One week in Morocco is just enough time to fall in love. From the labyrinthine alleys of the ancient Medinas to the silent majesty of the Sahara dunes, this 7-day journey takes you through the heart of the Kingdom’s culture, flavors, and landscapes.
📍 The Route: Marrakesh → Ait Benhaddou → Merzouga → Fez
Days 1-2: Marrakesh, The Red City
- See: Start at the Koutoubia Mosque and lose yourself in the Jemaa el-Fnaa square at sunset. Don’t miss the cobalt blue beauty of the Majorelle Garden.
- Eat: Dinner at a rooftop terrace overlooking the square. Order a Tanjia (slow-cooked lamb)—a Marrakesh specialty.
- Experience: A traditional Hammam scrub to wash away your jet lag.
Day 3: The High Atlas & Ait Benhaddou
- See: Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass to reach Ksar Ait Benhaddou, the mud-brick fortress famous as a Hollywood film set.
- Stay: Spend the night in Ouarzazate or a nearby boutique Riad.
Day 4: Todra Gorge & The Sahara Gateway
- See: Walk through the towering 300m limestone walls of the Todra Gorge.
- Eat: A Berber omelet in a roadside café overlooking the palm groves of Tinghir.
- Experience: Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon for a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Day 5: Desert Sunrise & The Middle Atlas
- See: Wake up for the sunrise over the Sahara. Then, head north through the cedar forests of Azrou, where you might spot Barbary Macaques.
- Stay: Arrive in Fez, the oldest living medieval city in the world.
Days 6-7: Fez, The Soul of Morocco
- See: Visit the world’s oldest university, Al-Qarawiyyin, and the colorful dye vats of the Chouara Tannery.
- Eat: Seffa Medfouna (sweet and savory vermicelli) for a final celebratory feast.
- Shop: Use our Haggling Guide to pick up a leather pouf or a Berber rug in the Fez souks.
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