Best 7-Day Morocco Itinerary From Fes To Marrakech

Guided tour of Fes el-Bali (old medina).

Visit:

Bou Inania Madrasa

Chouara Tannery

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque & University

Nejjarine Museum

Explore traditional souks.

Overnight in a riad in Fes.

Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stops at:

Ifrane (Little Switzerland),

Azrou Cedar Forest (see Barbary macaques).

Cross the Ziz Valley.

Arrive in Merzouga (Sahara Desert).

Camel ride into Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.

Overnight in a luxury or standard desert camp with dinner and music under the stars.

Sunrise over dunes.

Visit:

Khamlia Village (Gnawa music),

Nomadic Berber families,

Fossil beds or seasonal salt lake (Dayet Srij).

Optional activities: Quad biking, sandboarding, buggy ride.

Overnight in a desert hotel or riad in Merzouga.

Visit Rissani Market (if market day: Tue, Thu, Sun).

Drive to Todra Gorge – enjoy hiking in 300m-high canyons.

Continue to the scenic Dades Valley.

Explore the "Monkey Fingers" rock formation and local kasbahs.

Overnight in a hotel or guesthouse in the valley.

After breakfast, continue through:

Valley of Roses (Kelaat M’Gouna),

Skoura Oasis – visit Kasbah Amridil.

Arrive in Ouarzazate, visit:

Atlas Film Studios or

Kasbah Taourirt.

Overnight in a riad or hotel in Ouarzazate.

Visit Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m).

Scenic stops along the way.

Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon.

Free time to explore the medina or relax at the riad.

Visit:

Koutoubia Mosque

Saadian Tombs

Bahia Palace

Jemaa el-Fnaa Square

Majorelle Garden (optional)

Explore souks, handicraft quarters, and traditional food stalls.

Overnight in Marrakech or transfer to airport.