Moroccan Explorer: Fes
5 - Day Itinerary
Start: Fes | End: Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira, Tangier, Rabat or Fes
Day 1
Arrive in Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and intellectual capital. After checking in, explore the medina on a guided walking tour — visit the Al Quaraouiyine University, the Chouara Tanneries, and artisan quarters where pottery, brass, and textiles are made. Enjoy dinner in a traditional riad.
Overnight in Fes
Included: Dinner
Day 2
Depart the city and head south, passing through Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland,” and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. Stop to feed the wild Barbary macaques before continuing to Midelt, a quiet town nestled in the mountains. Enjoy a cozy guesthouse and hearty local meal.
Overnight in Midelt
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3
Drive through the beautiful Ziz Valley, dotted with kasbahs and thousands of date palms. Stop at viewpoints and oases en route. Arrive in Merzouga, meet your camels, and ride into the Sahara dunes at sunset. Enjoy a traditional meal and music around the fire.
Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp
Included: Dinner & Breakfast
Day 4
Visit Rissani’s traditional market, try Berber pizza (madfouna), then continue to the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge for a scenic walk. After lunch, wind through the stunning Dades Valley, stopping at scenic rock formations and kasbah viewpoints.
Overnight in Dades Valley
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5
Travel the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping in the Rose Valley and Skoura Oasis for short walks and local visits. End your journey in Ouarzazate, with the option to extend to Marrakech, or loop back to Fes if preferred.
Optional drop-off in Ouarzazate or return toward Fes
Included: Breakfast
Price Includes
Price Excludes
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Private vehicle with A/C and fuel
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English-speaking driver-guide
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4 nights accommodation (Fes riad, Midelt guesthouse, luxury desert camp, Dades kasbah lodge)
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All breakfasts & 4 dinners
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Guided Fes medina tour
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Camel ride & 4x4 transfer in Merzouga
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Entry to key attractions: medina, kasbahs, gorges
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Flexible stops for photos, scenic breaks, and cultural moments
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Lunches
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Drinks
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Tipping (Optional)
5 Day Trip Highlights
Wander the labyrinth of Fes — Morocco’s oldest medina — and watch artisans at work in ancient tanneries
Taste Berber pizza in Rissani and shop at one of Morocco’s most authentic desert markets
Feed monkeys in the cedar forests near Ifrane and breathe in the Middle Atlas air
Walk between the red walls of Todra Gorge and stay in the serene Dades Valley
Ride camels into the Sahara and sleep in a luxury camp under the stars
Explore kasbahs, oases, and rose distilleries along the scenic southern route
6 - Day Itinerary Extension
Day 6
Depart Ouarzazate and explore the iconic Ait Ben Haddou kasbah with a local guide. Continue through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping in Telouet for a brief visit to the historic kasbah and lunch with a mountain view. Wind through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to reach Marrakech by evening.
Overnight in Marrakech
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
7 - Day Itinerary Extension
Day 7
Escape the city for the lush and scenic Ourika Valley in the Atlas foothills. Visit a Berber village, enjoy a walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls, and share mint tea with a local family. Return to Marrakech in the evening.
Overnight in Marrakech
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
8 - Day Itinerary Extension
Day 8
Take a full-day trip northeast to see the Ouzoud Waterfalls, the tallest in Morocco. Hike down to the base, take a small boat under the cascades, and enjoy lunch with a view. Continue to Beni Mellal, a peaceful town nestled near mountains and orchards.
Overnight in Beni Mellal or return to Marrakech
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
9 - Day Itinerary Extension
Day 9
Travel west through green farmland to the Atlantic coast. Stop in El Jadida to see the Portuguese cistern and ramparts, then continue to Essaouira, the relaxed port town known for its arts scene, seafood, and sea breeze.
Overnight in Essaouira
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
10 - Day Itinerary Extension
Day 10
Spend your final day walking the ramparts, shopping for handmade souvenirs, or relaxing at the beach.
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Option 1: Return to Marrakech for departure
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Option 2: Depart from Essaouira Airport
Drop-off at your preferred airport or onward city
Included: Breakfast
