2 days2 days from Fes to Merzouga desert
Ifrane · cedar forest · Ziz valley · Erg Chebbi camp
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Private tour from Fes
12 days Morocco from Fes
12 days11 nights
Private vehicleA/C minivan or 4×4
Hotels, riads & desert campFes, Chefchaouen, Merzouga, Dades, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira
Pick-upYour hotel in Fes
Overview of the 12 days Morocco from Fes tour
Our 12 days Morocco from Fes tour is a private trip with your own driver. It starts in Fes, passes through Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Dades, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira and ends in Casablanca.
Also, you travel with your own driver in a comfortable vehicle, stop wherever you want for photos and sleep in carefully chosen hotels, riads and our desert camp under the stars. In addition, every day of the programme can be adapted to you.
- Fes, the oldest imperial city
- Guided visit of the Fes medina
- Chefchaouen, the blue city
- The Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Meknes and Bab Mansour
- Cedar forest, Barbary monkeys and Ifrane
- Camel ride and night in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- A full day in the Sahara: Khamlia, nomads, Rissani
Route of the 12 days Morocco from Fes tour
FesChefchaouenFesMerzougaDadesOuarzazateMarrakechEssaouiraCasablanca
12 days Morocco from Fes: itinerary day by day
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Day 1Fes – guided visit of the medina
Fes – guided visit of the medina
Pick-up at your hotel, riad, the airport or the station in Fes. A day to discover Fes el Bali, the largest medieval medina in the world: the Bou Inania madrasa, the Karaouine, the tanneries and the craftsmen's souks. Then local guide on request.
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Day 2Fes – Chefchaouen
Fes – Chefchaouen
We drive through the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, the blue city. Afternoon free to walk its blue streets and climb to the Spanish mosque for the sunset.
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Day 3Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Morning in Chefchaouen, then the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes with Bab Mansour, before arriving in Fes.
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Day 4Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz valley – Merzouga desert camp
Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz valley – Merzouga desert camp
From Fes we cross the Middle Atlas by Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou, continue by Midelt and the Ziz valley to Merzouga. Next, camel ride at sunset into Erg Chebbi and night in the desert camp.
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Day 5Merzouga – a full day in the desert
Merzouga – a full day in the desert
A day to enjoy the Sahara: visit the Gnawa village of Khamlia and their music, the market town of Rissani, a nomad family and the seasonal lake of Merzouga. Finally, optional quad, buggy or sandboarding. Second night in the desert.
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Day 6Merzouga – Todra gorge – Dades valley
Merzouga – Todra gorge – Dades valley
Sunrise over Erg Chebbi, camel ride back and breakfast. Afterwards, we drive to the Todra gorge for a walk and continue to the Dades valley for the night.
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Day 7Dades – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate
Dades – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate
A relaxed morning in the Dades gorge, then the Valley of Roses, Skoura and Ouarzazate.
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Day 8Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Visit of Aït Ben Haddou in the morning light and crossing of the Tizi n'Tichka pass back to Marrakech.
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Day 9Marrakech – visit of the red city
Marrakech – visit of the red city
Discover Marrakech: the Koutoubia, the Bahia palace, the Saadian tombs, the Majorelle garden and the souks, ending in the Jemaa el Fna square at sunset. Then local guide on request.
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Day 10Marrakech – Essaouira
Marrakech – Essaouira
Through the argan forest (with the famous goats in the trees) and an argan oil cooperative to Essaouira, the windy and artistic city of the Atlantic.
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Day 11Essaouira – free day by the ocean
Essaouira – free day by the ocean
A relaxed day in Essaouira: the ramparts, the blue fishing boats in the port, the medina and the beach.
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Day 12Essaouira – El Jadida – Casablanca
Essaouira – El Jadida – Casablanca
Along the Atlantic coast through Oualidia and El Jadida to Casablanca. Drop-off at your hotel, riad, the airport or the station.
What's included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
- Pick-up and drop-off in Fes / Casablanca
- 11 nights of accommodation (hotels, riads & desert camp)
- Breakfast every day and 3 dinners
- Camel ride at sunset (and sunrise) in the desert
- Fuel, parking and road taxes
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Local guides in the cities (on request)
- Quad, buggy or sandboarding (on request)
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips
What travellers say
Why travellers love the 12 days Morocco from Fes tour
- Fes, the oldest imperial city
- Guided visit of the Fes medina
- Chefchaouen, the blue city
- The Roman ruins of Volubilis
- 12 days at your own pace, with 2 night(s) in the desert
- Private: only you, your family or friends
- A local team that answers you quickly on WhatsApp
Good to know
Can we change the programme?
Yes. The tour is private, so we can add a night, change the hotel or finish in Fes instead of Marrakech. Just tell us what you would like.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, families travel with us all the time. We can plan more stops on the long driving days and choose family tents in the camp.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sun cream, a scarf and a warm layer for the desert night. A small bag for the camp is enough — your big luggage stays safely in the vehicle.
How do I book and pay?
Send us your dates on WhatsApp or with the form. We confirm availability and the price, and explain the payment options before your trip.
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