8 Days Tour from Fes
- 8 Days
- Fes
- Comfortable Vehicle
- + 1 People
8-Day Tour from Fes Overview
8-Day Tour from Fes to Merzouga Desert: Explore the southern region of Morocco and its top attractions. Experience the Sahara Erg Chebbi, embark on camel trekking adventures, and indulge in a night of luxury camping under the stars. Traverse the Atlas Mountains and visit captivating landmarks, including Ifrane, Azrou Cedar Forest, Ziz Valley, Todra and Dades Gorges, Ait Benhaddou Kasbahs, and the Atlas Mountains. This comprehensive journey offers the perfect opportunity to travel between the Imperial Cities of Fes and Marrakech while immersing yourself in the diverse landscapes and culture of Morocco for a truly unforgettable experience.
Note: At Explore Morocco Holidays, if the tours we offer do not fit your requirements, please contact us, and we will adapt a tour to your unique needs.
8-Day Tour from Fes Highlights
- Enjoy the fascinating historical sites of Fez.
- Cedar forest of Azrou & see monkeys.
- Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Experience Camel ride in Merzouga Desert.
- Sunset over the sand dunes.
- Sand Boarding activity.
- Dinner and party around campfire (Berber Drums).
- Overnight at Merzouga Desert Camp.
- Merzouga excursion & nomad family.
- Atlas Studio & Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
- The UNESCO world heritage of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- Spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains landscapes.
- Enjoy the fascinating historical sites of Marrakech.
Includes
- Private tour in a vehicle with air conditioning / 4×4 Toyota Prado
- Driver/ English Spanish Italian speak
- Guide local in Fes and Marrakech
- Nights on half board in hotels (room+dinner+breakfast)
- Nights in a luxury camp (dinner + breakfast)
- Camel trek in the desert
- Sand Boarding activity
- Special dinner and party around the campfire (Berber Drums)
- Pick up from airport & transfer
Not Included
- Lunches.
- Drinks.
- flight
8-Day Tour from Fes Itinerary
DAY 1: Fes Airport
We’ll greet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Fes.
DAY 2: Fez City Tour
The second day of our 8-day tour begins with breakfast at the Riad. A local guide will lead you on a tour of Fez, Morocco’s spiritual capital. You’ll spend the morning exploring the Medina, visiting cultural and historical attractions such as the renowned Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, the tanneries, and the Najjarin fountain. After lunch, we’ll venture outside the city to see the entrance to the royal palace, passing through the ‘Mallah’ ghetto and visiting a pottery co-op. In the afternoon, we’ll head to one of the city’s viewpoints for a panoramic view of Fez. Overnight stay at a Riad.
DAY 3: Fes, Ifrane, Cedar Forest and Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, we depart Fes and drive to the picturesque Middle Atlas Mountains. We’ll stop in the charming town of Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before continuing to Morocco’s largest cedar forest near the town of Azrou. Here, you’ll have the chance to observe Barbary Monkeys in their natural habitat. Continuing southward, we’ll pass through Berber settlements like Timhdit, Zaida, and Medilt, before reaching Errachidia, where the lush Valley of Palm Trees offers a striking contrast to the surrounding landscape. Our journey continues to Erfoud, the fossil capital, before arriving in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Overnight stay at a hotel near the sand dunes.
DAY 4: Exploration Erg Chebbi Merzouga
Today, we’ll delve deeper into the Erg Chebbi dunes. We’ll visit Khamlia, a small town with surprising residences located far from civilization. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet nomads eager to share their way of life. Our excursion will take us to an old mine near the Moroccan-Algerian border, discovered by the French many years ago.
After returning to town for a Berber Pizza lunch, we’ll embark on an afternoon camel trekking adventure. We’ll traverse the dunes with experienced guides, pausing to capture stunning vistas and witness captivating sunsets. We’ll arrive at our desert camp in the heart of the Sahara, where you’ll enjoy dinner and traditional Berber music under the starry sky. You’ll wake up early to witness the stunning sunrise before enjoying breakfast and a shower. Then, we’ll return to the hotel on camelback.
