Itinerary
Once you get to Fes airport, you will meet your guide and head to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free to rest after the flight. Overnight stay in a beautiful riad (dinner and breakfast included).
After your traditional Moroccan breakfast, head to one of the best places: Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen, called the Blue Pearl of Morocco, is a must-see on your trip.
Before we reach Chefchaouen, we’ll stop in Meknes to see Volubilis. This site became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. In the second century, Volubilis was a bustling city. About 20,000 people lived there. It now has one of Africa’s outstanding Roman churches. It is also famous for its vibrant floor mosaics.
Then, we'll drive for 2 more hours to Chefchaouen. It's a highlight of our 7-day guided tour in Morocco, from Fes to Marrakech. Make a first-stop break for lunch before we drop off our luggage at the hotel.
A local guide will meet you at the hotel. They will take you on a tour of Chefchaouen. You’ll explore the famous sites and discover the town's hidden secrets. The walking tour will end at your hotel after you see the sunset from the viewpoint.
The team will wake you up early to be in Fes as early as possible. Today, you’ll be exploring the sights of Fes with a guided tour. The guide will lead you to the most important sites of the medina.
The Royal Palace will be the first station. Check out nearby spots like the Moulay Abdallah Quarter and the Mellah, the Jewish Quarter.
You will enter Rue Talaa Kebira, the main street leading to the old renowned Madina. Once you reach the old Madina, you will come across the Karaouiyne mosque. The world's oldest university graduated the kingdom's best thinkers. And then the Chouara Tannery, the most iconic site in Fes.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore the souks. Overnight stay in Fès.
Drive around 1.5 hours to Ifrane, which stands in the Middle Atlas Mountains. The locals call the city the Switzerland of Africa. Next, we will visit the Azrou Cedar Forest. There, we can see the friendly Barbary macaque monkeys.
We carry on to Midelt after Azrou. The scenery begins to alter and become more arid at this point. We pause for a quick lunch before continuing the drive to the Merzouga Desert. Stop at Ziz Valley’s viewpoint; its beauty will take your breath away. Thousands of date and palm trees have grown on the lush riverbank.
Soon, we’ll be driving over the Sahara Desert to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Jump on your camelback and prepare to astound yourself with the magical views of the dunes. The best part of the camel trek is when you stop to witness the sunset from the top of the golden dunes.
After dinner, enjoy a lovely night under the stars. There will be music, dancing, and stargazing. It’s time for your best 7-day tour from Fes to Marrakech to say sweet dreams.
After a stunning sunrise at the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, you will have breakfast. Then, you will go back to the village of Merzouga in a 4WD.
Another half-hour drive to Tafilalet. Here, you can visit the donkey park and wander through the souk. From Rissani to Ljerf, you will have a closer look at the Berber irrigation system.
The journey continues to the Todra Gorges. Todra Gorge features steep limestone cliffs that create thrilling trekking paths. It is often called a must-see in Morocco. We will walk around the canyons and take some snaps.
By the end of the day, we will get into the Dades Valley to see the magnetic landscape. We will check out the Monkey Fingers area and take a trip on Tisdrine, the most dangerous road in Africa.
After breakfast on the roof with a view of the gorge, we will drive north to Marrakech. We'll pass Aït Ben Haddou and the High Atlas along the way.
A highlight of your one-week desert tour from Fes to Marrakech is the Kasbah of AIT-BEN-HADDOU. The Kasbah is centuries old and was once inhabited, but is now deserted. You’ll have a local guide to tour the Kasbah. They will explain its history and its role in films like Gladiator.
The last leg of this 7-day tour from Fes to Marrakech itinerary is a long, winding drive in the High Atlas Mountains. The High Atlas provides stunning views. Driving through it adds to the magic of the 7-day desert tour from Fes.
Our tour guide will drop you off at your Marrakech riad before sunset. You can spend the rest of the evening exploring Jamaa El-Fna. Then, relax at a rooftop restaurant.
It’s the day you will discover Marrakech sightseeing. Right after breakfast, your guide will be waiting for you in front of your accommodation. Today, you’re going to explore the best of Marrakech.
Visit the incredible architecture of Medersa Ben Youssef, a 14th-century Islamic educational institution. Walk to the Bahia Palace, which means ‘beautiful palace.’ They built it in the late 1800s. The design is stunning. It features high gilded ceilings and rooms filled with paintings, mosaics, and stuccos. There is also a large open garden to explore. The guided tour will take you to many other spots in the red city: Badi Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, souks, etc.
Your tour guide will transfer you to RAK Airport 3 hours before your flight's departure. This wraps up our Best 7-day tour from Fes to Marrakech, Morocco. We start in Fes and finish in Marrakech.
