About This Tour
Experience the best of Morocco on this unforgettable 7-day private tour from Fes to Marrakech. Explore the historic Medina of Fes, travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, cross the beautiful Ziz Valley, and discover the golden Sahara dunes of Merzouga.
Enjoy a magical camel trek and an overnight stay at Merzouga Luxury Camp, explore the surrounding desert by 4×4, walk through the spectacular Todra Gorge, discover the Dades Valley, visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, and finish your journey in vibrant Marrakech.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Fes with an official local guide
- Visit Ifrane and the Middle Atlas Mountains
- See Barbary macaques in the Cedar Forest
- Admire panoramic views of the Ziz Valley
- Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Watch the Sahara sunset and sunrise
- Stay at Merzouga Luxury Camp
- Sleep in a luxury tent with a private bathroom
- Enjoy sandboarding on the dunes
- Listen to Berber music around the campfire
- Explore Merzouga and its surroundings by private 4×4
- Visit a nomadic Berber family
- Discover Khamlia village and Gnawa music
- Visit Rissani’s traditional market
- Walk through the impressive Todra Gorge
- Discover the Dades Valley
- Travel along the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs
- Visit Roses Valley and Skoura Oasis
- Explore Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains
- Finish the tour in Marrakech
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Fes Airport, your private driver will welcome you and transfer you to your traditional riad in the historic Medina.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy free time to relax or take your first walk through the narrow streets and colorful markets of Fes.
Overnight in Fes.
After breakfast, meet your official local guide and begin exploring Fes, Morocco’s oldest imperial city and spiritual capital.
Your guided tour may include:
Royal Palace gates
Jewish Quarter, known as the Mellah
Borj Nord panoramic viewpoint
Bab Boujloud
Bou Inania Madrasa
Al Quaraouiyine University
Chouara Tanneries
Nejjarine Fountain
Traditional artisan workshops
Colorful souks of the Medina
After the visit, return to your riad or enjoy free time to explore independently.
Overnight in Fes.
After breakfast, depart Fes and travel south through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains.
Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” because of its Alpine-style architecture and peaceful atmosphere.
Continue to the Cedar Forest near Azrou, where you may see the native Barbary macaques living among the ancient cedar trees.
After lunch in Midelt, travel through spectacular mountain landscapes, the Ziz Gorge, and palm-filled valleys. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the beautiful Ziz Valley.
Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon. Meet your camel guide and begin your camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes.
Stop on the dunes to admire the Sahara sunset before continuing to Merzouga Luxury Camp.
At the camp, enjoy:
Welcome mint tea
Luxury private tent with ensuite bathroom
Traditional Moroccan dinner
Berber music around the campfire
Stargazing
Sandboarding
Overnight at Merzouga Luxury Camp.
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the Sahara dunes before enjoying breakfast at the camp.
Today, explore the landscapes, villages, and local culture surrounding Merzouga in a private 4×4 vehicle.
The desert tour may include:
Visit to a nomadic Berber family
Panoramic viewpoints over the Erg Chebbi dunes
M’Fis abandoned mining village
Seasonal desert lake, when water is available
Khamlia village
Traditional Gnawa music performance
Local Berber villages
Fossil areas and desert landscapes
Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant or with a Berber family, depending on the selected program.
Return to Merzouga in the afternoon and relax at your desert accommodation.
Overnight in Merzouga.
After breakfast, depart Merzouga and travel to Rissani, a historic desert town and former trading center for the ancient caravan routes.
When the traditional market is open, enjoy time to explore its sections selling dates, spices, crafts, clothing, livestock, and local products.
Continue through Erfoud, known for fossils and mineral workshops, before reaching Tinghir.
Admire the palm groves of Tinghir Oasis and continue to the spectacular Todra Gorge. Enjoy free time to walk between its impressive rock walls and beside the river.
Later, travel through Berber villages and dramatic mountain scenery towards the Dades Valley.
Dinner and overnight in Dades Valley.
After breakfast, travel along the famous Road of One Thousand Kasbahs.
Pass through the Roses Valley, known for its rose gardens and traditional cosmetic products, before continuing to the palm-filled Skoura Oasis.
Visit Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert” and famous for its cinema studios and historic kasbahs.
Continue to the impressive Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages.
Enjoy time to explore its ancient alleys and admire the panoramic view from the upper part of the village.
In the afternoon, cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way.
Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
Overnight in Marrakech.
After breakfast, meet your official local guide and begin exploring Marrakech, known as the Red City.
Your guided tour may include:
Koutoubia Mosque
Bahia Palace
Saadian Tombs
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Traditional souks
Artisan workshops
Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
Historic Medina
After the guided tour, transfer to Marrakech Airport or your accommodation.
The schedule can be adapted according to your flight departure time.
End of our services.
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Included:
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Private air-conditioned vehicle
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Professional English-speaking driver
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Driver’s accommodation and meals
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One night at Merzouga Luxury Camp
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One additional night in Merzouga
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One night in Dades Valley
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Dinners in Merzouga and Dades Valley
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Camel trekking in the Sahara
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Luxury private tent with ensuite bathroom
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Private Merzouga 4×4 desert tour
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Berber music around the campfire
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Guided tours of Fes and Marrakech
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Luggage storage in Merzouga
❌ Excluded:
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Entrance fees to monuments
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Dinners in Fes and Marrakech
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation until 7 days before the tour. Partial refund 3-7 days before. No refund within 3 days.
Physical Requirements
Moderate fitness level required. Some walking and camel riding. Not suitable for people with severe back/knee problems.
What to Bring
Sunscreen, hat, comfortable clothes, camera, power bank. Desert temperatures vary significantly between day and night.
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