8-Day Morocco Tour: From Coast to Desert and Imperial Cities

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat

Your journey begins in Casablanca, where you’ll meet your guide and explore the city’s top attractions, including:

  • The impressive Hassan II Mosque (exterior)

  • The traditional Habous Quarter and souks

  • The Jewish Museum

  • The scenic Ain Diab Corniche

After exploring the economic capital of Morocco, continue to Rabat, the calm and elegant national capital. In the evening, enjoy a stroll through its medina and taste authentic Moroccan dishes. Overnight in a comfortable riad or hotel.

Day 2: Rabat – Chefchaouen

After breakfast, visit Rabat’s major historical sites:

  • The Kasbah of the Udayas

  • The Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum

  • The Chellah Necropolis, a serene blend of Roman and Islamic ruins

Depart Rabat for the scenic drive north through the Gharb plains and Rif Mountains, passing Ouazzane along the way. 

Arrive in the enchanting Chefchaouen, known for its serene blue-washed streets. Enjoy sunset views over the town and spend the night in a charming local guesthouse or riad.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fez

Spend the morning exploring the photogenic alleys of Chefchaouen. Then, head to the ancient Roman site of Volubilis, one of Morocco’s best-preserved archaeological treasures.

Continue to Meknes, where you’ll see:

  • The grand Bab Mansour Gate

  • The Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail

  • The historic Royal Stables and Water Reservoirs (Sahrij Swani)

In the evening, arrive in Fez, the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco. Overnight in a traditional riad in the old medina.

Day 4: Discovering Fez

Spend a full day exploring the wonders of Fez, starting in Fez el-Jdid, home to:

  • The Royal Palace gates

  • The old Jewish Quarter (Mellah) with Andalusian-style balconies

Then dive into Fez el-Bali, the ancient medina and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit:

  • Medersa Bou Inania (optional)

  • Nejjarine Fountain

  • Local artisan workshops (ceramics, leather, metalwork)

Optional visit to Ville Nouvelle in the evening for a relaxed dinner or café experience. Overnight in Fez.

Day 5: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, depart for the Sahara, traveling through the diverse landscapes of the Middle Atlas:

  • Stop in Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco”

  • Walk through the cedar forest of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques

Lunch in Midelt, a town nestled between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. Continue through the dramatic Ziz Valley, 

past Erfoud and Rissani, and reach Merzouga, on the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Dinner and overnight in a desert kasbah or riad.

Day 6: Merzouga Desert Experience

Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, begin a desert adventure:

  • Ride camels across the golden sand dunes

  • Visit a nomadic Berber family and enjoy a traditional lunch

  • Learn about local desert culture and Gnawa music (optional)

In the afternoon, return to your accommodation. 

Relax with a traditional hammam or spa treatment before enjoying dinner under the stars. Overnight in Merzouga.

Day 7: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

After breakfast, drive toward the Todra Gorges, where sheer cliffs rise dramatically around you. 

Enjoy a short walk through the canyon before continuing into the lush and scenic Dades Valley.

This area is dotted with ancient kasbahs, rock formations, and Berber villages nestled into the hillsides. 

Overnight stay in a local guesthouse or hotel, with dinner included.

Day 8: Dades Valley – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Depart after breakfast and travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Visit:

  • The iconic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed kasbah and famous film location

  • The winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with panoramic mountain views

Arrive in vibrant Marrakech in the late afternoon. Explore its highlights:

  • The majestic Koutoubia Mosque (exterior)

  • The colorful souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square

Spend the night in a traditional riad inside the medina.

Tour Highlights :

Day 1: Casablanca to Rabat
✔️ Visit Hassan II Mosque and Habous Quarter
✔️ Explore Rabat’s medina and relax overnight

Day 2: Rabat to Chefchaouen
✔️ Discover Rabat’s landmarks and ruins
✔️ Scenic mountain drive to the Blue City

Day 3: Chefchaouen to Fez
✔️ Visit Volubilis and Meknes imperial sites
✔️ Arrive in Fez and settle into the medina

Day 4: Explore Fez
✔️ Guided tour of Fez’s historic quarters and markets
✔️ Optional evening in Ville Nouvelle

Day 5: Fez to Merzouga Desert
✔️ Atlas Mountain villages, cedar forests, and Ziz Valley
✔️ Sunset views in the Sahara

Day 6: Merzouga Desert
✔️ Camel ride and nomad camp visit
✔️ Traditional hammam and dinner under the stars

Day 7: Merzouga to Dades Valley
✔️ Visit Todra Gorge and scenic Dades landscapes

Day 8: Dades to Marrakech
✔️ Tour Ait Ben Haddou
✔️ Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
✔️ Explore the souks and squares of Marrakech

✅ What’s Included

  • Airport and hotel transfers

  • 7 nights in carefully selected riads and hotels

  • Daily breakfast and dinner

  • Private driver/guide throughout the tour

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes

  • Guided tours in Fez and Marrakech

❌ What’s Not Included

  • Flights to/from Morocco

  • Lunches and drinks

  • Entrance fees to optional monuments or activities

  • Personal expenses and gratuities

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