Morocco 8 Days itinerary

Welcome to Morocco! Our Driver Guide from Morocco Days Itinerary will welcome you at the international airport of Marrakech. After picking you up to your accommodation for check-in we start exploring and fascinate ourselves in this Marvelous city of Marrakech called the Red City as well. Your super knowledgeable local guide will do his best to led you safety and show you the hidden details and secrets of Marrakech’s Medina and the surrounding landmarks. In this imperial city we visit, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, The ben Youssef Quranic Mosque and University. Later Free Time for lunch then continue to visit the Koutoubia Mosque, and Finally the Jamaa el Fna where will you say goodbye to your local guide and continue strolling by your own. Overnight stay at the same Riad.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Riad or Hotel
• ⇒ Meals included: Only Breakfast
• ⇒ Distance: Sightseeing tour

Say goodbye to Marrakech and drive south on the road of one Thousand Kasbah! 2 Hours after our start we will have the first stop at a breathtaking overlooking of the Tizi N Tichka pass. At the Middle of the Atlas Mountains. A stop for taking photos then continues toward the historical landmark of Ait ben Haddou Kasbah which listed as a World Heritage site since 1987. Here you have enough time to discover and to wander in each corner of this stunning Kasbah. Later free time for lunch then set off again to Ouarzazate a famous film town that is only 100 years old. It’s very modern but famous thanks to the hundreds of movies and series that have been shot here. Thereafter we continue to Boumalne Dades where you will stay the overnight in a charming Host.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Riad or Hotel
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
• ⇒ Distance: From Marrakech to Boumalne Dades: 314 km / 5-6 Hours with stops

Today after breakfast in your host, we continue the adventure onward journey to Todgha Gorge and then to the Sahara Desert but before doing so. Let’s visit one of the gorgeous gorges in Morocco! called Dades Gorge, very fascinating, charming, and amazing to the eyes. We will be making a stop to enjoy the landscape by taking some memorable photos at Monkey’s Finger Mountain and then setting off the way to Todgha Gorge. Here the heart will be faster, and the eyes will be attracted to the magic and beauty of nature, as there is a picturesque river running between two mountains. The least that can be said is that the gorge is very charming and attractive, moreover what makes the place even more wonderful is its kind and generous people. 

Next, we Continue the journey towards the mesmerizing Sahara Desert. Upon arrival you will be Experiencing the thrill of a camel trek across the golden sand dunes to spend a peaceful night under the starry desert sky in a traditional Berber camp at the heart of the desert to feel the real desert experience. 

• ⇒ Accommodations: Luxury or Standard Camp
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
• ⇒ Distance: From Boumalne Dades to Merzouga: 253 km / 6-7 Hours with stops

Wake up early is a must to Witness the magical sunrise over the vast desert landscape and start our exploration day around the desert but after a typical breakfast in your camp. From the Camp, we drive to visit the Famous Gnawa village where the well-known dark-skinned people live who have emigrated from Mali, Senegal, South Africa,… and settled their home in Merzouga. At the village, they have built a simple association and started singing Music for the guests who come to visit. After spending some time with them and enjoying listening to the African rethemes.

We give them a tips then we move to Mefiss a free Mountain that was colonized by the French during the period of imposing protection on Morocco. At the mountain, many minerals being extracted such as Eyeliner, Mascara, and many other. Thereafter to the Nomad families who lives behind the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga for having a glass of team with them in their handwoven tent then. Ones again we continue to make a stroll in one of the oases of the desert to get to explore what’s growing up and from where the water coming in. At the end of the day drive to the Hotel of the overnight stay.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Hotel
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
• ⇒ Distance: Excursion around Erg Chebbi: 30 km / 4 Hours of exploration

Today is bit emotional because we are going to leave behind us the Marvelous golden dunes and the magical scenery of the desert. Taking the way towards Fes the land of History and Civilization. Along the Road, amazing landscapes are waiting for us as we make our first stop at a dazzling overlooking panorama of the Ziz valley where hundreds or even thousands of palm trees are growing up on these massive oases which considered as the biggest ones in Morocco. Thereafter we keep driving to Zaida for lunch and then visit Cedar Forest where the wild barbary Macaques lives. The place is fantastic for taking some pictures of the Monkeys however feeding them is allowed but a bit of caution is advised.

From There to Ifrane known as the small Switzerland of Morocco which locates in the middle of the small Atlas Mountains. The place here in ancient was a home for lions and other dangerous animals that’s why a lion statue was built at the main street of the city. We will have some time here then finally drive to Fes which will take us only an hour of drive or maybe an hour and half to reach your accommodation. Upon arrival we Dropp you off in a lovely Riad for the overnight stay.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Hotel or Riad
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast
• ⇒ Distance: From to Fes Merzouga : 467 km / 8-9 Hours with stops

Today after breakfast your driver guide will come to pick you up at the agreed time. And drive you to meet an experienced local guide of the area who will accompany you for four or five hours to get to explore the enchanting city of Fes, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and the diverse cultural heritage. During this sightseeing tour you will visit many charming places as you will start exploring first outside of the medina to see the ornate Royal Palace gates – Visit a zellij tile cooperative to learn about How the famous Moroccan mosaic are made using ancient Fasis techniques – Then to Borj Nord for panoramic view.

Discover the old Medina!

Later visit inside of the Medina which includes the labyrinthine streets of the UNESCO-listed Fes el-Bali, the oldest medina in the world. Visit the famous Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, the world’s oldest continuously operating university, and discover the intricate craftsmanship of the tanneries in the Chouara district. And many other spectacular sights, at the end of the journey we pick you to your Riad.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Hotel or Riad
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast
• ⇒ Distance: Moving inside of the city

Fabulous landscapes and medieval sights are the titles of today. After having breakfast in your lovely riad we depart towards the Ismaili city known currently as Meknes. The capital of Morocco during the reign of Moulay Ismail between (1672 – 1727). The city was founded in the 11 century and later became one of the imperial cities of Morocco. Free time to wander and to immerse yourself in this stunning city before continuing to Volubilis the land of Romans and the Capital of Mauritanian for a period of time. Here you can hire a guide to more understand the city and the secrets behind this landmark town. Next head to Chefchaouen the blue city or the blue pearl of the north. At the late afternoon we reach our cozy destination for the overnight. 

• ⇒ Accommodations: Hotel or Riad
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast
• ⇒ Distance: From Fes to Chefchaouen: 197 km / 5-6 Hours with stops

Today is the last of your Morocco itinerary 8 Days. Depending on your departure time We Leave Chefchaouen and head north to the coastal city of Tanger known as the Bride of the North. Upon arrival we will visit the famous sights of the city such as the Hercule cave, the Cup Spartel, and the old Medina. As well as strolling along the picturesque Corniche promenade and enjoy breathtaking views of the Strait of Gibraltar. Free time for lunch then transfer you to the airport.

• ⇒ Distance: From Chefchaouen Tanger: 149.3 km / 5 Hours with stops