Morocco 8 Day Itinerary
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Morocco 8 day itinerary Overview
Arrive in Casablanca and with time to tour Hassan the second Mosque. The next day, Travel for Rabat, Morocco’s capital, with ancient ruins, a medieval fortification, and modern gardens. Visit the sprawling ruins of UNESCO protected Volubilis the following day and visit Meknes city, where you’ll find an approachable old medina, finally arriving in Fes. With an expert local guide, explore the old city, and then trade the city for the sahara desert and cross the Middle Atlas mountains to the village of Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
Take a camel trek on the dunes to your luxury Bedouin-style camp, eat dinner under the stars, and enjoy the night in a cozy tent. Next, you’ll learn about Saharan life as you visit desert towns en route to Dades Valley and Ouarzazate, recognizable to “Game of Thrones” fans. On Day 6, you’ll see Aït Benhaddou, Morocco’s oldest kasbah, on your way to buzzing Marrakesh. Take to Jemaa el-Fna, the busiest square on the continent, before visiting the ancient medina, the Koutoubia Mosque and Gardens, specialized souks, and Ben Youssef Madrasa. Enjoy your last night in Morocco however you like, setting out for Casablanca on the last day.
Highlights of 8 day Morocco Tour.
During your 8 day Morocco Tour itinerary from Casablanca. You will visit most beautiful places in the country.
- Discover old medinas and souks of Marrakech and Fes
- Wander around roman site of Volubilis
- Explore sand dunes, palm groves oasis, hidden valleys, and old kasbahs in the desert villages
- Visit local artisan workshops and collectives for leather, ceramics, and fossils.
- Spend a memorable overnight stay in the heart of sahara desert in a desert camp under stars.
Brief Itinerary of 8 days Morocco tour from Casablanca
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- Day 1: Arrive in Casablanca Airport, Transfer to the Hotel in Casablanca. 40 minutes drive.
- Day 2: Casablanca to Fes through Rabat city, Meknes and roman ruins of Volubilis. 6 hours drive.
- Day 3: Full-day guided tour of Fes with local city guide.
- Day 4: Fes to Erg Chebbi desert via Middle Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley. 7 hours drive.
- Day 5: Erg Chebbi desert to Ouarzazate via Erfoud, Todra gorges and Dades Valley. 6 Hours drive.
- Day 6: Ouarzazate to Marrakech through Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and High Atlas mountains. 6 hours drive.
- Day 7: Full-day guided tour of Marrakech with local city guide.
- Day 8: transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport, depending on your flight departure.
Detailed 8 day Morocco tour
First Day of your 8 day Morocco tour
The first day of your Morocco 8 day itinerary. Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival in Casablanca the commercial capital of Morocco. Arrive in the airport and transfer you to the hotel in the city center. You might do sightseeing tour of Casablanca if time allows you, depending on your arrival time.
Second day of your 8 days Morocco tour from Casablanca.
On the second day of your 8 days Morocco tour from Casablanca. You will visit Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, afterward travel for Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis and Fes.
Today after breakfast at your hotel, you’ll head straight to the Hassan II Mosque. Sitting in a picturesque location on the ocean, its 690-foot (210 m) minaret tower is the tallest minaret in the world. While the exterior and surrounding areas are impressive, what makes this mosque even more amazing, it is one of the few mosques in the country where non-Muslims are permitted to enter. Join a morning excursion of the interior and marvel at the fine partisanship, like hand-carved stone and wood, intricate marble floor detailing, and gilded ceilings.
Afterward, your driver will take you an hour north to the Imperial City and present-day capital of Rabat. Explore the medieval fortification of the Kasbah of Oudaias into Rabat’s old city center. From there, visit the 20th-century Andalusian Gardens and enjoy the serene space away from the crowds. Discover the Hassan Tower, a minaret of the incomplete mosque and Mausoleum of Mohamed V, a 12th-century project that was abandoned. All that remains are the minaret and some 200 columns—support structures for the mosque. After lunch in Rabat, we will join 4 hours drive to Fes through Meknes and roman city of Volubilis.
