Private tour · 7 days / 6 nights · Casablanca → Fes → Sahara → Marrakech
7 Days Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Tour
The blue city, the imperial capitals, a night in the dunes and the souks of Marrakech: the complete first-time Morocco itinerary in one week.
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Start / End
Casablanca → Marrakech
Tour type
100% private
Cities
8 cities & sites
Best season
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Ideal for
First-time visitors
Tour overview
One Week to Discover the Best of Morocco
Our best-selling 7 day Morocco tour is designed for first-time visitors who want to see a bit of everything without rushing. Starting in Casablanca, you travel to the capital Rabat, the blue mountain town of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes.
Then you cross the Middle Atlas to the Sahara Desert in Merzouga for a camel trek and a night under the stars, before heading west through the Todra and Dades Gorges and Ait Ben Haddou to finish in Marrakech. Licensed local guides in Fes and Marrakech, characterful riads and a private driver make this the easiest way to see Morocco in a week.
Tour Highlights
- Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Rabat: Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas
- The blue streets of Chefchaouen
- Roman mosaics of Volubilis
- Guided tour of the Fes medina and tanneries
- Camel trek and night in the Merzouga dunes
- Todra and Dades Gorges, Ait Ben Haddou
- Guided visit of Marrakech and Jemaa el-Fna
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
Airport or hotel pick-up in Casablanca and a stop at the oceanfront Hassan II Mosque. Drive to Rabat to see the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas, then continue into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen.
Day 2
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Morning to explore the blue lanes, the Kasbah and Ras el-Maa spring in Chefchaouen. Drive south to Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman site, and Meknes with its monumental Bab Mansour gate, arriving in Fes in the evening.
Day 3
Guided Tour of Fes
A full day with a licensed local guide in Fes el-Bali, the world’s largest car-free medina: the Chouara tannery, the Al-Attarine madrasa, Al-Qarawiyyin, the Nejjarine fountain and the craft quarters of coppersmiths and weavers.
Day 4
Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga Desert Camp
Cross the Middle Atlas through Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou, then descend the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset and a night in a desert camp.
Day 5
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Sunrise on the dunes, then west through Rissani to the Todra Gorge and on to the Dades Valley, with its striking rock formations and kasbahs.
Day 6
Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Drive the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs via the Valley of Roses and Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech.
Day 7
Marrakech Guided Tour & Departure
Guided visit of Marrakech: the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia, the Saadian Tombs, the souks and Jemaa el-Fna square. Transfer to the airport or your hotel.
What’s Included
Included
- Airport or hotel pick-up in Casablanca, drop-off in Marrakech
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for 7 days
- 5 nights in riads/hotels, 1 night in a desert camp
- Daily breakfast and dinners as listed
- Licensed local guides in Fes and Marrakech
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument entrance fees
- Flights, travel insurance and tips
Flexible start: this itinerary can also start in Tangier, Fes or Marrakech, and we can add days in Essaouira or the Atlas Mountains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 7 days enough to see Morocco?
Seven days is enough to see the main highlights: the imperial cities, Chefchaouen, the Sahara and Marrakech. For a slower pace with Essaouira, choose our 10-day tour.
What kind of accommodation do you use?
Characterful riads in the medinas, kasbah hotels in the south and a comfortable desert camp, with luxury upgrades available every night.
Can we start from Marrakech instead?
Yes. Every tour is private, so we can reverse the route or start in any city to match your flights.
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- Private car & local driver
- Licensed city guides
- No payment needed to ask
