15 Days Morocco Tour from Fes: Sahara, Atlas Mountains and the Coast
15 days Morocco tour from Fes through the Sahara, the High Atlas and the Atlantic coast
15 Days Morocco Tour from Fes – Private 15 days Morocco tour from Fes: the Fes medina, Merzouga desert, gorges, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech and the High Atlas, two nights in Essaouira, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Meknes.
Overview:This private 15 days Morocco tour from Fes takes its time. It starts with two nights and a guided day in Fes, then crosses the Middle Atlas to the Merzouga desert for two nights under the stars, follows the Todra and Dades gorges to Ait Ben Haddou and spends three nights in Marrakech, with a day in the Berber villages of the High Atlas. You then relax for two nights by the ocean in Essaouira, follow the coast to Casablanca and Rabat, spend two nights in the blue city of Chefchaouen and return to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes.
Two nights in Fes with a guided day in the oldest medina in Morocco.
Two nights in an Erg Chebbi desert camp with a private bathroom, with a camel ride at sunset.
The Todra and Dades gorges, the Rose Valley, the Skoura oasis and the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Three nights in Marrakech, with a day in the High Atlas at Imlil, below Mount Toubkal.
Two nights by the ocean in Essaouira, then Casablanca and Rabat.
Two nights in Chefchaouen, the Akchour waterfalls, Volubilis and Meknes.
Welcome to Morocco. Pick-up at Fes-Saïss airport, the train station or your accommodation and transfer to your riad in the medina.
Depending on your arrival time, a first walk to the Bab Boujloud gate and the Borj Nord viewpoint over the old city. Night in a hotel or riad in Fes, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: hotel or riad in Fes
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
A full day in Fes el-Bali, the oldest medina in Morocco and a UNESCO site: the Bou Inania madrasa, the Al-Qarawiyyin area, the Chouara tannery, the Nejjarine fountain and the craft souks. A licensed local guide can be arranged.
In the afternoon we visit the gates of the Royal Palace and the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter. Second night in Fes, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: second night at your hotel or riad in Fes
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
After breakfast we leave Fes and cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane, the "Switzerland of Morocco", and the cedar forest of Azrou, where Barbary macaques live in the wild, then continue through Midelt and down the palm groves of the Ziz Valley.
In the late afternoon we reach the Erg Chebbi dunes and ride camels to the camp for the sunset. Dinner, Berber music and a night in a private tent with its own bathroom.
Overnight: desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes (private tent with bathroom)
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
After the sunrise and breakfast, we explore the area around Erg Chebbi by 4×4: a visit to a nomad family for tea, the black stone desert, old mines and the village of Khamlia, known for its Gnawa music.
In the afternoon you have free time in the dunes, for sandboarding or simply enjoying the views. Second night in the desert camp with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: second night at the desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
After breakfast we leave the dunes via Rissani and Tinejdad to Tinghir and walk between the high limestone walls of the Todra Gorge.
We continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Gorges, with their red cliffs and winding road. Night in a hotel in the gorges, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: hotel in the Dades Gorge
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
We follow the Rose Valley around Kelaat M'Gouna and the Skoura oasis with its old kasbahs, then reach Ouarzazate, home of the Atlas film studios.
In the afternoon we arrive at Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village listed by UNESCO, and walk up to its granary for the sunset. Night in a guesthouse or kasbah hotel, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: guesthouse or kasbah hotel in Ait Ben Haddou
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
After breakfast we cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), with views over Berber villages and terraced valleys.
We arrive in Marrakech in the early afternoon. Free time to discover the Jemaa el-Fna square at sunset. Night in a hotel or riad in Marrakech, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: hotel or riad in Marrakech
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
A full day for Marrakech: the souks of the medina, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia mosque and the Majorelle Garden. A licensed local guide can be arranged for the medina.
Second night in your hotel or riad in Marrakech, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: second night at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
A day in the High Atlas Mountains. We drive via Asni to Imlil, at the foot of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, and walk through walnut groves to a Berber village for mint tea with a local family.