A visit in Meknes on your way to Fez. A smaller version of Fez, Meknes offers a calmer medina (old city, and shopkeepers are not as pushy to make a sale. While Meknes is quite large, the two main areas of interest are the Ville Impériale (Imperial City) and the manageable medina.
Continuing toward Fez. Along the way, stop and stretch your legs to explore the UNESCO-protected Roman ruins of Volubilis. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Volubilis is a sprawling complex worth wandering. Founded in the third century BCE, it was abandoned in the 11th century and remains incredibly well-preserved. Marvel at the merchant homes (and their visible heating systems underneath), the temples, and the nearly-intact colorful mosaics in situ, including the Labors of Hercules.
Continue to Fez and navigate its impressively large and complicated medina that stretches down the hill. Stay overnight in a beautiful riad (with an interior courtyard garden) in the medina. relax and get ready for walking guided tour next day.
Third day of Morocco 8 day itinerary
On the third day of Morocco 8 day itinerary, full day guided tour, you’ll explore Fez with local city guide.
Fez is the oldest medina of the imperial cities in Morocco and perhaps the most interesting to explore. Its medina is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and as one of the world’s largest urban car-free areas, it has remained relatively untouched since it was founded over 1100 years ago. Often considered the country’s cultural capital, it comprises two old medina quarters, Fes el Bali and Fes el Jdid, and the modern Ville Nouvelle, constructed during the French colonial era (1912-1956). Meet your guide and spend a half day learning about the history and culture as you navigate the maze-like streets of the medinas.
Start in Fes el Bali (789 CE) at the well-known Bab Boujeloud gate, and enter the main thoroughfare of Talâa Kebira. Discover how Spanish and Tunisian refugees influenced the medina’s architecture as you pass shops and souks (markets), scanning local goods for gifts and souvenirs, and watching the artisans at work. Visit the Chouara Tannery and find a nearby leather shop for an encompassing view of the many stone wells filled with dye and men at work (a technique and process that is little changed over the centuries).
Next, make your way to the 14th-century Al Attarine Madrasa, a beautiful example of Moroccan architecture and artisanship showcasing intricate zellij tilework. From there, find your way to one of the oldest still-operating universities in the world, Al-Qarawiyyin University (859 CE), next to the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque. Though the mosque is only open to Muslims, there are a few places where you can glimpse inside its decorated interior. Afterwards, we will get from out of the old city, driving towards the golden gate of king palace to see some amazing architecture, then continue to a view panoramic to see the entire Fez city from a hill top. Before we go to visit the mosaic and ceramic school, learn the process of workshop of this fabulous decorations, before we go back to our cozy Riad. Overnight stay in Fez.
Fourth day of 8 day itinerary Morocco tour
On the Fourth day of 8 day itinerary Morocco tour, you will travel from Fes to Merzouga Desert via Middle Atlas Mountains, Ziz Valley and Erfoud city.
Start your day early and travel south toward Merzouga to arrive at the Sahara dunes for a sunset camel ride. Along the way, you will climb up an elevation of 7,146 feet (2,178 m) over the Col du Zad pass and through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas mountains. Enjoy sightings of the local Barbary macaque monkeys before stopping for lunch in Midelt (the “apple city”), relishing the nearby Moulouya River. Continue over the Tizi n’Talremt pass and into the Ziz Valley, known for its hidden oases and palm tree clusters. Along the road, you will see many fortified houses known as ksars—built to protect precious wares, including gold, salt, and spices.
Continue to Erfoud, known for its date festival and fossil mining. You can visit a local collective to learn more about the process and meet some local artisans. End your day at Erg Chebbi, a vast sea of dunes covering an area of 13.5 square miles (35 square km). Never stationary, the massive dunes shift and travel depending on the changing wind! Upon reaching Merzouga, switch gears and ride your camel through the dunes to your already-prepared-for-you camp. Climb a nearby dune to watch the sunset before returning to camp for a delicious dinner, relaxing by the campfire.
