7-Day Grand Morocco Tour from Marrakech
This private 7-day Morocco tour from Marrakech shows you the whole country in one week. From Marrakech over the Atlas to the Sahara, north through the Middle Atlas to the medina of Fes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and imperial Meknes, ending among the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen — all with your own private driver-guide.
Highlights
- Aït Benhaddou and the Valley of Roses
- Night in a luxury Sahara camp
- Guided tour of the Fes medina
- Roman city of Volubilis
- Imperial city of Meknes
- The blue city of Chefchaouen
Itinerary
Marrakech – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
Pick-up in Marrakech, the Tizi n’Tichka pass and an unhurried visit to Aït Benhaddou. Night near Ouarzazate.
Valley of Roses – Dadès Gorges
Kasbahs of Skoura, the Valley of Roses and a walk in the Dadès Gorges. Night in the gorges.
Todra Gorge – Merzouga
Todra Gorge in the morning, Merzouga by afternoon. Sunset camel ride and a night in a luxury desert camp.
Merzouga – Midelt – Fes
Sunrise over the dunes, then north through the Ziz Valley, Midelt and the cedar forests of Ifrane to Fes.
Fes medina
A guided day in Fes el-Bali: the tanneries, the Al Quaraouiyine mosque, medersas and souks. Night in Fes.
Volubilis – Meknes – Chefchaouen
The Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial gates of Meknes, then into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen – drop-off
A morning exploring the blue medina, then drop-off in Fes, Tangier or Casablanca, as you prefer.
Included
- Private 4×4 with A/C and driver-guide
- Pick-up in Marrakech, drop-off of your choice
- 6 nights: hotels, riads + luxury camp
- Daily breakfast, dinners on the road
- Camel ride and Fes city guide
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips
Driving times
Day 5 is a guided day in Fes with no long drive. Times below are driving only. Stops for photos, visits and meals come on top.
| Day | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Marrakech to Ouarzazate, via Aït Benhaddou | about 200 km | about 4 hours |
| Day 2 | Ouarzazate to the Dadès Gorges | about 120 km | about 2.5 hours |
| Day 3 | Dadès Gorges to Merzouga, via the Todra Gorge | about 270 km | about 5 hours |
| Day 4 | Merzouga to Fes | about 470 km | about 8 hours |
| Day 6 | Fes to Chefchaouen, via Meknes and Volubilis | about 270 km | about 5 hours |
| Day 7 | Chefchaouen to Fes (or Tangier or Casablanca) | about 200 km | about 4 hours |
Best time to go
The best time for this tour is March to May and September to November, when the weather is pleasant in the cities, the mountains and the desert. Summer (June to August) is very hot inland and in the Sahara, so we start early and plan camel rides for sunset and sunrise. In winter (December to February) cities are mild and sunny, but desert nights are cold and snow can sometimes close the mountain passes for a few hours, so pack warm layers.
Your 7-day Morocco tour route
- Marrakech
- Aït Benhaddou
- Boumalne Dades
- Tinghir
- Merzouga
- Ifrane
- Fes
- Volubilis
- Meknes
- Chefchaouen
What our travellers say about their trip
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It was absolutely incredible
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Amazing experience
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Enjoyed everything!
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7-day Morocco tour FAQ
Is 7 days enough to see Morocco?
Seven days covers the essentials of a first trip: the Atlas, the Sahara, Fes, Volubilis, Meknes and Chefchaouen. If you also want Marrakech itself or the coast, add days before or after the tour.
Can the tour end in Casablanca or Tangier?
Yes. The last day ends in Fes, Tangier or Casablanca, as you prefer, so you can connect with your flight, train or ferry.
What kind of hotels do you use?
Comfortable riads and kasbah hotels with character, and a luxury tent with en-suite bathroom in the desert. Tell us if you want to upgrade any night.
How long is the drive each day?
The longest driving day is day 4, Merzouga to Fes: about 470 km, about 8 hours of driving. The other days are shorter. There are stops for photos, visits and meals along the way, and the driving times table on this page shows every day.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes. Because the tour is private, we can adjust the pace and add extra stops for children. Tell us their ages when you book so we can plan the day around your family.
