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One week in Morocco tour from Marrakech covering the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and a Sahara Desert camel trek with overnight camp in Merzouga. Continue through the Middle Atlas to Fes, then explore Chefchaouen (Blue City), Rabat, and Casablanca including Hassan II Mosque. End with Essaouira on the Atlantic coast and return to Marrakech.
One week in Morocco tour from Marrakech covering the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and a Sahara Desert camel trek with overnight camp in Merzouga. Continue through the Middle Atlas to Fes, then explore Chefchaouen (Blue City), Rabat, and Casablanca including Hassan II Mosque. End with Essaouira on the Atlantic coast and return to Marrakech.
About this activity
8 Days / 7 Nights
Group
Morocco
Highlights
High Atlas Mountains drive via Tizi nβTichka Pass
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site)
Dades Valley & Todra Gorges landscapes
Sahara Desert camel trek in Merzouga
Overnight desert camp under the stars
Sunrise & sunset over Erg Chebbi dunes
Cedar Forest with wild monkeys
Fes Medina exploration
Chefchaouen (Blue City)
Rabat imperial monuments
Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
Essaouira Atlantic coast experience
What's Included
π Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Marrakech
π Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
π¨ββοΈ Professional English-speaking driver/guide
π Accommodation for 7 nights (hotel / riad / desert camp)
π½οΈ Daily meals: breakfast & dinner (as mentioned in itinerary)
πͺ Camel trekking in the Sahara Desert
π Overnight stay in a Berber desert camp
πVisit cooperative woman Berber
π Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Marrakech
π Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
π¨ββοΈ Professional English-speaking driver/guide
π Accommodation for 7 nights (hotel / riad / desert camp)
π½οΈ Daily meals: breakfast & dinner (as mentioned in itinerary)
πͺ Camel trekking in the Sahara Desert
π Overnight stay in a Berber desert camp
πVisit cooperative woman Berber
What's Not Included
π΄ Lunches during the tour
ποΈ Entrance fees to monuments (where applicable)
ποΈ Optional activities (quad biking, ATV, sandboarding, etc.)
π§βπ€βπ§ Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, tips)
πΆ Personal travel insurance
π΄ Lunches during the tour
ποΈ Entrance fees to monuments (where applicable)
ποΈ Optional activities (quad biking, ATV, sandboarding, etc.)
π§βπ€βπ§ Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, tips)
πΆ Personal travel insurance
Your experience step by step
Day 1: Marrakech β Dades Gorges
Departure from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi nβTichka Pass with scenic stops along the way. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and explore its ancient alleys. Continue through Ouarzazate, Rose Valley, and Skoura palm grove before arriving at Dades Gorges for overnight stay in the mountains.
π Start point: Marrakech (Hotel/Riad pickup 07:00 or 08:00)
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
π Overnight: Dades Gorges
β Included activities:
π§ Guided visit of Ait Ben Haddou with local guide
β Optional activities:
π₯ Breakfast stop at Ait Barka Village
π΄ Lunch at Ait Ben Haddou (free time)
πΊοΈ Landmarks:
. Tizi nβTichka Pass
. Ait Barka Village
. Ait Ben Haddou
. Ouarzazate
. Skoura Palm Grove
. Dades Valley
. Dades Gorges
Day 2: Dades Gorges β Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
After breakfast, travel along the Road of 1000 Kasbahs, passing Berber villages and stopping in Tineghir to see its palm groves and old Jewish quarter. Continue to Todra Gorges for free time to walk through the canyon, then have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, drive to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. At sunset, enjoy a 1h camel ride to the desert camp, where you spend the night in a nomadic-style tent with traditional music under the stars.
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
π night : camp Sahara
β Included Activities:
πͺ Camel ride at sunset (1h)
ποΈ Overnight in Berber desert camp with nomadic tents
β Optional Activities:
πΆ Trek in Todra Gorges canyon (free time)
π΄ Lunch on the way (free time)
πSahara quad bikes / ATV ride
π₯ Traditional drum music with camel drivers
πΊοΈ Landmarks:
. Dades Valley
. Tineghir
. Todra Gorges
. Merzouga
Day 3: Merzouga β Fes
Start the day with sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by breakfast at the camp and a short camel ride back to Merzouga village. Then drive towards Fes through the Ziz Valley, with a lunch stop in Midelt. Continue through the Cedar Forest to see wild monkeys and pass Ifrane before arriving in Fes in the evening.
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
π Overnight: Fes
β Included Activities:
π Sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes
πͺ Morning camel trek back to Merzouga village
π Visit to wild monkeys in Cedar Forest
β Optional Activities:
π΄ Lunch in Midelt (free time)
πΊοΈ Landmarks
. Merzouga
. Ziz Valley
. Errachidia
. Midelt
. Cedar Forest
. Ifrane City
Day 4: Fes (Full Day)
After breakfast, explore the old medina of Fes with its narrow streets and historic atmosphere. Visit key sites including the Royal Palace gate, Blue Gate, the Mellah, Al Quaraouiyine University, the tanneries, and Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, visit a local tile cooperative and enjoy panoramic views over the medina before returning to the riad for overnight stay.
