7-Day Morocco Itinerary
from Casablanca

Day 1: Casablanca ⇢ Rabat

Your 7-day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca begins with a pickup at Mohammed V International Airport, followed by a visit to the Hassan II Mosque—one of the largest mosques in the world, with intricate tilework and striking oceanfront views from its 210-meter minaret.

From there, the route continues to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, where you visit the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas before settling into your hotel for the night. (If you land after dark, you’re transferred straight to your Casablanca hotel instead, and the tour begins the following morning.)

Day 2: Rabat ⇢ Chefchaouen

After breakfast, the drive north to Chefchaouen takes around four hours, passing through rolling hills and small villages along the way. Upon arrival, you check into your riad with free time to explore.

Chefchaouen’s blue-washed medina is unlike anywhere else in Morocco—narrow lanes, bustling souks, and cafés serving traditional dishes at every turn. The relaxed pace here is part of the appeal, so take your time and bring a camera.

Day 3: Chefchaouen ⇢ Volubilis ⇢ Meknes ⇢ Fes

After breakfast, a scenic drive through Rif villages leads to Volubilis, a remarkably preserved Roman city dating to the 3rd century, known for its detailed mosaics and grand public buildings. Walking through the ruins offers a genuine glimpse into Roman life in North Africa.

From there, you continue to Meknes, once the imperial capital under Sultan Moulay Ismail. After lunch, you explore the medina and the monumental Bab el Mansour gate, along with the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, before continuing to Fes for the night.

Day 4: Full Day Tour of Fes

This entire day belongs to Fes, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. You begin at the Royal Palace gate, then enter the medina—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—to see the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, the Al-Attarine Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the centuries-old Chouara Tanneries.

The tour continues through the Mellah, Fes’s historic Jewish quarter, before finishing at an ancient fortress with a panoramic view over the entire medina. You return to your riad in the evening, having genuinely explored a city most itineraries only pass through.

Day 5: Fes ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Middle Atlas ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Merzouga

After breakfast, the route heads south towards the Sahara, with a short stop in the alpine town of Ifrane. Continuing on, you cross the Middle Atlas cedar forest, where wild Barbary macaques are often spotted, followed by lunch at a restaurant en route.

The drive continues through the Ziz Valley and its palm oasis, arriving at the Erg Chebbi dunes in the afternoon for a camel trek and sunset atop a high dune. The evening continues at your luxury desert camp, with dinner, Berber drumming, and a night under an exceptional sky of stars.

Day 6: Merzouga ⇢ Rissani ⇢ Todra Gorge ⇢ Dades Gorge

An early sunrise over the dunes is well worth the wake-up call. After breakfast, you return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4, with a stop at the traditional souk in Rissani if your visit falls on a market day (Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday).

The route continues to Todra Gorge, where towering cliffs frame the Todra River below, followed by a scenic drive through Dades Gorge and its famous monkey finger rock formations before settling into your hotel for the night.

Day 7: Dades Gorge ⇢ Ouarzazate ⇢ Ait Ben Haddou ⇢ High Atlas ⇢ Marrakech

On the final day, the route passes through Ouarzazate—often called the Hollywood of Africa—with an optional visit to Atlas Studios. Our dedicated Ouarzazate tours go deeper into the city if it interests you enough to linger. From there, you continue to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a filming location for Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.

After lunch, the journey crosses the High Atlas Mountains towards Marrakech, with sweeping views along the way. Your driver drops you at your hotel or riad in the late afternoon, marking the end of your 7-day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca—or the beginning of onward exploration via our Marrakech desert tours.