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12 Days Luxury Morocco Tour: Fes to Marrakech

A 12 days luxury Morocco tour from Fes to Marrakech: boutique riads, two nights in a luxury desert camp, a private guide and active days.

See the day-by-day route
12 days / 11 nightsStarts in FesEnds in MarrakechPrivate tour
Fes→Volubilis→Meknes→Fes→Ifrane→Merzouga→Todra Gorge→Dades Valley→Skoura→Aït Benhaddou→Marrakech→Imlil→Marrakech

About this 12 days luxury Morocco tour

Our 12 days luxury Morocco tour crosses the country in comfort, from Fes to Marrakech. You sleep in boutique riads, kasbah hotels and a luxury desert camp.

First, a private guide shows you the Fes medina, Volubilis and Meknes. Then you cross the Middle Atlas to two nights in the dunes. After that, a buggy ride and a sunset camel ride fill your day in the Sahara. Next, you walk in the Todra Gorge, cycle in Skoura and ride a horse at Aït Benhaddou. Finally, Marrakech brings a hammam, a balloon and an Atlas hike. In short, this 12 days luxury Morocco tour is private and on your dates.

Highlights of this 12 days luxury Morocco tour

  • Private guide in Fes
  • Volubilis & Meknes
  • Two nights in a luxury desert camp
  • Buggy & sunset camel ride
  • Kasbah hotels in the Dades & Skoura
  • Horse ride at Aït Benhaddou
  • Hot air balloon
  • Hammam & High Atlas hike

12 days luxury Morocco tour: day by day

  1. 1day
    Day 1

    Arrival in Fes

    We meet you at Fes airport and take you to a boutique riad in the medina.

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

    The Fes medina with a private guide

    The madrasas, the tanneries and the craftsmen’s workshops, at your own pace, with dinner in the riad.

    Stay: Riad in Fes
  3. 3day
    Day 3

    Volubilis & Meknes

    A private visit of Roman Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes, back to Fes for the night.

    On the road: about 1 h each wayStay: Riad in Fes
  4. 4day
    Day 4

    Across the Middle Atlas to the Sahara

    Through Ifrane and the cedar forest, the Ziz Valley and on to a luxury camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

    On the road: about 7–8 h with stopsStay: Luxury desert camp
  5. 5day
    Day 5

    A full day in the dunes

    Sunrise, a buggy ride, Gnawa music in Khamlia and a sunset camel ride, with dinner under the stars.

    Stay: Luxury desert camp
  6. 6day
    Day 6

    Todra Gorge & the Dades

    Walk in the Todra Gorge with a guide, then on to a kasbah hotel in the Dades Valley.

    On the road: about 5–6 h with stopsStay: Kasbah hotel in Dades Valley
  7. 7day
    Day 7

    Dades walk & Skoura oasis

    A short morning walk in the Dades, then bikes in the palm grove of Skoura and a quiet evening.

    On the road: about 2 hStay: Kasbah hotel in Skoura
  8. 8day
    Day 8

    Aït Benhaddou on horseback

    A horse ride around the ksar of Aït Benhaddou, then over the High Atlas to Marrakech.

    On the road: about 4–5 h with stopsStay: Riad in Marrakech
  9. 9day
    Day 9

    Marrakech with a private guide

    The palaces, the souks and the gardens, with a traditional hammam in the afternoon.

    Stay: Riad in Marrakech
  10. 10day
    Day 10

    Hot air balloon

    Fly over the palm grove at sunrise, breakfast in a Berber tent and a free afternoon.

    Stay: Riad in Marrakech
  11. 11day
    Day 11

    High Atlas hike & lunch

    A walk in the valleys around Imlil and lunch on a terrace facing the mountains.

    On the road: about 1.5 h each wayStay: Riad in Marrakech
  12. 12day
    Day 12

    Departure

    A last breakfast and private transfer to Marrakech airport.