DAY 5: Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and Ouarzazate
Following breakfast, we’ll depart for Rissani, once a major trading hub along ancient caravan routes from Timbuktu to Marrakech. After exploring the region’s largest market, we’ll journey through semi-desert terrain to the oasis of Tinghir, home to the majestic Todra Gorges, the highest and narrowest gorges in the world. We’ll continue to the Dades Valley, known for its breathtaking scenery and the city of Roses, where the Damask rose thrives. A visit to a local cooperative will offer insight into the extraction of rose-derived products. Continuing along the famous “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs,” we’ll arrive in Ouarzazate, renowned for its cinematic history and the Atlas Corporation Studios. Overnight stay at a hotel with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 6: Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech
After breakfast, we’ll depart Ouarzazate to visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Morocco’s most iconic landmarks. We’ll also explore the nearby Kasbah of Telouet and the ancient palace of the Glagui Pasha of Marrakech. Continuing our journey, we’ll cross the Tzin Tichca pass, Morocco’s highest pass, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. We’ll stop for lunch before reaching the imperial city of Marrakech, where we’ll spend the night in a Riad.
DAY 7: Marrakech City Tour
Embark on a full-day tour of Marrakech with a local guide. Marrakech, nicknamed “the red city” due to its distinctive fortifications, is surrounded by lush gardens watered by ancient subterranean wells.
Explore key landmarks such as Menara, the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, and Majorelle Gardens. The highlight of the day is Djemaa El Fna square, a bustling plaza where the city’s vibrant culture comes to life with dancers, storytellers, artists, and more. Enjoy free time to explore the square before returning to your Riad for the night.
DAY 8: Marrakech, Menara Airport
Transfer to Menara Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of our 8-day journey from Fes to the Merzouga Desert.
8-Day Tour from Fes Map
⇒ Destination Overview
Our agency is your gateway to learning about the most significant aspects of Morocco. Our website offers readers the chance to learn more about Morocco if they are considering a trip there. We provide you with the Merzouga Sahara Desert, Marrakech, Casablanca, Tangier, Fes, and many more places to travel.
Fes:
Established during the eighth and ninth centuries CE under Idrisid rule, Fez initially comprised two separate, competing communities. In the early ninth century, a series of migrations, primarily from Ifriqiya (Tunisia) and al-Andalus (Spain and Portugal), infused the emerging city with its Arab identity.
Ifrane:
Ifrane was conceived as a colonial-style “hill station” town, serving as a retreat for Europeans seeking respite from the scorching summer temperatures of Morocco’s interior plains. Renowned for its altitude, Ifrane is a popular destination for altitude training.
Ziz Valley:
The vast Ziz Valley, also known as Ziz Gorges, originates approximately south of Rich in the Middle Atlas and extends about 30 kilometers north of Errachidia. This rugged landscape offers a southern passage through the Tunnel du Zaabel, constructed by the French in 1928.
Merzouga Desert:
According to legend, Merzouga was once a lush tropical jungle until it was transformed into a desert as divine punishment for families who refused to help a needy woman, buried beneath the sands of Erg Chebbi. Initially uninhabited, Merzouga later became a key stop for traders traveling to Timbuktu.
Todra Gorge:
Located in Morocco’s eastern High Atlas mountains near the town of Tinerhir, Todra Gorge comprises limestone river canyons, or wadis. Carved out by the Todgha and nearby Dates rivers over millions of years, these imposing cliffs stretch for the final 40 kilometers through the mountains.
Dades Valley:
This valley is a geological marvel, believed to have been submerged beneath the ocean millions of years ago. Eventually, tectonic forces pushed the area upward, giving rise to the Atlas and Jebel Saghro mountain ranges.
Ait Ben-Haddou:
Historically home to over 98 families until the 1940s, Ait Ben-Haddou’s Ksar now hosts only five families. One of these families converted their dwelling into a coffee shop, offering visitors insights into the lifestyle of the original inhabitants.
Marrakech:
Established in the mid-11th century by Ysuf ibn Tshufn of the Almoravid dynasty, Marrakech served as the Almoravid capital until its conquest by the Almohads in 1147. Subsequently, the Marnids, whose principal seat was the northern city of Fez, assumed control of Marrakech in 1269.
