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11 Day Private Tour from Fes — Imperial Cities & Desert
- 11 days · 10 nights
- Round trip from Fes
- Private, just your group
Overview
A round trip from Fes across the imperial cities and deep into the Sahara — camel trekking and tea with nomads.
The route
FesStart
The Sahara
Aït Ben Haddou
Ouarzazate
Marrakech
Essaouira- FesEnd
Itinerary
Day by day
A working draft: every day can be lengthened, shortened or swapped once we know what matters most to you.
- Day1
Fes → Ifrane → Merzouga (Sahara camp)
Cross the Middle Atlas via the alpine town of Ifrane, then drop toward the Sahara. A sunset camel trek carries you into the Erg Chebbi dunes for dinner and a first night at a desert camp.
The Sahara - Day2
A full day around Merzouga
Explore by 4x4 across a rocky plateau to the abandoned village of Mifis and a nomad family's tent for tea, then stop in Khamlia for a Gnaoua music session before a second night, this time in a riad in the Merzouga oasis.
- Day3
Merzouga → Todgha Gorge → Dadès Valley
Drive west via Erfoud and Tinghir to Todgha Gorge for a walk beneath its towering limestone walls, then continue into the Dadès Valley to overnight in a riad among its folded rock formations.
- Day4
Dadès Valley → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, with a stop at the film studios, then the UNESCO ksar of Aït Ben Haddou and the hilltop Telouet Kasbah. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass into Marrakech.
Marrakech - Day5
Marrakech city
A guided day around the Red City: the maze of the medina, the Bahia Palace's carved courtyards, the bustling souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa at dusk.
- Day6
Marrakech → Essaouira
A drive through argan forest to the Atlantic port of Essaouira, spending the afternoon among its ramparts, harbour and medina before a night by the sea.
Essaouira - Day7
Essaouira → El Jadida → Casablanca
Follow the coast north through the Portuguese-built ramparts of El Jadida to Casablanca for the night.
Casablanca - Day8
Casablanca → Rabat → Asilah → Tangier
See the Hassan II Mosque before heading to the capital, Rabat, then on up the coast through the whitewashed art town of Asilah to Tangier for the night.
Tangier - Day9
Tangier → Chefchaouen
Explore Tangier's medina, the Hercules Caves and Cap Spartel before climbing into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, arriving as its blue-washed lanes catch the evening light.
Chefchaouen - Day10
Chefchaouen → Akchour waterfalls → Chefchaouen
A gentler day: hike out to the Akchour waterfalls and their turquoise pools in the hills above town, then return to Chefchaouen for a second night.
- Day11
Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Descend from the Rif to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then imperial Meknes and its Bab Mansour gate, before the short drive back into Fes, where the tour ends.
Fes
The details
What's included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle, fuel & tolls
- English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- Accommodation in riads, kasbahs & a desert camp
- Camel trek to the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Desert camp with dinner & breakfast
- Daily breakfast
- Local guides in the imperial cities
- All local taxes
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches & some dinners
- Monument & museum entrance fees
- Drinks & personal expenses
- Tips / gratuities
- Travel insurance
Good to know
Questions about this journey
Can you customize an itinerary, or do we have to book one exactly as listed?
Every trip on this site is a starting point. Tell us your dates, pace and interests on WhatsApp or through the form below, and we'll adjust the route, swap in extra nights, or build something from scratch around what you actually want to see.
What's included in the price of a private Morocco tour?
Standard inclusions are a private air-conditioned vehicle with fuel and tolls, an English-speaking driver-guide for the whole trip, accommodation in riads, kasbahs and a desert camp, the Erg Chebbi camel trek, daily breakfast, local guides in the imperial cities, and all local taxes. International flights, most lunches and dinners, entrance fees, tips and travel insurance are not included.
When's the best time of year for a Sahara desert tour?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) give the most comfortable temperatures for both the High Atlas passes and the dunes. Summer is workable but hot in the desert by midday; winter nights in the Sahara and the mountains can be cold, so pack layers if travelling between November and February.
Which cities can a tour start and end in?
Most itineraries start or end in Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca or Tangier — wherever your flight lands. Filter the tours by city to see what's available, or ask us to build a route between two different cities if you don't see the combination you need.
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