5 Days in Morocco – The Sweet Spot
Five days is the ideal amount of time for a first Morocco trip — long enough to experience the country's greatest highlights without feeling rushed. You can cover Marrakech, the Sahara Desert, the kasbahs of the south, and the Atlantic coast of Essaouira in one perfectly paced journey.
Day 1 – Marrakech Arrival and Medina
- Arrive Marrakech, check into your riad in the medina
- Afternoon: explore Djemaa el-Fna, the souks, and Bahia Palace
- Evening: rooftop dinner with views over the medina
Add our Full Day Marrakech City Tour for a deeper guided experience.
Day 2 – Marrakech to Ouarzazate
- Early departure over the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass
- Visit Ait Benhaddou — UNESCO kasbah, Game of Thrones location
- Explore Ouarzazate — the Hollywood of Morocco
- Overnight in Ouarzazate or Skoura
Day 3 – Dades Valley to Merzouga Sahara
- Drive through the stunning Dades Gorge and Valley of Roses
- Stop at Todra Gorge — towering 300m rock walls
- Arrive Merzouga at sunset
- Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes at golden hour
- Overnight in a Berber desert camp under the stars
Day 4 – Sahara Sunrise and Drive to Essaouira
- Wake before dawn for the Sahara sunrise
- Drive back west via Draa Valley and its ancient kasbahs
- Arrive Essaouira by late afternoon
- Explore the blue-and-white medina, the fishing harbour, and the ramparts
- Fresh seafood dinner on the port
Book this as our 5-Day South Morocco and Coast Tour — fully guided from €550.
Day 5 – Essaouira and Return to Marrakech
- Morning: explore Essaouira's souks, art galleries and beach
- Afternoon: drive back to Marrakech (2.5 hours)
- Last-minute shopping in the souks before departure
5-Day Morocco Cost
- Group Tour: From €320/person — transport, guide, accommodation, camel trek, most meals
- Private Tour: From €550/person — everything above plus private vehicle and dedicated guide
Alternative 5-Day Itineraries
- 5 Days from Fes — Imperial Cities, Chefchaouen and Atlantic Coast
- 5 Days North Morocco from Tangier — Chefchaouen, Fes and Rabat
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