5 Days in Morocco: 13 Itineraries & Tours
Thirteen ways to spend five days in Morocco – planned and guided by our own team, with something active every day. Updated October 2026 · by our local team in Morocco
Planning 5 days in morocco? These are the 5-day trips our guests love most, from the people who run them on the ground. Dreaming of the Sahara? Ride camels into the dunes of Merzouga from Marrakech, or cross the desert on your way to Fes. Happier on foot? Reach the summit of Toubkal or walk with camels across Erg Chebbi. Landing in Casablanca, arriving by ferry from Spain, or travelling with children? There is a route for you below – and we adapt every one to you.
5 Days in Morocco: the short answer
- First time in Morocco: 5 Days in Morocco Itinerary: Marrakech, Atlas & Essaouira – Marrakech, a day in the High Atlas and Essaouira – short drives, lots of variety.
- To sleep in the Sahara: 5 Day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech – From Marrakech over the Atlas to the dunes of Merzouga and back, with activities every day.
- Flying into Marrakech, out of Fes: Marrakech to Fes 5 Day Desert Tour – Cross the country through the Sahara in one direction.
- Coming from Spain: 5 Day Morocco Tour from Spain – Ferry to Tangier, then Chefchaouen, Fes and the desert to Marrakech.
- With children: 5 Days in Morocco with Kids – Big adventures around Marrakech with no long drives.
13 ways to spend 5 days in morocco
Click a trip to see where it starts, the route and the highlights.
Our signature tour5 Day Morocco Desert Tour from MarrakechPrivate tour · Round trip from Marrakech · Active adventuresOur signature tour: the Atlas Mountains, cycling in the Skoura oasis, a canyon hike and rock climbing in Todra, camels at sunset, a night in a desert camp, quad or buggy in the dunes and a horse ride at Aït Benhaddou.
Marrakech to Fes 5 Day Desert TourPrivate tour · Marrakech to Fes · Desert & citiesThe classic one-way crossing: over the High Atlas to the kasbahs, a night under the stars in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, then north through cedar forests to the medieval medina of Fes.
5 Day Tour from Casablanca: Imperial Cities & ChefchaouenPrivate tour · Casablanca to Fes · Cities & hikingNorthern Morocco with an active twist: the Hassan II Mosque, royal Rabat, two nights in blue Chefchaouen with a hike to the Akchour waterfalls, Roman Volubilis and the medina of Fes.
Toubkal Trek 5 DaysPrivate tour · Round trip from Marrakech · TrekkingFor walkers who want a real challenge: Berber valleys, the climb to the refuge and the summit of Jebel Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa, with a mountain guide and mules for the bags.
5 Days in Morocco Itinerary: Marrakech, Atlas & EssaouiraPrivate tour · Round trip from Marrakech · Cities, mountains & coastThree worlds in five days: the souks and palaces of Marrakech, a day hiking in the High Atlas, and the windy, white-and-blue port of Essaouira, with time on the beach.
Morocco Surf Camp 5 Days in TaghazoutPrivate tour · Round trip from Agadir · Surf & coastAn easy, sporty break on the Atlantic: surf lessons for every level on the beaches north of Agadir, a swim in the palm canyon of Paradise Valley and sandboarding on the coastal dunes.
Morocco Tour 5 Days: Two Nights in the SaharaPrivate tour · Round trip from Marrakech · Desert, slower paceFor desert lovers: two nights in the dunes of Erg Chebbi instead of one, with a full day in the Sahara for buggy, sandboarding, Gnawa music and a nomad family – and the kasbahs on the way.
5 Days in Morocco with KidsPrivate tour · Round trip from Marrakech · Family, short drivesBig adventures, short drives: a hot air balloon at sunrise, camels and quads in the stone desert of Agafay, waterfalls in the Atlas and a night in a desert camp – all within an hour of Marrakech.
Women Only Morocco Tour: Marrakech, Atlas & OceanPrivate tour · Round trip from Marrakech · Women onlyA relaxed trip for women travelling solo or with friends: souks and a hammam in Marrakech, a women’s argan cooperative, the sea air of Essaouira and a cooking class to end.
Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour 5 DaysPrivate tour · Fes to Marrakech · Desert & citiesThe best choice if you fly into Fes: a guided day in its medina, then south across the Middle Atlas to the Sahara, the gorges and the kasbahs, ending in Marrakech.
5 Day Morocco Tour from SpainPrivate tour · Tangier to Marrakech · North, cities & desertCross from Tarifa or Algeciras to Tangier and travel the whole country: blue Chefchaouen, Roman Volubilis, the medina of Fes, a night in the Sahara and a final day over the High Atlas to Marrakech.
5 Days in Marrakech Itinerary: One Riad, Five AdventuresPrivate tour · Round trip from Marrakech · One hotel, day tripsStay five nights in the same riad and go out every day: the medina, a hike in the High Atlas, a hot air balloon and sunset in the Agafay desert, the Ouzoud waterfalls and a cooking class.
5 Days Sahara Desert Trekking in MerzougaPrivate tour · Round trip from Merzouga · Desert trekkingWalk the Sahara the old way: five days on foot with a guide and camels carrying the bags, across the dunes of Erg Chebbi, sleeping in desert camps and meeting nomad families.
What to see in Morocco in 5 days
The places our 5-day itineraries visit – and which trip takes you there.
Marrakech
Souks, palaces, gardens and the night show of Jemaa el-Fna – the start of most 5-day trips.
