8 Days in the Desert from Fez to Marrakech

Day 1: Arrival in Fez – Guided City Tour

Pick-up from the airport or your accommodation in Fez. Begin a guided tour of Fez Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Highlights include:

• Bou Inania Madrasa

• Al Qarawiyyin University

• Traditional tanneries

• Artisan souks and historic neighborhoods

Overnight in a traditional riad.

Day 2: Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt

After breakfast, depart toward the Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”, and visit the Azrou Cedar Forest, home to the famous Barbary monkeys.

Continue to Midelt, a mountain town nestled between the Middle and High Atlas.
Dinner and overnight at a local hotel.

Day 3: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, cross the spectacular Ziz Valley, with panoramic views of palm groves and oasis. Pass through Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and continue to Merzouga, at the edge of the Sahara Desert.

In the afternoon, enjoy a sunset camel ride across the Erg Chebbi Dunes.
Traditional dinner, Berber music, and overnight in a desert camp.

Day 4: Exploration of Merzouga Desert

Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes. Spend the full day exploring the desert in a 4×4 vehicle.

Visits include:

• Berber nomad communities

• Oasis and traditional irrigation systems

• Khamlia, known for its 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 historic trading center of Tafilalet. Continue to the breathtaking Todra Gorges, a canyon with vertical walls ideal for walking and photography.

Proceed to Dades Valley, famous for its kasbahs and mountainous landscapes.
Dinner and overnight at a charming hotel.

Day 6: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou

After breakfast, drive along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, with a panoramic visit to Taourirt Kasbah.

Continue to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous film location.
Dinner and overnight at a nearby riad or hotel.

Day 7: Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying spectacular views of mountains and Berber villages.

Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon and transfer to your accommodation.

Day 8: Marrakech Guided City Tour

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech, visiting its most famous landmarks:

• Koutoubia Mosque

• Bahia Palace

• Saadian Tombs

• Jemaa el-Fna Square and the souks

End of the tour.

Includes

• Private transport with professional driver

• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

• 7 nights accommodation

• 7 breakfasts and 6 dinners

• Sunset camel ride in the desert

• 4×4 desert excursion in Merzouga

• Guided visits in Fez and Marrakech

• Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation

Does Not Include

• Lunches and drinks

• Entrance fees

• Optional activities (quad, buggy)

• Personal expenses and tips

Why Choose This Tour

• Complete journey through Fez, the Sahara, and Marrakech

• Comfortable pace and in-depth experience

• Perfect to discover Morocco’s cultural and natural diversity

• Stunning landscapes: Atlas Mountains, desert, valleys, and kasbahs

• Private and fully customizable tour

Book your 8-Day Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech – the perfect way to explore Morocco in depth.

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