Book this private 7-Day Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech with Morocco Experience Tours. It is a loop: you see Meknes, Volubilis, Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech, then cross the High Atlas to the Sahara and return to Fes. As a result, you see the north, the coast, the cities and the desert in one week.
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7 DAYS
Fes
Private Tour
English, Spanish
This 7-Day Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech is a full loop around Morocco. First, you head north to Meknes, Volubilis and the blue town of Chefchaouen. Then, you follow the Atlantic coast to Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech. Finally, you cross the High Atlas, sleep in the Sahara and drive back to Fes.
The tour suits travelers who fly in and out of Fes and want the big picture in one week. Prefer a one-way route? See our 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech. Want more time? Compare our tours from Fes or read our Morocco itineraries.
Your driver meets you at your riad or hotel in Fes. First, you visit Meknes, the imperial city of Sultan Moulay Ismail, with the Bab Mansour gate. Next, you walk among the arches and mosaics of Volubilis, a Roman city listed by UNESCO. In the afternoon, you climb into the Rif Mountains and reach Chefchaouen for the night. About 4.5 hours of driving.
After breakfast, you have time in the blue medina of Chefchaouen. Then, you drive to Rabat, the capital. There, you see the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. You spend the night in Rabat. About 4 hours of driving.
After breakfast, you drive to Casablanca and see the Hassan II Mosque, one of the few mosques that welcome non-Muslim visitors on guided tours. Next, you continue south to Marrakech and check in to your riad. About 4 hours of driving.
Today, a licensed local guide shows you the Medina of Marrakech. You see the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the souks. In the afternoon, you can visit the Majorelle Garden (tickets not included). In the evening, enjoy Jemaa el-Fna square. No long drives today.
After breakfast, you cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2,260 meters. Next, you explore the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Then, you pass Ouarzazate and the Rose Valley before reaching the Dades Valley for dinner and the night. About 7 hours of driving.
After breakfast, you walk along the river in Todra Gorge, between towering limestone cliffs. Then, you pass the palm groves of Tinjdad on the way to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, you ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset. Dinner and Berber drums at the camp end the day. About 4 hours of driving.
Wake early for sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, you visit Rissani, whose souk runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and a fossil workshop in Erfoud. Then, you follow the Ziz Valley north, stop for lunch in Midelt and cross the cedar forests of Azrou, where wild Barbary macaques live. Finally, you pass Ifrane and reach Fes by early evening. This is the longest day, at about 8 hours of driving.
This 7-Day Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech can be tailored to your pace. For example, you can add a guided day in Fes, a second night in the Sahara, or extra time in Chefchaouen. Simply tell us your preferences in the booking request, or design your own route with our Morocco custom tours.
At Morocco Experience Tours, we create personalized Morocco tours and private travel experiences designed around you. Customize your itinerary, choose your hotels, add extra nights, or discover new destinations. Let our local experts create your perfect Morocco vacation and enjoy an unforgettable journey through Morocco.
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Most days have about 4 hours of driving. However, day 5 takes about 7 hours and day 7, from Merzouga back to Fes, about 8 hours. Day 4 in Marrakech has no long drive.
Yes. It is a loop that starts and ends at your accommodation in Fes, so it suits flights in and out of Fes.
Yes, a licensed local guide in Marrakech on day 4. In addition, we can add a guided day in Fes before or after the tour.
Yes. You travel only with your group, in your own vehicle with your driver.
From November to February, nights can fall to about 0 to 5 °C. Therefore, bring a warm layer.
Before you go, read our Morocco travel tips, our desert packing list, or see all our tours from Fes.
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