The Story of Morocco
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Private tour · 7 days · Round trip from Fes

7 days in Morocco from Fes: the north, Marrakech and the desert

A full loop of the country that starts and ends in Fes: Chefchaouen and the north, Rabat and Casablanca, a day in Marrakech, the High Atlas and a night in the Merzouga desert.

Duration
7 days
Start
Fes
End
Fes (round trip)
Desert
1 night at a camp
Format
Private, only your group

No commitment. We send you a proposal tailored to your dates, your group and your pace.

Who it is for

Travellers with only a week who want to see the essentials of Morocco, with Fes as their arrival and departure point.

  1. Day 1: Fes – Meknes – Volubilis Ruins – Chefchaouen

    Departure from Fes to Meknes, a former imperial capital, to visit Bab Mansour, the Agdal basin (Sahrij Souani), the royal stables and the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Then a visit to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO site with well-preserved mosaics and arches. On to Chefchaouen, the famous "Blue City" of the Rif mountains. Overnight at a hotel.

  2. Day 2: Chefchaouen – Rabat (capital of Morocco)

    Free morning to discover Chefchaouen. Then the drive to Rabat, where we visit the Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V mausoleum, as well as the Kasbah of the Oudayas, overlooking the Atlantic. Overnight at a hotel in Rabat.

  3. Day 3: Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech

    Departure for Casablanca to visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, the second largest in Africa. A walk along the Corniche before the drive to Marrakech. Overnight at a riad or hotel near Jemaa el-Fna square.

  4. Day 4: Guided tour of Marrakech

    A tour of Marrakech with a local guide: the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Majorelle Garden, the traditional souk and Jemaa el-Fna square. Free afternoon to keep exploring. Overnight at a hotel or riad.

  5. Day 5: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

    Early departure for the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Visit to the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the setting for films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Arrival in Ouarzazate, the "gateway to the desert". Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

  6. Day 6: Ouarzazate – Valley of Roses – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

    Visit to the Ouarzazate film studios. Then the drive through the Valley of Roses and a stop at the Todra Gorge, with its impressive red-rock cliffs. On to Merzouga, where a camel ride takes us to a luxury camp in the desert. Dinner, Berber music and a night under the stars.

  7. Day 7: Merzouga – Rissani – Ifrane – Fes

    Sunrise over the desert and return to Merzouga by camel. Visit to Rissani and its traditional Berber market, then the drive through the Ziz Valley. Stop in the Azrou cedar forest to see the wild macaques, then a visit to Ifrane, the "Switzerland of Morocco". Arrival in Fes and end of the tour.

What this tour includes

Included

  • Transport in an air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
  • Fuel
  • Spanish / English-speaking driver
  • Nights of accommodation
  • Camel ride (one per person)
  • Dinner and breakfast

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Tips

Your version of this tour

This tour is a starting point

All our trips are private: you travel only with your group and your driver-guide. That is why we can adapt this tour to what you need.

  • Add or remove days, or change the end city.
  • Choose the accommodation style: riads and boutique hotels, or premium category.
  • Add experiences such as quad biking or sandboarding in the dunes, a balloon flight, a hammam or a dinner in the desert.
  • Go more slowly on the long driving stages.

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