7 Day Desert Tour from Fes
Duration
Tour Type
Explore Tours
Included/Exclude
- Private 4x4 vehicle or minibus with A/C for the entire tour.
- English-speaking driver/guide.
- Breakfasts and dinners during the tour.
- Accommodation in a luxury riad in Dades Valley.
- Camel trek in the Merzouga Desert.
- Overnight stay in a traditional Berber desert camp.
- Lunches.
- Drinks and personal expenses.
- Entrance fees to historical sites and attractions.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for the driver/guide and local staff.
- Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tour Plan
Start your adventure from Fes, Morocco’s cultural capital.
Explore the imperial city of Meknes:
Bab Al-Mansour, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture
Moulay Ismail Mausoleum
Sahrij Souani royal granaries
Continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Admire its intricate mosaics and majestic arches.
End the day in the stunning Blue City of Chefchaouen, nestled in the Rif Mountains.
Wander the blue-washed streets and relax in a cozy riad.
Enjoy breakfast in Chefchaouen before heading to Rabat, the capital of Morocco.
Explore:
The Hassan Tower
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
The picturesque Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
Overnight stay in Rabat, soaking up its peaceful coastal vibes.
Travel along the Atlantic coast to Casablanca.
Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world.
Walk the Corniche for sea views and cosmopolitan vibes.
Then head inland to Marrakech, the vibrant "Red City".
Arrive by evening and enjoy the legendary Jemaa El-Fna square with its performers and food stalls.
Discover the rich history of Marrakech with a local guide.
Highlights include:
Koutoubia Mosque
Bahia Palace
Saadian Tombs
Souks of the Medina
Majorelle Garden (botanical haven designed by Jacques Majorelle and restored by Yves Saint Laurent)
Evening at Jemaa El-Fna for street food, music, and traditional performances.
Cross the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains.
Stop at the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar used in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Lunch with a view, then continue to Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa".
Optional visit to Atlas Film Studios before your overnight stay surrounded by desert beauty.
Morning stop in the Rose Valley, famous for its blooms and annual rose festival.
Then head to the Todra Gorges, where cliffs tower over a lush riverbed.
Pass through Erfoud, known for fossils and desert landscapes.
Arrive at Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara.
Ride camels through the Erg Chebbi dunes, catch a magical sunset, and sleep in a desert camp with traditional Berber music under the stars.
🌄 Day 7: Merzouga – Rissani – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Catch sunrise over the dunes, then return by camel to Merzouga.
Explore Rissani's souk, rich in tradition.
Drive through the Ziz Valley, then stop for lunch in Midelt.
Pass through Ifrane, the Swiss-like town of Morocco, and walk in the Cedar Forest to meet the Barbary monkeys.
Arrive in Fes in the evening, marking the end of an unforgettable journey.
