Morocco tour of 7 days from Marrakech to Fes through the Sahara desert In this 7-day, 6-night tour, you will visit so many fabulous sites Morocco. Including the Atlas Mountains, the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate City, the Dades, and also the Todra Gorges. In addition to the Merzouga Sahara desert and many Berber villages.
Furthermore, you will ride camels to the heart of the desert. Also, witness the magical sunset and sunrise in the Sahara. Moreover, you will visit the Rissani traditional market and Erfoud, the Fossil Town. Then visit the Switzerland of Morocco, Ifrane, and the cedar forest where the Barbary macaque lives. Finally, the tour ends in Fes.
From Fes to Fes
Depart from Fes at 8 am
Morocco Desert Tour of 7 days from Fes to Fes via Meknes, Volubilis, Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and the Sahara Desert is the best tour to explore the kingdom of Morocco.
Your 7-day Morocco tour from Fes starts when we pick you up from the airport or your accommodation in Fes. Then we depart to visit Meknes, the Ismaili capital and one of the imperial cities. We visit Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the royal stables, the granary, and also the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Free time for lunch.
Following, we drive 30 kilometers away from Meknes to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. It is well preserved, as it is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will explore this archeological site before we head to Chefchaouen, which is in the north of Morocco.
On the second day of your 7-day desert tour from Fes, you will have a free morning to explore Chefchaouen. It is going to be a chance to see the beautiful blue streets of this city in Morocco.
You will leave Chefchaouen for Rabat after you explore the blue city of Morocco. On your arrival in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, you will visit the Hassan Tower, which is an unaccomplished mosque from the 12th century, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan II. You will also visit the famous Kasbah of Oudaya before heading to your accommodation in Rabat
On Day 3 of your Morocco tour from Fes, you depart from Rabat and drive to Casablanca. The city is the economic center and the largest city in Morocco. You will visit the Hassan II mosque, the second-largest mosque on the continent. Then you can have lunch in this city before you start a 3-hour drive to Marrakech.
On your arrival to Marrakech, you will check in to your hotel and have a free evening to wander in the famous Jemaa El-Fna square. Overnight stay in a hotel or Riad.
This day of your Morocco trip from Fes begins after a delightful breakfast in your Riad in Marrakech Medina. First, you will meet your guide, who is going to take you on a walking tour in this wonderful Medina of Morocco. During your exploration walk, you will visit Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Jamaa El Fna Square, and the Souks of Marrakech Medina.
Following your guided walking tour, you will have lunch in the Medina, then your driver will take you to visit the wonderful Majorelle Gargens which are in the new part of Marrakech. Your driver will drive your back to the Medina and you will have free evening in Red city.
The 5th day of your 7-day desert tour from Fes starts at 8:00 a.m. from your riad. You will leave the city behind and journey through the High Atlas mountains, reaching a high point called the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass, which is 2,260 meters (7,415 feet) above sea level. We will make stops to take pictures of the wonderful views.
You will then continue to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, an old fortified village known for its unique Moroccan architecture. The Kasbah was home to many famous movies, like “Kingdom of Heaven” in 2005, “Babel” in 2006, “Prince of Persia” in 2010, “Game of Thrones” in 2012, and the recent documentary “David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet” in 2020. You will have plenty of time to explore this historic Kasbah.
Following, you will have lunch and head south along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” to Dades Valley, passing through Ouarzazate, Skoura, and the Valley of Roses in Kalaat M’Gouna. When you arrive at Dades Valley in the afternoon, you will have some stops to see some impressive rock formations known as the “monkey fingers,” then make your way to the hotel where you will stay for the night.
After breakfast, your 7-day Morocco tour from Fes starts, and you drive through the Dades Valley. You stop at a spot overlooking the valley to enjoy the spectacular landscape of the Dades gorges. Then you continue to Todra Gorges, where the course of the Todra River has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains, making a high, red cliff-sided canyon. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. After that, we drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad. Free time for lunch on the way.
In the afternoon, you reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Where you switch to camels and cross the sandy desert. A stop will be made for you to enjoy the magical sunset on top of a high dune. Then continue to the desert luxury camp, where you can enjoy the Berber drum music while dancing around the campfire under the vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp
On the last day of your 7-day Morocco tour from Fes, you wake up early in the morning to enjoy a wonderful sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast, then you return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. Then we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani is still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After a stroll in Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud, where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble
After that, we drive along the Ziz River, and we stop for a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley. Free time for lunch in Midelt. Then we continue to Cedars Forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. After that, we visited Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow, and alpine-style houses. No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, we drop you off at the airport or your accommodation in Fes. End of your 7-day Morocco Desert tour from Fes.
We had an amazing experience with Mohammed as our great guide and driver. Our 7-day trip to Morocco by car was fun and very informative on local life. Definitely a must-do for anyone wanting to see and experience a bit more of local Morocco!
This was an amazing 7 Day Morocco Trip from Fes, once-in-a lifetime trip! The itinerary covered everything we wanted to see, and Hamza was an absolutely fantastic and kind guide. 10/10 recommend!
We had an excellent experience with Moroccan Travel on our recent trip from Fez via, Rabat, Marrakech, and the desert. Our driver, Younes, was especially knowledgeable and accommodating. He did everything possible to make our family comfortable and to make the tour interesting. The desert camping experience and camel ride were a particular highlight. We highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to discover rural Morocco