Luxury Morocco Trip: 8 Days from Fes to Marrakech
An eight-day luxury Morocco trip from Fes to Marrakech: hand-picked riads, two nights in a private tent in the dunes, a sunrise balloon flight and a private chef’s cooking class to finish.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this luxury Morocco trip
This luxury Morocco trip takes you from Fes to Marrakech in eight gentle days. You stay in hand-picked riads, a kasbah hotel and a luxury camp in the dunes.
First, a private guide shows you the medina of Fes, and a hammam ends the day. Then you cross the Middle Atlas and ride camels at sunset to your private tent. After that, a full day in the Sahara brings sunrise, a 4x4 tour and sandboarding. Next, you walk in the Todra Gorge and rest in a kasbah hotel in Skoura. A horse ride at Aït Benhaddou leads you over the Atlas. Finally, a sunrise balloon and a cooking class close your luxury Morocco trip in Marrakech.
Highlights of this luxury Morocco trip
- Private guided Fes medina
- Hammam & spa in Fes
- Two nights in a luxury desert camp
- Sunset camel ride & private 4x4
- Luxury kasbah hotel in Skoura
- Horse ride at Aït Benhaddou
- Sunrise hot air balloon
- Private cooking class in Marrakech
Luxury Morocco trip: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Arrival in Fes
We welcome you at Fes airport or station and take you to your riad in the medina. In the evening, dinner on a rooftop above the old city.
- 2dayDay 2
The Fes medina & a hammam
A private guide leads you through the medina: the Bou Inania madrasa, the Chouara tanneries and the craftsmen’s quarters. The afternoon ends in a hammam and spa.
- 3dayDay 3
Middle Atlas to the Sahara
Cross the cedar forest near Ifrane, stop in Midelt and follow the Ziz Valley south. At sunset, a camel ride takes you to your private tent in the dunes.
- 4dayDay 4
A day in the dunes
Sunrise on the dunes, a private 4x4 tour to a nomad family and Gnawa music in Khamlia, sandboarding, then a quiet evening at the camp.
- 5dayDay 5
Todra & Dades to Skoura
A gentle walk between the high walls of the Todra Gorge, lunch in the Dades Valley and an evening in a kasbah hotel in the Skoura palm grove.
- 6dayDay 6
Aït Benhaddou & over the Atlas
A horse ride around the ksar of Aït Benhaddou and lunch in a kasbah, then the Tizi n’Tichka pass to your riad in Marrakech.
- 7dayDay 7
Balloon at sunrise & Marrakech
Fly over the palm grove in a hot air balloon at sunrise. Later, a private guide shows you the Bahia Palace, the souks and the Majorelle Garden.
- 8dayDay 8
Private cooking class & departure
Cook a tagine with a local chef in a private class, then a transfer to Marrakech airport.
What’s included in this luxury Morocco trip
Included
- 7 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
- 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
- Night 1Luxury riad in Fes
- Night 2Luxury riad in Fes
- Night 3Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi
- Night 4Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi
- Night 5Luxury kasbah hotel in Skoura
- Night 6Luxury riad in Marrakech
- Night 7Luxury riad in Marrakech
Comfort level: Luxury – Hand-picked luxury riads in Fes and Marrakech, a luxury kasbah hotel in Skoura, two nights in a luxury desert camp with a private tent and en-suite bathroom, and a private driver-guide all the way.
Best time for this trip
Spring and autumn are ideal for Fes, the desert and Marrakech. Summer days in the Sahara are very hot, and in winter the camp nights and the balloon mornings are cold.
- JanPossible
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayGood
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecGood
What to bring for this trip
- Comfortable walking shoes for the medinas
- Swimsuit for the hammam and the hotel pools
- Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Warm layer for the desert and the balloon morning
- Long trousers for the camel and horse rides
- Small overnight bag for the camp
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for Fes
- Light jacket for the Middle Atlas
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.
Luxury Morocco Trip: your questions
Where does this luxury Morocco trip start and end?
It starts in Fes and ends in Marrakech, so you fly into one city and out of the other. We can also run it the other way round.
How many nights in the Sahara on this luxury Morocco trip?
Two nights in a luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi, in a private tent with an en-suite bathroom. Between them you have a full day in the dunes.
Is the hot air balloon included in the luxury Morocco trip?
Yes, a sunrise flight over the palm grove of Marrakech is part of day 7. If the wind stops the flight, we offer another morning or another activity.
Is this 8-day trip very active?
It is gentle: a camel ride, sandboarding, a walk in the Todra Gorge and a horse ride at Aït Benhaddou. Every activity can be shortened or replaced by time at the hotel.
Can we add days to the luxury Morocco trip?
Yes. Many guests add a night in Essaouira on the coast or a day in the High Atlas. Our team adjusts the route and the riads for you.
What our travellers say
A holistic experience
Booking a trip with Moroccan active adventures gave us the most memorable new years celebration of our lived. Our guide Mouhssin was especially talented at turning down deserted mountain/desert roads and finding beautiful riads…
Activities on this trip
Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.
Camel & horseback treksDay 3 – Middle Atlas to the SaharaDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 4 – A day in the dunesDetails →
Hot air balloon rideDay 7 – Balloon at sunrise & MarrakechDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 5 – Todra & Dades to SkouraDetails →
4x4 & off-road safarisDay 4 – A day in the dunesDetails →
Authentic culinary experiencesDay 8 – Private cooking class & departureDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 8-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.
Optional · extraQuad & buggy ridesQuad or buggy in the Agafay desert or the palm groveSee the activity →Optional · extraWellness and relaxationTraditional hammam and spa timeSee the activity →
Optional · extraCycling & mountain bikingCycling in the oasisSee the activity →
Optional · extraCultural explorationExtra guided visit with a local guideSee the activity →
Optional · extraFaith & spiritual journeysSpiritual and heritage visitSee the activity →Optional · extraAtlas zipline adventureZipline in the Atlas foothillsSee the activity →Request this 8-day trip
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