7 Day Morocco Itinerary from Casablanca

7-Day Morocco Itinerary from Casablanca
Tour Overview
This 7-day Morocco tour blends culture, history, and adventure. Start in Casablanca and Rabat, travel to the blue city of Chefchaouen, wander through Fes’s medieval medina, and journey across the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert. Ride camels at sunset, sleep under the stars, and end your trip with the vibrant energy of Marrakech.

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Start: Casablanca • End: Marrakech (or Casablanca upon request)

Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca → Rabat
  • Pick-up at Casablanca airport or hotel.
  • Visit Hassan II Mosque, one of the world’s largest.
  • Continue to Rabat: Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Oudaya Kasbah.

    Overnight in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat → Chefchaouen
  • Scenic drive through the Rif Mountains.
  • Arrive in Chefchaouen, the iconic “Blue Pearl.”
  • Free time to explore its medina, blue alleys, and main square.

    Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
  • Visit ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO site).
  • Stop in Meknes to see Bab Mansour Gate and El Hedim Square.
  • Arrive in Fes in the evening.

    Overnight in Fes.

Day 4: Full Day in Fes
  • Guided tour of the medieval medina: Al Quaraouiyine University, tanneries, artisan souks, madrasas.

    Overnight in Fes.

Day 5: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
  • Stop in Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco.”
  • Visit the cedar forest of Azrou to see Barbary macaques.
  • Scenic drive through Ziz Valley.
  • Sunset camel trek into Merzouga dunes.
  • Dinner, Berber music, and stargazing at luxury desert camp.

    Overnight in desert camp.

Day 6: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
  • Sunrise in the Sahara, return by camel or 4x4.
  • Visit Rissani’s traditional market and Erfoud fossil workshops.
  • Explore Todra Gorge with its towering cliffs.
  • Continue to Dades Valley with its rock formations.

    Overnight in Dades Valley.

Day 7: Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
  • Drive through Rose Valley and Skoura palm groves.
  • Stop in Ouarzazate, “Hollywood of Morocco.”
  • Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site).
  • Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
  • Arrive in Marrakech by evening.
    End of tour.
Note
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add days, or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
What’s Included
  • Private A/C vehicle + fuel
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • 5 nights in Riads/hotels + 1 night luxury desert camp
  • Camel rides at sunset & sunrise
  • Daily breakfasts + 2 dinners (desert & Dades Valley)
  • Airport transfers
Not Included
  • Lunches & dinners
  • Entrance fees (~ €20 pp)
  • Optional activities (ATVs, hammam, etc.)
Why Travel With Morocco Ino Tours?
  • Comfort & Authenticity: hand-picked Riads and desert camps
  • Flexibility: private tours with your own driver and car
  • Local expertise: discover Morocco through the eyes of locals
  • Unforgettable experiences: camel rides, desert campfire music, Atlas panoramas
Best Time to Travel
Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November) are the best seasons for this tour, with mild and pleasant weather. Winter is also a good option for the desert and southern regions, though the High Atlas mountains may have snow and cooler temperatures.