8 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech
This private 8-day tour from Marrakech is a full loop of Morocco, starting and ending in Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas to the Sahara, sleep in the dunes of Merzouga, explore the medina of Fes with a local guide, wander the blue streets of Chefchaouen, and return along the Atlantic through Rabat and Casablanca. Ideal if you fly in and out of Marrakech.
Marrakech → Aït Benhaddou → Dades → Merzouga → Fes → Chefchaouen → Rabat → Casablanca → Marrakech
Highlights
- Marrakech medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Aït Benhaddou and Skoura oasis
- Dades and Todra gorges
- Camel trek and Merzouga desert camp
- Guided tour of the Fes medina
- Chefchaouen, the blue city
- Hassan Tower in Rabat
- Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
Itinerary
Arrival in Marrakech
Airport welcome and transfer to your riad in the medina. In the evening, a first walk through the souks and the Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Marrakech – Aït Benhaddou – Skoura – Dades Gorges
Over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to the kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, through the Skoura palm oasis, to a night in the Dades Gorges.
Todra Gorge – Merzouga – desert camp
The Todra Gorge, then on to Merzouga for a sunset camel trek into Erg Chebbi, dinner and Berber music at the desert camp.
Merzouga – Rissani – Ziz Valley – Ifrane – Fes
Sunrise over the dunes, the old market town of Rissani, the Ziz Valley, the cedar forests of Azrou with Barbary macaques, Ifrane, and on to Fes.
Guided tour of Fes
With a local guide: the medina, the Al Quaraouiyine university, the Bou Inania madrasa, the tanneries and the artisans’ souks.
Fes – Chefchaouen
Drive north into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Afternoon and evening to explore the blue medina and Outa el-Hammam square.
Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech
The Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, then back to your riad in Marrakech.
Departure
Free time for last shopping in the souks, then your private transfer to Marrakech Menara airport.
Included
- Marrakech airport transfers
- Private vehicle and driver throughout
- Riads, hotels and desert camp
- Daily breakfast
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Guided tour in Fes
Not included
- Lunches and most dinners
- Personal expenses and tips
- Optional activities
- Drinks
Driving times
Days 1, 5 and 8 have no long drives. Times below are driving only. Stops for photos, visits and meals come on top.
| Day | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | Marrakech to the Dades Gorges, via Aït Benhaddou | about 320 km | about 6 hours |
| Day 3 | Dades 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 | about 200 km | about 4 hours |
| Day 7 | Chefchaouen to Marrakech, via Rabat and Casablanca | about 580 km | about 7 to 8 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 8 days Morocco tour route
- Marrakech
- Aït Benhaddou
- Boumalne Dades
- Merzouga
- Ifrane
- Fes
- Chefchaouen
- Rabat
- Casablanca
- Marrakech
What our travellers say about their trip
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8 days Morocco tour FAQ
Is 8 days enough to see Morocco?
Yes, for a first trip. Eight days covers Marrakech, the Atlas, the Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen and the Atlantic coast, and brings you back to Marrakech for your flight home.
What is the difference with the 7-day tour?
The 7-day tour ends in the north (Fes, Tangier or Casablanca). The 8-day tour is a full loop back to Marrakech, with airport transfers and a visit to Rabat and Casablanca on the way.
Can I start the tour from Casablanca?
Yes. We can start and end in Casablanca if your flights arrive there. Ask us and we will adapt the itinerary.
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.
