7 Days in Morocco Tour itinerary from Casablanca (1 Week Trip)

Welcome to Morocco! The First day of your Morocco Itinerary 7 Days you will be picked up by our driver guide who will accompany you during the trip is being waits for your plane to land at the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. And head towards the city of Chefchaouen. The journey and adventure begin, which will take seven days of explorations.  If time permits, we will visit the Hassan II Mosque in the center of Casablanca.

A mosque, with an important part of it extending across the width of the sea, is considered a pride for Morocco and a distinctive architectural and technological icon. From there we leave Casablanca and take the highway towards Rabat the Royal city and the current capital of Morocco. In Rabat you will be visiting first:

Hassan Tower

An architectural gem built during the Almohad era. A Tower that bears witness to the history of the Kingdom, and to the Islamic architecture that silently marked important eras for successive civilizations in the country. Also you will visit: 

Oudayas Kasbah

An enchanting location, it offers visitors unparalleled beauty that includes an Andalusian-style garden, a museum, several riads, and several mosques.  The Andalusian influence is omnipresent, evident in the uniformly plastered walls, the dominant blue-hued doors and the wrought-iron windows… With the Kasbah of the Udayas inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the site has become a true haven of serenity and creative inspiration.

Thereafter from Rabat continue in our way to Chefchaouen crossing the beautiful sceneries if the Rif Mountains and spectacular Landscapes of North side of Morocco. Upon arrival the charming small city of Chefchaouen which called also Blue pearl or Blue city. You can have memorable Walk at the fabulous painted blue and white alleys. Also make a wander if the time permits to the Dazzling Spanish mosque over the hill. Overnight at a lot lovely Riad at the heart of the Medina.

Meals included:  Only Breakfast is included at the hotel.

Distance: 344 km From Casablanca to Chefchaouen

Duration: 6–7 Hours with Stops

Accommodations: 

Incredible journey is about to start towards a mesmerizing land of civilization and History. After breakfast at around 9:00 Am we leave the blue City and make our way to Fes passing through Volubilis … a Roman ruin which hides a cultural mix. A historic city that brought together multiple cultures and races 2,500 years ago, and its remains are full of life and history. In this ancient historical site you have enough time to wander around the ruins or even hire a guide to more understand the hidden secrets about the Roman ruins.

Visit the Imperial Meknes 

Thereafter visit we move to Meknes one of four imperial cities of Morocco. It’s founding dates back to the 11 century AD during the era of the Almoravids. This city knew the height of its prosperity during the reign of the Alawite Sultan Moulay Ismail, who made it a capital under his rule that extended from the year 1672 to the year 1727 AD. Since the founding of this city, it has known the construction of several urban facilities, many of which are still standing as a testimony to the rich cultural and architectural heritage of this city. Afterwards we continue to our destination Fes where we will stay the overnight in a charming traditional Riad.

Meals included:  Only Breakfast is included at the Riad.

Distance: 197 Km from Chefchaouen to Fes.

Duration: 5-6 Hours including Stops.

Duration: 5–6 Hours with Stops

Accommodations: 

Today is a day of exploration and contemplation of the landmarks and secrets of the ancient city of Fez. A spiritual capital of Morocco, due to its extended religious and political history, the city has become the capital of the country twice, and it is considered the birthplace of many Muslim religious scholars. Fez is one of the oldest cities in Morocco.

It was founded on the banks of the Fez Valley in two stages, the first by Idris I in the year 789 AD, and the second by Idris II in the year 809 AD. The two parts were unified by the Almoravids during the eleventh century to become a major Islamic city. Your visit to this historian city begins with the outside of the city where you can discover Ceramics manufactory a lively source of living for hundreds of handcrafters.

Get Lost in the Medina

Then also visit Borj sud a great panoramic overlooking view of the old Medina and it’s surrounding. Thereafter wander with your local guide inside of the medina to explore the souks and hidden secrets of Al-Mallah neighborhood. As well as visit the  Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine Fountain. The Tannaries, and lastly the Quaraouin’s Mosque and University. In the afternoon when your city tour ends we will transfer you to your Riad for the last overnight In your Traditional riad.

Meals included:  Only Breakfast is included.

Distance: Around 10 Km Inside the city

Duration:  4-5 Hours of the Sightseeing tour.

Accommodations: 

Leave Fes behind and drive onward journey to the southeast of Morocco. We will make our first stop in Ifrane the  “Switzerland of Morocco”;  It’s located at an altitude of more than 5,413 feet, highlighting the similarity between the Atlas Mountains in Ifrane and the Alps in Switzerland.  It’s also appreciated the “authenticity of the stunning architecture, which was inspired by French colonialism at the time,” where the roofs of the houses are still elegantly red and the flower orchards are still colorful. From there to the Cedar forest which is more than eight centuries old, is located in the middle of the Atlas cedar forest.

Cedar Forest info!

