Overview
This 8-day tour from Fes to the imperial cities and the Merzouga Sahara reveals the finest of Morocco’s culture and people — an authentic Moroccan experience. Beginning and ending in Fes, your senses will feast on unique colours, sights, sounds, and scents: stunning mosques, bustling streets, and exquisite handmade crafts.
These cities are ancient, and visiting them feels like stepping back in time. Along the way you pass archaeological sites, including Roman ruins. The world’s most famous tanneries, palaces, markets, tombs, and gardens create images that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
You’ll have ample time to experience everything these cities offer. You also cross agricultural landscapes of olive groves and orange orchards, and the famous Middle Atlas Mountains, where the views are breathtaking.
Note: at Morocco Day Tour, we offer luxury, private, and mixed (medium) choices, at very affordable prices that depend on the number of travelers and the type of accommodation you want.
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
Fes » Meknes » Volubilis » Rabat [207 km]
Your 8-day tour departs Fes at around 8:30 am, heading for Meknes. We first visit Volubilis, then complete the day in Meknes, a city ringed by some 40 km of walls.
You’ll love Bab Mansour, the city’s great gate. After the visit, we have lunch at a restaurant, then continue to Rabat, where dinner and your overnight stay are provided at the hotel.
Rabat » Casablanca » Marrakech [324 km]
After breakfast, a city tour of Rabat includes a visit to the Oudaya Kasbah. We then drive to Casablanca to see the Hassan II Mosque, the most lavish mosque in Morocco.
From there, we continue to Marrakech, where you spend the night at the hotel.
Marrakech Sightseeing Tour with a local guide
Today is all about Marrakech, best known for its central square, Jemaa el Fna, where stalls serve dried fruit and fresh orange juice.
The tour covers the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque, the El Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Koranic school, and the Saadian Tombs.
After a day of excitement, return to your accommodation — and enjoy another evening of fun downtown if you wish.
Marrakech » Ait Ben Haddou kasbah » Ouarzazate [195 km]
We typically depart at 8:15 am for Ouarzazate, climbing into the High Atlas Mountains and over the Tichka pass. The day includes a visit to the Telouet Kasbah.
The itinerary continues to a lunch stop at the foot of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You take a walk around the kasbah and visit the film studios. You stay overnight in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate » Skoura » Dades Gorges [132 km]
After breakfast, the tour begins with a visit to the Kasbah of Taourirt. We then drive towards the Todra Gorges, stopping at Kalaat M’Gouna, the town of roses, to see its rose products.
Along the way, we also stop to look at the cave dwellings. We continue to the gorges, and you stay overnight in the Dades Gorge.
Dades Gorges » Merzouga Sahara Desert (Erg Chebbi) [269 km]
Breakfast marks the start of the day. We drive towards the Todgha Gorges, stopping wherever you like. From there, it’s about an hour to the Erg Chebbi dunes via the town of Tinjdad, with a lunch stop before we arrive in Merzouga.
The next stage takes us towards the oases of Rissani, close to Erfoud. When you arrive at the bivouac, a glass of mint tea welcomes you.
Then you ride a camel out to watch the sunset fade into darkness, before returning to camp for the evening.
Merzouga Desert » Erfoud » Ziz Valley » Midelt [334 km]
You have breakfast and a shower early in the morning. Today’s destination is Midelt. We pass through Erfoud, where fossils are crafted and sold, and then Errachidia and the Ziz Valley.
The palm-tree landscapes are remarkable. We then drive on to “the apple capital”: Midelt, at the base of the Ayachi mountain, where your overnight accommodation is provided.
Midelt » Azrou Cedar Forest » Ifrane » Fes [216 km]
After breakfast, we drive through the Pass of the She-Camel, Tizi n’Talghmt, then stop at Azrou to watch the apes that live in the cedar forests.
We eat lunch here before traveling on to Fes. After lunch, we bring you to your hotel or the airport, completing your 8-day journey through Fes, the imperial cities, and the Merzouga Sahara.
Price Includes and Excludes
What’s included
- 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)
Not included
- 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 a private ensuite bathroom and shower, with towels and toiletries provided. A comfort tent has shared bathrooms and hot showers outside the tent — bring your own towel and toiletries.
Are the tents private?
Yes — on a private tour, every tent is private.
Are there any showers in the desert camp?
If you choose a luxury tent, you get a private ensuite shower with towels and toiletries. A comfort tent has shared hot showers outside the tent, so bring your own towel and toiletries.
Can we leave our luggage in the car overnight?
Yes — you can safely leave your big luggage in the car overnight.
Are there any sand boarding opportunities?
There’s no sandboarding in Zagora, but you can sandboard in Merzouga.
Are there any quad bikes available in the desert?
There are no quad bikes in Zagora, but you can ride them in Merzouga.
How long is the camel ride?
The sunset camel ride takes about 1 hour, and the sunrise trek about 40 minutes.
Can we skip the camel ride?
Yes — you can skip the camel ride and take a 4×4 instead.
How is the weather in the desert?
In winter, temperatures drop sharply and nights can be freezing — please bring warm clothes to sleep in.
What is the minimum number of participant to run the tour?
Just one person is enough — we run the private tour even for a single traveler.
Reviews about our 8-day tour Fes to Imperial cities and Merzouga
100% Suggested My flights were scheduled two days in advance, and I appreciate that Mohamed got back to me and tailored a schedule that included everything I wanted to see and do in Morocco! Morocco has captured my heart, and I will return for further tours! Mohamed became my part-time photographer in addition to being an excellent driver! His service had a significant positive impact on my experience. What occurs when you travel alone. I only have wonderful things to say and have made some really special memories. Gratitude for everything, Morocco Day Tour.
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