7 Day Morocco Itinerary from Casablanca
7 Day Morocco Itinerary Quick Note
7 Day Morocco Itinerary allows you to explore Morocco’s most iconic highlights, from the bustling cities and imperial history to the magic of the Sahara Desert. Starting in Casablanca, you’ll journey through Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Marrakech. Along the way, you’ll uncover rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic Moroccan culture.
Highlights
- Explore the famous blue city of Chefchaouen
- Explore Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO heritage medina with over 9,000 alleys
- See the Al Quaraouiyine University, the world’s oldest
- Visit traditional tanneries, ceramic workshops, and historic madrasas
- Stop in Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”
- Visit the cedar forests of Azrou, home to wild monkeys
- Sunset camel trek through the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Traditional drumming around the fire in a luxury Desert camp
- Sandboarding, stargazing, and unforgettable sunrise moments
- Walk between towering rock canyons carved by the Todra Gorge
- Marvel at the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley
- Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying panoramic views and traditional Berber villages
Includes
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
- Pick-up from Casablanca airport/hotel & drop-off in Marrakech (or Casablanca if preferred)
- 5 nights’ accommodation in carefully selected hotels/riads (Comfort, Premium, or Deluxe option)
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga
- Daily breakfast throughout the tour
- 2 dinners in the Sahara Desert camp and Dades Valley (or as per package)
- Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes (sunset & sunrise experience)
- Local guided tours in Fes and Marrakech
Excludes
- Lunches and drinks during the trip
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, etc.)
- Optional extra activities (quad biking, hammam, etc.)
7 Day Morocco Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca - Chefchaouen
Your adventure begins in Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city. If time allows, you can stop at the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of the world’s largest mosques, and beautifully situated right on the ocean.
And travel to the lovely blue city of Chefchaoune, passing through Rabat, Morocco’s capital, and one of the country’s four imperial cities. We will tour the city’s most popular sights, including the Hassan Tower, Chellah, and Oudaya Kasbah.
We will enjoy lunch on our own. In the afternoon, we will continue to Chefchaoune via Ouazzan. We will stop along the journey to take in the scenery of the Rif Mountains. We may arrive in the blue city (Chefchaouen) in the evening. Dinner and overnight in a traditional riad in the Medina’s blue alleyways, where the quiet atmosphere makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening.
Day 2: Chefchaouen Sightseeing
Following breakfast, you’ll explore Chefchaouen, or Chaouen, affectionately known as “the Blue Pearl.” It is a very unique and traditional Moroccan town located in the northwest of Morocco, surrounded by the Rif Mountains. It is famed for its ancient town’s outstanding buildings in various shades of fading blue, which give the impression of a clean and lovely world.
It earned its name due to the distinctive blue color that all residents use to paint their homes. According to these traditions and beliefs, the color blue symbolizes the sky, which reminds people of heaven and God. This color scheme imparts an incredible charm to the city, as well as a mood and atmosphere of relaxation, warmth, and tranquility.
You’ll begin your Chefchaouen sightseeing tour by strolling through the blue streets, taking in the beautiful blue walls, doors, windows, and amazing side shops of the old Medina, which boasts an abundance of incredible photo opportunities around every corner. You will have a break to sample the north’s delectable Moroccan cuisine. Visit the ancient Kasbah Ali Ben Rachid and the Plaza Uta El-Hammam in the evening. Our lovely day concludes in the same riad, or hotel, located in the blue alleys of Chefchaouen.
Day 3: Chefchaouen – Fes (Sightseeing Tour)
After breakfast in Chefchaouen, you’ll leave the blue streets behind and make your way toward Fes, the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco. The drive takes you through the beautiful scenery of rolling hills and farmland, giving you a chance to see a different side of the country before arriving in this historic imperial city.
In the afternoon, you’ll start exploring Fes el-Bali, the oldest part of the city and home to one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world. With a local guide, you’ll walk through the maze-like medina, where every corner reveals something new, colorful souks, workshops, and centuries-old caravanserais.
Highlights of the day include a visit to the Bou Inania Madrasa, a 14th-century theological school known for its detailed wood and tile work, the University of Al Quaraouiyine, considered the oldest continuously operating university in the world, and the Tanneries of Chouara, where leather is still dyed in the traditional way. You’ll also have time to see the Royal Palace gates and the Mellah (the old Jewish quarter). In the evening, you can enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner in a riad-style restaurant before settling into your accommodation in Fes.
