7-Day Grand Morocco Tour: Sahara, Imperial Cities & Chefchaouen

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Marrakech Guided Tour
6 stops
1
Medersa Ben Youssef
Explore one of Marrakech’s most beautiful historic monuments. Admire the carved cedarwood, colorful tiles, stucco decoration, and central courtyard while learning about its history as an Islamic college.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
2
Bahia Palace
Visit the palace’s decorated rooms, courtyards, and gardens. Discover traditional Moroccan craftsmanship, painted ceilings, carved wood, and detailed mosaics.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Dar El Bacha - Musee des Confluences
Explore this restored palace in the Marrakech Medina and admire its elegant courtyard, traditional architecture, and decorative details.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Jardin Majorelle
Walk through the famous garden, known for its vivid blue architecture, exotic plants, fountains, and peaceful pathways.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
5
Le Jardin Secret
Discover a peaceful garden in the heart of the Medina, featuring Islamic garden design, traditional irrigation, elegant pavilions, and shaded paths.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Experience Marrakech’s famous central square, filled with food stalls, musicians, storytellers, performers, and local vendors.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Aït Ben Haddou
4 stops
High Atlas Mountains (Pass by)
Travel through dramatic mountain landscapes, traditional villages, valleys, and winding roads on the journey toward southern Morocco.
7
Tizi n Tichka
Stop at the scenic mountain pass for panoramic views and photographs of the High Atlas Mountains.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Ait Ben Haddou
Explore the UNESCO-listed fortified village with a guide. Walk through its narrow lanes, admire its traditional earthen architecture, and learn about the films and television productions created here.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
CLA Studios Ouarzazate
Visit one of Ouarzazate’s famous cinema studios. See sets, props, and recreated locations used in international and Moroccan productions.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Ouarzazate to Merzouga via the Valley of Roses
3 stops
10
El Kelaa M'gouna
Stop in a town known for its roses and locally produced rosewater, oils, soaps, and cosmetics.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Travel through scenic countryside filled with cultivated fields, traditional villages, mountain views, and historic kasbahs.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Arrive near the dunes of Merzouga before sunset. Enjoy the peaceful Sahara landscape and settle into your desert accommodation.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Merzouga to Fez
3 stops
13
Ziz valley view
Enjoy panoramic views of the valley, palm groves, traditional villages, and mountain scenery.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Middle Atlas Mountains (Pass by)
Travel through mountain landscapes and small towns on the route toward Fez.
14
Fez
Arrive in Fez and transfer to your hotel or riad. The remainder of the evening is free.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Fez Guided Tour and Transfer to Chefchaouen
5 stops
15
Walk through the narrow streets of the old city and discover traditional markets, historic neighborhoods, fountains, workshops, and centuries-old buildings.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
16
Mosque and University of al-Qarawiyyin
See one of the world’s oldest centers of learning and discover its religious, educational, and architectural importance.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Chouara Tannery
View Fez’s famous traditional leather tanneries and learn how hides are prepared, colored, and transformed using historic techniques.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Fez
Observe local artisans producing ceramics, leather goods, metalwork, textiles, and other handmade Moroccan products.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Chefchaouen
Travel from Fez to Chefchaouen. After arrival and check-in, enjoy free time in the Blue City.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Chefchaouen Tour and Transfer to Casablanca
5 stops
20
Chefchaouen Medina
Explore the picturesque blue streets, traditional houses, artisan shops, peaceful alleyways, and small public squares.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Visit Chefchaouen’s main square, surrounded by cafés, restaurants, historic buildings, and mountain views.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
22
Walk to this peaceful area where fresh mountain water flows beside the Medina and observe everyday local life.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
23
Enjoy free time for photography, shopping, or relaxing in a local café before departure.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Casablanca (Pass by)
Travel from Chefchaouen to Casablanca and check in at the hotel. The evening is free.
Day 7
Casablanca City Tour and Return to Marrakech
6 stops
24
Hassan II Mosque
Visit Casablanca’s most iconic landmark beside the Atlantic Ocean. Admire its monumental architecture, mosaics, carved details, and towering minaret.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
25
Square of Mohammed V
See one of Casablanca’s main public squares, surrounded by important administrative buildings and French-influenced architecture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
26
Quartier Habous
Explore this attractive district known for its blend of traditional Moroccan architecture and colonial-era planning. Browse artisan shops, bakeries, bookstores, and markets.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
27
Walk through the historic quarter and discover narrow streets, local shops, traditional markets, and everyday city life.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
28
Ain Diab
Travel along Casablanca’s Atlantic coastline and enjoy views of the ocean, beaches, cafés, and seaside neighborhoods
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Marrakech (Pass by)
Travel from Casablanca to Marrakech in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Drop-off is provided at the agreed hotel, riad, or Marrakech Menara Airport.

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• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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