1 Week Morocco itinerary

Depart from Tangier, and spend a week discovering Morocco’s most vibrant cities, from the bride of the north Tangier to the blue washed buildings of Chefchaouen then to Fes with its rich cultural life. Travel through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains and pass the cedar forests and village of the Berber people to reach the Sahara Desert. Take a camel ride back among the sun-kissed dunes of Merzouga and spend a night under the stars in a desert camp. The tour gets even more exciting with a journey through the spectacular Todgha Gorges, and across the verdant Dades Valley before finishing up in the lively city of Marrakech. This 7 Day Morocco itinerary is full of awesome terrain, ancient history, and indelible Moroccan hospitality. 

⇒ Day 1: Arrival in Tangier – Drive to Chefchaouen (112 km / approx. 2-3 hours)

On the first day of your 1 Week Morocco itinerary, an experienced driver guide from Morocco Packages will welcome you at the airport of Ibnu Battuta in Tangier and drive you in a comfortable Vehicle to Chefchaouen but before we will discover the city of Tangier. Our first visit in this Charming city is the Cave of Hercules, next we stop to Check out where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, furthermore we visit the Cape Spartel and explore the Old Medina. Spend a little time seeing the sights before taking off for the Rif Mountains and the magical blue city of Chefchaouen. On arrival settle into the medina for a laidback evening. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

⇒ Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes (200 km / approx. 5-6 hours)

After breakfast, we leave behind the charming town of Chefchaouen and depart to Volubilis, one of the most well-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco and a UNESCO World-Heritage-listed site. Discover its mosaics, arches and columns. It is advised hiring a local guide to deeply understand the history of this archeological site. Thereafter we continue on to the imperial city of Meknes to marvel at Bab Mansour Gate, El Hedim Square and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Lastly, we make our way to Fes where we will spend the night in a traditional riad.

⇒ Day 3: Fes Guided City Tour (Discover Fes with a local guide)

On the 3rd of your 7 Day itinerary Morocco is dedicated to discovering Morocco’s spiritual and cultural heart. We will Meet you with a local guide and start visiting the impressive sites of this Scientific city. You will first be visiting the gates of the Royal Palace and the Jewish Quarter. Explore the UNESCO-listed Fes el-Bali medina; home to Al Quaraouiyine University, the Bou Inania Medrasa, the tanneries, and potters, weavers and other artisan areas. Have lunch at a typical restaurant. Back at your riad in evening.

⇒ Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou Cedar Forest – Merzouga – Camel Trek (470 km / approx. 8-9 hours)

Today we Depart early from Fes making our way south passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains. The first today’s visit is Ifrane famous as the (Switzerland of Morocco). Next, we head to the Cedar Forest of Azrou where you will see Barbary Macaques, feeding them is allowed by but caution is advised. Thereafter we drive through Midelt and down the spectacular Ziz Valley, On the afternoon we reach our destination Merzouga Desert. On the edge of the dunes mount your camels and head out to your desert camp in the golden sands of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Take in the sunset from the dunes and savor a traditional meal with Berber music beneath the stars. Overnight in a luxury desert camp.

⇒ Day 5: Merzouga Desert Excursion & Hotel Stay

After breakfast at the camp, you will have a full day to explore the desert. Explore the Gnawa music in the village of Khamlia and learn about nomadic life by visiting a Berber family in their tent. Visit the Mines of Miffis. Break for lunch to try the Berber Pizza at a specialized restaurant in Khamila or around, Later Discover the seasonal lake of Merzouga (if it has water), Thereafter stroll in one of desert’s oases. Late in the afternoon we come back to Merzouga and stay in a lovely hotel for a tranquil evening. Overnight in Merzouga.

⇒ Day 6: Merzouga – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley (270 km / approx. 6-7 hours)

Your 1 Week Morocco itinerary still bringing wonders! Say bye to the golden dunes and the tranquility of the desert and let’s head the road again to new destinations and breathtaking sites. Today’s first enchanting visit is Rissani where we will have a stroll at its traditional local market which goes live every day a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday). The market is famous for leather, dates, and silver. Next, we set off again to Todgha gorges One of Morocco’s exotic locations, here the rocks are height up to 300 meters, higher than the Empire state building in New York. After a walk along the river, we make a pause for lunch then continue to Dades Valley, noted for its kasbahs and red sandstone formations. overnight in a lovely Riad.

⇒ Day 7: Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech (330 km / approx. 6-7 hours)

Today we will travel through the Valley of Roses, and Skoura, before arriving in Ouarzazate, where we can visit the Atlas Film Studios and Taourirt Kasbah. Then continue to world-famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been the setting for many films. Afterwards, we cross the High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and drop down to Marrakech end of your 1 Week Morocco itinerary.