8-Day Desert Tour from Fes

✔Fes Medina Exploration
✔Camel Trek & Sunset
✔Luxury Desert Camp Under the Stars
✔Todra Gorge Canyon Walk
✔UNESCO Site of Ait Ben Haddou
✔High Atlas Mountain Crossing
✔Marrakech Souks & Palaces

Day 1: Arrival in Fes

Upon your arrival in Fes, you will settle into your accommodation. Afterward, you’ll dive headfirst into the ancient medina. This bustling area is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, you can wander through maze-like alleyways to the historic Al Quaraouiyine University. You will also witness age-old crafts at the vibrant Chouara Tanneries. Finally, your day concludes with an authentic dinner in a charming riad.

Day 2: Fes → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

Today’s journey carries you south. You will cross the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains. Along the way, keep an eye out for Barbary macaques in the cedar forests. After a stop for lunch in Midelt, the landscape dramatically transforms. You will descend into the beautiful Ziz Valley. This canyon shelters a lush ribbon of palm groves. As evening approaches, the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi will signal your arrival in Merzouga.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert Adventure – Nomads & Luxury Camp

First, embark on a thrilling 4×4 excursion. You will explore the Sahara’s vast and beautiful expanse. This adventure connects you with the region’s deep culture. You will listen to hypnotic Gnawa rhythms in Khamlia village. You will also share mint tea with a nomadic family. Later in the afternoon, you’ll trade wheels for a camel. Your trek guides you across sculpted dunes to a spectacular desert sunset. Your destination is a secluded luxury camp for an unforgettable night under the stars.

Day 4: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley

Awaken to an unforgettable sunrise over the dunes. Following breakfast, your journey continues towards the magnificent Todra Gorge. Once there, you can take a memorable walk. You’ll stroll between its colossal 300-meter-high canyon walls. From there, you will travel onward to the scenic Dades Valley. This region is famed for its dramatic landscapes, where you will spend the night.

Day 5: Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech

The day begins by admiring the Dades Valley’s unique rock formations. Then, your route follows the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate. This city is known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Your next stop is the iconic Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. It is a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site. Finally, you will ascend the breathtaking Tizi n’Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains. This stunning drive leads you to the vibrant city of Marrakech.

Day 6: Marrakech Guided Tour – History & Culture

Prepare to be enchanted by the treasures of the “Red City.” Your guided tour will reveal the opulent Bahia Palace and the historic Saadian Tombs. In addition, you will find tranquility in the cobalt-blue Majorelle Garden. Later, lose yourself in the sensory wonders of the bustling souks. This is a perfect opportunity to find spices, lanterns, and artisan crafts.

Day 7: Marrakech – Free Day (Choose Your Adventure!)

Today, Marrakech is entirely yours to explore. You have the freedom to design your ideal day. For example, you could master the art of tagine in a cooking class. Alternatively, you could rejuvenate with a traditional hammam spa treatment. You could also venture out on an optional day trip to the scenic Atlas Mountains.

Day 8: Marrakech – Departure