8-Day Tour Fes to Imperial Cities and Merzouga

8 Days Morocco Tour From Fes to The Imperial Cities & Sahara desert

8 Days Desert Tour From Fes

  • 8 Days / 7 NightsDuration
  • 20 PeopleMax People
  • Hotel / Meeting PointPick Up
  • 12+ YearsMin Age
  • Cultural, Wildlife, AdventureTour Type
  • Hotel / Meeting PointDrop Off

Overview:

The 8-day Tour of Fes to Imperial Cities and Merzouga Sahara Desert reveals the finest of Morocco’s culture and people, an authentic Moroccan experience. Beginning and ending in Fes, your senses will be awed by various unique colors, sights, sounds, and scents. You’ll see stunning mosques, bustling streets, and exquisite handmade crafts.

These cities are ancient, and visiting them is to step back in time. There are archeological sites on the way, including Roman ruin sites. The world’s most famous tanneries, palaces, markets, tombs, gardens, and tombs all form unique images that will remain with you for the rest of your life.

There’s ample time for you to visit and experience the many things these cities have to provide. Additionally, you will explore the agricultural landscapes with olive groves and oranges and over the famous Middle Atlas Mountains – where the views are breathtaking.

Note: At Morocco Day Tour, we provide luxurious, private, and mixed (Medium) choices. With very affordable prices that depend on the number of travelers and the type of accommodations you want in the hotel you stay.

Highlights of 8 Days Tour Fes to Imperial Cities and Merzouga

  • Visit the Archeological Site of Volubilis
  • Visit the Hassan 2 Mosque in Casablanca
  • Stop by Azrou cedar forest to see Barbary Apes
  • Atlas Mountains landscapes
  • The UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Ouarzazate Film Studio & Taourirt Kasbah
  • Panoramic views from Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Camel ride in Merzouga Sahara
  • Watch Sunset from the dunes of sand
  • Sand Boarding activity
  • Overnight at Merzouga Desert Camp
  • Delicious dinner and celebration around the fire pits (Berber Drums)
  • Explore tour of Merzouga and the opportunity to visit a nomadic family

Program Itinerary of the 8 Days Desert Tour from Fes

Day 1: Fes » Meknes » Volubilis » Rabat [207 km]

The 8-day Tour of Fes to Imperial Cities and Merzouga begins with a departure from Fes at around 8:30 a.m., headed towards Meknes. The tour will include a visit to Volubilis, after which it will be completed by Meknes. Meknes is a city surrounded by walls that span around 40 km.

Bab Mansour is a great place. After our excursion, we’ll have lunch in the restaurant. The next place to be reached is Rabat. The trip concludes in Rabat, and over night, dinner is provided in your hotel.

Day 2: Rabat » Casablanca » Marrakech [324 km]

Breakfast is the first part of a tour of the city, which includes a visit to Castle Odaya. We then drive through Casablanca to Hassan II Mosque, Morocco’s most pricey mosque.

Then, we continue until Marrakech in Morocco, where the hotel serves the night.

Day 3: Marrakech Sightseeing Tour with a local guide

The journey to Marrakech can be planned in the following manner. It is best known by the central Djemma El Fna. Dry fruits and orange juice are served in the middle of the meal.

The tour includes the following locations, regardless of. It consists of the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque, El Bahia Palace, The Quranic School, Ben Youssef Medersa, and the Saadian Tombs in the bargain.

After a day of excitement, return to your lodging to enjoy an additional night of fun downtown.

Day 4: Marrakech » Ait Ben Haddou kasbah » Ouarzazate [195 km]

Typically, departures are at 8:15. It is then on to Ouarzazate. We traverse into the High Atlas Mountains. We pass through Tichka Pass. Tichka pass. The tour includes that of the Telouet Kasbah.

After that, the itinerary continues until the lunch stop at the foot of Ait Ben Haddou Castle, which is regarded as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The trip involves a walk around the Kasbah. Also, it includes film studios. Ouarzazate is where you can stay overnight in the accommodations.

Day 5: Ouarzazate » Skoura » Dades Gorges [132 km]

Continue our 8-day Tour of Fes to Imperial Cities and Merzouga. Breakfast is served first. The tour begins with a visit to the Kasbah from Taourirt. Later, we drive towards Todra Gorges. While we are there, we stop to pay a visit to the M’gouna castle town. The stop here is to look at the beauty items.

This is where the opportunity for breakfast is scheduled. Along the way, we stopped to look at caves. We continue our journey until Gorges. Overnight stays are served in Dades Gorge.

Day 6: Dades Gorges » Merzouga Sahara Desert (Erg Chebbi) [269 km]

Breakfast is a symbol of the beginning. We will drive towards Tudgha Gorges. We can stop wherever you like. The trip lasts about an hour to get to those dunes in Erg Chebbi via Tinjdad town. Before arriving in Merzouga, we will have an opportunity to stop here for lunch.

The next stage is to drive toward The Oases of Risani close to Erfoud. When you arrive in the Bivouac area, a glass of mint tea symbolizes welcome and a sign.

After that, we ride a camel to watch the sunset in darkness. Then, we return to our camp, where we spend the evening.

