7 Days from Fez to Marrakech
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7 Days from Fez to Marrakech
A complete journey through imperial cities, the Sahara Desert, and the Atlas
The 7-day tour from Fez to Marrakech is a deep and balanced experience to discover the best of Morocco, combining imperial cities, the Sahara Desert, fertile valleys, historic kasbahs, and the Atlas Mountains. This itinerary is designed for travelers who wish to explore the country unhurriedly and with an authentic approach.*
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Fez – Guided City Tour
Pick-up from the airport or your accommodation in Fez. Spend the day on a guided tour of the medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights include:
Medersa Bou Inania
Al Qarawiyyin University, the oldest university in the world
Traditional leather tanneries
Artisan souks and historic neighborhoods
Overnight in a traditional riad in the medina.
Day 2: Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt
After breakfast, depart for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop at:
Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”
Azrou Cedar Forest, home to Barbary monkeys
Continue to Midelt, a mountain town between the Middle and High Atlas.
Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Midelt.
Day 3: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast, cross the spectacular Ziz Valley, with panoramic views of palm groves and oases. Pass through Erfoud, famous for fossils, before arriving at Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara Desert.
In the afternoon, enjoy a camel ride at sunset across the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Dinner, Berber music, and overnight in a desert camp (standard or luxury).
Day 4: Merzouga – Desert Exploration
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast. Spend the day exploring the desert in a 4×4 vehicle. Highlights include:
Berber nomad villages
Palm oases
Khamlia, known for Gnawa music
Seasonal Merzouga lake (depending on the time of year)
Afternoon free for optional activities like quad biking or buggy rides.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel or desert camp.
Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
After breakfast, depart for Rissani, the traditional commercial center of Tafilalet. Continue to the impressive Todra Gorges, a canyon with vertical rock walls perfect for walking and photography.
Continue to the Dades Valley, famous for its kasbahs and mountain landscapes.
Dinner and overnight at a charming hotel.
Day 6: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou
After breakfast, travel along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, with a panoramic visit to Kasbah Taourirt.
Continue to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad near Ait Ben Haddou.
Day 7: Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
After breakfast, cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying spectacular views of mountains and Berber villages.
Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon. Transfer to your accommodation and end of the tour.
Includes
Private transport with professional driver
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
6 nights accommodation
6 breakfasts and 5 dinners
Camel ride in the desert
4×4 desert excursion in Merzouga
Guided tour in Fez
Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
Does Not Include
Lunches and drinks
Monument entrance fees
Optional activities (quad, buggy)
Personal expenses and tips
Why Choose This Tour
Complete experience of imperial cities and the Sahara
Balanced pace, no rush
Ideal for discovering Morocco’s cultural and natural diversity
Varied landscapes: Atlas Mountains, desert, valleys, and kasbahs
Private and customizable tour
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