10-Day Morocco Tour from Fes

Arrival in Fes – Welcome to the Imperial City

Upon arrival at Fes-Saïs Airport, you’ll be met by your driver and transferred to a charming riad located inside the ancient medina of Fes el-Bali. Depending on your arrival time, you may have a chance to explore nearby souks or sip mint tea on the rooftop while overlooking centuries-old rooftops and minarets. Let the smells of spices and sounds of prayer calls welcome you to one of Morocco’s most soulful cities.
Dinner and overnight at a riad in Fes.

Full-Day Fes City Tour – Spiritual Heart of Morocco

Today, you’ll be guided through the winding alleys of the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With over 9,000 narrow streets, Fes is a maze of history and culture. You’ll visit the Chouara Tannery, where leather is still dyed using age-old techniques; explore Al-Qarawiyyin University, the oldest university in the world; and admire the intricate mosaics of Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas. Visit local artisans in their workshops and learn about traditional crafts like zellige tilework and copper engraving. In the late afternoon, enjoy panoramic views from the Merenid Tombs, perfect for photos at sunset.
Dinner and overnight at a riad in Fes.

Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

After breakfast, we begin our scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Our first stop is Ifrane, a town known for its Swiss-style architecture and clean air. Next, we pass through the cedar forests of Azrou, where wild Barbary macaques roam free. After a lunch break in Midelt, we continue south, crossing the vast plains to reach the breathtaking Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and fortified kasbahs. As the landscape transforms into desert, we arrive in Merzouga, where your desert hotel welcomes you with mint tea and views of the towering Erg Chebbi dunes.
Dinner and overnight at a desert hotel in Merzouga.

Merzouga – Desert Villages – Camel Trek – Sahara Camp

This morning, immerse yourself in Saharan culture. After breakfast, visit Khamlia village, known for its rich Gnawa music traditions, brought by descendants of Sub-Saharan Africans. You’ll also meet nomadic families and learn about desert life. Later in the day, your camel caravan awaits to carry you over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. As the sun sets, the dunes turn shades of orange and red. Arrive at your luxury Berber desert camp, where dinner is served under the stars followed by traditional music and storytelling by the fire.
Dinner and overnight at a desert camp in Merzouga.

Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Rise early for a spectacular sunrise over the dunes, then return by camel to the hotel for breakfast and a quick shower. Depart toward Rissani, the original capital of the Alaouite dynasty and a bustling desert market town. We continue to Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs reach up to 300 meters, carved by the river below. Enjoy a short hike or relax at a riverside café before continuing to the Dades Valley, known for its striking rock formations and “Monkey Fingers” cliffs.
Dinner and overnight at a kasbah-style guesthouse in the Dades Valley.

Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, travel along the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, a scenic road lined with mudbrick fortresses and palm oases. We’ll stop in Skoura, home to 17th-century Kasbah Amridil, then explore Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” where films like Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven were shot. In the afternoon, visit the breathtaking Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar famous for its red clay architecture. Crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, we descend into bustling Marrakech.
Dinner and overnight at a riad in Marrakech.

Explore Marrakech, Morocco’s “Red City,” with a certified guide. Begin at the Koutoubia Mosque, then visit the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Ben Youssef Madrasa. Discover the vibrant souks where artisans craft everything from brass lanterns to handwoven carpets. In the afternoon, relax in the Majorelle Gardens, a lush retreat created by artist Jacques Majorelle and restored by Yves Saint Laurent. Optional: treat yourself to a traditional Moroccan hammam. End the day in Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where food stalls, snake charmers, and storytellers bring the city to life. Dinner and overnight at a riad in Marrakech.

Wake early for sunrise over the dunes. Visit the bustling market town of Rissani, known for its date market and historical ksars. Head toward the Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon ideal for photography and short hikes. Then travel along the Dades Valley, famous for its rock formations, fortified villages, and lush oases.

• 🛏️ Overnight in a guesthouse in Dades
• 🍽️ Dinner included

Marrakech – Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque

Leave Marrakech behind as we travel toward the Atlantic coast to reach Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and economic hub. Upon arrival, visit the majestic Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world, dramatically perched above the ocean. Enjoy a walk along the Corniche or explore the modern city center with its French-colonial Art Deco architecture.
Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Casablanca.

Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

This day is a highlight for history lovers. First, stop in Rabat, Morocco’s capital, to visit the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, and the peaceful Kasbah of the Udayas. Continue to Meknes, a lesser-known imperial city known for its grand gates and mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Next, we travel to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, where ancient columns and mosaics tell stories from 2,000 years ago. By late afternoon, we return to Fes for your final night.
Dinner and overnight at a riad in Fes.

Departure from Fes – Farewell Morocco

After a final breakfast in your riad, enjoy some free time (depending on your flight) for last-minute shopping or a quiet coffee in the medina. Transfer to Fes-Saïs Airport for your departure, ending your enriching Morocco tour from Fes with unforgettable memories of desert sunrises, medina mazes, and mountain passes.