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
π Overnight: Fes
β Included Activities:
π§ Guided tour of Fes Medina with local guide
π° Visit Royal Palace Gate & Blue Gate
π Visit Jewish Quarter (Mellah)
π Visit Al Quaraouiyine University
πΊ Visit traditional tanneries
π Visit Moulay Idriss mausoleum
πΊ Visit tile cooperative
π Panoramic view over Fes Medina
β Optional Activities:
π΄ Lunch (free time)
πΊοΈ Landmarks:
. Visit Fes Medina
. Royal Palace Gate
. Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud)
. Mellah (Jewish Quarter)
. Al Quaraouiyine University
. Tanneries of Fes
. Moulay Idriss Mausoleum
Day 5 Fes β Chefchaouen (Blue City)
Fes to Chefchaouen
Early in the morning, depart from Fes and travel through the scenic Rif Mountains towards Chefchaouen, known as the "Blue City." Along the way, enjoy panoramic mountain views and changing landscapes.
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
π Overnight: Chefchaouen
β Optional Activities:
ποΈ Shopping for wool garments and woven blankets
πΆ Exploration of the Blue City
πΊοΈ Landmarks:
. Rif Mountains
. Chefchaouen Blue City
Day 6: Chefchaouen β Rabat β Casablanca
After breakfast in Chefchaouen, depart towards Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. Visit the city's historical landmarks including Bab Chellah, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, the Royal Palace gates, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. After lunch, continue to Casablanca where you will visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque and enjoy free time along the Corniche before overnight stay in Casablanca.
π Overnight: Casablanca
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
β Included Activities:
π Visit Bab Chellah
ποΈ Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
π― Visit Hassan Tower
π° Visit Kasbah of the Udayas
π Visit Hassan II Mosque
π Walk along Casablanca Corniche
β Optional Activities:
π΄ Lunch in Rabat (free time)
β Coffee break at Casablanca Corniche
πΊοΈ Landmarks: . Chefchaouen
. Rabat
. Bab Chellah
. Hassan Tower
. Kasbah of the Udayas
. Mausoleum of Mohammed V
. Casablanca
. Hassan II Mosque
. Corniche Casablanca
Day 7: Casablanca β Essaouira
After breakfast, depart from Casablanca and travel along Moroccoβs Atlantic coast towards the charming seaside town of Essaouira. Upon arrival, explore the UNESCO-listed medina, the historic Skala fortress, the fishing port, and the vibrant coastal atmosphere. Overnight stay in a riad or hotel in Essaouira.
π Overnight:Essaouira
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
β Included Activities:
π° Explore Essaouira Medina
β Visit Essaouira Fishing Port
π Discover Skala de la Ville
β Optional Activities:
π΄ Fresh seafood lunch at the harbor
π Horse riding on the beach
π Surfing or kitesurfing experience
πΊοΈ Landmarks: . Casablanca
. Essaouira Medina
. Skala de la Ville
. Fishing Port
. Atlantic Coast
Day 8: Essaouira β Marrakech
After breakfast, enjoy some free time in Essaouira for last-minute shopping or a walk through the medina before departing for Marrakech. On the way, visit a traditional Argan Oil Cooperative to learn about the production of Moroccoβs famous argan products, then continue to Marrakech where the tour concludes.
π End Point: Marrakech (Hotel/Riad Drop-off)
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast
β Included Activities:
πΏ Visit a traditional Argan Oil Cooperative
π Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech
β Optional Activities:
ποΈ Shopping in Essaouira Medina
β Morning coffee overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
πΊοΈ Landmarks:
. Essaouira
. Argan Oil Cooperative
. Argan Forests
. Marrakech
Day 1: Marrakech β Dades Gorges
Departure from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi nβTichka Pass with scenic stops along the way. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and explore its ancient alleys. Continue through Ouarzazate, Rose Valley, and Skoura palm grove before arriving at Dades Gorges for overnight stay in the mountains.
π Start point: Marrakech (Hotel/Riad pickup 07:00 or 08:00)
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
π Overnight: Dades Gorges
β Included activities:
π§ Guided visit of Ait Ben Haddou with local guide
β Optional activities:
π₯ Breakfast stop at Ait Barka Village
π΄ Lunch at Ait Ben Haddou (free time)
πΊοΈ Landmarks:
. Tizi nβTichka Pass
. Ait Barka Village
. Ait Ben Haddou
. Ouarzazate
. Skoura Palm Grove
. Dades Valley
. Dades Gorges
Day 2: Dades Gorges β Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
After breakfast, travel along the Road of 1000 Kasbahs, passing Berber villages and stopping in Tineghir to see its palm groves and old Jewish quarter. Continue to Todra Gorges for free time to walk through the canyon, then have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, drive to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. At sunset, enjoy a 1h camel ride to the desert camp, where you spend the night in a nomadic-style tent with traditional music under the stars.
