✨ Why One Week in Morocco Is Just Right
Have 7 days in Morocco? That’s enough time to see iconic cities, ride camels in the Sahara, explore the High Atlas Mountains, and taste real Moroccan culture — if you follow the right plan.
This itinerary is ideal for first-time travelers who want a mix of history, adventure, nature, and local life.
Morocco 7-Day Itinerary Overview
| Day | Destination | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Casablanca → Rabat → Fes | Hassan II Mosque, Oudayas, Medina of Fes |
| Day 2 | Fes | Tanneries, old medina, cultural sites |
| Day 3 | Fes → Ifrane → Ziz Valley → Merzouga | Middle Atlas, cedar forests, Sahara dunes |
| Day 4 | Merzouga Desert | Camel trek, sunset, desert camp |
| Day 5 | Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley | Rock canyons, Berber villages |
| Day 6 | Dades → Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech | UNESCO site, film studios, Tizi n’Tichka pass |
| Day 7 | Marrakech | Bahia Palace, Jemaa El-Fnaa, souks, gardens |
📍 Day-by-Day Morocco Itinerary Details
🕌 Day 1: Arrival – Casablanca, Rabat & Transfer to Fes
Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca (optional)
Walk through Rabat’s Oudayas Kasbah
Overnight in Fes, the cultural capital
🏯 Day 2: Explore Fes – The Oldest Imperial City
Wander the UNESCO-listed medina
Visit the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and Chouara tanneries
Taste street food like pastilla and harira
🌲 Day 3: Fes to Merzouga Desert via Ifrane & Ziz Valley
Quick stop in Ifrane (“the Switzerland of Morocco”)
Cross cedar forests and Ziz Valley’s palm groves
Arrive at Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara
Optional: Sunset camel ride or 4×4 dunes tour
🏜️ Day 4: Full Sahara Desert Experience
Sunrise over the dunes
Visit a nomadic family, Gnawa village, and oasis
Camel trek into the desert
Sleep in a luxury desert camp under the stars
🏞️ Day 5: Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley
Walk in the towering Todra Gorges
Drive through Berber villages and rock formations
Overnight in Dades Valley in a mountain guesthouse
🎬 Day 6: Dades → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech
Visit the film city of Ouarzazate
Explore Ait Benhaddou, ancient ksar used in many movies
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass
Arrive in Marrakech by evening
🌴 Day 7: Discover Magical Marrakech
Visit Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, Koutoubia Mosque
Shop in the souks and enjoy a mint tea in Jemaa el-Fnaa
Optional: Hammam or rooftop dinner with live music
🏨 Where to Stay on This Tour
| City | Recommended Stay Type |
|---|---|
| Fes | Riad in the medina |
| Merzouga | Desert camp + Kasbah |
| Dades Valley | Traditional guesthouse |
| Marrakech | Boutique riad with rooftop view |
We help you choose and book the best options during your tour.
🚗 Private or Group Tour?
This 7-day itinerary is best enjoyed as a private tour so you can travel at your pace, stop for photos, and adjust to your interests. Morocco Pathfinder offers:
✔️ Comfortable 4×4 or van
✔️ Local expert driver-guide
✔️ Flexible timing and custom stops
✔️ Airport pickup/drop-off included
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