    On the road: about 30 min

What’s included in this 12 days luxury Morocco tour

Included

  • 11 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

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 3Riad in Fes
  4. Night 4Luxury desert camp
  5. Night 5Luxury desert camp
  6. Night 6Kasbah hotel in Dades Valley
  7. Night 7Kasbah hotel in Skoura
  8. Night 8Riad in Marrakech
  9. Night 9Riad in Marrakech
  10. Night 10Riad in Marrakech
  11. Night 11Riad 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 best for Fes, the dunes and Marrakech. In winter the luxury camp is heated but the nights are cold, and summer days in the desert are very hot.

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

What to bring for this trip

  • Comfortable shoes for the medinas and the gorge
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees
  • Smart-casual outfit for the dinners
  • Long trousers for the horse ride
  • Swimsuit for the hammam and the pools
  • Scarf for sand and sun
  • Warm layer for the desert evenings and the balloon
  • Sunglasses and sun cream
  • 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.

12 Days Luxury Morocco Tour: your questions

Where do we stay on the 12 days luxury Morocco tour?

In boutique riads in Fes and Marrakech, kasbah hotels in the Dades and Skoura, and a luxury desert camp with private tents and bathrooms. We send you the choices for your dates.

Is the 12 days luxury Morocco tour still active?

Yes – it includes a buggy ride, a sunset camel ride, cycling in Skoura, a horse ride at Aït Benhaddou, a hot air balloon and a hike in the High Atlas. You can skip any of them.

Do we have a private guide?

Yes, a private driver for the whole trip and local guides in Fes, Marrakech and the gorges.

Why start in Fes?

Starting in Fes and ending in Marrakech avoids driving back the same road. The tour can also run the other way.

How much does a luxury tour of Morocco cost?

It is priced on request and depends on the season, the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Tell us your dates and we send you a clear offer.

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.

Quad & buggy ridesQuad & buggy ridesDay 5 – A full day in the dunesDetails →Camel & horseback treksCamel & horseback treksDay 5 – A full day in the dunesDetails →Desert camping & stargazingDesert camping & stargazingDay 5 – A full day in the dunesDetails →Hot air balloon rideHot air balloon rideDay 10 – Hot air balloonDetails →Cycling & mountain bikingCycling & mountain bikingDay 7 – Dades walk & Skoura oasisDetails →Hiking & trekking adventuresHiking & trekking adventuresDay 6 – Todra Gorge & the DadesDetails →

Optional activities

Add one or more of these to your 12-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.

Authentic culinary experiencesOptional · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesCooking class or food walk in the medinaSee the activity →Wellness and relaxationOptional · extraWellness and relaxationTraditional hammam and spa timeSee the activity →4x4 & off-road safarisOptional · extra4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad familiesSee the activity →A family in front of the golden doors of the Royal Palace in FesOptional · extraCultural explorationExtra guided visit with a local guideSee the activity →Faith & spiritual journeysOptional · extraFaith & spiritual journeysSpiritual and heritage visitSee the activity →Atlas zipline adventureOptional · extraAtlas zipline adventureZipline in the Atlas foothillsSee the activity →
Quick request

Request this 12-day trip

Fill in the form and press send: your request comes straight to our team’s inbox (or WhatsApp, if you prefer) and we reply with the full programme and a clear price.

  • No payment to send a request
  • Private tour on your dates
  • Or write to us: +212 600 643 098

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Quad & buggy rides
Land adventure

Quad & buggy rides

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

Quad biking Marrakech style means leaving the city noise behind in minutes: dusty palm grove tracks, Berber villages and the rocky hills of the Agafay desert, with the Atlas Mountains on the horizon. Our guides ride in front, set the pace to the slowest rider and stop for photos and mint tea. You do not need any experience – we show you the controls and do a short practice loop before we leave.

