Morocco 8 Day itinerary

Get ready for an amazing 8 Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech to the bride of the North Tangier. This tour includes visits to magnificent sites, and breathtaking landscapes. After exploring Marrakech drive to the Sahara Desert through the high Atlas Mountains, the the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou and, the stunning Dades Valley and the soaring Todgha Gorges. Enjoy a lifetime experience of camel ride over the golden dunes of erg Chebbi, stay the overnight in a luxury desert camp. After 2 wonderful days in Merzouga leave for Fes passing through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas. Get to discover the blue streets of Chefchaouen and end up your Morocco 8 days tour in Tangier.

⇒ Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech – City tour with a local guide (approx. 4 hours)

Your adventure starts Today!! Upon your arrival in Marrakech International Airport, an experienced driver guide from Morocco Packages will welcome you and drive you in a comfortable Vehicle to your Riad in the Medina. This will depend on the time you arrive! as it would give you the chance to do a Sightseeing tour with an expert local guide, you will visit the city together, beginning with the Koutoubia Mosque and the Saadian Tombs. See the stunning Bahia Palace, wander the souks and soak in the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. In the afternoon, once the 4 hours of guiding tour is over, say goodbye to your local guide with giving him a tip for his efforts, wander by your own or return to the Riad for a rest. Overnight stay in the same Riad.

⇒ Day 2: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Boumalne Dades (330 km / approx. 6-7 hours)

Today we will cross the High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass with an elevation of 2260 meters above sea level, we will make several stops before reaching the world-famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been the setting for many films. Pause for lunch then we hit the road again to Ouarzazate where we can visit the Atlas Film Studios and Taourirt Kasbah. Afterwards we pass through Skoura oasis, Kalaat M’Gouna famous for the annual festival of roses. Late afternoon we reach our destination Dades, enjoy dinner and overnight in a fabulous Riad.

⇒ Day 3: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Rissani – Merzouga Desert Camel ride & Luxury Camp (270 km / approx. 6-7 hours)

Today after a typical breakfast we continue the Morocco 8 days itinerary! but before leaving the town, we pay a short visit to Dades Valley, noted for its kasbahs and red sandstone formations. From there we leave for 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. We will make a break in Tinjdad or Touroug for lunch then set off for Rissani (the Gateway to Sahara Desert). Here we will make 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. 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 4: 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 5: Merzouga Desert – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Cedar Forest – Ifrane  – Fes (470 km / approx. 8-9 hours)

Your 8 Days in Morocco still bringing wonders! Say bye to the golden dunes and the tranquility of the desert and let’s hit the road again to new destinations and breathtaking sites. Today’s first enchanting visit is the spectacular Ziz Valley, thereafter we drive through Midelt to reach the Cedar Forest of Azrou where you will see Barbary Macaques, feeding them is allowed but caution is advised. One last stop is Ifrane often called as the (Switzerland of Morocco). In the afternoon we arrive Fes where we will drop you off in a Charming Riad for the overnight stay.

⇒ Day 6: Fes Guided City Tour (Discover Fes with a local guide)

On the 6th of your 8 Day Morocco itinerary is dedicated for 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 7: Fes – Meknes – Volubilis (Roman Ruins) – Chefchaouen  (200 km / approx. 5-6 hours)

After breakfast, we leave behind the Imperial City of Fes and head to the imperial city of Meknes to marvel at Bab Mansour Gate, El Hedim Square and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail (the builder of Meknes). Next 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. In the late afternoon we reach the blue pearl Chefchaouen. On arrival settle into the medina for a laidback evening. Overnight in Chefchaouen.