Classic Morocco Tour – 8 Days

Escape the ordinary and step into the soul of Morocco on this immersive 8-day Classic Morocco Tour—a thoughtfully paced journey from the Atlantic coast to the golden dunes of the Sahara. Designed for first-time visitors and returning travelers alike, this itinerary weaves together imperial cities, Roman ruins, mountain passes, and desert magic—all led by passionate local guides who bring history, culture, and hospitality to life.

Travel with Koutoubia Tours, your Marrakech-based storytellers and route masters, and experience Morocco the way it’s meant to be: deeply personal, richly layered, and endlessly inspiring.

🔹 Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
🔹 Departure: Daily from Casablanca or Marrakech (Private & Small Group options)
🔹 Destinations: Casablanca → Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes → Midelt → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) → Todra Gorge → Dades Gorge → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech
🔹 Includes: Private AC 4x4/mini-van, English/French-speaking local guides, 7 nights accommodation (mix of riads & desert camp), daily breakfast, 3 dinners, guided city & site tours, camel trek, airport transfers
🔹 Best Time to Go: Year-round (spring & autumn ideal; winter cozy in the desert, summer cooler in the mountains)

🌟 Tour Highlights

✔️ Hassan II Mosque – Stand in awe beneath the world’s tallest minaret, where ocean and architecture unite
✔️ Rabat’s Royal Heritage – Explore Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and ancient Chellah necropolis
✔️ Volubilis Roman Ruins – Wander mosaic-paved streets of a 2,000-year-old UNESCO site with panoramic views
✔️ Fes Medina Deep Dive – Lose yourself in the world’s largest car-free urban zone: tanneries, medersas, spice alleys & Al Quaraouiyine (founded 859 CE!)
✔️ Cedar Forests & Monkey Spotting – Drive through “Moroccan Switzerland” in Ifrane and Azrou
✔️ Erg Chebbi Camel Trek – Ride into the sunset across golden dunes, then sleep under a blanket of stars in a luxury desert camp
✔️ Todra & Dades Gorges – Hike narrow canyons, photograph “Monkey Fingers” rock formations, and sip tea with Berber families
✔️ Aït Ben Haddou – Walk the legendary kasbah used in Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia (UNESCO)
✔️ Marrakech Magic – Discover hidden palaces, artisan quarters, and the electric pulse of Djemaa el-Fna at dusk

Bonus: Free time built into each city—shop, sip, explore...

🗺️ Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca → Rabat (≈1 hr)

• Arrival at Casablanca airport/hotel; private transfer to city center
• Guided visit of Hassan II Mosque—Morocco’s architectural masterpiece on the Atlantic edge
• Drive to Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital
• Explore: Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the ruins of Chellah (Roman-Islamic fusion site)
• Overnight in Rabat (boutique riad or 4★ hotel)

Day 2: Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes (≈4 hrs total driving)

• Morning departure to Meknes, the “Versailles of Morocco”
• Visit: Bab Mansour gate, Heri es-Souani granaries, and Moulay Ismail’s Royal Stables
• Continue to Volubilis—UNESCO Roman ruins with stunning mosaics & views over the countryside
• Arrive in Fes by late afternoon
• Overnight in Fes Medina (traditional riad with courtyard)

Day 3: Fes Guided Medina Tour (Full Day)

• Meet your expert local guide for a deep immersion into Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Highlights:
  • Al Quaraouiyine University & Mosque (oldest continuously operating degree-granting university)
  • Chouara & Saffarine Tanneries—see leather dyed in giant pigment vats
  • Medersa Bou Inania (exquisite Islamic architecture)
  • Jewish Mellah & Royal Palace gates
• Free afternoon to explore artisan quarters or relax at a rooftop café
• Overnight in Fes

Day 4: Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) (≈7–8 hrs)

• Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas: cedar forests of Ifrane (“Moroccan Switzerland”) & Azrou (spot Barbary macaques!)
• Lunch in Midelt (apple capital of Morocco)
• Descend into the Ziz Valley, a palm-fringed oasis cutting through dramatic cliffs
• Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon
• Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes (up to 150m high!)
• Overnight in luxury desert camp: Berber music, 3-course dinner, stargazing

Day 5: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Gorge (≈5 hrs)

• Early wake-up for desert sunrise (optional)
• Drive through fossil-rich Hamada desert & palm oases
• Hike in Todra Gorge—sheer 300m cliffs, riverbed trails, local crafts
• Continue to Dades Gorge via the “Road of 1,000 Kasbahs”
• Stop at viewpoints: Panoramic Dades Valley, “Monkey Fingers” rock formations
• Overnight in Dades Gorge (family-run guesthouse or boutique hotel)

Day 6: Dades Gorge → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech (≈6–7 hrs)

• Morning drive through the Rose Valley (seasonal blooms in April–May)
• Visit Ouarzazate: “Hollywood of Morocco”—explore Kasbah Taourirt & film studios
• Continue to Aït Ben Haddou—iconic 11th-century ksar & UNESCO site
• Guided tour + free time for photos & lunch with panoramic views
• Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m)
• Arrive in Marrakech by evening
• Overnight in Marrakech Medina

Day 7: Marrakech Guided City Tour

• Morning guided tour:
  • Koutoubia Mosque (symbol of the city)
  • Bahia Palace (19th-century masterpiece of mosaics & gardens)
  • Saadian Tombs (rediscovered in 1917, stunning saffron & gold details)
  • Jewish Mellah & Spice Square
• Free afternoon: shop in souks, relax in a hammam, or sip mint tea on a rooftop
• Sunset at Djemaa el-Fna—watch storytellers, musicians, and food stalls come alive
• Overnight in Marrakech

Day 8: Departure Day

• Breakfast at your riad
• Private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) or Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
• Safe travels—and shukran for letting us share Morocco with you!

Ready for the Journey of a Lifetime?

🌄 Available as a Private Tour or Small Group Experience
Whether it’s a romantic getaway, family reunion, or solo exploration—we adapt to you. Private tours offer full flexibility (hotels, pacing, special requests), while our small groups (max 6 guests) deliver camaraderie and value—without sacrificing authenticity.

✅ Private Tours: Fully customizable—add days in the desert, hiking in the Atlas, or a cooking class
✅ Small Groups: Weekly guaranteed departures, expert-led, locally owned
✅ All tours include 24/7 support, hand-picked accommodations, and real Moroccan hospitality

📞 Call or WhatsApp us now to plan your perfect Classic Morocco Tour:
+212 666-449409 | +212 663-578729 | +212 637-500967
✉️ Email: contact@koutoubiatours.com

We reply within 1–2 hours—because your Moroccan story starts now.

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