Overview of 1 Week Morocco Itinerary from Marrakech to Casablanca
Looking to spend a week exploring Morocco? This 7 days tour from Marrakech to Fes is the perfect choice. During these 7 days and 6 nights, you’ll travel between two imperial cities, Marrakech, known as the Red City, and Fes, known as the cultural capital of Morocco, crossing the High Atlas Mountains to the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then explore the Ouarzazate Film Studios. Follow the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs to the palm-fringed oasis of Skoura and explore the stunning landscapes of the Dades and Todgha Gorges. Continue your adventure to the golden sand dunes of Merzouga, where you can experience a camel ride in the Sahara Desert and spend a night under the stars.
The following day, you will continue your trip through the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you will visit the Cedar Forest, the largest forest in Morocco, and Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland of Morocco,” where you can see the famous Atlas lions. You’ll then explore Meknes and volubilis roman ruins. followed by Chefchaouen, the Blue City, where you’ll wander its blue streets. After that, you will arrive in Fes where you will discover the historical landmarks of the city with a tour guide. Finally, you will conclude your trip in Casablanca.
Top Highlights of the 7 Day Morocco Desert and Imperial Cities Adventure
- Guided sightseeing tour in Marrakech
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 meters high)
- Uncover Telouet kasbah
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous UNESCO kasbah
- Explore Ouarzazate and stop at Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas studios
- Wander through the lovely oasis of Skoura and the Valley of Roses
- Explore Kasbah Amridil
- Walk through Dades Valley and explore the rock formation "Monkey Fingers''
- Walk inside the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge
- Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga
- Desert discovery day with nomad visits and Gnawa music
- Overnight stay in a desert camp with dinner and music
- Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the traditional Rissani market that takes you back to the past
- Uncover Erfoud fossil workshops and Ziz Valley viewpoints
- Travel through Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Stop in Azrou cedar forests to see Barbary monkeys
- Visit Ifrane, Morocco's Little Switwerland
- Explore Fes with a certified local guide
- Walk through Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Blue City
- Explore Rabat’s royal landmarks and seaside kasbah
- Stop at Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- End your adventure in the historic city of Marrakech