Overview:
Join us on an unforgettable 8-day journey from Fes through Morocco’s Imperial Cities and into the Merzouga Sahara Desert. This trip offers a genuine taste of Moroccan culture and hospitality. Starting and finishing in Fes, you’ll be immersed in a vibrant array of colors, sounds, and aromas. Along the way, you’ll encounter magnificent mosques, lively streets, and intricately crafted handmade goods.
These ancient cities are like stepping back in time, with historic sites including Roman ruins that tell stories of the past. From world-renowned tanneries to majestic palaces, bustling markets, serene gardens, and historic tombs, the sights you’ll see will leave a lasting impression.
You’ll have plenty of time to fully explore and appreciate everything these cities have to offer. In addition, the tour includes visits to picturesque agricultural landscapes dotted with olive groves and orange orchards, as well as a journey over the breathtaking Middle Atlas Mountains.
At Moroccan Travel, we offer a range of options to suit your preferences, from luxurious private tours to mixed (medium) group experiences. Our prices are very reasonable and vary depending on the number of travelers and the type of accommodations you prefer.
From Marrakech to Fes
Depart from Marrakech at 8 am
Our 8-day tour from Fes to the Imperial Cities and Merzouga begins with a departure from Fes at around 8:30 am, heading towards Meknes. The tour will include a stop at the ancient ruins of Volubilis before continuing to Meknes, a city encircled by 40 kilometers of walls.
We’ll visit the impressive Bab Mansour gate, one of the highlights of Meknes. After exploring the city, we’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The journey then continues to Rabat, where we’ll spend the night, with dinner provided at your hotel.
The day begins with breakfast, followed by a tour of the city. Our first stop is at the historic Kasbah of the Udayas. Afterward, we drive through Casablanca to visit the Hassan II Mosque, the most expensive mosque in Morocco. We then continue our journey to Marrakech, where we will spend the night at the hotel.
Our exploration day to the Medina of Marrakech can be as follows. The city is most famous for the central Djemma El Fna square, where you can enjoy dried fruits and freshly squeezed orange juice during your visit.
The tour will take you to several key spots, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque, El Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Medersa Quranic School, and the Saadian Tombs.
After a day filled with exploration, you’ll return to your accommodation, with the option to head back out for another night of fun in the heart of the city.
Departures usually start at 8:15 am, with the journey heading towards Ouarzazate. We’ll cross into the High Atlas Mountains, making our way through the Tichka Pass. The tour includes a visit to the Telouet Kasbah.
Afterward, we continue until we reach Ait Ben Haddou, where we’ll stop for lunch. This site is a UNESCO World Heritage location.
The trip also includes a walk around the Kasbah and a visit to the film studios. The day ends in Ouarzazate, where you’ll spend the night in local accommodations.
On the continuation of our 8-day tour from Fes to the Imperial Cities and Merzouga, we start the day with breakfast. Our first stop is the Kasbah of Taourirt. Afterward, we head towards the Dades Valley. Along the way, we’ll take a break to visit the town of M’gouna, known for its beauty products.
We’ll pause for breakfast en route and also stop to explore some caves. The journey then continues to the Dades Valley, where we’ll spend the night in Dades Gorge.
Breakfast marks the start of our day. We’ll then head out towards the stunning Todgha Gorges, with the flexibility to stop along the way wherever you wish. The drive takes about an hour, leading us to the impressive dunes of Erg Chebbi, passing through the town of Tinjdad. Before reaching Merzouga, we’ll pause for a lunch break.
Next, we’ll continue our journey towards the Oases of Rissani, near Erfoud. Upon arriving at the bivouac area, you’ll be greeted with a refreshing glass of mint tea—a traditional welcome gesture.
Later, we’ll set off on a camel ride to witness the sunset over the dunes. Afterward, we’ll return to our camp, where we’ll spend the night.
Start your day with an early breakfast and a refreshing shower. Today’s journey takes you to Midelt. On the way, you’ll pass through Erfoud, a town known for its unique use and sale of fossils, unlike in Errachidia or the Ziz Valley.
The scenery of palm trees along the route is stunning. Continuing onward, you’ll head to Midelt, known as “the apple capital,” nestled at the foot of Ayachi Mountain. Your overnight stay is arranged there.
Our day starts with breakfast before we drive through the She-camel Passage, Tizi n Talghmt. The next stop is Cedar Forest where we stop to observe Apes.
In this area, we eat lunch before we travel to Fes. After lunch, we head to your hotel or Airport which marks the end 8-day journey to Fes and the Imperial Cities and Merzouga Sahara.
Moroccan Travel is the best option for traveling in Morocco, its guides are very professional, they speak different languages and that’s why communication is easier, they make you very comfortable during the trip, which I have the most loved is the visit to the Dades Valley, it is a community that I particularly like, the wonderful 8-day tour from Fez to Marrakech takes you to discover the Sahara desert, you can camp in the clear moon and ride a camel
Highly recommend this tour.
I wanted a safe experience for an adventurous middle-aged woman traveling alone. Traveling in a group or in a combination is not really what I like, as I don’t like to adapt to the schedules of other people whose interests are not the same as mine. My route was well planned, but it also allowed enough flexibility for spontaneous changes. Mubarak, my guide, was professional and treated me like a rock star. I felt safe walking the back roads and also seeing the sights of the most famous cities in Morocco. I would recommend this company to anyone.