About This Tour
Discover the best of Morocco on this unforgettable 8-day private tour from Fes. Explore the historic Medina of Fes, travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, experience the golden Sahara dunes of Merzouga, visit dramatic gorges and ancient kasbahs, cross the High Atlas Mountains, and discover the vibrant city of Marrakech.
The highlight of this journey is an unforgettable stay at Merzouga Luxury Camp, including a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, sunset and sunrise in the Sahara, traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music, sandboarding, and a luxury private tent with an ensuite bathroom.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Fes with an official local guide
- Visit Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”
- See Barbary macaques in the Cedar Forest
- Admire the panoramic views of the Ziz Valley
- Camel trekking across the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Overnight at Merzouga Luxury Camp
- Watch the Sahara sunset and sunrise
- Enjoy sandboarding on the dunes
- Discover the Merzouga region by private 4×4
- Visit nomadic Berber families and Khamlia village
- Explore Rissani’s traditional market
- Walk through the spectacular 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
- Discover Marrakech with an official local guide
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Fes Airport, your private driver will welcome you and transfer you to your traditional riad in the Medina.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy free time to relax or take your first walk through the historic streets 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, famous for its Alpine-style architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Continue to the Cedar Forest near Azrou, where you may see the native Barbary macaques.
After lunch in Midelt, drive through mountain landscapes and the Ziz Gorge. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the impressive Ziz Valley and its palm groves.
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon. Meet your camel guide and begin your camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes.
Pause 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.
Today, explore the landscapes, villages, and culture surrounding Merzouga in a private 4×4 vehicle.
The desert tour may include:
Visit to a nomadic Berber family
M’Fis abandoned mining village
Panoramic views of the Erg Chebbi dunes
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 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 caravan trading center.
When the traditional market is open, enjoy time to discover its sections selling dates, spices, clothing, crafts, 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.
Later, travel through Berber villages and 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 and continue to the palm-filled Skoura Oasis. Visit Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert” and known for its cinema studios.
Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous fortified village and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore its ancient alleys and enjoy panoramic views from the upper part of the village.
In the afternoon, cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with stops 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 visit, enjoy free time for shopping, relaxing, or exploring Marrakech independently.
Overnight in Marrakech.
After breakfast, your program will depend on your departure arrangements.
You can choose between:
Option 1: Departure from Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech Airport according to your flight schedule.
Option 2: Marrakech – Casablanca
Travel by private vehicle to Casablanca. Depending on your flight time, stop near the impressive Hassan II Mosque and Casablanca’s Atlantic Corniche.
Drop-off at Casablanca Airport or your accommodation.
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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Airport pickup and drop-off
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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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Two nights in Marrakech
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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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