7 Day Morocco Imperial City and Desert Tour

Casablanca - Chefchaouen - Fes - Fes - Merzouga - Dades - Marrakech

Step into a land where the sun drapes gold over ancient rooftops, where time whispers through winding medinas, and the desert stretches its infinite sigh across the horizon.

From Casablanca’s modern heartbeat to Marrakech’s ochre-hued splendor, this seven-day odyssey carries you through Morocco’s imperial jewels, cedar-scented highlands, and the endless, undulating dunes of the Sahara.

Begin in the north, where the Atlantic murmurs beneath Casablanca’s grand minaret, and Rabat’s royal serenity glows against the ocean’s edge. Follow the sky-tinted streets of Chefchaouen, where walls are painted in dreamlike shades of blue, and history lingers in every mosaic and archway. Wander through Roman ruins and imperial gates, until Fes reveals itself—a labyrinth of stories, colors, and the fragrance of centuries past.

Venture south into highlands where cedar forests sway and macaques play, across valleys and plateaus that shimmer in sunlight. Let the golden sands of Merzouga beckon, where camel caravans trace the horizon and the desert sky spills a galaxy of stars over your luxurious camp. Travel through the sculpted gorges of Todra and Dades, past fragrant rose fields, cinematic kasbahs, and oasis towns, until the High Atlas unveils Marrakech, where your journey blooms to its majestic conclusion.

Example Itinerary

  • Day 1: Casablanca

    Arrive in Morocco’s pulsing metropolis, where modern towers stand beside ancient streets. Feel the Atlantic breeze at the Hassan II Mosque, its minaret brushing the clouds, and stroll along the Corniche as the city hums around you. Let your senses awaken to the scents, sounds, and colors of Morocco. Overnight in Casablanca.

  • Day 2: Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen

    Drive along the Atlantic coast to Rabat, where the stately palaces and ocean-kissed kasbahs we visit tell tales of kings and dynasties. Ascend into the Rif Mountains, where misty peaks cradle the Blue Pearl, Chefchaouen. Here, every lane is a river of indigo, every doorway a poem. Lose yourself in this serene labyrinth of color and calm. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

  • Day 3: Chefchaouen - Fez

    Morning light spills over Chefchaouen’s rooftops as you wander its quiet streets, then we journey to Volubilis, where Roman mosaics and ruins shimmer like frozen sunlight, echoing centuries of empire. In Meknes, gates and stables hum of sultans’ power and dreams. By evening, Fes embraces you, its medina alive with artisans, tanneries, and the pulse of tradition, as you settle into the intimacy of a riad.

  • Day 4: Fez

    Dive into Fes el-Bali with your local Fes City Guide into a maze of history and craft. Fragrant tanneries, bustling souks, and delicate mosaics tell stories older than memory. Every turn, every archway, every whispered corner carries the soul of Morocco. Overnight in Fes.

  • Day 5: Fez - Ifrane - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Merzouga

    Descend into the cedar-clad highlands of Ifrane, a quiet alpine realm where macaques leap among emerald trees. Pause in Midelt, then follow the sun across the dramatic Ziz Valley. At last, the dunes of Merzouga rise, golden and infinite. Mount a camel and drift across the desert, the sand molten beneath sunset’s fire. Nights in the Sahara are spun with stars and the hypnotic pulse of Berber music.

  • Day 6: Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley

    Wander Rissani’s vibrant markets, cradle of dynasties, and touch the ancient fossils of Erfoud. Through verdant palms, enter Todra Gorge’s towering cliffs, and the sculpted wonders of Dades Valley, where rock formations reach skyward like ancient fingers. Overnight amid the natural cathedral in the mysterious valley of Dades.

  • Day 7: Dades Valley - Rose Valley - Skoura - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

    Follow the scent of roses through Kalaa Magouna, past Skoura’s lush oasis, to Ouarzazate, Morocco’s cinematic gateway. Explore the golden kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou with your local Guide, its walls a testament to time, before crossing the High Atlas via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. Marrakech emerges like a jewel in the desert, ochre walls glowing in the setting sun—the perfect close to a journey of wonder.