Where
Marrakech palm grove (Palmeraie), Agafay desert, Merzouga dunes
Duration
1 hour to 6 days
Level
Beginner friendly, no experience needed
Minimum age
Drivers usually 16+; younger children ride as buggy passengers
  • Desert right next to the city
  • Quad or buggy, your choice
  • Real landscapes, not a track
See the full activity page
 Camel & horseback treks
Land adventure

Camel & horseback treks

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

Camel trekking Morocco’s Sahara is the slow, quiet way into the desert: a line of camels led by a guide on foot, swaying over the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga as the light turns soft. Most of our guests ride at sunset to a camp in the dunes and come back at sunrise. It is calm, not sporty – anyone who can sit on a saddle for an hour can do it.

Where
Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Agafay desert, Marrakech palm grove
Duration
1 hour to 6 days
Level
Easy, no experience needed for camels
Minimum age
Children ride with an adult; ask us for small kids
  • The classic Sahara moment
  • Local camel men
  • Slow travel
See the full activity page
 Desert camping & stargazing
Land adventure

Desert camping & stargazing

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

Sahara desert camping in Morocco is about one evening you will not forget: arriving at a camp hidden between the dunes of Erg Chebbi, climbing a ridge for sunset, eating tagine by the fire while drums play, then lying on a rug under more stars than you thought possible. Our camps near Merzouga range from simple nomad-style tents to comfortable tents with real beds and private bathrooms.

Where
Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes), Agafay desert near Marrakech
Duration
1 to 3 nights
Level
Easy, for all ages
Camp types
Nomad-style, standard and luxury tents
  • Real dunes
  • A sky full of stars
  • Choose your comfort
See the full activity page
 Hot air balloon ride
Air adventure

Hot air balloon ride

On this trip: Day 10 – Hot air balloon

A hot air balloon Marrakech flight is the quietest way to see Morocco wake up. You leave the city in the dark, watch the burners light up the envelope, and lift off just as the sun climbs over the Atlas Mountains. Below you, red-earth villages, olive groves and dry riverbeds turn gold, and on clear winter mornings the snow on the High Atlas shines on the horizon.

Where
Countryside outside Marrakech (launch site set by the pilot each morning)
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
  • Sunrise over the Atlas
  • Silent, slow flying
  • Rural Morocco from above
See the full activity page
 Cycling & mountain biking
Land adventure

Cycling & mountain biking

On this trip: Day 7 – Dades walk & Skoura oasis

Mountain biking Morocco’s High Atlas means riding mule paths between Berber villages, rolling down terraced valleys and stopping for tea where the trail meets a walnut grove. Our guides know the tracks around Marrakech, the Ourika and Imlil valleys and the Agafay hills, and pick routes that fit your level – from easy dirt roads to longer climbs and technical descents.

Where
Agafay desert, Ourika and Imlil valleys (High Atlas), Dades and Todra gorges
Duration
Half day to multi-day tours
Level
Easy to challenging – routes chosen for you
Bikes
Mountain bikes and e-bikes, helmet included
  • Mountains near the city
  • Village trails, not empty parks
  • Huge variety
See the full activity page
 Hiking & trekking adventures
Land adventure

Hiking & trekking adventures

On this trip: Day 6 – Todra Gorge & the Dades

Hiking Morocco’s High Atlas is a walk through a lived-in landscape: terraced fields, walnut trees, flat-roofed Berber villages built from the same red earth as the mountains, and mule paths that people still use every day. Our local mountain guides grew up around these valleys. They choose the route, set a steady pace and arrange lunch or a night in a village house.

Where
High Atlas (Imlil, Ourika, Toubkal), Dades & Todra gorges, Merzouga dunes
Duration
Day hikes to 5-day treks
Level
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
 Authentic culinary experiences
Moroccan experience

Authentic culinary experiences

Optional extra: Cooking class or food walk in the medina

A Morocco food tour is the quickest way into the country’s heart. With one of our local guides you taste fresh msemen pancakes at breakfast, follow the smell of cumin through the spice souk, try harira and grilled meat at the stalls of Jemaa el-Fna, and learn why a tagine needs time. We take you where locals actually eat, not where the menus are in five languages.

