In This 7-day tour from fes offers the perfect introduction to Morocco, blending the rich history of the Imperial Cities with the wild beauty of the Sahara Desert. Beginning in the spiritual capital of Fes, you will explore ancient medinas, Roman ruins, and bustling souks before crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. The adventure culminates with a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a final exploration of Marrakech, the “pearl of the south.”
Upon reaching Fes, your guide will greet you and accompany you to your Riad located in the central area of the medina, where you will have supper and spend the night.
Around 8:00 am, you will start exploring the spiritual capital of Morocco. During the morning, you will visit the old medina, the Royal Palace (view from the outside), the Mellah (Jewish quarter), and the Bab Boujloud entrance. After this, you will explore Fes el-Bali, the ancient medina, including its narrow streets, lively souks, and historic madrasas (Koranic schools) dating back to the 14th century. Later, you will have lunch at a traditional Moroccan restaurant to taste the typical dishes of the region before continuing your visits in the afternoon. Overnight in Fes.
In the morning, departure to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, where you will admire the magnificent mosaics and ancient structures. On the way, we will pass by the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the founder of Fes. After exploring Volubilis, we continue to Meknes, the imperial city. Once there, we will visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the royal palace, the enormous Place El Hedim, and the famous gate of Bab Mansour. Dinner and overnight in Meknes.
We depart Meknes and cross the Middle Atlas Mountains. Our first stop is Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, followed by the cedar forests of Azrou to see the Barbary apes. After this, we continue to Midelt for lunch before driving through the Ziz Valley and its palm groves. Finally, we arrive in Merzouga at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. In the late afternoon, you will ride a camel into the desert to reach a camp located in the heart of the dunes. Upon arrival, you will enjoy mint tea, watch the sunset, and listen to Berber music around the fire. Later at night, you can take a walk and enjoy the stillness of the desert before sleeping in a Berber tent.
Wake up early to climb the dunes and admire the majestic sunrise. You can also try sandboarding on the slopes before breakfast. After breakfast, you will ride the camels back to the village and freshen up with a shower at a local inn. Then we make our way to Erfoud, where you can visit a fossil workshop. Continuing west, we reach the dramatic Todra Gorges for a walk between the towering cliffs. Afterwards, we pass through the Valley of the Roses before arriving in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight in a Kasbah.
After breakfast, we visit the Atlas Film Studios and the Taourirt Kasbah. Then we continue to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, a stunning fortified village. Following this, we cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, stopping to take pictures of the splendid panoramas and optionally visiting the ruins of Telouet Kasbah. Finally, we arrive in Marrakech in the evening. Overnight in Marrakech.
On your final day, discover Marrakech, the pearl of the south. You will visit the Bahia Palace, the Saadian tombs, and see the famous Koutoubia Mosque. After lunch, you will complete the visit with a tour through the bustling streets of the souk in Marrakech. End of tour.
