7 Days From Fes Desert Tour To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert

Day1 : In-Depth City Tour With Local Expert In Fez

Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel or riad in Fes. From there, set out to explore one of Morocco’s most fascinating imperial cities. Founded in the 12th century by Idris I, Fes became a major administrative, cultural, and religious hub under the Almohads.

Home to the largest medina in the Arab world, Fes is a living museum of history, traditions, and craftsmanship. Highlights include the Karaouine University—the oldest in the world—its mosques, lively squares, the Andalusian quarter, and the potters’ district. You’ll also encounter historic mansions and museums that reflect the city’s rich heritage.

Overnight stay in a riad in Fes, the handicraft capital of Morocco.

Day 2 :Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Camel Ride – Overnight In The Camp

Stop in Azrou, home to Morocco’s largest and most famous cedar forest, where you can watch and even play with Barbary apes. Continue south-east through the Central Atlas, passing through Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine charm.

As you head further south, you’ll pass several villages and encounter nomadic tent communities before reaching Midelt, where you’ll stop for lunch. From here, the journey continues through Errachidia or Imtoglen, entering landscapes where the first stretches of palm groves appear. These microclimates provide ideal conditions for cultivating fruit trees and vegetables.

Arrive in Erfoud, the commercial hub of the Tafilalet region, known for its abundance of fossils that reveal its ancient history under the ocean. From here, paved roads give way to Saharan trails leading to Merzouga. Dinner and overnight stay at a local hotel.

Day 3 :Erg Chebbi Merzouga

Today is dedicated to exploring more of the Erg Chebbi dunes. The journey takes us to Khamlia, a village known for its Gnawa music and unique desert culture, as well as remote settlements tucked away where you least expect them. Along the way, you’ll meet local nomadic families who still preserve their traditional way of life.

In the afternoon, enjoy a camel trek across the golden dunes, taking in the vast silence and beauty of the Sahara. Later, switch to a 4×4 adventure that will carry you deeper into the desert, where a Berber camp awaits. Spend the night beneath a sky full of stars, resting in a traditional Berber tent set among the dunes, and savoring the magic of the Sahara.

Day 4: Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate

The antique caravanserai of Rissani Markt in Sigilmassa should be your first stop after breakfast. The oasis of Tinghir, maybe one of the most beautiful spots in Morocco, awaits you as you continue your trek across the semi-desert environment. To go to Ouarzazate, one of the most significant towns in southern Morocco, renowned for its intensive film activity with his credited blockbusters like Gladiator, Troy, and The Mummy, we visit villages and follow the path of a thousand kasbahs. go to the kasbah of Visit of Taurirt. Have fun at the restaurant and the motel for the night.

Day 5 :Visiting Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, set out to explore the Queen’s Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most iconic fortified villages. Continue on to visit the Kasbah of Telouet, once the stronghold of the Glaoui family, and the palace of Pasha el Glaoui, before following one of the most scenic routes in Morocco.

Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), the highest mountain pass in the country, offering breathtaking views of the High Atlas peaks and valleys. By evening, arrive in the Imperial City of Marrakech and check into a traditional riad for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Free Day to Explore Marrakech with a Guide

Enjoy a full-day tour of Marrakech after breakfast. Legend has it that the tribes living beyond the Atlas Mountains once supplied the city with dates and bones, which over time gave rise to the palm groves that surround Marrakech. In the 11th century, the Almoravids and nomadic peoples of the Sahara developed the ingenious underground irrigation system known as khettaras, which still feeds the city’s gardens today. Because of the distinctive red color of its walls, Marrakech became known as the “Red City.”

Your exploration includes some of the city’s most famous landmarks: the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Majorelle Gardens, and the bustling souks. A highlight of the day is discovering Jamaa el Fna, Marrakech’s legendary square, alive with dancers, storytellers, acrobats, musicians, merchants, and snake charmers.

In the evening, settle into a traditional riad in Marrakech for the night.

Day 7: Marrakech – Airport

We’ll drop you off at the airport with ample time before your flight, marking the conclusion of our services.