Where
Marrakech, Fes, Essaouira, Atlas villages, Merzouga
Duration
3-hour food walk to full-day class
Level
Easy – come hungry
Diets
Vegetarian options on request
  • Street food you would not find alone
  • Markets as a lesson
  • Cooking with real cooks
See the full activity page
 Wellness and relaxation
Moroccan experience

Wellness and relaxation

Optional extra: Traditional hammam and spa time

A Morocco wellness retreat with us is built around your rhythm, not a fixed timetable. Start with a traditional hammam in Marrakech, rest in a riad courtyard with only the fountain for company, stretch on a yoga mat facing the Atlantic, and end with a night in the Merzouga desert where the silence is almost total. We plan the logistics so you can simply let go.

Where
Marrakech, Agafay, Atlas valleys, Essaouira, Taghazout, Merzouga
Duration
Half-day hammam to 7+ day retreat
Level
Easy – all fitness levels
Group
Solo, couples, friends or private groups
  • The hammam ritual
  • Riads made for rest
  • Yoga with a view
See the full activity page
 4x4 & off-road safaris
Land adventure

4x4 & off-road safaris

Optional extra: 4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad families

A 4x4 tour Morocco style takes you where normal cars cannot go: around the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, across the black stone plains near Merzouga, up rough mountain tracks in the Atlas and down into dry riverbeds where nomads still water their flocks. You sit back with an experienced local driver who knows the pistes, the weather and the best places to stop.

Where
Merzouga & Erg Chebbi, High Atlas tracks, Dades & Todra gorges, Agafay
Duration
Half day to multi-day private tours
Level
Easy – you are a passenger, no driving needed
Group
Private vehicle for your family or group
  • Reach the hidden places
  • Drivers who know the pistes
  • Private and flexible
See the full activity page
 A family in front of the golden doors of the Royal Palace in Fes
Moroccan experience

Cultural exploration

Optional extra: Extra guided visit with a local guide

Our Morocco cultural tours are built around people, not just monuments. You walk the medinas of Fes and Marrakech with a guide who grew up there, drink mint tea in a Berber village in the Atlas, watch craftsmen cut zellige tiles or dye leather, and share a meal with a family. The aim is simple: to understand how Moroccans live today, and where those traditions come from.

Where
Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, Chefchaouen, Atlas villages, Merzouga
Duration
Half-day city walk to 10+ day tours
Level
Easy – mostly walking
Group
Private or small group
  • Living medinas
  • Amazigh heritage
  • Crafts you can watch being made
See the full activity page
 Faith & spiritual journeys
Moroccan experience

Faith & spiritual journeys

Optional extra: Spiritual and heritage visit

A Morocco spiritual tour follows the faiths that shaped this country over centuries. Muslim scholars studied in the medersas of Fes, Sufi brotherhoods still gather in their zawiyas to chant and pray, and Jewish families lived in the mellahs of Marrakech, Fes and Essaouira for generations. Our local guides tell these stories with knowledge and respect, whatever your own beliefs.

Where
Fes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Essaouira, Meknes, Merzouga
Duration
1 day to 10+ days
Level
Easy – walking and visits
Group
Private, family or faith groups
  • Islamic heritage you can enter
  • Sufi music and zawiyas
  • Jewish heritage of Morocco
See the full activity page
 Atlas zipline adventure
Air adventure

Atlas zipline adventure

Optional extra: Zipline in the Atlas foothills

A zipline Marrakech day takes you out of the hot, busy city and into the cool air of the Atlas foothills, where adventure parks stretch long cables across valleys and over trees. You clip in, step off the platform and fly above the red earth, olive terraces and small Berber villages, with the High Atlas peaks behind you. It is one of the easiest ways to feel the mountains without a long trek.

Where
Adventure parks in the Atlas foothills, about an hour from Marrakech
Duration
Half day or full day with transfers
Level
Beginner friendly – no climbing skills needed
Minimum age
Set by each park, often with a minimum height for children
  • Escape the city heat
  • Atlas views from the air
  • More than one ride
See the full activity page
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