Overview
One week Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Desert
This extended Morocco tour connects the imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech through the spectacular landscapes of the Sahara and southern Morocco. Begin with an arrival and guided exploration of Fes before crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains to Merzouga. Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a desert camp. Continue through Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, the Valley of Roses, Skoura, Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou before reaching Marrakech. A full guided day in Marrakech introduces you to its monuments, souks and Jemaa el-Fna Square before departure on the final day.
Includes
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or minibus
- Professional driver-guide
- Airport pick-up in Fes
- Airport transfer in Marrakech
- Seven nights of accommodation
- Six hotel or riad nights
- One night in a Sahara desert camp
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Vegetarian meal options upon request
- Local guides in Fes and Marrakech
- Sunset camel trek
- Applicable taxes
Excludes
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Monument entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities
Tour images
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Day by day
Your Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Fes
Meet your driver at Fes Airport and transfer to your riad. Dinner and overnight stay in Fes.
- Day 2
Guided Tour of Fes
Explore the historic medina with a local guide. Discover traditional souks, the Chouara Tanneries, Bab Boujloud, Nejjarine Fountain, historic madrasas, the Mellah, Royal Palace gates and a panoramic viewpoint. Overnight stay in Fes.
- Day 3
Fes to Merzouga
Travel through Ifrane, the cedar forests near Azrou and the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for lunch in Midelt before continuing through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and spend the night in a desert camp.
- Day 4
Merzouga to Todra Gorge
Wake early for sunrise and return from the desert camp. Travel toward Tinghir and explore Todra Gorge. Enjoy the canyon landscapes, river and palm-filled surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay near Todra Gorge.
- Day 5
Todra Gorge to Ouarzazate
Walk through Todra Gorge after breakfast. Continue through the Dades Valley, Valley of Roses and Skoura, stopping at panoramic viewpoints and historic kasbahs. Arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Day 6
Ouarzazate to Marrakech
Visit Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Film Studios. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas Mountains through Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrive in Marrakech for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Day 7
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Explore Marrakech with a local guide. Visit the Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque area, Bahia Palace, Menara Gardens, traditional souks and Jemaa el-Fna Square. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakech.
- Day 8
Departure from Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech Airport according to your departure schedule.
Route
- Fes
- Fes Medina
- Ifrane
- Azrou Cedar Forest
- Midelt
- Merzouga
- Erg Chebbi Desert Camp
- Tinghir
- Todra Gorge
- Dades Valley
- Valley of Roses
- Skoura
- Ouarzazate
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Marrakech
- Marrakech Medina
