7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Morocco

  1. Day 1: Marrakech
    Estimated travel time from the airport: 15 minutes (5.6 miles)

    Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, explore the vibrant souks, and have a cup of tea at Café des Épices.

  2. Day 2: Atlas Mountains
    Estimated travel time from Marrakech: 1 hour 20 minutes (41.5 miles)

    Trek the High Atlas Mountains, visit traditional Berber villages, and enjoy a local lunch.

  3. Day 3: Essaouira
    Estimated travel time from Atlas Mountains: 3 hours 30 minutes (171.4 miles)

    Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Essaouira, stroll along the beach, and explore the port and the fish market.

  4. Day 4: Agadir
    Estimated travel time from Essaouira: 3 hours 20 minutes (118.4 miles)

    Relax on the beach and try some water sports in Agadir.

  5. Day 5: Sahara Desert
    Estimated travel time from Agadir: 7 hours 30 minutes (514.2 miles)

    Explore the Sahara Desert by camel or jeep safari, enjoy a Berber dinner and music, and sleep under the stars in a traditional nomad camp.

  6. Day 6: Fes
    Estimated travel time from Sahara Desert: 8 hours (379 miles)

    Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Fes, explore the medina and its numerous souks, and visit the oldest university in the world at Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque.

  7. Day 7: Chefchaouen
    Estimated travel time from Fes: 3 hours (119.4 miles)

    Discover the blue-washed houses of Chefchaouen, hike in the surrounding mountains, and enjoy some tasty Moroccan cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Koutoubia Mosque (1-2 hours, free)
  • Café des Épices (1 hour, 10-20 MAD for a tea)
  • High Atlas Mountains trek (5-6 hours, 600-700 MAD per person including lunch)
  • Essaouira visit (4-5 hours, free)
  • Agadir beach and water sports (4-5 hours, 200-500 MAD per activity)
  • Sahara Desert overnight trip (24 hours, 1300-1800 MAD per person including transportation, dinner, and breakfast)
  • Fes medina and Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque (4-5 hours, free)
  • Chefchaouen visit and hike (4-5 hours, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: 4700-6200 MAD per person

Useful tips

Add a day trip to Ouzoud waterfalls from Marrakech for some stunning views. Alternatively, subtract the Fes visit and spend more time in the Atlas Mountains or the Sahara Desert.

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