6 Days Morocco Photography Tour: Marrakech, Fes & Chefchaouen

Touch down in Marrakech, where light bounces off terracotta walls and life unfolds in rich tones. You’ll be transferred to your riad in the old medina—a photographer’s paradise of tiled courtyards and lantern-lit alleys. In the late afternoon, head to Jemaa el-Fna for your first golden-hour shoot: performers, market stalls, and silhouettes against the Koutoubia minaret provide a dynamic introduction to Moroccan street photography.

Today is dedicated to capturing Marrakech’s visual poetry. Photograph the intricate mosaics and arches of the Bahia Palace, the solemn geometry of the Saadian Tombs, and the bustling medina with its vivid textiles, copper lanterns, and shopkeepers deep in trade. Visit the Majorelle Garden in soft light for its cobalt walls and lush greens. As the day ends, frame the medina skyline under a glowing Marrakech sunset.

Hit the road toward Fes, with plenty of photo stops en route. Wind through the Middle Atlas Mountains, capturing valleys, terraced farmland, and Berber villages against a backdrop of sky and stone. In Beni Mellal, document rural Moroccan life and earthy tones of the landscape. Arrive in Fes by sunset and get a few blue-hour shots as the city lights begin to twinkle.

Today is a deep dive into one of the most photogenic cities on Earth. In Fes el-Bali, frame centuries-old doors, crumbling facades, and intricate calligraphy. Visit the Chouara Tannery, a burst of earthy colors from the dye pits and leather goods. Capture artisans at work in dimly lit workshops, the symmetry of madrasas, and the kinetic energy of market life. This is visual storytelling at its finest.

Travel into the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen, Morocco’s iconic blue city. Arrive with plenty of daylight to wander and photograph its serene blue-washed alleys, archways, and staircases. Every corner is a scene—local cats basking in windowsills, artisans weaving in sunlit workshops, children playing football in dusty courtyards. End the day with panoramic shots from the Spanish Mosque at sunset.

Enjoy a peaceful morning capturing Chefchaouen in early light before beginning your journey back to Marrakech. Take advantage of mountain vistas and roadside stops for wide-angle landscapes and candid village moments. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon with a memory card full of images and a heart full of stories. Drop-off at the airport or your hotel marks the end of your photographic journey.