The Sahara at Merzouga
The great dunes of Erg Chebbi: camel ride at sunset and a night in a desert camp.
Aït Benhaddou
The most famous ksar of Morocco, on the road from Marrakech to the desert.
Dades & Todra gorges
Red canyons for walking and climbing, halfway between the Atlas and the Sahara.
Fes
The oldest and largest medina in Morocco, with its tanneries and craftsmen.
Chefchaouen
The blue city in the Rif mountains, with hikes to the Akchour waterfalls.
The High Atlas
Berber villages, terraced valleys and Jebel Toubkal, 4,167 m, an hour and a half from Marrakech.
The Atlantic coast
Essaouira’s ramparts and the surf beaches of Taghazout.
How your 5-day trip works
- Choose an itinerary
Pick one of the 13 ideas above – or simply tell us what you love, and when you travel.
- Get your plan & price
We send you the day-by-day plan and a clear price on WhatsApp, and change anything you like.
- Confirm & enjoy
Once you confirm, our local team looks after everything, from your pick-up on day one to the last day.
Compare all 13 itineraries at a glance
| Itinerary | Start → end | Nights in the desert | Activity level | Driving | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech | Marrakech → Marrakech | 1 (Merzouga) | Active | Long | Active travellers |
| Marrakech to Fes 5 Day Desert Tour | Marrakech → Fes | 1 (Merzouga) | Easy | Long | Desert, then Fes |
| 5 Day Tour from Casablanca | Casablanca → Fes | – | Moderate | Medium | Cities & the north |
| Toubkal Trek 5 Days | Marrakech → Marrakech | – | Challenging | Short | Fit hikers |
| 5 Days in Morocco Itinerary | Marrakech → Marrakech | – | Easy | Short | First time in Morocco |
| Morocco Surf Camp 5 Days in Taghazout | Agadir → Agadir | – | Active | Short | Surf & sun |
| Morocco Tour 5 Days | Marrakech → Marrakech | 2 (Merzouga) | Easy | Long | Desert lovers |
| 5 Days in Morocco with Kids | Marrakech → Marrakech | 1 (Agafay) | Easy | Short | Families |
| Women Only Morocco Tour | Marrakech → Marrakech | – | Easy | Medium | Women travellers |
| Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour 5 Days | Fes → Marrakech | 1 (Merzouga) | Easy | Long | Arriving in Fes |
| 5 Day Morocco Tour from Spain | Tangier → Marrakech | 1 (Merzouga) | Moderate | Long | Arriving from Spain |
| 5 Days in Marrakech Itinerary | Marrakech → Marrakech | – | Easy | Short | One hotel, no long drives |
| 5 Days Sahara Desert Trekking in Merzouga | Merzouga → Merzouga | 4 (Erg Chebbi) | Active | None | Walkers who love silence |
5 Days in Morocco: good to know
One region, not all of Morocco
Five days is ideal to really live one part of Morocco – the desert, the north, the mountains or the coast. Trying to see everything means spending most of the trip in the car.
The Sahara needs two days of road
Merzouga is 9 to 10 hours from Marrakech, so desert tours split the drive over two days with kasbahs and gorges on the way. For a desert evening without the long drive, choose the Agafay desert near Marrakech.
Fly in and out of different cities
Arriving in Marrakech and leaving from Fes (or the other way) saves a full day of driving.
Private, on your dates
Every trip on this page is a private tour for you and your travel companions, on the dates you choose – and every day can be changed.
5 Days in Morocco: questions travellers ask
Is 5 days enough for Morocco?
Yes, if you focus on one or two regions. In 5 days you can sleep in the Sahara and see the kasbahs and gorges, or visit the imperial cities of the north, or combine Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains and the coast. For the desert and the imperial cities together, 7 days or more is more comfortable.
What is the best 5-day itinerary in Morocco?
For a first visit, Marrakech, a day in the High Atlas and Essaouira gives the most variety with short drives. If the Sahara is your dream, the 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is the classic choice. Flying into Fes or Marrakech and out of the other city lets you cross the country without driving back.
Can you visit the Sahara desert in 5 days from Marrakech?
Yes. Merzouga is about 9 to 10 hours from Marrakech by road, so a 5-day tour splits the drive over two days with stops at Aït Benhaddou, the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge, spends one or two nights in a desert camp, and comes back through Ouarzazate.
How much does a 5-day trip to Morocco cost?
Our 5-day trips are private and priced on request: the price depends on the number of travellers, the season, the hotels you choose and the activities. Tell us your dates and we send you a clear price.
What can I do in Morocco in 5 days with kids?
Choose short drives and big adventures: a hot air balloon, camels and quads in the Agafay desert with a night in a camp, the Ourika waterfalls and a cooking class, all within about an hour of Marrakech.
How do I do a 5-day Morocco tour from Spain?
Take the ferry from Tarifa or Algeciras to Tangier. From there a 5-day route can visit Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Fes, spend a night in the Sahara at Merzouga and finish in Marrakech, where you can fly home.
When is the best time for 5 days in Morocco?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant. In summer the desert and the south are very hot, so the coast and the mountains are better; in winter the days are sunny but desert nights are cold.
Are these tours private?
Yes. Every itinerary on this page is a private tour on the dates you choose, and we change it to suit you.
Mix two ideas into one trip?
Tell us your dates and what you love most – we build your own 5-day route.
Send us your trip details
Your request comes straight to our team’s inbox and we reply by email or WhatsApp, as you prefer – usually the same day.
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- Your programme in writing before you pay