We will start this 7-day Morocco tour from Fes, the old imperial city of Morocco, traveling through the Middle Atlas Mountains via Ifrane (the Moroccan Switzerland) and Azrou, where we will explore the famous cedar forest. We continue through Midelt and Imilchil, reaching the Merzouga Desert and exploring the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
You will enjoy a camel trekking experience and overnight stay in a Berber desert camp, visit Rissani market, and discover beautiful palm oases. The journey continues through the spectacular Dades Gorges and Dades Valley (Asif N’dades), the Rose Valley, Ouarzazate, and the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site). We then cross the Tizi N’Tichka Pass before arriving in Marrakech, where you will explore the city with a local guide.
1st Day: Full Day to Explore Fes with Local Guide
We will transfer you from the airport to your hotel or riad in Fes, then begin exploring the city. You will visit both the new and old parts of town, discovering why Fes is known as the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco. Founded by Idriss I, Fes has long been a center of culture and craftsmanship.
You will explore the medina, one of the largest in the Arab world, including madrasas, souks (famous for their spices), Al Quaraouiyine University (the oldest in the world), mosques, squares, Andalusian quarters, potters’ districts, palaces, and museums. After dinner, overnight stay in a traditional riad.
2nd Day: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga
After breakfast, we depart جنوبًا through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane and Azrou cedar forest, where you can see Barbary monkeys. We continue south, passing small villages and nomadic settlements.
Stop in Midelt for lunch, then continue towards Errachidia, where the first large palm groves appear, creating a beautiful oasis landscape. We pass through Erfoud, known for fossils and as the economic center of the Tafilalet region. From here, we continue to reach Merzouga Desert. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
3rd Day: Full Day in Erg Chebbi (Merzouga Desert)
Today we explore the Erg Chebbi dunes, visiting Khamlia village, known for its traditional Gnawa music. Discover small desert villages and meet nomadic families living in remote areas.
In the evening, enjoy a camel ride across the dunes to your desert camp, where you will spend the night in Berber tents under the stars, a truly unforgettable Sahara experience.
4th Day: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we visit Rissani market, the historic trading center of ancient caravans. We continue through semi-desert landscapes to reach the oasis town of Tinghir, one of the most beautiful areas in Morocco.
We then visit the impressive Todra Gorges, with cliffs rising over 300 meters. Afterward, we travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs towards Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa” for its film studios and famous movies like Gladiator and The Mummy. Visit the Taourirt Kasbah, then dinner and overnight at the hotel.
5th Day: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, we visit Ait Ben Haddou, the most famous kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then we cross the Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2,260m) in the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying breathtaking views before arriving in Marrakech. Overnight stay in a riad.
6th Day: Full Day to Explore Marrakech with Local Guide
After breakfast, enjoy a full guided tour of Marrakech, known as the “Red City”. You will visit important sites such as the Menara Gardens, Kasbah, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens, and the famous souks.
A highlight of the day is Jemaa El-Fna Square, the heart of Marrakech, where you will experience storytellers, musicians, street performers, artisans, and traditional markets. Overnight in a riad.
7th Day: Marrakech – Airport
Free time until your transfer to the airport. End of our services.
What’s Included:
- Private transport with air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver/guide
- Fuel
- 4 nights in hotel or riad (breakfast included)
- 1 night in desert camp (dinner & breakfast)
- Camel ride in the desert
- Sandboarding in the dunes
What’s Not Included:
- Drinks and lunches
- Flight tickets
- Entrance tickets
- Dinners (except mentioned)
- Hotel in Fes
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If you have more or fewer days, we offer a variety of itineraries to suit your schedule. Check out our 3-days tour, 4-days tour, and 8-days tours from Fes to discover even more of Morocco’s beauty and diversity.