7 Days Morocco Tour

Your 7-day Morocco tour begins in Casablanca. Start with a tour of the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, a landmark of Casablanca with a soaring 210 m minaret. Then head north through the Rif Mountains. Stop in Rabat to briefly visit the Oudayas Kasbah and the Mausoleum of King Mohammed V. Continue on to Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl.”

Spend the afternoon relaxing in Plaza Uta el-Hammam with a cup of mint tea and enjoying the blue streets of Chefchaouen. In the late afternoon, climb to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint or a nearby hill for panoramic sunset views over Chefchaouen’s blue rooftops. Return to town for dinner in a local restaurant, then spend the night in your hotel.

Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Leave Chefchaouen and drive south. Stop at Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site preserving extensive Roman ruins (founded in the 3rd century BCE). Stroll among its mosaics, basilica, and triumphal arch. Continue to Meknes, another Imperial City. Here you can visit the grand Bab al-Mansour gate and the Mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail.

After lunch, depart Meknes for Fes. On the way, pause at the panoramic Merenid Tombs hill for sweeping views over Fes el-Bali as the sun sets.

Overnight in Fes.

On your third day of one week in Morocco, Spend the day uncovering Fes, Morocco’s oldest imperial city. With a local guide, wander the labyrinthine medina (Fes el Bali). Admire the Andalusian-inspired fountains and mosaics as you stroll Talâa Kebira street, then visit the famous Chouara Tannery. Explore the exquisite Bou Inania Madrasa (a 14th-century Quranic college) from the outside.

Fes was historically Morocco’s cultural and religious center, and many historic madrasas were built here. In the evening, savor a Moroccan dinner in your riad and rest in Fes.

Overnight in Fez

Leave Fes early and traverse the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through cedar forests (home to Barbary macaques) and crossing the Col du Zad (2,178 m). Stop in the town of Midelt (the “apple city”) for lunch. Continue through the scenic Ziz Valley with its lush palm oases and traditional ksars (fortified villages).

In Erfoud, note the local fossil workshops and date palm groves. Finally reach Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara. At sunset, board camels for a trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes (dunes up to 150 m high) until you reach your desert camp. Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner and sleep in tents under the starry sky.

Overnight in Merzouga luxury desert camp.

Wake before dawn to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then return to Merzouga for breakfast. Depart the desert and head west to Rissani, where you can visit a traditional souk and see the famous “donkey auction” area. Continue through lush palm oases to Tinghir.

In Tinghir, explore the dramatic Todra Gorge. Walk among the 300 m high orange-red cliffs carved by the Todra River. After lunch, drive through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing the rose fields around Kelaa M’Gouna. In the late afternoon, reach Ouarzazate – often called the “Hollywood of Morocco,” known for its film studios and desert scenery.

Overnight in Ouarzazate.

On your sixth day of 7 days Morocco tour, visit the famous Aït Benhaddou kasbah, a striking example of Moroccan earthen architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 11th-century fortified village was a key stop on the old caravan routes.

Next, ascend the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). On a clear day, you may glimpse Jebel Toubkal (4,167 m), Morocco’s highest peak. Descend into the Haouz plain and arrive in Marrakech. In the evening, dive into Jemaa el-Fna square to experience its lively mix of storytellers, musicians, and food stalls.

Overnight in Marrakech.

On your final day of Morocco tour 7 days, explore Marrakech’s historic sites. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque gardens and admire its famous 77 m minaret (non-Muslims cannot enter the mosque itself). Wander the bustling souks to shop for spices, ceramics, and crafts. See the Ben Youssef Madrasa – a 16th-century theological college known for its exquisite Moroccan architecture. In late afternoon, transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for your departure flight home, or choose to extend your stay in Marrakech.