Day 7: Merzouga Desert » Erfoud » Ziz Valley » Midelt [334 km]

You will have breakfast and shower early in the morning. The next thing to do for today is Midelt. We will pass through Erfoud, where fossils are sold and utilized differently than in Errachidia or Ziz Valley.

The palm tree landscapes are remarkable. The next step is to drive towards “the apple capital.” Midelt is situated at the base of Ayachi Mountain. Overnight accommodation is provided.

Day 8: Midelt » Azrou Cedar Forest » Ifrane » Fes [216 km]

Breakfast is the first meal of the day. We drive through the She-camel Passage, Tizi n Talghmt. The next stop is Azro Stone, where we stop to observe Apes.

They are also found within the cedar forests. In this area, we eat lunch before we travel to Fes. After lunch, we will head to your hotel or airport and finish our 8-day journey to Fes, the Imperial Cities, and Merzouga Sahara.

Price Includes and Excludes

Price Includes

  • Drop-off and pick-up at/from your place of accommodation
  • Transport via private, modern vehicles equipped with air conditioning
  • Experienced English driver/guide
  • Car Fuel
  • Camel Trekking (Camel per person)
  • Sunset camel ride
  • 6 nights in a room in a hotel or riad (At the type of room you prefer)
  • 1 night in Desert Camp (At your preferred tent style)
  • (Breakfast & Dinner) x 7
  • Transfer of 4x4s from and back to the camp (Alternative alternative Camels)

Price Excludes

  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Tipping

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FAQ of the 8-day tour Fes to Imperial cities and Merzouga

What is the difference between a comfortable tent and a luxury upgraded option?

A luxury private tent has private ensuite bathroom and shower with shower condiments and towels. A comfortable tent has shared bathrooms and hot showers outside the tent. You have to bring your own towel and shower accessories.

Are the tents private?

All tents on the private tour are private.

Are there any showers in the desert camp?

If you choose a luxury tent, it has a private ensuite shower with accessories and towels. Comfortable tent has shared hot showers outside the tent and you have to bring your own towel and shower condiments with you.

Can we leave our luggage in the car overnight?

Yes, you can safely store the big luggage in the car.

Are there any sand boarding opportunities?

There is no sandboarding offered in Zagora, but in Merzouga there is.

Are there any quad bikes available in the desert?

There are no quad bikes in Zagora, but they are in Merzouga.

How long is the camel ride?

The sunset camel ride is about 1 hour and sunrise trek is 40 minutes.

Can we skip the camel ride?

It is possible to skip the camel ride and take 4×4 instead.

How is the weather in the desert?

In winter temperatures fall dramatically and it can be freezing at night, please bring warm sleeping clothes with you.

What is the minimum number of participant to run the tour?

At least one person is required to run the private tour.

Reviews about our 8-day tour Fes to Imperial cities and Merzouga

Fabulous private 8-day Tour Fes to Imperial Cities and Merzouga

Youssef at Morocco Day Tour was prompt in answering our pre-trip queries. After reading all the good reviews, a small deposit was all that was needed to secure our trip booking.

Omar, our driver/guide, always had a smile. His humble yet joyous nature and his safe driving in a 4X4 vehicle made us feel comfortable during the many days of long driving.

We could stop whenever we wanted to take photos, and his recommendations for our lunches were always great. He shared much exciting info, especially about his hometown, Merzouga, the gateway to the desert.

The accommodation was in Riads (local guest houses), and all were comfortable. A decent breakfast and dinner were provided in the package. With showers and modern toilets, even the desert camp was nice.

It was an adventure to ride a camel into the camp. Even though it was rather cold at night, the breathtaking view of the stars served as a welcome diversion from the coldness.

Jaakob Obed

Best Way to combine imperial cities & the Sahara Desert!

A better tour guide could not have been requested. He was very knowledgable and accommodating. The arranged hotel was lovely, and the camel trek was an unforgettable experience.

We would definitely use this firm again and heartily suggest it to anybody visiting Morocco! We are very grateful to you for everything; you truly made our trip to Morocco unforgettable!

Inna Nicostratus

8-day Tour Fes to Imperial Cities and Merzouga

We are both happy that we went on the trip; it was fantastic. Youssef the driver was amiable, knowledgable, and very helpful. I’m glad we got to see the deserts in the southern part of the country and drove through the Atlas Mountains.

A trip to Morocco wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t get down south, and it was such a good way to get from Fez to Marrakech. The hotels were great fun, a great mix of little towns and remote locations, extremely comfortable, and excellent meals.

In comparison to my previous hostel days, it was undoubtedly more opulent. The personnel at each hotel was excellent, and we both enjoyed our stay there. We saw a variety of locations with Youssef and the 8-day Tour Fes to Imperial Cities and Merzouga that would not have been simple to get by public transit. We loved taking walks around the accommodations we stayed in, and the historical sights and landscapes were excellent.

I can’t say that I particularly enjoy riding camels, but that night in the desert was also extremely wonderful. The deep desert camp was way more comfortable than I imagined, and we had a good time. So, all in all, we are both happy with the trip and would do another one with you. During our more than three weeks in Morocco, we were pleased with the locations we saw and felt we had a solid sense of the nation.

I appreciate you setting up the vacation so promptly. I sent you my first email late on Friday night, and the following Thursday, I left on the trip.

Asadollah Catguocaun
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