Morocco travel itinerary 1 week
Morocco travel itinerary 1 week from Tangier offers a perfect opportunity to embark on a lifetime experience of the north, south, and west of Morocco in just 7 days and 6 nights. The tour starts in the northern city of Tangier and ends in the red city of Marrakech. During the trip, you will visit many amazing sites, such as the historical cities of Volubilis and Meknes, as well as the breathtaking Sahara Desert of Merzouga. Next are the fascinating Todgha and Dades gorges. The 7-Day Itinerary in Morocco offers six memorable overnights, some in fabulous and traditional Riads, either in Chefchaouen, Fes, or Marrakech. As in the desert, you will spend the night in a luxury camp at the heart of the Sahara. As for Boumalne Dades, you will stay in a charming hotel. Your Morocco 7-day itinerary ends in Marrakech.
You will be picked up by our Driver Guide from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport
You will be dropped off in Menara Airport of Marrakech
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Warmly Welcome to Morocco! Your Morocco travel itinerary for one week begins in Tangier. Africa North Journey’s driver will pick you up from the airport at any time you land. If your arrival time was during the day, then it’s perfect; we will take you to visit the monuments of Tangier, like the Cave of Hercule, Cape Spartel, and the ancient Medina, but if your arrival time was during the evening or night, we have to stay the night in Tangier. Once we see all of Tangier’s amazing landmarks, we drive to Chefchaouen for an overnight stay in a lovely riad located in the heart of the Medina.
You will undoubtedly immerse yourself in ancient history and rich civilization on the second day of your 7-day trip to Morocco. Today’s journey takes us to Fes via Volubilis. When we arrive at the Roman ruins, among worn stone columns and collapsing arches, remnants of a bygone period murmur stories of imperial grandeur and cultural interaction. Once you’ve done your tour, we’ll continue on to Meknes, for a walking tour by your own feel free to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, which provides an insight into Morocco’s rich architectural past. Free time for lunch in Meknes then we move to Fes, here we stay the night in a fantastic Riad.
In the early morning, we leave Fes City and hit the road towards the mesmerizing desert of Merzouga, where we will arrive an hour before sunset. From Fes to Merzouga Desert, we have several stops to make, such as in Ifrane, a city known as the Little Switzerland. Here, feel free to walk in its streets, which will make you feel as if you are in Europe. Once you are ready to continue, we will drive to the Cedar Forest, where we will see the wild macaques. If you want, buy some peanuts or bananas from Berber sellers in the area and feed the monkeys.
Later, we set off again for lunch in Zaida or Medilt, before continuing to the Sahara Desert. At around 5:30 o’clock of the afternoon, we reach the golden dunes of Merzouga. There, your camels wait to carry you to the camp. While you are crossing the vast desert, you will stop at the big dune to catch a wonderful sunset, then continue the way. A glass of mint tea and a Berber dinner await your arrival at the camp. In the camp, get ready to dance a lot, enjoy a lot, and live the real desert vibes.
We’re still spending one more day in the desert region to see what the area has to offer and learn about the inhabitants’ cultures and traditions. Mount your camel and return to the village to meet your driver’s guide. First Visit for today is Khamlia Village, home of the Gnawa tribe. Amazing rhythms and a glass of mint tea greet every guest who enters their door as a sign of welcome. Before we depart, consider leaving a tip as a great way to show your support for them! From there, we go off-road to Mefiss Mountain, where the French army established a colony.
Many minerals are extracted here and shipped to France in large quantities. Furthermore, we visit one of the Berber nomad families in their traditional tent for a cup of tea and learn more about their lifestyle, traditions, and culture. Before we leave the theme, please feel free to tip. It’s now time for lunch, which can be enjoyed at a restaurant that specializes in making Berber pizza. Last but not least, make a final visit to a local oasis to observe the flora that grows there. Finally, we drop you off at a wonderful hotel for the night.
Morocco Travel itinerary1 week on its fifth day. After breakfast, we leave Merzouga dunes and make our way to the Atlas Mountains, specifically to Boumalne Dades, passing through Rissani and Todgha Gorge. In Rissani, we will only visit its incredible market, which goes live every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. If we are lucky, we will face the market’s day to feel how the atmosphere of a southern market feels like. Next, we leave for Todgha. It is one of the world’s most stunning sites. It is very impressive and demonstrates the genius of the inventor (God). Allow yourself enough time to wander around. Once you finish walking, we move to Boumalne Dades, where we will spend the night.
Pack your luggage, have your breakfast, and let’s head to Marrakech. The first thing we do before leaving Boumalne is pay a quick visit to the charming Dades Gorge, which has a spectacular panoramic vista that will blow your mind. From there, we travel to Kalaat M’Gouna where you can see one of the women’s cooperatives which specializes in producing variety of products from Roses. Furthermore, we continue to Ouarzazate, where you can explore the breathtaking Taourirt Kasbah and its surroundings. If you wish, you can also explore Atlas Studios.
Later, we set off again to the charming Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified town nestled along the ancient caravan route connecting the Sahara Desert and Marrakech. The Kasbah represents Morocco’s rich history and architecture. Afterwards, we leave the place and drive to Marrakech via Tizi N’Tichka, a connecting point between Marrakech and Ouarzazate. Tizi N’Tichka is situated at an elevation of 2260 meters above sea level. Once we traverse the Grand Atlas Mountains, we reach Marrakech, where we will deposit you at a delightful Riad.
Complete your 7-day Morocco tour itinerary in Tangier with a transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport. Your trip with Africa North Journeys has come to an end.
Our seven-day trip to Morocco with Africa North Journeys was nothing short of spectacular and excellent. Even we were a group of ten people. Moha, our driver guide, went beyond of his way to make sure we were all satisfied. Moha’s knowledge was extremely helpful in understanding the intricate history of this ancient country. The places we’ve seen and the sites we’ve seen are well worth the money we paid. Moroccan meal was amazing, and the people were very kind! And Morocco is a terrific place for your upcoming trip. We highly suggest Africa North Journeys and Moha as your driver guide.
