8 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Upon your arrival at Fes Airport or train station, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your riad or hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax or take a short stroll to admire the traditional architecture around your accommodation. In the evening, enjoy a Moroccan dinner at your hotel, sampling local specialties and preparing for the adventure ahead. Overnight in Fes.

After breakfast, embark on a full-day guided tour of Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities. Wander through the narrow alleys of the Fes el-Bali medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore bustling souks filled with spices, textiles, and handicrafts. Highlights include the ornate Al-Attarine Madrasa, the historic Bou Inania Madrasa, the iconic Chouara Tannery, and the exterior of the Royal Palace. Your guide will provide insight into the city’s centuries-old history, traditional crafts, and cultural significance. Return to your riad for dinner and overnight in Fes.

Depart Fes after breakfast and drive northwest through the scenic Rif Mountains, passing small villages, green valleys, and rolling hills. Arrive in Chefchaouen, Morocco’s famous Blue City, known for its stunning blue-painted streets and relaxed atmosphere. Spend the afternoon wandering the medina, exploring artisan shops, visiting the central square, and climbing to the Spanish Mosque for panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains. In the evening, enjoy dinner at your riad and overnight in Chefchaouen.

After breakfast, depart Chefchaouen early and head south toward Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities. Stop in Meknes to admire its historical landmarks, including the monumental Bab Mansour gate, the Royal Stables, and the medina filled with artisan shops. Continue through the scenic countryside of northern Morocco, crossing fertile plains, small Berber villages, and rolling hills. Your journey then takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Midelt, known for its apple orchards, for lunch and short breaks.

In the afternoon, drive along the picturesque Ziz Valley, dotted with palm groves and traditional kasbahs, until you reach Erfoud, famous for its fossil-rich terrain. Continue to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara, where camels await for a trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Witness a breathtaking sunset over the dunes, enjoy a traditional Berber dinner, and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.

Wake early to experience the magical sunrise over Erg Chebbi, when the dunes glow with soft morning light. After breakfast at the camp, enjoy a full-day desert excursion by 4x4, visiting nearby dunes, fossil fields, and palm oases. Stop at Khamlia village, famous for its Gnawa music, and meet nomadic families, learning about their traditions and lifestyle. Lunch can be enjoyed in a local restaurant or shared with a nomadic family. In the afternoon, return to the dunes for free time or an optional camel ride to watch the sunset over the desert. Dinner and overnight at the desert camp.

After breakfast, leave Merzouga and drive through Rissani, a historic town with lively markets, before continuing to Tinghir and the dramatic Todra Gorges, a canyon with cliffs towering hundreds of meters high. Spend time walking along the gorge and taking photos before continuing to the Dades Valley, known as the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.” The afternoon drive takes you past unique rock formations called “Monkey Fingers,” lush valleys, and small Berber villages. Dinner and overnight in a riad or hotel overlooking the Dades Gorge.

After breakfast, depart Dades Valley and drive toward Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital, with an optional visit to the famous studios. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, exploring its narrow alleys, mud-brick architecture, and historic charm. After lunch, drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping for photos of the panoramic landscapes and traditional Berber villages along the way. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech.

Enjoy breakfast and some free time in Marrakech depending on your flight schedule. Your driver will transfer you to Marrakech Airport for your departure, concluding your 8 days journey from Fes through Chefchaouen, the Sahara Desert, and Marrakech.