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Morocco Tour 11 Days: Fes to Marrakech with Two Nights in the Dunes

No rushing on this one. Short driving days, a night in Midelt, two nights deep in the dunes and a day just for the Todra Gorge, from the medina of Fes to the squares of Marrakech.

See the day-by-day route
11 days / 10 nightsStarts in FesEnds in MarrakechPrivate tour
Fes→Azrou→Midelt→Merzouga→Todra Gorge→Dades Valley→Skoura→Aït Benhaddou→Marrakech

About this Morocco tour 11 days

Our Morocco tour 11 days long is a slow crossing from Fes to Marrakech. You get short driving days, two nights deep in the dunes and a full day in the Todra Gorge.

First, you explore the medina of Fes with a guide. Then you walk in the cedar forest near Azrou and stop for the night in Midelt. After that, you ride camels into Erg Chebbi and walk with the nomads to a second camp. Next, you hike above the Todra Gorge through Berber villages. Finally, a horse ride at Aït Benhaddou and the Tichka pass lead you to Marrakech. As a result, this Morocco tour 11 days long never feels rushed. It is private, on your dates.

Highlights of this Morocco tour 11 days

  • Guided Fes medina
  • Cedar forest walk near Azrou
  • Sunset walk on the dunes
  • Camel trek into Erg Chebbi
  • Two nights in desert camps
  • Day walking with nomads
  • Full day in the Todra Gorge
  • Horse ride at Aït Benhaddou

Morocco tour 11 days: day by day

  1. 1day
    Day 1

    Arrival in Fes

    We meet you at the airport or station, and in the evening you 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 Bou Inania madrasa, the tanneries and the craftsmen’s lanes.

    Stay: Riad in Fes
  3. 3day
    Day 3

    Cedar forest & Midelt

    Walk in the cedar forest near Azrou among the Barbary macaques, then cross the Middle Atlas to Midelt.

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

    Ziz Valley to the dunes

    Follow the Ziz palm groves to Merzouga and walk up a dune for the sunset.

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

    Camel trek into Erg Chebbi

    Ride camels in the afternoon deep into the dunes to a camp far from the road.

    Stay: Desert camp
  6. 6day
    Day 6

    Walking with the nomads

    Walk with a desert guide and the camels, share tea with a nomad family, try sandboarding and sleep in a second camp.

    Stay: Desert camp
  7. 7day
    Day 7

    Khamlia & the Todra Gorge

    Back to Merzouga by camel, Gnawa music in Khamlia, then west to the Todra Gorge.

    On the road: about 4 h with stopsStay: Guesthouse in Todra Gorge
  8. 8day
    Day 8

    A day in the Todra Gorge

    A loop hike above the gorge through Berber villages and nomad shelters, or beginner rock climbing on its walls.

    On the road: about 1 hStay: Riad in Dades Valley
  9. 9day
    Day 9

    Skoura & Aït Benhaddou

    The oasis of Skoura and the road of the kasbahs, with a horse ride around Aït Benhaddou at sunset.

    On the road: about 3–4 h with stopsStay: Riad near Aït Benhaddou
  10. 10day
    Day 10

    Over the High Atlas to Marrakech

    The Tizi n’Tichka pass and its Berber villages, then Jemaa el-Fna at night.

    On the road: about 4–5 h with stopsStay: Riad in Marrakech
  11. 11day
    Day 11

    Marrakech & departure

    A guided morning at the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace and the souks before your flight.

What’s included in this Morocco tour 11 days

Included

  • 10 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
  • 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 4Riad in Merzouga
  5. Night 5Desert camp
  6. Night 6Desert camp
  7. Night 7Guesthouse in Todra Gorge
  8. Night 8Riad in Dades Valley
  9. Night 9Riad near Aït Benhaddou
  10. Night 10Riad 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

October to April is best for walking in the dunes and the Todra Gorge. From June to August the Sahara is too hot for a desert walk.

  • JanGood
  • FebGood
  • MarBest
  • AprBest
  • MayPossible
  • JunAvoid
  • JulAvoid
  • AugAvoid
  • SepPossible
  • OctBest
  • NovBest
  • DecGood

What to bring for this trip

  • Walking shoes for the medina and the gorge
  • Light shoes or trail sandals for sand
  • Socks or gaiters to keep sand out
  • Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
  • Wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses
  • Warm jacket for two nights in camps
  • Headtorch
  • Long trousers for the horse ride
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for Fes
  • 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.

Morocco Tour 11 Days: your questions

What makes this Morocco tour 11 days slower than others?

A night in Midelt cuts the road from Fes to the desert, you spend three nights at Merzouga, and the Todra Gorge gets a full day. No driving day is longer than about 5 hours.

How much do we walk in the desert?

A few hours on the second desert day, in the cooler hours, with the camels carrying the bags. You can ride a camel for part of the way.

Can this Morocco tour 11 days run from Marrakech to Fes?

Yes, the route works in both directions. Tell us where you land and where you fly home.

Is the Todra hike difficult?

It is a moderate loop of a few hours above the gorge. If you prefer, you can try beginner rock climbing or walk along the river instead.

When is the best season?

October to April is best for the desert walks. In summer the Sahara is too hot to walk, and the camp nights in December and January are cold.

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 5 – Camel trek into Erg ChebbiDetails →Desert camping & stargazingDesert camping & stargazingDay 6 – Walking with the nomadsDetails →Hiking & trekking adventuresHiking & trekking adventuresDay 1 – Arrival in FesDetails →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 11-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 →4x4 & off-road safarisOptional · extra4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad familiesSee the activity →Cycling & mountain bikingOptional · extraCycling & mountain bikingCycling in the oasisSee the activity →Authentic culinary experiencesOptional · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesFood tour or cooking classSee the activity →Faith & spiritual journeysOptional · extraFaith & spiritual journeysSpiritual and heritage visitSee the activity →
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 A family in front of the golden doors of the Royal Palace in Fes
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On this trip: Day 2 – The Fes medina

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