What is the day-by-day itinerary of the 7-day tour?
The base tour links Marrakech to Fès over 7 days and 1,940 km, through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, Ouarzazate and the Merzouga desert. The 10- and 15-day versions reuse this route, then extend it to Essaouira or the Anti-Atlas.
- Day 1
Marrakech → Ouarzazate, via the Tizi n’Tichka pass and Aït-Ben-Haddou
196 km4 h 00Crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2,260 m and a stop at the Aït-Ben-Haddou ksar, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987.
Ouarzazate
- Day 2
Ouarzazate → Boumalne Dadès, via Skoura and the valley of roses
119 km1 h 45Rammed-earth kasbahs at Skoura, then the rose-growing cooperatives of Kelaat M’Gouna, on the road of roses.
Boumalne Dadès
- Day 3
Boumalne Dadès → Merzouga, via the Todra gorges and Erfoud
246 km2 h 55Todra gorges, with walls 300 m high at Tinghir, then the Erfoud palm grove before the dunes.
Merzouga, camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Day 4
Full day in the Merzouga desert
20 km0 h 30Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes and a second night at the desert camp.
Merzouga, camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Day 5
Merzouga → Fès, via the Ziz valley, Errachidia and Midelt
500 km7 h 00The Ziz valley, lined with date palms, then the Atlas cedar forest near Azrou and Ifrane.
Fès
- Day 6
Fès, medina day, with Meknès and Volubilis as an option
260 km3 h 45The Bou Inania medersa in Fès, the ramparts of Meknès and the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Fès, second night
- Day 7
Fès → Marrakech, via Beni Mellal and the Ouzoud waterfalls
599 km7 h 05The drive south stops at the Ouzoud waterfalls, a 110 m drop on the Oued El Abid.
End of the tour in Marrakech
- 7days
- 1,940 kmtotal distance
- 27 hdriving
What is included in the Morocco 7, 10 or 15-day tour?
The price includes the 9-seater minibus, the driver, fuel and tolls, whichever duration you choose. Traveller accommodation, meals and entrance fees remain at your own cost on all three versions.
Included
- Private 9-seater minibus with driver
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Driver accommodation for the whole tour
- Fresh water renewed every day
- 24/7 phone assistance across the 7, 10 or 15 days
Not included
- Traveller accommodation, in Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Fès and Essaouira
- Lunch and dinner
- Entrance fees to sites: Aït-Ben-Haddou, Volubilis, the desert camp
- Local guide, French- or English-speaking
- Driver tip
How many hours of driving per day on average?
Count 3 h 51 of driving per day on average over 7 days, against 3 h 36 over 10 days and 3 h 16 over 15 days. The longest days stay under 8 hours, not counting photo stops and the lunch break.
How much does the Morocco 7, 10 or 15-day tour cost?
The tour costs €1,580 over 7 days, €2,220 over 10 days or €3,160 over 15 days, in a 9-seater minibus with driver. The daily rate drops with duration, from €226 to €211 per day.
The 7-day Morocco tour is the one-week circuit departing Marrakech. The 10- and 15-day versions extend the same loop to the Atlantic coast and then to the Anti-Atlas.
| Duration | Total distance | Driving hours | Price, 9-seater minibus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 1,940 km | 27 h | €1,580 |
| 10 days | 2,620 km | 36 h | €2,220 |
| 15 days | 3,480 km | 49 h | €3,160 |
What is the best season for the Morocco 7, 10 or 15-day tour?
March to May and September to November suit all three durations. The Tizi n’Tichka pass, crossed on day one, closes 2 to 5 days a year under snow between December and February, delaying the drive to Ouarzazate.
What is the route of the Morocco 7, 10 or 15-day tour?
The base tour forms a 1,940 km loop between Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga and Fès, in 27 h of driving. The 10- and 15-day versions extend this loop to Essaouira, or to Zagora and the Anti-Atlas.
What other tours complete this Morocco tour?
Three pages complement this tour: the Merzouga desert tour in 3 days, the imperial cities tour and the tailor-made tour. The first is a shorter version, the second a northern route without the desert, the third fits any duration outside 7, 10 or 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 7, 10 and 15-day tours?
The 7-day version is the base loop, 1,940 km between Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga and Fès. The 10-day version adds the Atlantic coast and Essaouira, the 15-day version adds Zagora and the Anti-Atlas.
Does the 7-day tour cover the same ground as the 3-day Merzouga tour?
No, these are two separate tours. The 3-day Merzouga tour stays a short 1,120 km loop. The 7-day Morocco tour adds Fès after the desert, for 1,940 km in total.
Which vehicle runs this tour?
The 9-seater Hyundai Staria runs this tour by default, with 78 cm of legroom and a 1.3 m³ hold. Groups of more than 9 people move up to a 12- or 15-seater Sprinter.
Can the duration be customised beyond 15 days?
Yes, through the tailor-made tour. The 7, 10 and 15-day tours stay fixed packages. Any other duration, route or extra stop falls under the tailor-made tour, billed by the day and by the kilometre.
Does the tour price include hotels?
No. The price includes the minibus, the driver, fuel and tolls, on all three durations. Traveller accommodation in Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Fès or Essaouira is settled separately, paid directly to each hotel or riad.
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