7-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Fes & Marrakech

After breakfast, take some time to explore the charming alleyways of Chefchaouen, known as the Blue City. We'll then drive to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, meticulously preserved and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll discover beautiful mosaics, ancient pillars, and archways scattered throughout the site. After exploring the ruins, we'll continue our journey 30 km to Meknes, once the Ismaili capital and one of Morocco's imperial cities. Here, we'll visit landmarks such as Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani Basin, the Royal Stables, the Granary, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Finally, we'll head to Fes for an overnight stay in a Riad.

We'll spend the day exploring the highlights of Fes city with a local guide. Fes is renowned as one of Morocco's imperial cities and serves as its cultural and religious center. Our journey begins by visiting the Royal Palace gate, followed by the well-preserved medieval Medina, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see the iconic Blue Gate, or Bab Boujloud, marking the entrance to the old Medina, with its intricate labyrinth of alleys and streets. Inside the Medina, we'll visit landmarks like the Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine Fountain, and the Tanneries, before reaching the Quaraouin Mosque and University, recognized as the world's oldest university. Exiting the Medina, we'll explore the Jewish quarter, also known as "the Mellah," and then drive to an ancient fortress for a panoramic view of Fes and its Medina. Finally, we'll return to your Riad to conclude our day.

After breakfast, we'll drive south through Imouzzer to visit Ifrane, known for its cool temperatures, snow, and alpine-style houses, earning it the nickname "Switzerland of Morocco." Next, we'll head to the cedar forest, home to the Barbary macaques, where you can feed the monkeys and explore the forest. Later, we'll continue to Midelt for a lunch break. Then, we'll drive to Merzouga via the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and along the Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views. In the afternoon, we'll arrive in the Sahara desert of Merzouga, where you'll switch to camels and cross the sandy desert. We'll pause atop a high dune to enjoy the sunset before continuing to the camp, which blends traditional nomadic tents with the luxury of a hotel. Here, you can enjoy Berber drum music and dance around the campfire under a star-filled sky. Dinner and overnight will be at the camp.

Waking up early in the morning is essential to enjoy the stunning sunrise in the desert. After some free time for breakfast, we'll leave the desert and head to Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani remains a significant trading hub with a bustling souk that operates three days a week. After exploring the souk, we'll continue to Erfoud to visit a fossilized marble workshop. Next, we'll drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad to reach the Todra Gorges, where the Todra River has carved a magnificent canyon with high red cliffs, ideal for rock climbing. You can wander through the gorges and admire the scenery, then enjoy some free time for lunch at a restaurant. Afterward, we'll proceed to the Dades Valley via Boumalne Dades, with stops at the unique "monkey fingers" rock formation and a viewpoint overlooking the valley. Finally, we'll have dinner and stay overnight at a hotel.

Today, we will travel to Kalaa Magouna to visit the Rose Valley, where an annual Rose Festival takes place in May. During this festival, locals offer a variety of rose products, including perfumes, rose water, oil, and cosmetics. Afterward, we'll drive through the palm groves of Skoura to reach Ouarzazate, where we will visit the studios where many famous movies were filmed. Next, we will visit the renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Kasbah has been featured in numerous movies, such as Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy, as well as TV series like Game of Thrones. We will then continue to Marrakech, traveling through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains, with stops for lunch and photo opportunities at scenic spots. Finally, we will arrive in Marrakech, where we will have dinner and stay overnight at a hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at the Riad, you can begin exploring Marrakech, known as "the red city of Morocco," if you have some free time. We'll make sure you visit the key historical and cultural attractions, such as the Secret Garden, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian Tombs, and the Bahia Palace. Afterwards, we'll either transfer you to airport if you have a flight that day or drop you off at your hotel in Casablanca.