7 Day Fez to Marrakech and Desert
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Fez Arrival
Arrive at Fez Airport and transfer to your riad in the medina. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Fez at your own pace.
Day 2: Fez City Tour - Midelt
Explore Fez with a certified guide, visiting the old and new medinas, including the Bou Inania medersa, Karaouine mosque, Nejjarine square, Chouwara tannery, and Royal Palace. In the afternoon, drive to Ifrane, the "Moroccan Switzerland," and explore the Ifrane National Park, home to cedar forests and Barbary macaques. Overnight in Midelt.
Day 3: Midelt - Erg Chebbi Dunes
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Talghemt pass and descend to the Ziz Valley. Continue to Erfoud, known for its fossils. Arrive in Merzouga and embark on a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy a magical evening in a luxury desert camp, with dinner and a campfire under the stars.
Day 4: Erg Chebbi Dunes - Merzouga
Witness a stunning desert sunrise before returning to Merzouga (by camel or 4x4). Visit Khamlia, known for its Gnawa music, and enjoy a performance. Explore the former Paris-Dakar Rally tracks, visit nomad families, and enjoy panoramic views of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Overnight in a comfortable hotel in Merzouga.
Day 5: Merzouga - Boumalne Dades
Visit the historic medina of Rissani. Continue to Tinghir and explore the dramatic Todra Gorges. Overnight in a charming riad in Boumalne Dades.
Day 6: Boumalne Dades - Ait Ben Haddou
Explore the Skoura palm grove. Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, where you'll overnight in a riad.
Day 7: Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, enjoying panoramic views. Descend to Marrakech, where the tour concludes with a transfer to your chosen location (or the airport, if your flight is that day).
Included:
- Airport transfers in Fez and Marrakech
- Private vehicle with driver
- 6 nights half-board (dinner & breakfast): 1 in Fez riad (breakfast only), 1 in Midelt riad, 1 in Merzouga desert camp, 1 in Merzouga hotel, 1 in Boumalne Dades riad, 1 in Ait Ben Haddou riad
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes (or 4x4 alternative)
- Guided tour of Fez
Not Included:
- Flights
- Dinner in Fez
- Lunches & beverages
- Museum/monument entrance fees
- Tips
Tour Map
FAQ
Whether or not you can change the dates on your ticket will depend on the fare conditions for your specific ticket.
The end of the tour depends on the circuit
To arrange your airport transfers, all you need to do is provide us with your flight details, including your arrival and departure times.