Imperial cities of Morocco

7 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech

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→ Overview: 7 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech

This 7 days Morocco tour from Marrakech follows the imperial cities, with no long desert drives. First, you explore Marrakech with a local guide. Then, you visit the Ouzoud Waterfalls on the way to Fes. Next, you see Volubilis, Meknes and Rabat. Finally, you end in Casablanca, at the Hassan II Mosque and the airport.

Private tour · Daily departures · Pick-up at your riad. Request your free quote or message us on WhatsApp.

Languages

English, Spanish

Tour type

Private Tour

Availability

All year round, with daily departures

→ 7 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech at a Glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
StartMarrakech airport or your riad
EndCasablanca airport
RouteMarrakech – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Fes – Volubilis – Meknes – Rabat – Casablanca
Nights2 in Marrakech, 2 in Fes, 1 in Rabat, 1 in Casablanca
Guided visitsLocal guides in Marrakech and Fes
MealsBreakfast every day
Best seasonAll year; spring and autumn are the most pleasant

→ Why Choose This 7 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech

This is our classic imperial cities tour, so it suits travellers who prefer culture and history to long desert drives. In addition, it is one way, so you never go back on yourself.

  • Four imperial cities. Marrakech, Fes, Meknes and Rabat, with local guides in the two largest medinas.
  • Five UNESCO sites. The medinas of Marrakech and Fes, Meknes, Volubilis and Rabat are all World Heritage sites.
  • Nature on the way. The Ouzoud Waterfalls break up the drive to Fes.
  • Easy logistics. Arrive in Marrakech and fly home from Casablanca.

Want the Sahara as well? Choose the 10 day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech, or read how many days you need in Morocco.

→ 7 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech Highlights

  • Explore the Medina of Marrakesh with a local guide.
  • Visit the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Majorelle Garden.
  • See the Ouzoud Waterfalls, about 110 metres high.
  • Discover the Medina of Fez and its Chouara tannery.
  • Walk among the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
  • See Bab Mansour in historic Meknes.
  • Visit the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat.
  • Finish at the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

→ 7 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech Itinerary, Day by Day

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Your driver meets you at Marrakech airport and takes you to your riad in the medina. Then, the rest of the day is free. In the evening, you can walk to Jemaa el-Fna square.

Overnight

Riad in Marrakech, with breakfast.

Day 2: Marrakech with a Local Guide

After breakfast, you explore Marrakech with a local guide. First, you see the Koutoubia minaret and the Bahia Palace. Then, you visit the Saadian Tombs and the Majorelle Garden.

After lunch near the main square, you stroll through the souks. Later, the afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. Read more about the city on Visit Morocco.

Overnight

Riad in Marrakech, with breakfast.

Day 3: Marrakech – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Beni Mellal – Middle Atlas – Fes

After breakfast, we drive north-east through farmland and Berber villages. First, we stop at the Ouzoud Waterfalls, one of the highest in Morocco. You have free time to walk down to the pools.

Next, we pass Beni Mellal, at the foot of the Middle Atlas. Afterwards, we cross the mountains and arrive in Fes in the evening.

Overnight

Riad in Fes, with breakfast. Driving time: about 8 hours, including the visit.

Day 4: Fes with a Local Guide

Today you explore Fes, the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities, with a local guide. First, you see the gates of the Royal Palace and the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter. Then, you enter the medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In the medina, you pass Al Quaraouiyine, often called the oldest university in the world that is still active. Next, you see the Chouara tannery and the shrine of Moulay Idriss II. In the afternoon, you visit a zellige tile workshop with a view over the old city.

Overnight

Riad in Fes, with breakfast.

Day 5: Fes – Volubilis – Meknes – Rabat

After breakfast, we drive to Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman site in Morocco. Then, we continue to Meknes, the city of Sultan Moulay Ismail, often called the “Versailles of Morocco”.

In Meknes, you see Bab Mansour and the old city walls, then stop for lunch. Afterwards, we drive to Rabat, on the Atlantic coast.

Overnight

Riad or hotel in Rabat, with breakfast. Driving time: about 4 hours with visits.

Day 6: Rabat – Casablanca

After breakfast, we explore Rabat, the capital of Morocco. First, you see the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Hassan Tower. Then, you visit the Chellah and the Kasbah of the Udayas, above the ocean.

In the afternoon, we drive to Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco. Here, you see the Hassan II Mosque, whose minaret is one of the tallest in the world.

Overnight

Hotel in Casablanca, with breakfast. Driving time: about 1.5 hours.

Day 7: Casablanca – Airport

After breakfast, your driver takes you to Casablanca airport for your flight home.

Drop-off

Mohammed V International Airport. Prefer to fly from Marrakech? Then ask us for a tailor-made Morocco tour.

→ What’s Included and Not Included

Everything is clear from the start, so there are no surprise fees.

What's Included

Covered from start to finish

What's not Included

Extra costs to plan for

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→ Good to Know: 7 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech

  • Private & door to doorPrivate tour: only your group, with your own driver and vehicle. Pick-up at your riad or hotel in Marrakech; drop-off in Casablanca.
  • Driving timeMarrakech to Fes via the Ouzoud Waterfalls is the long day (about 8 hours with the visit); the other stages are 2–4 hours.
  • AltitudeIfrane and Azrou in the Middle Atlas sit at about 1,600 m – mornings and evenings are fresh even in spring.
  • Local guideIn Fes, the medina is visited with a local guide (check Inclusions for what is covered).
  • Local guideIn Marrakech, the medina visit is with a local guide, with free time afterwards for Jemaa el-Fna.
  • Best seasonThis trip works all year; spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons.
  • What to bringBring cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and tips, plus sunglasses, sunscreen and a scarf for sun.

Local Expert Tip

Ouzoud’s falls are at their best in spring after the Atlas snowmelt; take the path to the bottom pools in the afternoon for rainbows in the spray.

— The Culture Morocco Tours local team

→ 7 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech: Frequently Asked Questions

Because it is one way, you never drive back to your starting point. As a result, you see four imperial cities in seven days.

Yes. Local guides lead your visits of the Marrakech and Fes medinas, which can be confusing on your own.

Yes, a moderate amount. The medinas of Fes and Marrakech are car-free, and the path at Ouzoud has steps. So, bring comfortable shoes.

No. This is a culture tour. If you want the dunes too, choose a Morocco desert tour or our 10-day itinerary.

Yes. The mosque welcomes non-Muslim visitors on guided tours at set times, outside prayer hours.

Yes. Since the tour is private, we can adapt the route and finish in Marrakech, Fes or Tangier.

→ Customize Your 7 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech

Because this is a private tour, you can adapt it to your trip. For example, travellers often ask us to:

Have something else in mind? Then let us plan a tailor-made Morocco tour around your dates.

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“My mom and I had a great trip! Abdul Abderrahim guided our group of 22 for 10 days all around the country. He always a delight and informative. He was very attentive to any needs or wishes of the group and made the trip seamless. Thank you!”

Chip S

Traveled with family

“The entire adventure was marvelous. There was a lot of driving but our driver was very safe and he made frequent stops and showed us many landmarks and cultural treasures. Our visit to the desert was our highlight of the trip. I can highly recommend.”

Evita M

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“Just returned from a fascinating 12 day Morocco group tour with guide Abdul. We had an amazing, immersive, super fun experience. Abdul was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, funny, patient, and pleasant. He shared personal memories of growing up Berber…”

Maria R

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“We had a two week tour through Morocco and it was excellent. We visited many different locations, including the big city medina’s of Marrakech and Fez, the lovely coastal city of Essaouira, the fabulous desert area…”

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