The fifth day of 8 days in Morocco Itinerary tour
On the fifth day of 8 days in Morocco Itinerary tour, you will travel to Ouarzazate city from Merzouga Desert Erg Chebbi through Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and Valley of Roses.
Catch the sunrise and have breakfast before heading to nearby Tafilalet Oasis to make your way to the desert town of Tinghir before reaching the 984 feet (300 m) deep Todra Gorge. You will have time to explore the gorge and relax in the cool water of the shallow Todra River.
Travel through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Though many kasbahs are now in disrepair, local families still live in some of them. You may even come across nomads herding their animals. Head west to Kelâat M’Gouna. Known for its Festival des Roses, you can see extensively cultivated farmland bordered by fragrant rose bushes. Continue west to Ouarzazate, a gateway to the Sahara Desert made popular by the film industry. Join a studio tour and discover how the nearby desert landscapes have been featured in many films. Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.
The sixth Day of Morocco 8 day Itinerary
On the sixth Day of Morocco 8 day Itinerary, you will travel to Marrakech from Ouarzazate. on the way you will visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah also you will enjoy stunning scenery of High Atlas Mountains.
Travel to nearby The Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Aït Benhaddou Kasbah is believed to date from the 12th century, when it held an important position along the trans-Saharan trade route between Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and the southern desert countries. Follow the narrow streets up to the Granary to view the surrounding landscapes. From there, ascend the High Atlas mountain range and look out for the highest peak, Mount Toubkal (13,671 ft/ 4,167 m). Stop near the top of the Tizi n’Tichka pass (7,415 ft/ 2,260 m) to enjoy the views over the mountain range.
As you descend the High Atlas, you will notice a dramatic change in the climate and landscape. Soon you will be a part of the noise and clamor of Marrakech. After a long day on the road, settle into your hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon as you like. In the early evening, the main square—and busiest square in all of Africa—Jemaa el-Fna, comes alive with musicians, performers, snake charmers, games, and food stalls, a catch-all of entertainment. If you want to enjoy the spectacle from a distance, choose one of the many cafés surrounding the square and enjoy a cup of mint tea and a meal.
The seventh Day of 8 day Morocco tour
On the seventh Day of 8 day Morocco tour Itinerary, You will Explore Marrakech with local city guide.
Nicknamed the “Red City” for its red sandstone walls and buildings, Marrakech was once a significant trading capital for Morocco and Atlas mountain tribes and remains an exciting imperial city. Begin exploring Marrakech’s ancient medina, starting with the Koutoubia Mosque and Gardens. Though non-muslims cannot enter the mosque, it’s worth checking out its 12th-century foundations and 253 feet (77 m) minaret. Visit the fountains and pools in the adjoining garden.
Indulge your senses as you explore the complicated labyrinth of souks tucked behind ordinary restaurants and shops. Check out Souk el Attarin, Souk Chouari, and Souk Smata for a selection of spices, woodwork, and babouche (traditional Moroccan slippers). Visit Souk des Teinturiers or the dyers’ souk to see how cloth and yarn are dyed using traditional methods. Next, admire the fine example of Moroccan Islamic architecture of the Ben Youssef Madrasa, a 16th-century Koranic school, and note the ornate detail of its interior: carved cedar ceilings, sculpted plaster, and zellij tiling. visit Bahia Palace and Saadian tombs, before returning to the square Jamaa El Fna to get back to your Riad.
The eighth day of Morocco itinerary 8 days
The eighth day of Morocco 8 day itinerary is last day of this tour, today we will transfer you to Marrakech or Casablanca Airport, depending on your flight details and departure.
If time allows, complete any last-minute shopping or check out Gardens before you transfer back the airport for your return flight.
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The price of Morocco Itinerary 8 days
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