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10 Days Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech

A slower way from Fes to Marrakech. The long desert drive is cut in two at Midelt, and a night in the High Atlas villages replaces the usual rush back to the city.

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10 days / 9 nightsStarts in FesEnds in MarrakechPrivate tour
Fes→Azrou→Midelt→Merzouga→Todra Gorge→Dades Valley→Skoura→Aït Benhaddou→Imlil→Marrakech

About this 10 days Morocco tour from Fes

Our 10 days Morocco tour from Fes is a slower way to cross the country to Marrakech. You start in the medina, sleep in the Sahara and end in the High Atlas.

First, you spend two days in Fes, with a guided visit and a cooking class. Then you walk in the cedar forest near Azrou and stop for the night in Midelt. After that, you ride camels at sunset to a camp in Merzouga. Next, you try sandboarding, rock climbing in Todra and a hike in the Dades canyon. Finally, a horse ride at Aït Benhaddou and a night in Imlil come before Marrakech. As a result, this 10 days Morocco tour from Fes has no very long drives.

Highlights of this 10 days Morocco tour from Fes

  • Two days in Fes
  • Cedar forest walk near Azrou
  • Camel ride & desert camp
  • Nomad family & sandboarding
  • Rock climbing or walk in Todra
  • Dades canyon hike
  • Horse ride at Aït Benhaddou
  • Night in the High Atlas

10 days Morocco tour from Fes: day by day

  1. 1day
    Day 1

    Arrival in Fes

    We meet you at the airport or station and take you to your riad, with an evening walk to the Bab Bou Jeloud gate.

    On the road: about 30 minStay: Riad in Fes
  2. 2day
    Day 2

    The Fes medina

    A guided day in the medina – the tanneries, the madrasas and the craftsmen – and a cooking class in a family home.

    Stay: Riad in Fes
  3. 3day
    Day 3

    Cedar forest & Midelt

    Walk in the cedar forest near Azrou, where Barbary macaques live, then cross the Middle Atlas to Midelt below the snow peaks of Jebel Ayachi.

    On the road: about 3–4 h with the forest walkStay: Guesthouse in Midelt
  4. 4day
    Day 4

    Ziz Valley & camels into the dunes

    Follow the Ziz palm groves to Merzouga and ride camels at sunset to the desert camp.

    On the road: about 4–5 h with stopsStay: Desert camp
  5. 5day
    Day 5

    A full day in the Sahara

    Sunrise on the dunes, a 4x4 tour with a nomad family, sandboarding and Gnawa music in Khamlia.

    Stay: Riad in Merzouga
  6. 6day
    Day 6

    Todra Gorge to the Dades

    Rock climbing for beginners or a walk in the Todra Gorge, then on to the Dades Valley.

    On the road: about 4–5 h with stopsStay: Riad in Dades Valley
  7. 7day
    Day 7

    Dades hike & Aït Benhaddou

    A morning hike in the Dades canyon, the oasis of Skoura, and a horse ride around Aït Benhaddou at sunset.

    On the road: about 4–5 h with stopsStay: Riad near Aït Benhaddou
  8. 8day
    Day 8

    Over the Tichka to Imlil

    Cross the High Atlas and continue into the Imlil valley, with an afternoon walk to a Berber village.

    On the road: about 4 h with stopsStay: Guesthouse in Imlil
  9. 9day
    Day 9

    Atlas hike & Marrakech

    A morning walk on mule paths with views of Toubkal, then down to Marrakech for Jemaa el-Fna at night.

    On the road: about 1.5 hStay: Riad in Marrakech
  10. 10day
    Day 10

    Marrakech & departure

    A guided morning in the medina before your flight.

What’s included in this 10 days Morocco tour from Fes

Included

  • 9 nights of accommodation as listed (riads, guesthouses and a desert camp)
  • Breakfast every morning
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • Pick-up in Fes and drop-off in Marrakech (hotel, riad, airport)
  • Camel ride as described in the programme
  • 4x4 excursion in the desert
  • Mountain guide and mule for the luggage
  • Local guide for the guided visits

Not included

  • International flights
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments and museums
  • Optional activities (for example quad, buggy or balloon) unless listed
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for drivers and guides

Draft based on this programme – our team confirms the exact list with your quote.

Where you stay

  1. Night 1Riad in Fes
  2. Night 2Riad in Fes
  3. Night 3Guesthouse in Midelt
  4. Night 4Desert camp
  5. Night 5Riad in Merzouga
  6. Night 6Riad in Dades Valley
  7. Night 7Riad near Aït Benhaddou
  8. Night 8Guesthouse in Imlil
  9. Night 9Riad in Marrakech

Comfort level: Standard + – comfortable riads, guesthouses and a traditional desert camp, chosen by our team. Luxury camps and riads are possible on request.

