8-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech | Complete Morocco Adventure
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8 Days • 7 Nights • Complete Fes to Marrakech Adventure

8-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech: Ultimate Morocco Experience

Experience the ultimate 8-day journey from the imperial city of Fes to vibrant Marrakech with this comprehensive Morocco adventure. This carefully curated itinerary takes you through Morocco's most diverse landscapes and cultural highlights: beginning with Fes exploration, then traveling through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of Merzouga Desert, through the dramatic Todra Gorge, the lush Dades Valley, the fragrant Valley of Roses, the Hollywood-famous Ait Benhaddou kasbah, across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, and finally to vibrant Marrakech. Experience authentic Berber culture with overnight desert camp stays, camel treks at sunrise and sunset, visits to nomadic families, traditional Gnawa music performances, and exploration of UNESCO World Heritage sites. With private transportation, knowledgeable driver-guide, comfortable accommodations, and well-paced itinerary, this tour offers the most complete Morocco experience from Fes to Marrakech.

Tour Program

Day 1 – Fes Arrival – City Introduction

Arrival at Fes airport or meet at your accommodation.

Airport transfer to your hotel in Fes.

Depending on arrival time, introductory city tour.

Visit panoramic viewpoints overlooking Fes Medina.

Brief orientation about the upcoming tour.

Check into hotel in Fes.

Evening at leisure to relax or explore.

Overnight stay in Fes hotel.

Welcome dinner (optional, depending on arrival).

Day 2 – Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley

Breakfast at hotel in Fes.

Departure from Fes through Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stop in Ifrane, "Moroccan Switzerland".

Visit Azrou Cedar Forest to see Barbary macaques.

Continue to Midelt, famous for apples and minerals.

Travel through Ziz Valley with panoramic views.

Arrive at Ziz Valley hotel by late afternoon.

Check into hotel overlooking palm groves.

Overnight stay in Ziz Valley area.

Day 3 – Ziz Valley → Merzouga → Erg Chebbi → Camel Trek

Breakfast at hotel in Ziz Valley.

Continue through desert landscapes to Merzouga.

Arrive in Merzouga desert area by afternoon.

Prepare for camel trek into Erg Chebbi dunes.

Sunset camel ride through golden sands.

Arrive at Berber desert camp for overnight.

Traditional dinner under stars with Berber music.

Overnight in comfortable desert camp.

Stargazing opportunity in clear desert sky.

Day 4 – Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley

Sunrise viewing over Sahara dunes.

Breakfast at desert camp with Berber tea.

Camel ride back to Merzouga village.

Visit Rissani, former capital of Tafilalet region.

Explore traditional market (market days: Tue/Thu/Sun).

Travel to Todra Gorge through desert landscapes.

Walk through dramatic gorge with 300m cliffs.

Continue to Dades Valley with unique rock formations.

Overnight stay in Dades Valley hotel.

Day 5 – Dades Valley → Valley of Roses → Skoura → Ouarzazate

Breakfast at hotel in Dades Valley.

Travel through Valley of Roses (best in April-May).

Visit Skoura palm grove with ancient kasbahs.

Explore Amridil Kasbah, famous filming location.

Arrive in Ouarzazate, "Hollywood of Morocco".

Optional visit to Atlas Studios (extra cost).

Visit Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate.

Overnight stay in Ouarzazate hotel.

Evening at leisure in Ouarzazate.

Day 6 – Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Telouet Kasbah → High Atlas

Breakfast at hotel in Ouarzazate.

Visit Ait Benhaddou, UNESCO World Heritage site.

Explore famous kasbah used in many films.

Walk through ancient fortified village.

Continue to Telouet Kasbah through scenic route.

Visit former Glaoui stronghold with rich history.

Cross High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass.

Scenic drive with panoramic mountain views.

Overnight in High Atlas mountain hotel.

Day 7 – High Atlas → Marrakech Arrival → City Exploration

Breakfast at hotel in High Atlas area.

Final descent to Marrakech through scenic route.

Optional argan oil cooperative visit.

Arrive in Marrakech by late morning.

Check into hotel in Marrakech.

Afternoon guided tour of Marrakech.

Visit Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fna Square.

Explore souks and Medina with local guide.

Overnight stay in Marrakech hotel.

Day 8 – Marrakech – Departure

Breakfast at hotel in Marrakech.

Free morning for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Optional additional Marrakech visits (extra cost).

Visit Majorelle Garden or other attractions.

At agreed time, transfer to Marrakech airport.

Assistance with check-in and airport procedures.

Departure from Marrakech with wonderful memories.

End of comprehensive 8-day tour.

Optional extensions available upon request.

Tour Highlights

Fes Exploration
Imperial city start
Sahara Desert
Camel trek experience
Todra Gorge
Dramatic canyon visit
Ait Benhaddou
UNESCO kasbah exploration
High Atlas
Mountain crossing experience
Marrakech Discovery
Red city exploration

What's Included

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned transport
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Seven nights accommodations
  • Desert camp dinners
  • Camel trek experience

What's Not Included

  • International flight tickets
  • Lunches during travel
  • Entrance fees monuments
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips guides drivers

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of accommodations are included in this 8-day tour?

The tour includes 7 nights accommodation: 1 night in Fes, 1 night in Ziz Valley area, 1 night in a Berber desert camp in Merzouga, 1 night in Dades Valley, 1 night in Ouarzazate, 1 night in High Atlas area, and 1 night in Marrakech. All hotels are comfortable 3-star standard with private bathrooms. The desert camp provides traditional tents with proper bedding, shared bathroom facilities, dining area, and campfire. For those preferring more comfort, upgrades to luxury desert camps with private bathrooms or higher category hotels are available upon request at additional cost. Single supplements apply for solo travelers.

What meals are included and what about dietary restrictions?

The tour includes 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner (at the desert camp). Lunches and other dinners are not included - you'll have opportunities to stop at local restaurants along the route where you can choose meals according to your preference and budget. The desert camp dinner is a traditional Moroccan meal typically including salad, tagine, bread, fruit, and mint tea. Drinks (water, soft drinks, alcohol) are not included with meals. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions, allergies, or special requirements when booking so we can notify the hotels and desert camp in advance. Vegetarian and other dietary options are available with prior notice.

How is the pacing of this 8-day tour and what about rest time?

This 8-day tour is designed with balanced pacing and adequate rest time. Average driving time is 4-5 hours per day, with longer drives on Day 2 (Fes to Ziz Valley) and Day 6 (Ouarzazate to High Atlas). The itinerary includes strategic overnight stops to minimize travel fatigue. Most afternoons allow for relaxation at hotels or free exploration time. The desert camp night provides unique cultural immersion without travel the next morning. Marrakech arrival allows for proper city exploration before departure. The tour balances sightseeing, cultural experiences, and relaxation for an enjoyable comprehensive Morocco experience.
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