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12-Day Grand Tour of Morocco from Fes

12-Day Grand Tour of Morocco from Fes

Ifrane · Azrou · Midelt · Errachidia · Merzouga · Khamlia · Dayet Srji · Rissani · Alnif · Tazzarine · N'Kob …

⏱ 12 days☾ 11 nights⚑ From Fes⚐ To Fes✦ Private tour

Overview

A private 12-day journey from Fes back to Fes, with your own driver. Highlights: Guided visit of the Fes medina · Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi · 4x4 tour, Gnawa music and nomads – plus 3 nights in the Sahara.

Duration12 days
StartsFes
EndsFes
TypePrivate

Highlights

  • Guided visit of the Fes medina
  • Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
  • 4x4 tour, Gnawa music and nomads
  • Draa Valley and Zagora
  • Draa Valley palm groves
  • Aït Ben Haddou

Itinerary

D1

Day 1 · Fes

Pick-up at your hotel, riad or the airport in Fes. Guided tour of Fes el-Bali with a local guide: the Bou Inania madrasa, the Karaouine, the souks of the craftsmen and the famous Chouara tanneries. Free afternoon in your riad.

Night: Riad in Fes
D2

Day 2 · Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga

Leave Fes through Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou, home of Barbary macaques, cross the Middle Atlas to Midelt and descend the Ziz Valley and its palm groves. In the late afternoon you ride a camel into Erg Chebbi for the sunset and your night in the desert camp.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
D3

Day 3 · A day around Erg Chebbi

Sunrise from the dunes, then a 4x4 tour: Gnawa musicians in Khamlia, tea with a nomad family, the seasonal lake of Dayet Srji and the old ksour of Rissani. Free time for sandboarding before a second night in Merzouga.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp or hotel in Merzouga
D4

Day 4 · Merzouga – N'Kob – Zagora

Along the desert road through Alnif, Tazzarine and the kasbah village of N'Kob to Zagora, at the end of the Draa Valley palm groves.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Guesthouse in Zagora
D5

Day 5 · Zagora – Agdz – Ouarzazate

Up the Draa Valley, one of the longest palm groves in Morocco, through Agdz and over the Anti-Atlas to Ouarzazate.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Hotel in Ouarzazate
D6

Day 6 · Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Visit of the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou and drive over the High Atlas to Marrakech.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Marrakech
D7

Day 7 · Marrakech

Guided tour of Marrakech: the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the souks of the medina. Evening on Jemaa el-Fna.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Marrakech
D8

Day 8 · Day trip to the High Atlas and Imlil

A day in the High Atlas: the Asni valley, the village of Imlil at the foot of Toubkal and a walk through Berber hamlets, back to Marrakech for the night.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Marrakech
D9

Day 9 · Marrakech – Essaouira

West across the argan country, with a stop at a women's argan cooperative, to Essaouira on the Atlantic.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Essaouira
D10

Day 10 · Essaouira

Free day in Essaouira: the ramparts of the Skala, the fishing port, the medina listed by UNESCO and the long beach.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Essaouira
D11

Day 11 · Essaouira – Oualidia – El Jadida – Casablanca

North along the Atlantic coast through the lagoon of Oualidia and the Portuguese city of El Jadida to Casablanca.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Hotel in Casablanca
D12

Day 12 · Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes

Drive along the Atlantic to Rabat for a short visit of the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas, then inland to Meknes and its monumental Bab Mansour gate before reaching Fes.

Route map

Tour map

Your route

~2,300km by road
ATLAS MOUNTAINSSAHARAFesMerzougaZagoraOuarzazateMarrakechEssaouiraCasablanca01020304050607N200 km
  1. 01Fes
  2. 02Merzouga
  3. 03Zagora
  4. 04Ouarzazate
  5. 05Marrakech
  6. 06Essaouira
  7. 07Casablanca

Road route; stops shown are the start, the overnight places and the end. Open in Google Maps ↗

Where you sleep

Night 1Riad in Fesafter day 1
Night 2Desert camp in Erg Chebbiafter day 2
Night 3Desert camp or hotel in Merzougaafter day 3
Night 4Guesthouse in Zagoraafter day 4
Night 5Hotel in Ouarzazateafter day 5
Night 6Riad in Marrakechafter day 6
Night 7Riad in Marrakechafter day 7
Night 8Riad in Marrakechafter day 8
Night 9Riad in Essaouiraafter day 9
Night 10Riad in Essaouiraafter day 10
Night 11Hotel in Casablancaafter day 11

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up at your riad, hotel or the airport
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Camel ride into Erg Chebbi with a camel guide
  • Night in a private tent with bed and en-suite bathroom
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Hotels, riads and guesthouses with breakfast (dinner where indicated)
  • Local guide in Fes
  • Local guide in Marrakech

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Local city guides (optional, on request)
  • Tips for driver and staff

Make it yours

Photos

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What to bring

  • A small backpack for the night in the desert (big luggage stays in the car)
  • Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat or scarf
  • Comfortable shoes and light, long clothes
  • A warm layer for the evening – nights are cold from November to March
  • Cash for drinks, lunches and tips
  • Your passport (hotels and camps ask for it)

Good to know

  • Accommodation chosen according to your budget.
  • Starts in Fes and ends in Fes; other start or end cities on request.
  • Two nights in the desert: the second one can be in a hotel at the foot of the dunes.
  • Long tours can include rest days – just tell us where you would like more time.
  • Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
  • Cancellation conditions are confirmed with your quote.

Questions about this tour

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Fes – we pick you up at your hotel, riad or meeting point – and ends in Fes. If you prefer another start or end point, we can adapt it.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and English-speaking driver. We never mix groups.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Absolutely. Add nights, change the start or end city, upgrade the hotels or the tent, or add activities – just tell us what you would like.

How do I book and pay?

Send us your dates by WhatsApp or email. We reply within 24 hours with the final itinerary and price, and explain the payment conditions in your quote.

What is the best time for this tour?

October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the tour runs too, with camel rides in the late afternoon and early morning to avoid the heat.

Another question?

Ask us on WhatsApp – we answer within 24 hours.

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