20 days · 19 nightsPrivate tourFrom Fes
The complete Morocco, from Fes to Marrakech — mountains, desert, ocean and imperial cities
Overview
This 20-day private tour from Fes to Marrakech takes you through Chefchaouen, Ifrane, Midelt, Merzouga, Todra Gorge, 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
20 days, 13 different stays and 2523 km of unforgettable landscapes between Fes and Marrakech.
Day 1 · 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 2 · ≈ 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 3 · 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 4 · ≈ 70 km
Morning hike to the Akchour waterfalls and God's Bridge, then free time in the blue streets of Chefchaouen.
Riad in Chefchaouen.
Day 5 · 223 km
After breakfast, we leave Chefchaouen.
Cross the green hills and olive groves of the Rif mountains.
Arrival in Fes. Riad in the Fes medina.
Day 6 · 65 km
After breakfast, we leave Fes.
Arrival in Ifrane. Hotel in Ifrane.
Day 7 · 138 km
After breakfast, we leave Ifrane.
Walk among the cedar forest of Azrou and meet the Barbary macaques.
Arrival in Midelt. Hotel in Midelt.
Day 8 · 268 km
After breakfast, we leave Midelt.
Follow the spectacular Ziz valley and its gorges, lined with palm trees.
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 9 · 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 10 · 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 11 · 217 km
After breakfast, we leave Merzouga.
Stop in Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty.
Cross the oasis of Tinejdad and its ancient khettaras.
Arrival in Todra Gorge. Hotel near the Todra Gorge.
Day 12 · 97 km
After breakfast, we leave Todra Gorge.
Drive past the palm grove of Tinghir.
Arrival in Dades Gorges. Hotel in the Dades Gorges.
Day 13 · 174 km
After breakfast, we leave Dades Gorges.
Continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Kelaat M'Gouna and the Valley of Roses.
Pass through Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco”, with its Taourirt kasbah.
Arrival in Aït Benhaddou. Kasbah hotel in Aït Benhaddou.
Day 14 · 264 km
After breakfast, we leave Aït Benhaddou.
Visit a carpet cooperative in Tazenakht.
Stop in Taliouine, the saffron capital of Morocco.
Arrival in Taroudant. Riad in Taroudant.
Day 15 · 345 km
After breakfast, we leave Taroudant.
Cross the Anti-Atlas plateau via the Berber town of Igherm.
We continue via Tafraoute.
Climb into the Anti-Atlas via Aït Baha and its fortified granaries.
Arrival in Agadir. Hotel in Agadir by the ocean.
Day 16 · 177 km
After breakfast, we leave Agadir.
Follow the wild Atlantic coast road past Tamri and its surf beaches.
Arrival in Essaouira. Riad in the medina of Essaouira.
Day 17 · 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 18 · 261 km
After breakfast, we leave Essaouira.
Cross the argan forest, where goats famously climb the trees, and stop at a women's argan cooperative.
Arrival in Imlil. Mountain guesthouse in Imlil.
Day 19 · 67 km
After breakfast, we leave Imlil.
Drive up through the Asni valley and its Berber villages.
Arrival in Marrakech. Riad in the Marrakech medina.
Day 20 · 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.
End of our services in Marrakech.
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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 Marrakech.
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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