8-Day Morocco Tour | Explore the Sahara Desert, Fes, and Marrakech
Wondering how to make the most of 8 days in Morocco?
At Sahara Breeze Travel, we design custom itineraries tailored to your schedule and preferences. The following 8-day model course is just an example. We can flexibly adjust the starting point, end point, and accommodation within Morocco to suit your needs.
Common Inquiries for Morocco Tours:
“Can we include Chefchaouen and Marrakech in an 8-day trip?”
“We are traveling with children, so we’d like to keep driving times shorter…”
“What is the quality of the hotels included in the tour?” → Based on our 15+ years of experience, we will redesign and propose the perfect itinerary according to your specific requests and conditions.
Worried about Language or Communication?
Many travelers feel anxious about the language barrier in Morocco. At Sahara Breeze Travel, we provide full support in English and Japanese, ensuring a smooth and worry-free experience.
8-Day Itinerary Model Course
Day 1: Arrival & Meknes – Stay at a Riad in Fes
Arrive at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport in the morning and head straight to Meknes. Explore the Bab Mansour gate, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, and Dar el Ma (Water House). Then, continue to Fes. Catch the sunset over the medina from the Marinid Tombs before checking into your Riad for a two-night stay.
Dar el Ma (Meknes)
Bab Mansour (Meknes)
Day 2: Exploring the Medina of Fes – Stay at a Riad in Fes
Spend the day discovering the historic Fes El Bali. We highly recommend exploring with a licensed local guide to navigate the world’s largest car-free urban area.
University of al-Qarawiyyin
Al-Attraine Madrasa
Seffarine Square
Souk in Fes El Bali
The famous Chouara Tannery
Day 3: Journey to the Sahara – Stay at a Riad near the Merzouga Dunes
Note: This day involves an 8+ hour drive. For a more relaxed pace, we recommend splitting this journey into two days. Depart Fes at 8:30 AM. This drive offers some of the most surprising landscapes in Morocco. Pass through “Little Switzerland” Ifrane, and meet wild monkeys in the Azrou Cedar Forest. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, taking in the breathtaking views of the Ziz Valley, before arriving at the golden dunes of the Sahara by sunset.
Day 4: Sahara Desert Immersion – Stay at a Luxury Desert Tent
Discover the secrets of the desert. Visit Khamila Village to enjoy traditional Gnawa music and stroll through a lush oasis. In the late afternoon, embark on a camel trek into the dunes for a magnificent sunset. Spend the night under the stars in a luxury desert camp.
After that, at the campsite why not exchange your snacks, sweets, wine and beer with other tourists and have a good time before you are served dinner.
Day 5: Todra Gorge & Dades Valley – Stay in Dades Valley
After watching the sunrise over the dunes and enjoying breakfast, depart for Rissani to visit its traditional souk. Continue to the towering cliffs of the Todra Gorge for a walk through the canyon, then drive along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” to the Dades Valley.
Gorges du Todrha
Day 6: Ait Ben Haddou & High Atlas – Stay at a Riad in Marrakech
Pass through Kelaat M’Gouna (famous for its roses in late April/early May). Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Ait Ben Haddou, a stunning fortified clay village.
Ait-Ben-Haddou
Then, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260m). Arrive in Marrakech and stay at a charming Riad in the heart of the old city.
Day 7: Full Day in Marrakech – Stay at a Riad in Marrakech
Explore the vibrant “Red City.” While Marrakech is easier to navigate on your own than Fes, a guide is recommended to skip the lines and learn the history.
Jardin Menara
Koutoubia
Jardin Menara
Day 8: Departure
A 3-hour drive takes you back to Casablanca International Airport. Head home with unforgettable memories of Morocco.
Let us design your perfect Morocco journey.
This 8-day plan is just a starting point. Whether you want to include Chefchaouen, prioritize desert time, or need a family-friendly pace, Sahara Breeze Travel will create a unique itinerary just for you.
Even if your dates aren’t fixed yet, feel free to reach out!