7 Days Morocco Tour from Rabat

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• Begin in Rabat—Morocco’s refined capital and royal residence
• Explore Meknes, the “Versailles of Morocco,” with its grand imperial gates
• Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Fes, the world’s oldest university city and a UNESCO site
• Cross the Middle Atlas through Ifrane (“Little Switzerland”) and Azrou Cedar Forest
• Spot wild Barbary macaques in their natural habitat
• Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
• Spend a night in a luxury desert camp under starlit skies with Berber hospitality
• Witness sunrise over the Sahara before heading north
• Walk through the towering limestone cliffs of Todra Gorges
• Admire the “Monkey Fingers” rock formations in Dades Valley
• Visit Ouarzazate—the “Hollywood of Africa”—and its legendary film studios
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, featured in Gladiator and Game of Thrones
• Discover Marrakech’s imperial palaces, souks, and Jemaa el-Fna square
• Conclude your journey in Casablanca with views of the Hassan II Mosque

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1: Rabat → Meknes → Fes

Journey Duration: 4–5 hours | Distance: 200 km

Meet your driver in Rabat and begin your Moroccan adventure. Visit key highlights like the Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum, and Oudayas Kasbah. Then, drive south to Meknes—one of Morocco’s four imperial cities—to see Bab Mansour, the Royal Stables, and Moulay Ismail’s Mausoleum. Continue to Fes and check into a traditional riad in the medina. Overnight in Fes.

Day 2: Guided Visit of Fes

Journey Duration: Full-day walking tour

With a licensed local guide, explore Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest car-free urban zone. Visit Al-Qarawiyyin University (founded 859 AD), Bou Inania Madrasa, Chouara Tanneries, Nejjarine Fountain, the Jewish Mellah, and the Royal Palace gates. Lunch in the medina. Free evening to relax or wander the lantern-lit alleys. Overnight in Fes.

Day 3: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Journey Duration: 8–9 hours | Distance: 480 km

Depart Fes through the scenic Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane (“Little Switzerland”) and Azrou Cedar Forest to observe wild Barbary macaques. Lunch in Midelt, the “Apple Capital.” Cross the Ziz Valley with panoramic views of palm oases and ksours. Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon. Mount your camel for a 1.5-hour ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch sunset. Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert camp with Berber music under the stars.

Day 4: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley

Journey Duration: 6–7 hours | Distance: 280 km

Rise early to witness sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, visit Rissani’s lively souk—birthplace of Morocco’s royal dynasty—and stop at Erfoud’s fossil workshops. Continue to the Todra Gorges, where 300-meter cliffs create a natural cathedral perfect for walking and photography. Lunch in the canyon. Proceed to Dades Valley, stopping at the famous “Monkey Fingers” rock formation. Overnight in a guesthouse with valley views.

Day 5: Dades Valley → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech

Journey Duration: 7–8 hours | Distance: 380 km

Drive through the Dades Valley into the palm-lined Skoura Oasis. Visit Kasbah Amridil (optional). In Ouarzazate, tour the Atlas Film Studios or Taourirt Kasbah. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou—a 12th-century fortified village and iconic film location. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), enjoying sweeping mountain vistas. Arrive in Marrakech by evening. Overnight in a riad.

Day 6: Guided Visit of Marrakech

Journey Duration: Full-day city tour

Discover Marrakech with a local guide: visit Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and Ben Youssef Madrasa. Explore the vibrant souks and Jemaa el-Fna square. Optional visit to Majorelle Garden (entrance not included). Free afternoon for shopping or relaxation. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 7: Marrakech → Casablanca

Journey Duration: 3 hours | Distance: 240 km

After breakfast, depart for Casablanca. Upon arrival, visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque—one of the few open to non-Muslims—and stroll along the Corniche. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy free time for last-minute shopping or relaxation. Private transfer to Mohammed V International Airport for your departure, concluding your 7-day Moroccan journey.