Overview: 8 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes
This 8 days trip to Fes from Marrakech and Merzouga Desert is a recommended Itinerary for those who want to explore the whole southern of the country. Aitbenhaddou,Ouarzazate, Skoura kasbah, Merzouga sahara desert, both middle and high atlas Mountains exploring the authentic Moroccan attractions.
Itinerary: 8 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes
- Sunrise in Merzouga.
- Visit Rissani Weekly Market
- Rock climbing at Todra Gorges.
- Overnight in Dades Valley.
- Tangier to Chefchaouen, Meknes, Ifrane, Midelt.
- Ziz Valley, Erfoud, camel ride in Merzouga, stargazing.
- Early sunrise, travel to Marrakech.
- Tangier, Chefchaouen, Asilah, Meknes, Fes, Volubilis.
- Explore Fez.
- Sahara Desert, palm valleys, Berber villages.
Menara Airport Pick up
Your driver from Gorgeous Morocco tours company will pick you up from the airport in Marrakech and transfer you to your Hotel/Riad. (BB)
Day2: Marrakech guided tour
Today after breakfast in the hotel, you will start to visit the most interesting monuments and attractions of the red city of Marrakech with a local guide who will provide you with more details. Enjoy an optional lunch in a restaurant then investigate the local markets. You will be returned to your hotel to relax in. Enjoy your evening in the square of Jamaa Al Fna. The dinner will be optional this night. Overnight in a riad or hotel.(BB)
Day3: Marrakech-atlas mountains-Ouarzazate-Dades gorges
After your breakfast in the riad, we depart to Ait Benhaddou over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt. After that, you will head to Kalaa M’gouna or Boumalne du Dades for a night. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day4: Dades gorge- Todra gorges- Rissani -Merzouga
This morning we’ll drive towards Tineghir passing by Boumalne du Dades and stopping for a panoramic view of Dades valley. Later on, we will continue to Todra gorges. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyon views while hiking on foot. In the afternoon we continue to Tinejdad and have a break for lunch then to Erfoud where you will visit a local fossil craft workshop.
After that you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. Arrive at the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and a half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in a traditional nomad tent. Dinner, party and Spend a unique night under the starry sky.
Day5: Merzouga exploration trip
Today we recommend you to Wake up earlier morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of a dune in the Sahara Desert then have your breakfast and shower in your tent. After these beautiful moments . You will start an offroad tour of the dunes by our 4×4 allowing you to visit the black volcanic rocks of fossils, visit a nomad family living in a tent, visit Khamlia village and entertainment of their spiritual music of Gnawa, and visit the lake Dayte Sarji that forms in springtime which attracts pink flamingos and wildlife. Then you will have a break for lunch in Merzouga or Hassi Labied. After lunch, you will see the canal irrigation system and have a walk on the oasis located on the foot of the dunes. Continue to your hotel for a shower and relax. Dinner and Overnight in an Auberge with swimming pool.
Day6: Merzouga- Ziz valley- Midlet-Azrou-Ifrane-Fes
Morning time after your breakfast in your hotel , later on, you will depart to Errachidia via Erfoud, Aoufous, and the valley of Ziz then stopping for a panoramic view of the oasis of Aoufous in the Tafilalte region. Continue to Midelt across the pass of Tizi N’talghamt and have a lunch break. After lunch, you will be driven to Fes (the medieval city) via the Cedar forest near Azrou and the mountain of the middle Atlas with the possibility to see the Barbary apes (monkies). You may have a stop in Ifrane (the Switzerland of Morocco) before arriving at Fes. Drop off in Fes. (BB)
Day7: Fes guided tour with a local guide
Your Guide will pick you up from your Hotel or Riad in Fes. Then, start your unforgettable fes guided tours. That is by leading you towards the ancient streets of the surviving old city.
We will enter the Medina from its most beautiful Blue Gate “ Bab Boujloud”. It is decorated by the most iconic mosaic tiles making the perfect Portal of an old treasure. Bab Boujloud Majestic gate decor compromises exotic blue Tiles and fascinating marble. That perfectly turns to blue at the other side of the mesmerizing entry.
Your knowledgeable guide will also introduce you to the spectacular Madrasas (Islamic Schools). As you get in touch with the locals and discover the old Islamic teaching. That is by visiting “Medersa Bouanania,” and “Medersa Al-Attarine”, with their most unique designs of fancy Moroccan fountain and most spectacular Arab-Moroccan Architecture. Afternoon time we take you back to your Riad hotel.(BB)
Day 8: Airport transfer
Today we will transfer you to Fes–Saïss Airport In Fes depending on your flight time. end of our 8 days Morocco tour starting from Marrakech to Fes.
BOOKING DETAILS: 8 days tour from Marrakech
- Tour Type: Private 8 days tour
- Starting location: Marrakech
- Ending location: Fes
- Deparature: Depending your arrival time
- Confirmation: will be received at time of booking
✔ Included: 8 days from Marrakech to Fes Desert tour
- Private A/C Van or 4×4 vehicles
- Fuel
- English speaking driver
- Pick up & Drop off
- Typical hotels
- Camel ride ( Sunset + Sunrise )
- Camel man
- Overnight in a luxury camp
- Breakfast
- Dinner except in Marrakech and Fes
- Enough time to explore the sites.
✘ Excluded: 8 days Marrakech tour
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Extra activities ( Buggy / Quad )
- Entrance Fee to sights
Note: if our itinerary of the 8 days 7 nights to Fes from Marrakech and Merzouga Desert doesn’t match your travel plan. Please contact us. we will be happy to arrange a trip that adapts your tour in Morocco.