Best time for this trip

Spring and autumn are the best seasons for Fes, the desert and the Atlas. In winter the Middle Atlas and Imlil can be snowy, and summer days in the Sahara are very hot.

  • JanPossible
  • FebGood
  • MarBest
  • AprBest
  • MayGood
  • JunPossible
  • JulAvoid
  • AugAvoid
  • SepGood
  • OctBest
  • NovBest
  • DecGood

What to bring for this trip

  • Walking shoes for the medina, the forest and the gorges
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for Fes
  • Comfortable clothes for climbing
  • Long trousers for the horse ride
  • Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
  • Warm layer for the desert night and the mountains
  • Headtorch for the camp
  • Small overnight bag for the camp
  • Refillable water bottle

Booking & payment

How to book
Send your request; we confirm the programme and the price in writing on WhatsApp or by email.
Payment
A deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid on arrival.
Cancellation
Our cancellation conditions are sent with your quote, before you pay anything.
Weather & changes
If the weather stops an activity, we adapt the day or replace the activity.

10 Days Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech: your questions

Why start a 10 days Morocco tour from Fes?

If your flight lands in Fes, starting there saves a day of driving. You see the medina first, then go south through the Middle Atlas to the desert and end in Marrakech.

Why stop a night in Midelt on this 10 days Morocco tour from Fes?

Fes to Merzouga is 7 to 8 hours of driving. A night in Midelt cuts it in two, so you arrive in the desert in time for the sunset camel ride.

Can we fly home from Marrakech at the end?

Yes. The last day starts in Marrakech, and we take you to the airport after a guided morning in the medina.

How active is this tour?

Moderate: a forest walk, a camel ride, sandboarding, beginner rock climbing or a gorge walk, a canyon hike, a horse ride and a mountain walk. Each activity can be shortened or skipped.

Is it private?

Yes, it is a private tour for you and your companions on the dates you choose, with your own driver.

Local team in MoroccoYour trip is planned and run by our own team on the ground.
Private, on your datesOnly you and your travel companions, starting when you want.
Every day can changeAdd a night, an activity or a slower pace – the plan adapts to you.
Answers on WhatsAppAsk us anything before you book: +212 600 643 098.

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Activities on this trip

Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.

Camel & horseback treksCamel & horseback treksDay 4 – Ziz Valley & camels into the dunesDetails →Desert camping & stargazingDesert camping & stargazingDay 4 – Ziz Valley & camels into the dunesDetails →Hiking & trekking adventuresHiking & trekking adventuresDay 1 – Arrival in FesDetails →4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 & off-road safarisDay 5 – A full day in the SaharaDetails →Authentic culinary experiencesAuthentic culinary experiencesDay 2 – The Fes medinaDetails →A family in front of the golden doors of the Royal Palace in FesCultural explorationDay 2 – The Fes medinaDetails →

Optional activities

Add one or more of these to your 10-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.

Hot air balloon rideOptional · extraHot air balloon rideSunrise flight before or after your tripSee the activity →Quad & buggy ridesOptional · extraQuad & buggy ridesQuad or buggy in the Agafay desert or the palm groveSee the activity →Cycling & mountain bikingOptional · extraCycling & mountain bikingMountain biking on Atlas trailsSee the activity →Faith & spiritual journeysOptional · extraFaith & spiritual journeysSpiritual and heritage visitSee the activity →Wellness and relaxationOptional · extraWellness and relaxationTraditional hammam and spa timeSee the activity →Atlas zipline adventureOptional · extraAtlas zipline adventureZipline in the Atlas foothillsSee the activity →
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Where
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Level
Easy, no experience needed for camels
Minimum age
Children ride with an adult; ask us for small kids
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Hiking & trekking adventures

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Easy valley walks to challenging summit treks
Minimum age
Valley walks for families; Toubkal for fit teens and adults
  • Real mountains near Marrakech
  • Toubkal, the big one
  • Village life on the trail
See the full activity page
 4x4 & off-road safaris
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4x4 & off-road safaris

On this trip: Day 5 – A full day in the Sahara

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Where
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On this trip: Day 2 – The Fes medina

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On this trip: Day 2 – The Fes medina

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Level
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Group
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  • Crafts you can watch being made
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Hot air balloon ride

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Where
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Duration
About 1 hour in the air, 4-5 hours door to door
Start time
Very early pick-up, before sunrise
Level
No experience needed
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  • Silent, slow flying
  • Rural Morocco from above
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Where
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1 hour to 6 days
Level
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Minimum age
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  • Quad or buggy, your choice
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Where
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Level
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Bikes
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  • Huge variety
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Where
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