Discover Morocco in 7 Days: Imperial Cities and the Sahara

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat
Arrival at Casablanca Airport where you will be welcomed and start the tour with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque outside Mecca. Continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, to admire the Hassan Tower and stroll through the Kasbah of the Udayas before checking into your riad or hotel in the medina.

Day 2: Rabat – Asilah – Tangier – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, travel to Chefchaouen via the coastal town of Asilah. In Asilah, visit the Skalla fortress with panoramic sea views and the medina, famous for its art festival. If time permits, a short stop in Tangier before continuing through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the blue city of Morocco.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Fez
After breakfast, depart for Fez, Morocco’s spiritual city. Explore the medina, visiting historic sites such as Al Karaouine Mosque and University, Bouanania Madrasa, traditional tanneries, and the Nejjarine Fountain. After lunch, visit the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish quarter Mellah, and a local ceramics cooperative. End the day with a panoramic viewpoint over the medina.

Day 4: Fez – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Travel southeast toward Merzouga passing through Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Berber monkeys. After lunch in Midelt, cross the lush Ziz Valley and Berber villages to Erfoud and Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty. Arrive in Merzouga for a camel ride on the dunes and an overnight stay in a desert camp with dinner included.

Day 5: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges
Early morning to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then return by camel to Merzouga. After breakfast, travel to the Todra Gorges, Morocco’s highest and narrowest canyon. After lunch, enjoy an optional walk through the fields and visit an ancient mud village. Continue to the Dades Valley to admire rock formations called “monkey fingers” and sand castles, with an overnight stay in a hotel overlooking the valley.

Day 6: Dades – Valley of the Roses – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast, cross the Dades Valley, known as the route of a thousand Kasbahs, stopping at Kalaa M’gouna, the city of roses, to buy rose water. Continue through Skoura and the Valley of the Birds, visiting Kasbah Ameridil before heading to Marrakech. In the evening, stroll through the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, enjoying magicians, storytellers, and musicians.

Day 7: Exploring Marrakech and Transfer to Casablanca Airport
After breakfast, explore Marrakech, visiting Jemaa el-Fna, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Gardens, and the modern district of Gueliz. In the afternoon, transfer to Casablanca Airport for your departure flight.