MARRAKECH TOURS
8 DAYS MOROCCO TOUR ITINERARY FROM MARRAKECH
HIGHLIGHTS
Take an 8 days Morocco tour itinerary from Marrakech to Fes and Chefchaouen via Merzouga Desert. where You’ll see lots of gorgeous places during these 8 days/7 nights.
You’ll go through the high Atlas mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass. You’ll also visit the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate city, Amridil Kasbah, Dades valley, and Todra gorges. Plus, you’ll see the Merzouga Sahara desert. There, you can ride camels, see beautiful sunsets and sunrises, and sleep in a desert camp. You’ll also explore the Sahara desert of Merzouga in a 4×4 car.
You’ll visit the Rissani traditional market and Erfoud, which is known for fossils. Then, you’ll go to Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco, and visit the cedar forest where Barbary macaque monkeys live. You’ll explore Fes and Meknes, two important cities in Morocco. You’ll also check out the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the blue city of Chefchaouen. Finally, your tour will finish in Tangier.
DETAILED ITINERARY
1st day : Marrakech – High Atlas mountains – Telouat Kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate
The 8 days Morocco tour itinerary from Marrakech begins with an early pickup from either the airport or your place of stay in Marrakech. From there, we embark on a journey through the captivating High Atlas mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Along the way, we’ll make stops to admire the stunning views of the landscapes. Our next destination is the Telouat Kasbah.
Continuing our adventure, we’ll visit the renowned Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a fortified village that has earned UNESCO World Heritage status. This Kasbah has also played a role in various movies like Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, and popular TV series like Game of Thrones. Our final stop for the day is Ouarzazate, often referred to as “The gate of the desert.” Here, we’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night in a hotel.
Drive by the paved Corniche of Ain Diab before getting to the famous Ricks Cafe where the Casablanca movie was shot. Later, we will get to your hotel where you will spend your first night.
2nd day : Ouarzazate – Skoura – Amridil Kasbah – Rose valley -Dades Valley
After breakfast, we will continue our 8 days Morocco tour itinerary from Marrakech where we’ll explore Ouarzazate, visiting the famous Atlas Studios where they made movies and the ancient Taourirt Kasbah, a cool mud castle. Then we’ll drive east to see the Amridil Kasbah, surrounded by palm trees in Skoura, and head to Kalaa Magouna, known for the Rose Valley where they have a Rose Festival in May, selling rose stuff like perfume and rose water. Next, we’ll drive to Dades Valley via Boumalne Dades, stopping to see the “monkey fingers” rock shapes and enjoy the view from a mountain. We’ll end the day with dinner and a night in a Boumalne Dades hotel.
3rd day : Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges -Erfoud -Merzouga Sahara – overnight in a luxury camp
After breakfast, we’ll head to the Todra Gorges, where the Todra River has carved a stunning canyon with high red cliffs. You can take your time exploring the gorges and admiring the beautiful scenery. Then, we’ll drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad, with some free time for lunch on the way.
In the afternoon, we’ll reach the Merzouga Sahara desert. Here, you’ll switch to camels for a ride across the sandy desert. We’ll make a stop so you can witness the mesmerizing sunset from the top of a tall dune. Afterward, we’ll continue to the luxurious desert camp, where you can enjoy Berber drum music, dance around a campfire, and gaze at the vast starry sky. Dinner and overnight stay will be in the camp.
4th day : Explore Merzouga region – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga lake – Erg Chebbi
After an early morning wake-up, don’t miss the chance to see a beautiful desert sunrise. Take some time for breakfast, and then hop on camels for a ride back to Merzouga, where your driver is waiting. Today, our 8 days morocco tour itinerary from marrakech will take us to explore Merzouga region, which has lots of cool places like sand dunes, a wild lake, mines, fossil areas, and oases – perfect for outdoor fun.
Our adventure begins in Merzouga, where we’ll go off-road to an old eyeliner mine. We’ll also visit the nomads who live in traditional tents, learn about their way of life, and share some Berber tea. Next stop is Khamlia village, where you can groove to Gnaoua music and watch some lively dances. The folks here come from countries like Mali, Sudan, and Niger. You’ll have free time for lunch at a restaurant. Later, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through a palm tree grove and drive a bit to see the wild Merzouga lake, also known as the flamingos lake. We’ll wrap up the day with dinner and a comfy hotel stay.
5th day: Merzouga Dunes – Erfoud – Midelt – cedars forest – Ifrane – Fes
After breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to the desert and head to Rissani town, which used to be the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani is still a big trading hub in the area, especially bustling on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays when they have a lively souk (market). After a stroll through the Rissani souk, we’ll move on to Erfoud, where we’ll visit one of the workshops that make cool stuff from fossilized marble.
Next, we’ll follow the Ziz river and make a stop for a great view of the Ziz valley. You’ll have some free time for lunch in Midelt. After that, we’ll head to the cedars forest, home to Barbary Macaque monkeys. You can even feed them while you wander around in the forest. Our journey continues to Ifrane, a place known for its chilly weather, snow, and houses that look like they belong in the Swiss Alps – no wonder they call it the Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, we’ll drop you off at your place in Fes.
6th day : Guided tour sightseeing Fes
After breakfast, our 8 days Morocco tour itinerary from Marrakech will continue as we’ll pick you up from your place in Fes to explore the city, which is a big deal in Morocco – it’s not only an imperial city but also a major spot for culture and religion.
We’ll kick off our day by checking out the Royal Palace gate and then diving into the super well-preserved old part of the city called the Medina. It’s so special that it’s even a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To get into the Medina, we’ll pass through the Blue Gate or Bab Boujloud. You’ll have a local guide with you to show you around and see cool stuff like the Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine fountain, the Tanneries, and the Quaraouin mosque and university, which is the oldest university in the world. After that, we’ll step out to visit the Mellah, the Jewish quarter. And to wrap it all up, we’ll drive you to an old fortress where you can enjoy some awesome views of the Medina and the city of Fes. Then we’ll take you back to your riad for some chill time.
7th day : Fes – Meknes – Volubilis ruins – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, we’ll go to Meknes, an imperial city. We’ll see cool stuff like Bab Al-Mansour, Sahrij Souani basin, Royal stables, a granary, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. You’ll have time for lunch.
Then, we’ll drive a bit to check out the old Roman ruins of Volubilis, known as a special UNESCO place. It’s got neat mosaics, old columns, and archways to see.
After exploring there, we’ll head north, go through Ouazzane, and reach Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. This place is called the Blue City because its buildings and streets are all painted in different shades of blue. We’ll sleep in a nice hotel there.
8th day : Transfer to the Tangier airport
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INCLUDED
- Pick-up/Drop off at your accommodation or airport
- Well-maintained 4WD, van or bus for transportation for 6 daysincluding fuel
- Night in Hotels/Riads
- Overnight in a luxury Desert camp
- Camel ride in the Sahara desert ( a Camel Per person)
- Local tour guides for exploring Fes
- An experienced & multilingual driver
- 3 Dinners
- Breakfast
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunches on the way
- Drinks including water
- Admission fee to sites if any
- Extras
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