7 Day Morocco Tour from Fes | Imperial, Blue Cities & Saharan Magic
7-Day Morocco Tour from Fes | Imperial, Blue Cities & Saharan Magic
Tour Overview
A full-week private journey designed for travelers who want culture, history, and desert all in one grand loop. Starting from Fes, explore Meknes, ancient Volubilis, and the blue charm of Chefchaouen. Visit Morocco’s imperial capitals, cross the High Atlas via the Tizi-n’Tichka Pass, venture into the Sahara dunes of Merzouga for sunrise & sunset camel rides, and return through cedar forests & valleys. Finish where you began, richer with memories.
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Start: Fes • End: Fes
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes → Meknes → Volubilis → Chefchaouen
Pick-up in Fes (hotel or riad).
Drive to Meknes, visit Bab al-Mansour, the Royal Stables, granaries, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum.
Continue to Volubilis, the beautiful Roman ruins (UNESCO), stroll amid ancient pillars & mosaics.
Head north through the Rif Mountains to arrive in Chefchaouen, the tranquil Blue City.
Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 2: Chefchaouen → Rabat
Morning free in Chefchaouen to explore & enjoy the blue-washed medina.
Drive to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Visit the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of Oudaya.
Overnight in Rabat.
Day 3: Rabat → Casablanca → Marrakech
Depart Rabat after breakfast, drive along the Atlantic coastline to Casablanca.
Visit Hassan II Mosque, the Corniche, Mohammed V Square; optional stop at Rick’s Café.
Then drive inland to Marrakech. Enjoy evening in Jemaa el-Fna.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 4: Marrakech Sightseeing
Guided walking tour: Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, souks, Koutoubia Mosque.
Afternoon visit to Majorelle Garden (if pre-booked) and modern districts.
Evening free for souks or relax.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 5: Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Rose Valley → Dades Valley
Early departure over Tizi-n’Tichka Pass with scenic stops & Berber villages.
Visit the UNESCO Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Through Ouarzazate, the palm groves of Skoura, the fragrant Rose Valley.
Arrive in the Dades Valley for sunset views.
Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 6: Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Merzouga Desert
Breakfast, then scenic drive through Dades, stopping at panoramic viewpoints.
Continue to Todra Gorge, walk through the canyon.
In afternoon head to Merzouga, switch to camel ride as the sun sets over the Sahara.
Evening dinner & music in the luxury desert camp.
Overnight in Merzouga Desert Camp.
Day 7: Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Ziz Valley → Cedar Forests → Ifrane → Fes
Sunrise in the dunes and breakfast.
Depart the desert through Rissani market. Visit Erfoud’s fossil workshops.
Drive through the Ziz Valley with many photo stops.
Continue to cedar forests near Azrou, observe Barbary macaques.
Proceed to Ifrane, known for its alpine style, then final leg back to Fes.
Drop-off at your hotel/riad in Fes.
End of tour.
What’s Included
Private, air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan + fuel
English-speaking driver/guide
Nights in excellent Riads / hotels + 1 night luxury desert camp (private bathrooms)
Camel ride at sunset & sunrise (or 4×4 alternative) in the desert
Daily breakfasts + 2 dinners (in Dades Valley & desert camp)
Pick-up & drop-off in Fes
Note
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add activities (like ATV, extra stops), or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
Not Included
Lunches & drinks not mentioned
Entrance fees to monuments (approx. €65 pp)
Optional extras (ATVs, hammam, etc.)
Why Travel With Morocco Ino Tours?
Comfort & Authenticity: hand-picked Riads and desert camps
Flexibility: private tours with your own driver and car
Local expertise: discover Morocco through the eyes of locals
Unforgettable experiences: camel rides, desert campfire music, Atlas panoramas