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
π night : camp Sahara
β Included Activities:
πͺ Camel ride at sunset (1h)
ποΈ Overnight in Berber desert camp with nomadic tents
β Optional Activities:
πΆ Trek in Todra Gorges canyon (free time)
π΄ Lunch on the way (free time)
πSahara quad bikes / ATV ride
π₯ Traditional drum music with camel drivers
πΊοΈ Landmarks:
. Dades Valley
. Tineghir
. Todra Gorges
. Merzouga
Day 3: Merzouga β Fes
Start the day with sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by breakfast at the camp and a short camel ride back to Merzouga village. Then drive towards Fes through the Ziz Valley, with a lunch stop in Midelt. Continue through the Cedar Forest to see wild monkeys and pass Ifrane before arriving in Fes in the evening.
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
π Overnight: Fes
β Included Activities:
π Sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes
πͺ Morning camel trek back to Merzouga village
π Visit to wild monkeys in Cedar Forest
β Optional Activities:
π΄ Lunch in Midelt (free time)
πΊοΈ Landmarks
. Merzouga
. Ziz Valley
. Errachidia
. Midelt
. Cedar Forest
. Ifrane City
Day 4: Fes (Full Day)
After breakfast, explore the old medina of Fes with its narrow streets and historic atmosphere. Visit key sites including the Royal Palace gate, Blue Gate, the Mellah, Al Quaraouiyine University, the tanneries, and Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, visit a local tile cooperative and enjoy panoramic views over the medina before returning to the riad for overnight stay.
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
π Overnight: Fes
β Included Activities:
π§ Guided tour of Fes Medina with local guide
π° Visit Royal Palace Gate & Blue Gate
π Visit Jewish Quarter (Mellah)
π Visit Al Quaraouiyine University
πΊ Visit traditional tanneries
π Visit Moulay Idriss mausoleum
πΊ Visit tile cooperative
π Panoramic view over Fes Medina
β Optional Activities:
π΄ Lunch (free time)
πΊοΈ Landmarks:
. Visit Fes Medina
. Royal Palace Gate
. Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud)
. Mellah (Jewish Quarter)
. Al Quaraouiyine University
. Tanneries of Fes
. Moulay Idriss Mausoleum
Day 5 Fes β Chefchaouen (Blue City)
Fes to Chefchaouen
Early in the morning, depart from Fes and travel through the scenic Rif Mountains towards Chefchaouen, known as the "Blue City." Along the way, enjoy panoramic mountain views and changing landscapes.
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
π Overnight: Chefchaouen
β Optional Activities:
ποΈ Shopping for wool garments and woven blankets
πΆ Exploration of the Blue City
πΊοΈ Landmarks:
. Rif Mountains
. Chefchaouen Blue City
Day 6: Chefchaouen β Rabat β Casablanca
After breakfast in Chefchaouen, depart towards Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. Visit the city's historical landmarks including Bab Chellah, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, the Royal Palace gates, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. After lunch, continue to Casablanca where you will visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque and enjoy free time along the Corniche before overnight stay in Casablanca.
π Overnight: Casablanca
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
β Included Activities:
π Visit Bab Chellah
ποΈ Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
π― Visit Hassan Tower
π° Visit Kasbah of the Udayas
π Visit Hassan II Mosque
π Walk along Casablanca Corniche
β Optional Activities:
π΄ Lunch in Rabat (free time)
β Coffee break at Casablanca Corniche
πΊοΈ Landmarks: . Chefchaouen
. Rabat
. Bab Chellah
. Hassan Tower
. Kasbah of the Udayas
. Mausoleum of Mohammed V
. Casablanca
. Hassan II Mosque
. Corniche Casablanca
Day 7: Casablanca β Essaouira
After breakfast, depart from Casablanca and travel along Moroccoβs Atlantic coast towards the charming seaside town of Essaouira. Upon arrival, explore the UNESCO-listed medina, the historic Skala fortress, the fishing port, and the vibrant coastal atmosphere. Overnight stay in a riad or hotel in Essaouira.
π Overnight:Essaouira
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
β Included Activities:
π° Explore Essaouira Medina
β Visit Essaouira Fishing Port
π Discover Skala de la Ville
β Optional Activities:
π΄ Fresh seafood lunch at the harbor
π Horse riding on the beach
π Surfing or kitesurfing experience
πΊοΈ Landmarks: . Casablanca
. Essaouira Medina
. Skala de la Ville
. Fishing Port
. Atlantic Coast
Day 8: Essaouira β Marrakech
After breakfast, enjoy some free time in Essaouira for last-minute shopping or a walk through the medina before departing for Marrakech. On the way, visit a traditional Argan Oil Cooperative to learn about the production of Moroccoβs famous argan products, then continue to Marrakech where the tour concludes.
π End Point: Marrakech (Hotel/Riad Drop-off)
π½οΈ Meals: Breakfast
β Included Activities:
πΏ Visit a traditional Argan Oil Cooperative
π Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech
β Optional Activities:
ποΈ Shopping in Essaouira Medina
β Morning coffee overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
πΊοΈ Landmarks:
. Essaouira
. Argan Oil Cooperative
. Argan Forests
. Marrakech
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