourists, especially during the warmer summer months.

By evening, we'll arrive in Chefchaouen, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the beautiful streets of the medina, with its white and blue-washed walls, and explore local markets offering unique, native handcrafts. Chefchaouen is a dream for photographers, and it's easy to see why. Night in Chefchaouen.

Today, we will rise early to snap photos of the people-less streets before exploring the gorgeous town of Chefchaouen, the most famous tourist attraction in Morocco. Much calmer and more relaxing than Fes, Chefchaouen is renowned worldwide and is a favorite destination for both tourists and Moroccans, especially during the hot summer months. The town is famous for its animate blue-washed houses that bring the streets to life.

Our journey will take us through Rabat, the old imperial capital known for its domes, minarets, sweeping terraces, wide avenues, and green spaces. As Morocco's capital, Rabat is home to the country's most important museum, the Royal Palace, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, along with several other historical attractions. While in Rabat, we will visit the Oudaias Kasbah, admire Hassan Tower, explore the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and wander through the Medina.

Afterward, we will drive to Casablanca. In Casablanca, you can visit the Mosque of Hassan II, one of the biggest and most beautiful mosques in the world. Its gorgeously positioned by the Atlantic Ocean makes it one of the most beautiful mosques in Africa, featuring a prestigious interior decorated with the finest Moroccan mosaics. Our services for this 7-day Morocco itinerary will conclude in Casablanca.