7 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

Upon arrival at Fes Airport or train station, your driver will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel or riad. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax or take a short walk nearby. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner at your accommodation and prepare for the journey ahead. Overnight in Fes.

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Fes, exploring its labyrinthine medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Al-Attarine Madrasa, Bou Inania Madrasa, and the famous Chouara Tannery. Stroll through souks filled with spices, textiles, and handicrafts, and admire the architecture of the Royal Palace gates. Your guide will share fascinating insights into Moroccan history, culture, and traditions. Return to your riad for dinner and overnight stay in Fes.

Depart early from Fes, crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains with stops in Ifrane, known as “Moroccan Switzerland,” and the cedar forest of Azrou, home to Barbary apes. Continue through Midelt, famous for its apple orchards, for lunch.

In the afternoon, drive along the Ziz Valley, with its lush palm groves, traditional kasbahs, and small Berber villages, then pass Erfoud, famous for fossils. Arrive in Merzouga and ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes to reach your desert camp. Enjoy dinner, Berber music, and an overnight stay under the desert stars.

Wake up early to witness the magical sunrise over the Sahara. After breakfast, embark on a full-day desert excursion by 4x4 to explore nearby dunes, oases, and fossil fields. Visit Khamlia village, famous for its Gnawa music, and meet nomadic families living in traditional tents. Lunch can be enjoyed in a local restaurant or with a family in the desert.

In the afternoon, return to Merzouga for free time or an optional camel ride to watch the sunset over Erg Chebbi. Dinner and a second overnight in the desert camp complete this immersive desert experience.

After breakfast, depart Merzouga and drive through Rissani, a historic town with bustling markets, then continue to Tinghir and the spectacular Todra Gorges, a dramatic canyon with cliffs towering hundreds of meters high. You will have time to walk along the gorge, take photos, and enjoy lunch in the area.

In the afternoon, drive to the Dades Valley, famous for its striking rock formations, green valleys, and traditional Berber villages. Along the road, admire the “Monkey Fingers” rock formations and countless kasbahs. Dinner and overnight stay in a comfortable hotel or riad overlooking the Dades Gorge.

After breakfast, drive through the Dades Valley toward Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital, with optional visits to its famous movie studios. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, where you can explore its narrow alleys and admire the traditional mud-brick architecture.

In the afternoon, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views of Berber villages and rugged landscapes. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon or early evening, where your driver will drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of your 7 days adventure.

Depending on your departure time, enjoy breakfast and some free time in Marrakech before being transferred to Marrakech Airport for your flight home, concluding your unforgettable journey through Morocco.