Here is your day-by-day breakdown of the best morocco itinerary packages we offer. Remember, this marrakech desert itinerary is flexible, and we at Rachid Morocco Tours can customize it to your pace.

Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

Your 1 week Morocco itinerary kicks off as we leave the palm groves of Marrakech behind. We will ascend the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for photos of the traditional Berber villages. The first major stop on this 7 days Morocco itinerary from Marrakech is the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. This ancient mud-brick city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has been the backdrop for famous films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After exploring, we continue through the Valley of the Roses, arriving at the Dades Valley, known for its stunning rock formations. You will spend the night in a traditional riad with a view of the valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Wake up to the fresh air of the Dades. After breakfast, we drive through the rugged landscape towards Tinghir to visit the magnificent Todra Gorge. You can walk between the towering cliff walls before we continue our 1 week morocco tour to the Sahara. As we approach Merzouga, the scenery shifts from rock to sand. Welcome to the Erg Chebbi dunes! In the evening, you will trade your vehicle for a camel and trek into the desert to watch the sunset. This is the highlight of any marrakech desert itinerary. You will spend the night in a luxury desert camp, enjoying local music under the stars.

Day 3: Merzouga Discovery (Jeep Tour & Nomads)

Waking up in the Sahara is a spiritual experience. After watching the sunrise over the dunes, we enjoy a hearty breakfast back at the camp. Today is all about exploration. As part of our exclusive morocco itinerary packages, we include a Merzouga discovery jeep tour. We will venture off-road to visit a Gnawa village, explore the Khamlia village for authentic spiritual music, and visit nomadic families to learn about their traditional way of life. You will also have the chance to sandboard down the dunes before returning to your hotel for the night. This deeper dive into the desert culture sets this 7 days itinerary from marrakech apart from standard tours.

Day 4: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifran – Fes

Leaving the desert behind, we follow a different route as part of your 1 week Morocco itinerary. We cross the Ziz Valley, famous for its lush palm groves and French-built fortresses. We stop in Midelt, the “apple capital” of Morocco, for lunch. As we continue our morocco tour, we ascend again, and the landscape becomes greener. We make a brief stop in Ifran, a city often called “Little Switzerland” due to its Alpine architecture and clean streets. It’s a stark contrast to the desert you just left. By evening, we arrive in the spiritual capital of Morocco, Fes, where you will stay in a beautiful medina riad.

Day 5: Fes City Tour (The Intellectual Capital)

No 1 week morocco tour is complete without diving deep into Fes. Today is dedicated to a guided Fes city tour. You will explore the ancient tanneries (Chouara), where leather is still dyed using traditional methods, visit the Al-Attarine Madrasa, and wander through the narrow, maze-like streets of the world’s largest car-free urban area. Your guide will take you to the Nejjarine Fountain and the University of Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest existing, continually operating educational institution in the world. This day is a feast for the senses and a cultural highlight of these morocco itinerary packages.

Day 6: Fes – Chefchaouen (The Blue City)

Today we travel north to one of the most photogenic cities in the world: Chefchaouen, the Blue City. This leg of the 7 days Morocco itinerary from Marrakech takes you through the Rif Mountains. Upon arrival, you will understand why this city is famous. Every alley, doorway, and staircase is painted in mesmerizing shades of blue and white. You are free to spend the afternoon getting lost in the medina, shopping for unique woolen goods, and taking countless photos. The relaxed atmosphere of Chefchaouen is the perfect way to wind down your marrakech desert itinerary.

Day 7: Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca

On the final day of your 1 week Morocco itinerary, we begin our journey back toward the coast. We drive to Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. Here, we take a quick tour to see the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After soaking in the modernity of the capital, we continue to Casablanca. Depending on your flight time, you might have a chance to see the magnificent Hassan II Mosque from the outside before we transfer you to the airport. This concludes your unforgettable 7 days itinerary from marrakech with Rachid Morocco Tours.