From Fes to the desert (loop) · 3 days
A loop from Fes to the Merzouga desert via Ifrane, Azrou and Erg Chebbi.
from 180€ / person
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Imperial cities, coast, Marrakech, kasbahs and desert in a 10-day loop.
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10 days / 9 nights
Private · tailor-made
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Day-by-day itinerary
A full 10-day loop from Fes: Volubilis, Rabat, Casablanca, guided Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades and Todra gorges and the Merzouga desert.
- Volubilis
- Rabat
- Guided Marrakech
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Erg Chebbi
Day by day
Itinerary as per this tour's official programme. The tour is private and adaptable: departure/arrival points, pace and nights can be adjusted.
DAY1
Day 1 · Arrival in Fes
Arrival at Fes Airport, where your driver greets you and transfers you to your hotel or riad. After check-in, a traditional Moroccan dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Arrival in Fes
DAY2
Day 2 · Fes (guided city tour)
The Royal Palace, with its majestic golden gates. The Mellah, the historic Jewish Quarter established in the mid-15th century. The South Tower (Borj Sud) viewpoint over the medina. And the famous Fes Medina (UNESCO), where artisans craft zellige and the souks buzz. Overnight at the hotel.
- Fes
DAY3
Day 3 · Fes · Volubilis · Meknes · Rabat
The Roman ruins of Volubilis, with mosaics and arches. Imperial Meknes, with Bab Mansour and Heri es-Souani. In Rabat, the Hassan Tower (an unfinished minaret) and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and a stroll through the Kasbah of the Oudayas, with blue-and-white streets and river views. Overnight in Rabat. (207 km)
- Fes
- Volubilis
- Meknes
- Rabat
DAY4
Day 4 · Rabat · Casablanca · Marrakech
The Hassan II Mosque, one of the world's largest and most striking. On to Marrakech, immersing in the energy of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Dinner and overnight on arrival. (323 km)
- Rabat
- Casablanca
- Marrakech
DAY5
Day 5 · Marrakech (guided city tour)
The Koutoubia Mosque and the Ali Ben Youssef Quranic School, a masterpiece of Islamic art. The Bahia Palace, a 19th-century marvel of Moroccan craftsmanship, and the Majorelle Gardens, a peaceful oasis of exotic plants. An afternoon shopping in the traditional souks.
- Marrakech
DAY6
Day 6 · Marrakech · Ait Ben Haddou · Ouarzazate · Dades Valley
The High Atlas via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, with breathtaking views. Ait Benhaddou, a striking example of Morocco's earthen architecture, famous for Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Through Ouarzazate and the Skoura palm groves to the serene Dades Valley, with its dramatic rock formations. (325 km)
- Marrakech
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Ouarzazate
- Dades Valley
DAY7
Day 7 · Dades Valley · Todra Gorges · Erfoud · Merzouga
After breakfast, a drive through the beautiful Dades Valley. At the Todra Gorges, a walk alongside limestone cliffs up to 300 m high. Through Erfoud, the "Gateway to the Sahara," known for its fossils, to Merzouga, the heart of the desert. Overnight in Merzouga. (269 km)
- Dades Valley
- Todra Gorges
- Erfoud
- Merzouga
DAY8
Day 8 · Merzouga (desert exploration)
Merzouga Lake, a seasonal wonder attracting flamingos during migration. Gnawa music in Khamlia, a community descended from African traders. Camel trekking across the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a traditional dinner, Berber drumming and stories under a blanket of stars. (45 km)
- Merzouga
DAY9
Day 9 · Merzouga · Ziz Valley · Ifrane · Fes
We leave Merzouga toward Fes via Erfoud and Rissani, a town of versatile markets. We climb the lush Ziz Valley, with palm groves, cliffs and villages. A stop in Ifrane, "Little Switzerland," with its European-style architecture and mountain air. Arrival in Fes for dinner and rest. (467 km)
- Merzouga
- Ziz Valley
- Ifrane
- Fes
DAY10
Day 10 · Fes · Airport
After checkout, a transfer to Fes Airport for departure, concluding the 10-day adventure.
- Fes
- Airport
Accommodation
Choice of Standard or Premium category. Charming riads and hotels hand-picked by us; if any is unavailable, it is replaced by another of similar category and services.
Charming riads and hotels
Half-board · Standard or Premium category
Desert camp
Standard or Luxury camp (private tent, dinner, Berber music)
What's included
- Private vehicle with A/C and multilingual (Spanish, English, French, Italian) driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off (port, airport or accommodation)
- 9 nights in hotel/riad + 1 night in a desert camp
- Daily breakfasts and dinners
- Fuel, tolls and all transport costs
- Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- 4WD transfers to the camp
- Guided tour of Fes
- Guided tour of Marrakech
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Gallery
Chouara tanneries, Fez
Columns of Volubilis
Oudayas kasbah, Rabat
Ait Ben Haddou ksar (UNESCO)
Todra Gorges
Caravan in the dunes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
The price depends on the season, number of travellers and accommodation category. Write to us for a firm, no-obligation quote.
Can the route be adapted?
Yes. It is a private, adaptable tour: we can change departure/arrival points, pace, nights and activities.
What should I bring?
Comfortable layered clothing, closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and your camera.
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