The Complete Cultural & Desert Journey from Medieval North to Vibrant South
The most balanced and immersive 7-day private tour from Fes to Marrakech. Begin with two full days inside the world’s greatest living medieval city, then travel south through cedar forests, Berber villages, the Sahara dunes, dramatic gorges, thousand-year-old kasbahs, and the snow-capped High Atlas – ending in the electric energy of the Red City.
Private 4×4 · In-depth Fes medina experience · Luxury desert camp · Hand-picked riads & kasbah hotels
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Fes – First Taste of the Medina
- Pickup from Fes airport or your riad
- Panoramic sunset views from Borj Nord or Merenid Tombs
- Gentle walking introduction to the upper medina (Talaa Kebira & Talaa Seghira)
- Dinner in a restored palace restaurant
- Overnight in an exquisite riad inside the medina
Day 2: Full-Day Deep Dive into Fes el-Bali (UNESCO)
- Entire day with the best licensed local guide in Fes
- Visit the iconic Chouara Tanneries from the finest terraces
- Medersa Bou Inania & Attarine – masterpieces of Marinid architecture
- Al-Qarawiyyin University (founded 859 AD – oldest in the world)
- Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts, Fondouk artisans, spice & perfume souks
- Seffarine copper square, Jewish Mellah & Royal Palace gates
- Lunch in a 14th-century mansion
- Afternoon free for photos, shopping, or optional traditional hammam
- Second night in the same luxurious Fes riad
Day 3: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Sahara
- Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Stops in alpine Ifrane and ancient cedar forests (meet Barbary macaques)
- Lunch in Midelt with Atlas views
- Descend through the dramatic Ziz Valley palm oasis
- Late afternoon camel trek into Erg Chebbi golden dunes at sunset
- Overnight in a private luxury desert camp – en-suite tents, hot showers, Berber dinner & music under the stars
Day 4: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
- Sunrise over the dunes (optional camel ride)
- Visit Rissani’s historic souk and ksar
- Walk between the 300 m walls of Todra Gorge
- Drive through rose valleys and Berber villages
- Overnight in a beautifully restored kasbah hotel overlooking Dades Valley gorges
- Dinner on the panoramic terrace
Day 5: Dades → Skoura → Valley of Roses → Ouarzazate → Aït Benhaddou
- Morning drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
- Visit Skoura palm grove and its hidden kasbahs
- Guided tour of UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou – the most photographed kasbah in Morocco
- Lunch with cinematic views
- Optional quick stop at Atlas Film Studios
- Overnight in a luxurious kasbah hotel just outside Aït Benhaddou
Day 6: Aït Benhaddou → Telouet Kasbah → High Atlas → Marrakech
- Visit the spectacular hidden Telouet Kasbah (Glaoui palace with stunning interiors)
- Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m) – breathtaking mountain scenery
- Late afternoon arrival in Marrakech
- First sunset from a rooftop café overlooking Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Overnight in a stylish riad near the main square
Day 7: Full-Day Marrakech with Local Expert Guide
- Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs
- Newly restored Medersa Ben Youssef
- Souk walk with insider navigation (leather, lanterns, spices)
- Lunch on a rooftop terrace
- Afternoon: Majorelle Garden & Yves Saint Laurent Museum or free time
- Optional farewell dinner in a palace restaurant
- Tour ends – airport transfer or extend your stay
What’s Included
- Private modern 4×4 + professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 6 nights: authentic 4-star riads, kasbah hotels & luxury desert camp (all en-suite)
- Daily breakfast + 4 dinners (Fes, desert, Dades, Aït Benhaddou)
- Camel trek & private luxury desert camp
- All entrance fees & local expert guides in Fes, Aït Benhaddou, Marrakech
- Unlimited bottled water & daily flexibility
Best Time
March–May & September–November (perfect balance of temperature and light)
Book Your 7-Day Masterpiece from Fes to Marrakech
From the leather scent of Fes tanneries to the silence of Sahara dunes and the call to prayer in Marrakech – this is Morocco at its deepest and most beautiful.
Reserve your private journey now:
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