Day 4: Fes - Middle Atlas - Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, we’ll continue the journey over the Middle Atlas Mountains. We’ll make a pit stop at Ifrane, Morocco’s “Switzerland.” Then we continue our journey to Morocco’s largest cedar forest, where we will observe barbarian monkeys. Following that, we will head to Midelt for lunch.
Later in the afternoon, we’ll drive to the Sahara Desert, over the Tizi N’talghoumte pass (1907m), passing through wonderful Berber settlements and taking in the panoramic view of the Ziz Valley, which is densely forested with thousands of palm trees.
Following that, we will arrive in Merzouga, a wonderful land of Erg-Chebbi dunes, where you will begin your Camel Trekking Adventure to the desert camp, crossing the stunning, unique orange-colored dunes. This is a magnificent experience where you may feed your spirit while watching the sunset from the middle of the dunes. Dinner and nights will be in the camp, with local music played by drums.
Day 5: Merzouga Sahara Desert Sightseeing
After breakfast, we will begin our excursion around the Erg-Chebbi dunes. We will visit several interesting places in Merzouga. We’ll stop in Khamliya village to listen to African music (Gnawa) performed by people who are originally from the middle of Africa. Then we’ll continue our desert road trip to the desert behind the Erg-Chebbi dunes. We’ll visit an abandoned village to witness the functioning fossil minerals, then drive to a nomadic Berber family to learn about their lifestyle.
We’ll return to Khamliya for a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant. We’ll take a ride to Merzouga Lake in the afternoon. If we’re lucky, we’ll find it full of water and see some birds, such as ducks and flamingos. If not, we’ll have to find it even if it’s dry because we can see the camel pasture. While we’re there, we can observe and learn about local palm farms, and then we will drive to the riad.
Day 6: Merzouga - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley
Admiring the sunrise is one of the must-see sights, so waking up before is worth it. If you want to see the best sunrise you’ve ever seen from the top of a nearby dune in the middle of the desert, you have to get up early. After breakfast, we rode back to Merzouga on camels or in a vehicle to go back through Marrakech.
Leaving for the town of Rissani. We’ll walk around the area’s most famous traditional and largest market, looking for locally manufactured goods and arts and crafts. Later, we proceed to Tinghir via the Tafilalt Oasis, where we can stop to observe the ancient irrigation system discovered there.
After arriving in Tinjdad town for lunch, we will go to Tinghir to experience the breathtaking views of the Todra valley and walk through the Todra Gorge with its orange towering cliffs. Todra Gorge’s canyons are about 1,000 feet deep, making it a popular climbing destination. We’ll finish the day in the verdant valley of Dades. Consider staying in a riad. Dinner and an overnight.
Day 7: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate -Ait Ben haddou - High Atlas - Marrakech
After breakfast, we can enjoy one of the best views of the Dades valley from one of the strategically located viewing points in the mountains. From there, we can enjoy a large number of kasbahs as well as the aesthetic features of each one. Then we travel along a road lined with tourist-friendly kasbahs. After enjoying the “One Thousand Kasbahs Road,” the Rose Valley, and the large Skoura palm forest, we’ll go to Ouarzazate to see the Kasbah of Taourirt, the historic house of the Glaoui or Marrakech pasha.
We can also go to the Atlas studios, and if you’re interested. We will halt for half an hour from Ouarzazate at the ksar (fortified village) of Ait Ben Haddou, where we will explore the iconic Kasbah (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986). Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penélope Cruz, and other famous films have been shot on this outstanding stage.
Lunch break in town, then we continue our journey to Marrakech, passing through the pass of Tizi Ntichka in the High Atlas Mountains and making a few photo stops along the way. We leave the scenery behind to reach another colorful view. We’ll arrive in Marrakech, drop you off at the hotel, and end our memorable Morocco itinerary 5 days from Casablanca.
Good to know
- The cost of the tour is based on the number of people in your group and the kind of accommodation you stay in during the trip
- A 4×4 vehicle can easily seat up to four adult guests. However, if your tour has more than five individuals, a van will be used.
- Local guides and (if applicable) entrance fees are not included. You make direct payments to suppliers for those.
- The pick-up time for your desert tour is negotiable. Between 08:30 and 09:00 AM is the best time.