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8 Days Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert

8 Days

8-Day Morocco Tour from Fes (Sahara, Marrakech & Casablanca)

Private 8-day Morocco itinerary starting and ending in Fes: guided medina tours, Middle Atlas landscapes, Merzouga Sahara camp experience, kasbah routes (Todra/Dades, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou), Marrakech highlights and Casablanca—then return to Fes for departure.

Private / Small group 7 nights included Start & end in Fes
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Roundtrip from Fes
🚩 Start / End
Fes → Fes
Airport transfers included
👤 Style
Private
Flexible pace & stops

Top highlights

  • Guided medina experience in Fes (tanneries, medersas, souks)
  • Middle Atlas route: Ifrane & Azrou cedar forest (Barbary macaques)
  • Merzouga dunes (Erg Chebbi) sunset camel trek + Sahara camp night
  • Todra Gorge walk + kasbah routes (Dades / Skoura / Ouarzazate)
  • UNESCO Aït Benhaddou and High Atlas (Tizi n’Tichka) crossing
  • Marrakech highlights: palaces, souks & Jemaa el-Fna atmosphere
  • Casablanca: Corniche & Hassan II Mosque area (tour optional)

Overview

This 8-day private tour is designed for travelers who want a complete Morocco loop from Fes: two nights in Fes for culture, a Sahara section with a camp night in Merzouga, the scenic kasbah route via Todra & Dades toward Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou, a Marrakech stay for city highlights, then Casablanca before returning to Fes. The camel trek is optional — a 4x4 transfer to/from the camp can be arranged.

Itinerary (Sample)

  • Meet & greet at Fes airport (or pick-up in the city)
  • Transfer to your riad/hotel
  • Free time depending on arrival schedule
  • Overnight in Fes
  • Guided medina experience (UNESCO-listed old city)
  • Highlights may include: tanneries, medersas, Nejjarine area, artisan lanes
  • Royal Palace gates (exterior) + Mellah
  • Panoramic viewpoint (Borj North/South)
  • Overnight in Fes
  • Depart Fes after breakfast
  • Stop in Ifrane (“Little Switzerland”) if timing allows
  • Azrou cedar forest stop (Barbary macaques)
  • Scenic Middle Atlas drive and Ziz Valley viewpoints
  • Arrive Merzouga • camel trek (or 4x4) into Erg Chebbi at sunset
  • Desert camp dinner, music & stargazing • overnight in a Berber-style tent
  • Early sunrise over the dunes (optional)
  • Return from camp by camel or 4x4 • breakfast & freshen up
  • Drive via Rissani/Erfoud (market stop time/market-day dependent)
  • Walk time in Todra Gorge
  • Continue along Dades / Rose Valley toward Ouarzazate area
  • Overnight near Ouarzazate (or Dades depending on pacing)
  • Optional: Kasbah Taourirt / Atlas Studios (time permitting)
  • Visit Aït Benhaddou UNESCO ksar
  • Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka with scenic stops
  • Arrive Marrakech • overnight
  • Guided or self-guided highlights based on your pace
  • Typical stops: Koutoubia (exterior), Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs
  • Souks walk + Jemaa el-Fna atmosphere
  • Optional add-ons: Majorelle Garden / Secret Garden (time & tickets dependent)
  • Overnight in Marrakech
  • Drive to Casablanca (timing depends on stops)
  • Orientation drive: Mohammed V Square / Corniche area
  • Hassan II Mosque area (interior visit by official guided tour, if desired)
  • Overnight in Casablanca
  • After breakfast, depart Casablanca for Fes
  • Drop-off at Fes airport (or your accommodation) based on flight time
  • End of services
  • Note: This day can be adjusted if you prefer to end in Casablanca instead.

Included & details

  • Private A/C vehicle with professional driver
  • Pick-up & drop-off in Fes (airport/city) + transfers as per itinerary
  • 7 nights accommodation (Fes 2, Merzouga camp 1, Ouarzazate/Dades 1, Marrakech 2, Casablanca 1)
  • Daily breakfasts
  • Dinner at the desert camp
  • Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes (or 4x4 transfer on request)
  • Fuel, tolls & transport insurance
  • Lunches, drinks, and personal expenses
  • Entrance fees to monuments and museums
  • Local city guides (available on request)
  • Gratuities
  • Flights and travel insurance
  • Luxury desert camp (private bathroom) — subject to availability
  • 4x4 transfer to/from camp (instead of camels)
  • Licensed local guides in Fes/Marrakech/Casablanca (recommended)
  • Extra night(s) in Marrakech or Fes
  • Majorelle Garden / other optional sites (tickets dependent)

Driving times vary by season and stops. Desert nights can be cool (especially Oct–Mar) — pack warm layers. Camps and hotels vary by category (standard vs luxury); shower availability depends on the camp class and is confirmed before booking.

FAQs

Yes. We can adjust the route, pacing, hotel categories, and add rest days depending on your flights and preferences.

No. You can reach the desert camp by 4x4 vehicle instead of camels if you prefer.

Comfortable clothes, warm layers for cool nights, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a scarf/hat for sun and sand protection.

Yes—licensed local guides can be arranged on request (subject to availability and fees) to enrich the medina visits.

Price (Private Tour)

Total price per group — private vehicle with driver +Hotels.

1 person
2500€
Private vehicle
2 people
2700€
Private tour
3 people
3000€
Hotel pick-up included
4 people
3800€
Flexible timing
5–8 people
6000€
Private minibus
8+ people
8500€
Custom arrangement

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Trip Info 8 Days Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert

    Trip Info 8 Days Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert