Morocco Itinerary 7 Days – Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara & Marrakech

Your Morocco Itinerary 7 Days begins at Mohammed V International Airport, where your private driver will welcome you and begin the journey From Casablanca.

Depending on your arrival time and the mosque’s opening hours, visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of Casablanca’s most iconic landmarks. Afterward, enjoy a drive along the Corniche overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

If time allows, continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Discover Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas before checking into your accommodation. If your flight arrives late, you will stay in Casablanca and continue to Rabat the following morning.

Approximate driving time: 1 hour and 15 minutes from Casablanca to Rabat.

Overnight: Casablanca or Rabat, depending on your arrival time.

Your Morocco Itinerary 7 Days continues after breakfast as you travel north toward Chefchaouen and the Rif Mountains. If you stayed in Casablanca because of a late arrival, Rabat can be visited along the way.

Arrive in Chefchaouen in the early afternoon and check into your riad. Afterward, enjoy a relaxed walk through the blue-washed medina and its narrow alleyways.

Browse local artisan shops and visit Outa el Hammam Square, where you can enjoy mint tea beside the historic kasbah. Later, if time allows, walk to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint for panoramic views over Chefchaouen and the surrounding Rif Mountains.

Approximate driving time: 4 hours from Rabat or 5 hours and 30 minutes from Casablanca, excluding stops.
Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen.

Your Morocco Itinerary 7 Days continues after breakfast as you leave Chefchaouen and travel south through the scenic Rif Mountains.

Your first major stop is Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s best-preserved Roman archaeological sites. Explore its ancient mosaics, columns, arches, and the remains of buildings that reveal the city’s long history.

Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Enjoy a short visit to the impressive Bab Mansour and the lively El Hedim Square before continuing to Fes.

Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon and check into your traditional riad inside or near the old medina. The evening is free to relax before your guided tour of the city the following day.

Approximate driving time: 4 hours and 30 minutes, excluding visits and stops.

Overnight: Traditional riad in Fes.

Day 4 of your Morocco Itinerary 7 Days is dedicated to exploring Fes with a knowledgeable local guide.

Begin outside the medina with the impressive gates of the Royal Palace and the historic Mellah, the city’s former Jewish quarter. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Fes before entering the UNESCO-listed old medina.

Walk through its narrow streets and discover important landmarks such as Bab Boujloud, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, traditional artisan workshops, and the famous Chouara Tanneries. You will also see Al Quaraouiyine, one of the oldest continuously operating educational institutions in the world.

Along the way, learn about the history, craftsmanship, and daily life of Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital. After the guided tour, return to your riad and enjoy a free evening in Fes.

Approximate tour duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Overnight: Traditional riad in Fes.

Your Morocco Itinerary 7 Days continues after breakfast as you leave Fes and travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stop in Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture, before continuing through the cedar forests near Azrou, where Barbary macaques can often be seen.

Continue to Midelt for lunch, then travel through changing mountain landscapes toward the scenic Ziz Valley. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking its palm groves before continuing to Merzouga.

Arrive at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes in the late afternoon. Begin your camel trek across the golden dunes and admire the sunset before reaching your desert camp.

Enjoy dinner at the camp, followed by traditional Berber music around the campfire.

Approximate driving time: 7 hours and 30 minutes, excluding stops.

Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi. Standard or luxury accommodation depends on your selected tour category.

Day 6 of your Morocco Itinerary 7 Days begins early with a peaceful sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes.

After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4 and continue to Rissani, a historic town known for its traditional souk. Depending on the day and schedule, enjoy a short visit before continuing west.

Travel toward Todra Gorge, where towering rock walls rise above the narrow canyon. Take time to walk through the gorge and admire its dramatic scenery.

In the late afternoon, continue to Dades Valley, known for its winding roads, traditional villages, and striking rock formations, including the famous “Monkey Fingers.”

Approximate driving time: 4 hours and 30 minutes, excluding stops.

Overnight: Traditional guesthouse or hotel in Dades Valley.

The final day of your Morocco Itinerary 7 Days begins after breakfast as you leave Dades Valley and travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.

Stop in the Skoura palm oasis to visit Kasbah Amridil, one of Morocco’s best-preserved kasbahs and an excellent example of traditional southern architecture. Continue through Ouarzazate toward Ait Ben Haddou.

Explore Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its earthen architecture and appearances in many international films and television productions.

In the afternoon, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 metres. Enjoy panoramic stops along the mountain road before arriving in Marrakech in the evening.

Approximate driving time: 6 hours and 30 minutes, excluding visits and stops.

End of tour: Drop-off at your hotel, riad, or preferred location in Marrakech.