7 Days Grand Tour from Marrakech Morocco

Start your journey from Marrakech early in the morning, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m). Enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and Berber villages along the way. Stop for photos and visit a local argan oil cooperative to learn about this Moroccan specialty. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Explore this ancient fortified village before having lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” and visit the famous Kasbah Taourirt. Overnight in Ouarzazate.

After breakfast, drive through the Draa Valley with its vast palm groves, one of Morocco’s most beautiful valleys. Continue to Todra Gorges, where you’ll walk through the impressive canyon with its towering rock walls. After lunch in a local restaurant, continue to the Sahara Desert, arriving in Merzouga in the late afternoon. Here, you’ll mount your camels for a trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes to reach your desert camp. Enjoy a spectacular sunset over the dunes, followed by a traditional Berber dinner and entertainment under the stars. Overnight in the desert camp.

Wake up early to witness a spectacular sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, ride camels back to Merzouga village. Visit the town of Rissani, known for its traditional souk and as the birthplace of the current Moroccan royal family. Begin your journey to Fes, passing through the Ziz Valley with its vast palm groves. Stop for lunch in Midelt, nestled between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. Continue through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, where you might see Barbary macaques. Pass through the Berber town of Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before arriving in Fes in the late afternoon. Overnight in Fes.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day guided tour of Fes, one of Morocco’s most fascinating imperial cities. Explore the medieval medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s largest living medieval cities. Visit the famous Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the traditional tanneries where leather is still produced using ancient methods. Wander through the colorful souks, where you can purchase local crafts and spices. Visit the Royal Palace and the Jewish Quarter (Mellah). Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant in the medina. In the afternoon, visit the pottery cooperative to see how traditional ceramics are made. Enjoy free time in the late afternoon to explore on your own or relax at your riad. Overnight in Fes.

After breakfast, depart for Chefchaouen, the famous blue city. On the way, visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best-preserved Roman archaeological site in Morocco. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Visit the impressive Bab Mansour gate, the Royal Stables, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. After lunch in Meknes, continue to Chefchaouen, arriving in the late afternoon. Check into your hotel and enjoy free time to wander through the blue-washed streets and soak in the magical atmosphere of this charming town. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Chefchaouen, known as the “Blue City” for its distinctive blue-washed buildings. Explore the picturesque medina, with its narrow alleyways and vibrant blue walls. Visit the main square, Place Outa el Hammam, and the Grand Mosque. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Rif Mountains from the Spanish Mosque. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to wander through the blue streets, shop for local handicrafts, or relax at a café. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Marrakech. Travel through the Rif Mountains to Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital. Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world and a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture. Enjoy lunch in Casablanca before continuing to Marrakech. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon and check into your hotel, marking the end of your 7-day grand tour of Morocco.