8 Days Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Sahara Desert

Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Fes Sais Airport, your driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel or riad located in the heart of the old Medina. If your arrival is early, you may have time to explore the local area. Dinner and overnight in Fes.

Today is all about exploring Fes, one of the oldest and most cultural cities in Morocco. Visit the famous Al Karaouine Mosque, known as the oldest university in the world, the Bou Inania and Attarine madrasas, and walk through the busy souks of the Medina. You’ll also discover Fes El-Jedid and enjoy the traditional Moroccan architecture. This day gives you a real feel of Moroccan culture and history.

We begin our adventure by driving through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Our first stop is Ifrane, known as “the Switzerland of Morocco,” then Azrou, home to cedar forests and wild monkeys. We continue to the Berber town of Midelt for lunch, then pass through the scenic Ziz Valley before arriving in the desert village of Merzouga. Here, you’ll ride camels into the dunes and spend the night in a traditional desert camp. This is one of the highlights of your 8 days desert tour from Fes.

Wake up to the peaceful silence of the desert. After breakfast, we’ll explore the area by 4×4. Visit the salt lake of Dayet Srij with flamingos, meet the Gnaoua musicians in Khamlia village, and stop by nomadic families who live in the Sahara. In the afternoon, take a second camel ride to enjoy the sunset and spend another magical night under the stars in the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

After watching the sunrise over the dunes, ride your camel back to the hotel for breakfast and a quick shower. Then we head to Rissani, known for its traditional market, and continue to Erfoud to visit a fossil workshop. After that, we drive through beautiful palm groves and arrive at the Todra Gorges – a natural canyon perfect for walking and photos. Later, we continue to the Dades Valley where you’ll spend the night.

Today we explore the beautiful Dades Valley and pass through the Valley of Roses and Skoura palm grove. We stop in Ouarzazate to visit the famous Taourirt Kasbah, then continue to Ait Ben Haddou – a UNESCO World Heritage village where many movies were filmed, including Gladiator and The Mummy. After lunch, we drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass before arriving in Marrakech in the evening.

We travel to the Atlantic coast to visit Essaouira, a peaceful seaside town once known as Mogador. It is famous for its historic port, windy beaches, and colorful medina. Enjoy fresh seafood, visit the ramparts, and stroll through markets full of local crafts. In the late afternoon, we return to Marrakech for the night.

After breakfast, depending on your flight time, we will transfer you to Marrakech Menara Airport. This marks the end of your unforgettable 8 days from Fes. Thank you for traveling with us through this amazing Moroccan journey.