How many days do you need in Marrakesh, Fes, Merzouga & Ouarzazate?
- Most travelers spend 5-7 days in Marrakesh, Fes, Merzouga, and Ouarzazate combined
- With 8 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Chefchaouen, Rabat, and Casablanca
How Many Days to Spend in Marrakesh
Recommended Itineraries for Marrakesh, Fes, Merzouga & Ouarzazate
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Fes, Explore the Medieval Medina | Fes |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Merzouga & Erg Chebbi, Overnight at a Desert Camp | Merzouga |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Ouarzazate via Desert Towns & Oases | Ouarzazate |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Marrakesh via Aït Benhaddou & Tizi n'Tichka Pass | Marrakesh |
| Day 5 | Explore the Red City, Depart Marrakesh |
This whirlwind five-day itinerary highlights the best of Morocco, including Fes, the Desert, and Marrakesh. Start in the imperial city of Fes and make your way south, traversing the Middle Atlas mountain range into the Sahara Desert. Cross up and over the High Atlas mountains before ending your trip in bustling Marrakesh. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
1-Week Itinerary Including Chefchaouen
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Casablanca, Transfer to Chefchaouen | Chefchaouen |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Fes via Volubilis & Meknes | Fes |
| Day 3 | Explore the Medieval Medina of Fes | Fes |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Erg Chebbi: Erfoud, Merzouga & Sahara | Merzouga |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Ouarzazate via Desert Towns & Oases | Ouarzazate |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Marrakesh via Aït Benhaddou & Tizi n'Tichka Pass | Marrakesh |
| Day 7 | Explore the Red City, Depart Marrakesh |
Discover Morocco's highlights with this fast-paced weeklong trip beginning in Casablanca and ending in Marrakesh. Visit the four imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakesh. Travel along old caravan routes in the desert, and spend the night camping among Saharan dunes and listening to traditional Berber music. Discover old fortified kasbahs and hidden oases before climbing over the High Atlas mountains into bustling Marrakesh. Read more
8-Day Itinerary Including Chefchaouen & Rabat
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Casablanca, Transfer to Rabat | Rabat |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Chefchaouen, Explore the The Blue City | Chefchaouen |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Fes via Volubilis & Meknes | Fes |
| Day 4 | Explore the Medieval Medina of Fes | Fes |
| Day 5 | Drive to Erfoud, Sunset Camel Ride | Merzouga |
| Day 6 | Erg Shibi & Dades Valley, Drive to Ouarzazate | Ouarzazate |
| Day 7 | Aït Benhaddou, Drive to Marrakesh | Marrakesh |
| Day 8 | Explore Marrakech, Depart |
This eight-day loop from Casablanca to Marrakesh offers a perfect mix of imperial cities, smaller towns, and unforgettable desert adventures. You will start in the north with Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, and Fes before venturing into the desert for a camel ride and night under the stars at a desert camp as well as exploring old caravan routes, oases, and fortified kasbahs. You will then cross the High Atlas mountains into bustling Marrakesh to wander souks and experience the lively Jemma el-Fna square. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Casablanca & Chefchaouen
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tangier, Drive to Chefchaouen, Explore | Chefchaouen |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Fes via Volubilis & Meknes | Fes |
| Days 3-4 | Explore the Medieval Medina of Fes | Fes |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Erg Chebbi: Erfoud, Merzouga & Sahara | Merzouga |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Ouarzazate via Desert Towns & Oases | Ouarzazate |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Marrakesh via Aït Benhaddou & Tizi n'Tichka Pass | Marrakesh |
| Day 8 | Marrakesh: Exploring the Red City | Marrakesh |
| Day 9 | Free Morning in Marrakesh, Drive to Casablanca | Casablanca |
| Day 10 | Depart Casablanca |
This 10-day itinerary combines culture, history, and adventure. Begin in northern Morocco in Tangier and Chefchaouen before working your way south to Fes, through the desert, and over the Atlas mountains to Marrakesh. Finish in the commercial capital of Casablanca with a trip to the breathtaking Hassan II Mosque. Read more
How to travel between Marrakesh, Fes, Merzouga & Ouarzazate
How to get from Ouarzazate to Marrakesh
Travelers making their way between the city of Ouarzazate at the base of the Atlas mountains to Marrakesh have several ways to get there. Choosing between a plane, a rental car, and a taxi will be determined by the time you have to spare, your interest in seeing the many points of interest along the way, and your appetite for navigating occasionally vertiginous curves of mountain road, whether on your own or with a driver. Read more
How to get from Fes to Merzouga
Those traveling 288 miles (463 km) from Fes to the small Saharan town of Merzouga have two good options available. You can save several hours by combining a flight with a shorter private transfer, or you can take a private transfer straight to Merzouga. Read more
How to get from Merzouga to Ouarzazate
When traveling from the Saharan town of Merzouga to the city of Ouarzazate at the foot of the Atlas mountains, travelers will be passing through desert towns and striking topography. Although there are no trains or planes that will take you from Merzouga to Ouarzazate, the necessity of traveling by car means that you will be able to stop at many of these points along the way. The only way to get there is by car. Read more
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