7 Days Morocco Tour from Fes: Sahara, Kasbahs and Marrakech
7 days Morocco tour from Fes through the Sahara and Marrakech
7 Days Morocco Tour from Fes – Private 7 days Morocco tour from Fes: two nights in the Merzouga desert, the Dades and Todra gorges, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech and Casablanca.
Overview:This private 7 days Morocco tour from Fes crosses the Middle Atlas to the Merzouga desert for two nights under the stars, follows the Todra and Dades gorges and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ait Ben Haddou, then crosses the High Atlas to Marrakech for two nights. It ends in Casablanca, close to the airport.
The Middle Atlas, Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest with its Barbary macaques.
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 and the Skoura oasis.
A night at the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass.
Two nights and a full day in Marrakech.
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca at the end of the trip.
Note: The price of the tour depends on how many people share the trip from your group: family, friends, students.
Pick-up at your hotel or riad in Fes. We 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.
After breakfast we drive to Casablanca to see the Hassan II Mosque, built over the Atlantic, and then drop you at your hotel or at Mohammed V airport.
End of the tour: drop-off at your hotel in Casablanca or at Mohammed V airport.
7 Days Morocco Tour from Fes: useful information
With Merzouga Packages, “7 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 your hotel or riad in Fes and drop-off at your hotel or the airport in Casablanca
- 4 hotel nights: Dades Gorges, Ait Ben Haddou, two in Marrakech (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
Route, distances and driving times
| Day | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Errachidia – Erfoud – Merzouga | 463 km | about 8 h 30 |
| Day 2 | Day in Merzouga (no long drive) | – | – |
| Day 3 | Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorges | 291 km | about 5 h 30 |
| Day 4 | Dades Gorges – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou | 163 km | about 3 h 30 |
| Day 5 | Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech | 168 km | about 3 h 30 |
| Day 6 | Day in Marrakech (no long drive) | – | – |
| Day 7 | Marrakech – Casablanca | 239 km | about 3 h |
Total distance: about 1,324 km. Driving times are approximate and do not include stops for visits, photos and meals.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive on this 7-day tour?
The whole route is about 1,320 km. The longest stage is the first day, from Fes to Merzouga (about 465 km), with stops in Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt and the Ziz Valley.
Where does the tour start and end?
It starts at your hotel or riad in Fes and ends at your hotel or Mohammed V airport in Casablanca.
Where do I sleep?
Nights 1 and 2 in a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes with a private bathroom, night 3 in the Dades Gorges, night 4 in Ait Ben Haddou and nights 5 and 6 in Marrakech. 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.
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