Morocco · Culture

7-Day Morocco Highlights Tour with Desert Camp and Imperial Cities

7 Days Round trip from Rte de Nouasseur Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Morocco's imperial cities, including Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech
  • 02 Visit Volubilis, Moulay Ismaïl Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, and other historic landmarks
  • 03 Meet nomadic Berbers and experience the beautiful desert landscape of Erg Chebbi
  • 04 Ride a camel to a desert camp and spend a night under a nomadic tent
  • 05 Discover the UNESCO site of Aït Benhaddou, featured in famous films and series

Enjoy a 7-day tour of the imperial cities of Morocco, exploring Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fez, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, and Marrakech. Discover Roman ruins, historic medinas, royal monuments, and local Kasbahs while learning about Berber life and the country's spiritual and cultural heritage. Travel through the Ziz Valley, the Atlas Mountains, and the beautiful desert landscape of Erg Chebbi. The journey also includes a camel ride, a night under a nomadic tent, and visits to remarkable UNESCO sites such as Aït Benhaddou.

Take time to admire the changing light on the dunes, revealing their vivid secrets.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Meknes, Midelt, Rabat, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Ziz Valley, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Boumalne Dades, Volubilis
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Welcome to Morocco in Casablanca

  • Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Casablanca city centre.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Casablanca, Rabat and Transfer to Meknes

  • Depart for Rabat and stop in Casablanca. Visit the country's economic capital, including the United Nations Square, Boulevard Mohamed V, the ANFA district, the Corniche, and an external visit to the Hassan II Mosque.

  • After lunch, continue to Rabat and visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, the Kasbah Chellah, and the Oudaya Gardens.

  • Drive to Meknes.

  • Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Volubilis, Meknes and Exploring Fez Medina

  • Depart for Volubilis to visit the Roman ruins, the thermal baths of Gallien, the forum, and the capitol.

  • In Meknes, visit the Moulay Ismaïl Mausoleum, Bab Mansour, and Bin Khadim.

  • Depart for Fez, the kingdom's spiritual capital.

  • Visit the Medersa Attarine, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the first university of Karaouine.

  • Head for lunch in an ancient palace of the Medina.

  • Continue the visit to Fes Jdid, the Royal Palace, and a panoramic view of the old town.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

4
Day 04

Fez to Merzouga via Midelt and Erg Chebbi

  • Depart for the town of Midelt, which is known for its minerals and fossils.

  • Stop to admire the Ziz Gorges and Erfoud while travelling through the Ziz Valley.

  • Enjoy the coolness of the Meski blue spring.

  • Take time to admire the changing light on the dunes, revealing their vivid secrets.

  • At night, rest under a starry sky.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

5
Day 05

Merzouga Desert and Camel Ride in Erg Chebbi

  • After breakfast, set out on the road to the desert through the two oases of Merzouga.

  • Meet the nomadic Berbers in the desert and pass through the Tissardmine oasis.

  • Arrive at the hotel as you watch your camels being loaded up. It is here that you will begin your ride into the ocean of golden sand.

  • Appreciate the pure beauty of the landscape at the steady pace of your camel.

  • Spend the night in the middle of the dunes, living the nomadic life.

6
Day 06

Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Todra and Dades

  • Discover the desert region and its isolated oases.

  • Travel east along Erg Chebbi and leave the desert, stopping in Rissani, the first Alawi city and a major centre of commerce.

  • Visit the town's palm groves, its ancient Kasbahs, the enormous souk, and the Ziz Valley, known for its fossil quarry.

  • Continue towards the Todra Gorges and have lunch.

  • Head to Boumalne Dades.

  • Arrive at Kelaa Mgouna, known for its great Rose Valley and the production of rose water.

  • Drive through the road of the thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

7
Day 07

Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou and Atlas Mountains to Marrakech

  • Before heading for Marrakech, stop at the Kasbah Taourirt.

  • Head for the famous UNESCO site, the Kasbah of Aït Ben-Haddou, which served as the setting for movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Tea in the Sahara, Game of Thrones, and Gladiator.

  • Visit one of the Kasbahs to discover the Berber lifestyle of Morocco.

  • Head for lunch, then continue on the road to Marrakech via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass.

  • Check in to your designated hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Rte de Nouasseur 17 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at Casablanca Airport.

  • 7 days of private and exclusive vehicle service with AC.

  • 7 days of service with an English-speaking driver-guide.

  • Local guide in Fes and Marrakech.

  • 5 nights of en-suite accommodation.

  • 1 night under a nomadic tent.

  • Camel ride to the desert camp.

  • Sandboarding in the dunes.

  • 6 dinners and breakfasts.

What's Not Included

  • Drinks.

  • Lunches.

  • Entrance and activity fees, and tips.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Casablanca Airport, Route de Nouasseur, Casablanca, Morocco
Tour start
Rte de Nouasseur, Casablanca, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Rte de Nouasseur.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €420.00 — €1,680.00
Double Sharing €420.00 — €840.00

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