Despite its drought and the loss of its leaves for more than ten years, it is still a witness to the inhabitation of cedar trees in the Middle Atlas Mountains for thousands of years. This tree bears the name of the French general Henri Joseph Eugène Corot, who ruled the region during the French protectorate. At the forest you can also meet many wild monkey’s Which took the side of the road in the middle of the forest as Thier refuge, seeking a meal from every passerby so feeding them is allowed but caution is advised.

Leave the Atlas Mountains

Next we continue to Zaida for lunch then have a last stop at the Panoramic view of the Ziz Valley before reaching out our destination Merzouga Desert where the Erg Chebbi dunes lies. Your first night in the desert is Being stayed in a beautiful desert camp at the middle of the dunes which can be reached after Crossing the small and the high dunes by Camels for an hour and half or two completed hours. At the camp a memorable moment waits you under a Berber drum rhythm in a clear blue sky full of Stars.

Meals included:  Breakfast and Dinner included.

Distance:  460 Km from Fes to Sahara Desert.

Duration:  8-9 Hours with Stops.

Accommodations: 

The fifth day of your Moroccan tour will not be unique if you do not wake up early to enjoy the most beautiful sunrise in your life and watch the color of the sand gradually change in a clear weather and a wide blue sky.  After breakfast at the camp, you will be taken from there to begin a Berber style day of explorations. Perhaps the beginning will be a visit to the backpackers (Nomads).

whom set up their houses made of camel skin behind sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and who earn their living by receiving tourists with a cup of tea under a hand-made tent. Take your enough time in the place before heading to the famous Mount called Meffis.  A place that was once colonized by the French army during the imposition of the protectorate in Morocco. A place rich in natural resources such as valuable minerals and eyeliner. 

Visit Gnawa Village (Khamlia)

From there to the famous Khamilia village, a tribe whose inhabitants are indigenous people with dark black skin who came from Mali, Senegal and other countries to make Merzouga a place to spend the rest of their lives.  In the region, they founded an association for the first time in Morocco specifically for Gnawa music, which is played under different rhythms, bringing every listener to immerse himself in the words and melodies of the music.  Finally, lunch in the same tribe in a traditional restaurant dedicated to cooking Berber pizza.  In the afternoon, we will take you to your hotel to spend the rest of the day by the pool.

Meals included:  Breakfast and Dinner included.

Distance:  40 Km from Around the Desert.

Duration:  4 Hours of Exploration.

Accommodations: 

A long day is about to begin, but after a morning meal to gather energy and vitality, we head towards the city of Rissani, the cradle of the founding of the honorable Alawite state.  Here time travel combines with diving into the most ancient authentic markets in Morocco.  The city is the heart of regional commerce, thanks to its thousand-scented market.  The market square is a place for meeting and exchange, where the merchants (traders) receive visitors from hundreds of nearby palaces. There is exceptional movement in the market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays in particular. If you are lucky and came on a day when the market is live, you will be amazed and entertained at the same time.

Visit Todgha Gorge!

Thereafter continue to Todgha gorge where The magic of nature is rewarding, and the purity of the enchanting atmosphere lies. Calmness and the sound of the water and birds fill the place.  A place that souls do not seek to leave, but separation, even if it is prolonged, is inevitable.  The trip will continue then to Boumalne Dades, which is our destination to spend the night where amidst majestic mountains rising everywhere.

Meals included:  Breakfast and Dinner included.

Distance:  253 Km from Merzouga to Bomalen Dades.

Duration:  6-7 Hours with Stops.

Accommodations: 

Meals included:  Only Breakfast included.

Distance: 342 km

Duration:  5-6 Hours with stops

Yes, 7 days in Morocco starting from Casablanca can provide a glimpse of the country’s diverse offerings. Begin your journey in Casablanca, visit the Hassan II Mosque, then head to the imperial city of Rabat, Meknes, Fes as we don’t forget the blue city of Chefchaouen for its picturesque charm. Later visit Sahara Desert, Drive on the Road of Thousand Kasbah and end the trip in Marrakech.

Easly Yes, we offer this option to our travelers who prefer to hire only our transportation and they can take care of their accommodations. We have served many tourists with transportation only. So we inform you that with us is possible to book your hotels and Riads by yourself and we can take care of the rest.

Yes as describe above in the itinerary! your driver guide will take you visit all worthed places and he will stop in each site which deserves a visit. As you can request from him additional stops in any place you like either to take a pic, break, or toilet. Our driver is at your service from Point A to B.

The most popular tour in Morocco is the Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour. This tour typically lasts 3-4-5-7 days and includes visits to the Atlas Mountains, Ait Benhaddou, the Todra Gorge, and the Erg Chebbi dunes in the Sahara Desert. Travelers can experience camel rides, traditional Berber meals, and overnight stays in desert camps. To fully enjoy this tour, it is recommended to book with a reputable tour operator that provides knowledgeable guides, comfortable transportation, and quality accommodations.

Yes! Even during the tour with us (Africa North Journeys) you can skip a place to another. As well as you can add a place which is not included in the itinerary. All this you can do by informing us or informing your Driver guide. but please note that the destinations for overnights can’t be modified during the trip.