8-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou via Dades Gorge

We leave the noisy Marrakech City, and our wonderful adventure is about to start. We have to climb the twisting hills of the High Atlas Mountains before we can see the clouds. You will see some little Berber houses where people are living in a very traditional way. That part of our Marrakech tours is very famous due to the amazing views you can enjoy from the top. It’s time to stop at Tizi n’Tichka, breathe the fresh air, and take in the peaks!

Then we stop at Ait Benhaddou, a village where many famous films were shot. Stroll through narrow streets and feel like a hero in a castle. This is one of the unique features of our Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech. Later we will drive to the green Dades Valley to visit the rock formations. Here we shall be put up for our first night in a good hotel. The perfect way to start your 8-day Morocco tour from Marrakech.

Day 2: Dades Valley—Todra Gorges—Merzouga

After a delicious breakfast, we continue to the gigantic rock walls of the Todra Gorges. You walk along the cold river, looking up at the rock walls rising above your head. Many people book our Morocco Custom Tours just to see this awesome natural phenomenon. Then we hit the open road, passing through small desert towns like Erfoud, an ancient town famous for its fossils. As we get closer to the dunes, the ground becomes sand.

Finally, you will reach the golden dunes of Merzouga, where your camels are waiting for you. You will then mount your camel and ride across the soft sand to reach our desert camp. This is the magic moment of each Morocco desert tour. The sky is orange and purple at night. We are eating a nice dinner and sleeping in a good tent. Here are the things that you will enjoy most on your 8-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech.

Day 3: Merzouga—Desert Excursion—Nomad Visit

We’ll get up early to see the sunrise over the big dunes. They are so beautiful that you will want to take many pictures. This is a completely peaceful experience during your trip to the Morocco Desert. In the morning we have breakfast, and then we take 4×4 cars for a deeper dive into the desert. A visit to the Black village of Khamlia is made for its spiritual music and traditional dancing. It has a very happy and lively feel to it.

Later we have mint tea with a nomad family who lives in a tent. You will see how they live in the heat to survive and how they look for water. This is what makes our trips in Morocco one of a kind and educational for all. We see the old mines and go to the desert lake, if it has water. In the evening we return to our hotel, at the foot of the dunes. Relax by the pool and enjoy the views.

Day 4: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – To Midelt

Today we leave the big dunes behind us and head north. You will pass the Ziz Valley, with its millions of green palm trees. This is one of the most beautiful Morocco trips because of its changing landscape. We stop at a lookout and snap a few photos of the valley. Next, we go to Middleport, a town famous for its apples.

You glide through the Middle Atlas, where the air is fresh and crisp. There are all kinds of rocks and beautiful scenery all around you. You may relax today on your Morocco Desert Tours. We will spend a night in a comfortable hotel high in the mountains. A lovely stop to rest and enjoy the peaceful nature of your trip.

Day 5: Midelt – Ifrane – Fes

We drive through green forests today to the old city of Fez. We reach the Cedar Forest to see wild monkeys. You can stop so they can get some snacks and pose for some funny photos. This is a new break during your tours from Marrakech. We stop in Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland,” because it is so European in appearance. Its streets are clean, and its roofs are a pretty red color.

We finish the ride in Fes in the late afternoon. Have fun with Explore Morocco trips. You are now in the spiritual heart of your Morocco tours. Your driver will safely drop you off at your hotel to begin exploring the old medina. It is an important stop on your 8-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech.

Day 6: Fes Sightseeing—Medina Tour—Sunset View

In the morning, discover the biggest and oldest medina in the world with a local guide. You will walk through the narrow streets, and you will see the well-known tanneries where people are dyeing leathers. Fes is full of history, and this is one of the best points to visit in our Marrakech trips. You will be able to see the University of Al-Quaraouiyine and old palaces. The smell of spices and local food fills every corner.

We go to a pottery factory and see how the artists make beautiful mosaics. This section of your Morocco custom tour has some unique little shops where you can buy gifts. Then we go to a high hill to see the whole city at sunset. It is the best way to finish your day in Fes. You will love the culture here.

Day 7: Fes – Meknes – Rabat – Casablanca

We leave Fes today to visit more imperial cities on the way to the coast. We start in Meknes to see the beautiful Bab Mansour Gate. This ex-capital has some big walls. Another great chapter of our Morocco trips. We then continue to the present capital, Rabat, where we visit the Hassan Tower and the Udayas Kasbah.

We arrive in Casablanca after enjoying the ocean views in Rabat. You’ll get to see the famous Hassan II Mosque—it literally sits right on the water. It is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world. Here is our last night on the 8-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakesh. This adds a modern twist to your Morocco Desert Tours.

Day 8: Casablanca–Marrakech—Transfer to Airport

On the last day we complete the circuit and return to the red city of Marrakech. There is time for a little last-minute shopping or a short walk around the square. It is the end of a great Desert Trips Morocco experience with you. We are pleased that you have selected Explore Morocco Trips for your vacation. Your driver will make sure you get to the airport on time for your flight.

Finally, we say goodbye and hope you return home with lots of great stories. You have seen mountaintops, the wild desert, and the wide ocean on these Moroccan desert trips. We treat our guests like family and hope to see you again soon.” Have a safe trip home!