Back in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Third night in your hotel or riad, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: third night at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
After breakfast we drive west through the argan tree country, with a stop at a women's argan oil cooperative, to the Atlantic port of Essaouira.
Afternoon in the white and blue medina, a UNESCO site, along the ramparts of the Skala and at the fishing harbour with its blue boats. Night in a hotel or riad in Essaouira, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: hotel or riad in Essaouira
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
A relaxed day in Essaouira: the morning fish market at the port, the Skala ramparts, the woodworkers' workshops and the long beach, known for its wind and kitesurfing.
You can also take a camel or horse ride on the beach at Diabat, south of the town. Second night in Essaouira, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: second night at your hotel or riad in Essaouira
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
After breakfast we follow the coast north to Casablanca to visit the Hassan II Mosque, built over the Atlantic.
We continue to Rabat, the capital, for the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas above the ocean. Night in a hotel or riad in Rabat, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: hotel or riad in Rabat
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
After breakfast we drive north to Chefchaouen, the blue city in the Rif Mountains.
In the afternoon you explore its blue lanes, Outa el Hammam square and the kasbah, and can walk up to the Spanish Mosque for the sunset. Night in a hotel or riad in Chefchaouen, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: hotel or riad in Chefchaouen
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
After breakfast we drive to the Talassemtane National Park for a half-day walk to the Akchour waterfalls and the natural rock bridge, with clear pools and shaded paths in the Rif Mountains.
Back in Chefchaouen, free afternoon in the blue medina. Second night in Chefchaouen, with dinner and breakfast.
Overnight: second night at your hotel or riad in Chefchaouen
Meals: dinner and breakfast.
We leave the Rif for the Roman ruins of Volubilis, with their mosaics and triumphal arch, then visit the imperial city of Meknes with the Bab Mansour gate and El Hedim square.
We arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, where we drop you at your hotel or riad, or at Fes-Saïss airport.
End of the tour: drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fes, or at Fes-Saïss airport.
15 Days Morocco Tour from Fes: useful information
With Merzouga Packages, “15 Days Morocco Tour from Fes” is a private experience run by a local Berber team that lives in Merzouga, at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. The program adapts to your pace, with pick-up from your hotel or riad, an experienced driver-guide and hand-picked accommodation.
For more ideas, see also these pages: Morocco Tours and FAQ. To learn more about the places you will visit, read the article on Erg Chebbi on Wikipedia.
Included:
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4 or minibus
- Driver / guide / fuel
- Pick-up at Fes-Saïss airport, the train station or your hotel in Fes, and drop-off back in Fes
- 12 hotel nights: two in Fes, Dades Gorges, Ait Ben Haddou, three in Marrakech, two in Essaouira, Rabat and two in Chefchaouen (dinner and breakfast included)
- Two nights in a desert camp with a private bathroom (dinner and breakfast included)
- Camel ride, 4×4 excursion around Erg Chebbi, sandboarding, sunset and sunrise
Not included:
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive on this 15-day tour?
The whole route is about 2,400 km. The longest stage is day 3, from Fes to Merzouga (about 465 km), with stops in Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt and the Ziz Valley. Days 2, 4, 8, 11 and 14 have little or no long driving.
Where does the tour start and end?
It starts with your arrival in Fes (airport, train station or hotel) and ends back in Fes, at your hotel, riad or Fes-Saïss airport.
Where do I sleep?
Nights 1 and 2 in Fes, nights 3 and 4 in a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes with a private bathroom, night 5 in the Dades Gorges, night 6 in Ait Ben Haddou, nights 7 to 9 in Marrakech, nights 10 and 11 in Essaouira, night 12 in Rabat and nights 13 and 14 in Chefchaouen. Dinner and breakfast are included every night.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. You travel only with your own family or friends, in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a local Berber driver. Every itinerary can be adapted: contact us.
Is there a discount for groups?
Yes. The price depends on how many people share the trip, so families, friends and student groups pay less per person. See our Morocco special offer for details.