17 days · 16 nightsPrivate tourFrom Marrakech
The complete Morocco, from Marrakech to Fes — mountains, desert, ocean and imperial cities
Overview
This 17-day private tour from Marrakech to Fes takes you through Imlil, Essaouira, Agadir, Taroudant, Aït Benhaddou, Dades Gorges — with your own driver-guide, comfortable hotels, riads and kasbahs, and 3 nights in the desert camp of Merzouga. Every day can be adapted to your rhythm and interests.
Day by day
17 days, 11 different stays and 2530 km of unforgettable landscapes between Marrakech and Fes.
Day 1 · City tour
Discover Marrakech with an official local guide: the Koutoubia mosque, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the colourful souks and, as the sun sets, the unforgettable Jemaa el-Fna square.
Riad in the Marrakech medina.
Day 2 · 69 km
After breakfast, we leave Marrakech.
Drive up through the Asni valley and its Berber villages.
Arrival in Imlil. Mountain guesthouse in Imlil.
Day 3 · 260 km
After breakfast, we leave Imlil.
Cross the argan forest, where goats famously climb the trees, and stop at a women's argan cooperative.
Arrival in Essaouira. Riad in the medina of Essaouira.
Day 4 · Free day
A relaxed day to stroll through the UNESCO-listed medina, the ramparts of the Skala, the blue fishing boats of the port and the long sandy beach.
Riad in the medina of Essaouira.
Day 5 · 177 km
After breakfast, we leave Essaouira.
Follow the wild Atlantic coast road past Tamri and its surf beaches.
Arrival in Agadir. Hotel in Agadir by the ocean.
Day 6 · 346 km
After breakfast, we leave Agadir.
Climb into the Anti-Atlas via Aït Baha and its fortified granaries.
We continue via Tafraoute.
Cross the Anti-Atlas plateau via the Berber town of Igherm.
Arrival in Taroudant. Riad in Taroudant.
Day 7 · 263 km
After breakfast, we leave Taroudant.
Stop in Taliouine, the saffron capital of Morocco.
Visit a carpet cooperative in Tazenakht.
Arrival in Aït Benhaddou. Kasbah hotel in Aït Benhaddou.
Day 8 · 175 km
After breakfast, we leave Aït Benhaddou.
Pass through Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco”, with its Taourirt kasbah.
Continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Kelaat M'Gouna and the Valley of Roses.
Arrival in Dades Gorges. Hotel in the Dades Gorges.
Day 9 · 98 km
After breakfast, we leave Dades Gorges.
Drive past the palm grove of Tinghir.
Arrival in Todra Gorge. Hotel near the Todra Gorge.
Day 10 · 216 km
After breakfast, we leave Todra Gorge.
Cross the oasis of Tinejdad and its ancient khettaras.
Stop in Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty.
In the late afternoon we reach Merzouga, where your camels are waiting to take you into the Erg Chebbi dunes for the sunset. Dinner, Berber drums by the fire and a night in the desert camp.
Day 11 · 4x4 desert tour
Explore the Erg Chebbi by 4x4: visit a nomad family, listen to Gnawa music in Khamlia and discover Rissani's market. In the late afternoon, camel trek to the camp for the sunset.
Desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Day 12 · Free day
A free day in the dunes: sandboarding, an optional quad or buggy ride, or simply relaxing at the camp. Another night under the stars.
Desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Day 13 · 477 km
After breakfast, we leave Merzouga.
Stop in Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty.
Follow the spectacular Ziz valley and its gorges, lined with palm trees.
Walk among the cedar forest of Azrou and meet the Barbary macaques.
Arrival in Fes. Riad in the Fes medina.
Day 14 · City tour
Explore Fes el-Bali with an official local guide: the Bou Inania madrasa, the Al Quaraouiyine university, the famous tanneries, the Jewish quarter and the gates of the Royal Palace.
Riad in the Fes medina.
Day 15 · ≈ 160 km
Day trip from Fes to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the holy town of Moulay Idriss and the imperial city of Meknes with its monumental Bab Mansour gate.
Riad in the Fes medina.
Day 16 · 225 km
After breakfast, we leave Fes.
Cross the green hills and olive groves of the Rif mountains.
Arrival in Chefchaouen. Riad in Chefchaouen.
Day 17 · 223 km
After breakfast, we leave Chefchaouen.
Cross the green hills and olive groves of the Rif mountains.
Arrival in Fes in the afternoon or evening; we drop you at your riad or hotel. End of our services.
The route
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Reviews
★★★★★An unforgettable desert adventure!
“From the camel trek to the night under the stars in the Sahara, everything was perfectly organized. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, and the experience felt genuinely local.”
★★★★★Outstanding hospitality
“The team created a customized itinerary for us and we got to experience the beauty of the country, from the imperial cities to the desert. The attention to detail and the hospitality were outstanding.”
10 questions answered
Send us your dates and number of travellers with the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We confirm availability and send you the price; a small deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid in cash on arrival.
The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the accommodation category. Ask us for a free, no-obligation quote.
Cancellations made 5 days or more before the tour receive a 100% refund of the deposit, and 50% between 5 and 3 days before. Within 3 days of the tour, the deposit is non-refundable.
Yes, only you and your companions with your own driver-guide and vehicle.
Of course — add nights, skip a place, change hotels or upgrade to the luxury camp. Every tour is tailor-made.
Yes, we also run this tour in the opposite direction, starting in Fes.
Yes, we can take you to the desert camp by 4x4.
English, French and Spanish — Brahim also speaks Italian.
In comfortable hotels, riads and kasbahs chosen for their charm and location, and in a desert camp in Merzouga.
Yes, we offer standard, superior and luxury options, including our luxury camp with private bathrooms.
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