8-Day Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech
This private 8-day tour from Fes to Marrakech gives you time to see Morocco properly between its two great imperial cities. A guided day in Fes, two nights in the Sahara at Merzouga, the Todra and Dades gorges, a night at Aït Benhaddou and a guided day in Marrakech to finish.
Highlights
- Guided day in the Fes medina
- Two nights in the Sahara
- Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
- Night at Aït Benhaddou
- Guided day in Marrakech
- Jemaa el-Fnaa at night
Day by day
Guided tour of Fes
Your driver meets you at the closest point to your riad in Fes that a car can reach. A full day in Fes el-Bali with a local guide: madrasas, the Chouara tanneries and the souks. Overnight in Fes.
Fes – Ifrane – Merzouga
Ifrane, the cedar forest and the Ziz Valley. Sunset camel trek and a night in a desert camp.
A full day in the Sahara
4×4 tour of Erg Chebbi, Khamlia and Rissani. Second night at the camp.
Merzouga – Todra – Dades
The Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley. Overnight in the Dades Valley.
Dades – Skoura – Aït Benhaddou
Skoura, Ouarzazate and an evening at Aït Benhaddou. Overnight next to the kasbah.
Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech
Over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech. Evening in Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Guided tour of Marrakech
The Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia and the souks with a local guide.
Marrakech
Free morning, then drop-off at your hotel or Marrakech airport.
Included
- Pick-up near your riad in Fes
- Private A/C vehicle and English-speaking driver
- 7 nights: hotels, riads and desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner each night
- Camel trek and 4×4 tour of Erg Chebbi
- Guided tours of Fes and Marrakech
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance tickets and local guides unless listed
- Optional activities (sandboarding, quad)
- Tips
Driving times
Days 1, 3, 7 and 8 have no long drives. Times below are driving only. Stops for photos, visits and meals come on top.
| Day | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | Fes to Merzouga | about 470 km | about 8 hours |
| Day 4 | Merzouga to the Dades Valley, via the Todra Gorge | about 270 km | about 5 hours |
| Day 5 | Dades Valley to Aït Benhaddou, via Skoura | about 150 km | about 3 hours |
| Day 6 | Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech | about 185 km | about 3.5 to 4 hours |
Best time to go
The best time for this tour is March to May and September to November, when the weather is pleasant in the cities, the mountains and the desert. Summer (June to August) is very hot inland and in the Sahara, so we start early and plan camel rides for sunset and sunrise. In winter (December to February) cities are mild and sunny, but desert nights are cold and snow can sometimes close the mountain passes for a few hours, so pack warm layers.
Related tours: Arriving in Fes a day early? Spend it on our Chefchaouen day trip from Fes or our Volubilis and Meknes day trip from Fes.
Your 8-day Fes to Marrakech route
- Fes
- Merzouga
- Tinghir
- Boumalne Dades
- Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech
What our travellers say about their trip
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8-day Fes to Marrakech tour FAQ
Who is this tour for?
Travellers who want time in both Fes and Marrakech as well as the Sahara, without long driving days back to back.
Can you pick us up inside the Fes medina?
Cars cannot enter the old medina, so your driver meets you at the closest point to your riad that a car can reach, usually one of the medina gates.
Can we fly home from Marrakech on day 8?
Yes. We drop you at Marrakech airport on the last day, timed around your flight.
How do I pay?
Sending a request is free. We confirm availability and your final price on WhatsApp or by email, then you confirm with a secure PayPal deposit and pay the rest on arrival.
How long is the drive each day?
The longest driving day is day 2, Fes to Merzouga: about 470 km, about 8 hours of driving. The other days are shorter. There are stops for photos, visits and meals along the way, and the driving times table on this page shows every day.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes. Because the tour is private, we can adjust the pace and add extra stops for children. Tell us their ages when you book so we can plan the day around your family.
