7 Days Morocco Itinerary From Fes

Upon your arrival at the Fes Saiss Airport, our knowledgeable local driver/guide picks you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the medina of Fes for checking and meet your local guide who is familiar with the city to begin your Fes sightseeing tour,  exploring its must see sights and hidden gems. Prepare to be amazed by the intricate architectural details and the stories they hold.

First visit the ancient well preserved  Royal Palace, featuring stunning intricately designed gates, with the most famous being the golden gate of the palace. Also considered a magnificent example of Moroccan architecture in Fes.

Continuing our exploration, we’ll escort you through the narrow alleyways of a UNESCO World Heritage Medina. As you step into the medina, the sights, sounds, and smells immediately envelop you. Stop at Chouara Tannery, one of the oldest in the world that’s still alive for now. Learn about the ancient process of leather tanning, passed down through generations.

After lunch, we will head to the Attarine Madrasa and the majestic Al-Qarawiyyin University,often considered the oldest continuously operating university in the world. From there, you’ll have a pick up choice by your driver or walk back with your guide to your hotel through the alleyways surrounded by local shops.

Start your day with an early breakfast in Fes before heading north toward the "Blue City" of Chefchaouen. As we leave the plains behind, the landscape transforms into the lush, rugged scenery of the Rif Mountains. Upon reaching the famous "Blue Pearl," we will settle into your authentic accommodation tucked within the heart of the medina.

The entire afternoon is dedicated to exploring and navigating the blue-washed alleys while soaking in the city's uniquely peaceful atmosphere. If you enjoy photography, we highly recommend bringing your camera to capture the famous blue doors and the charming, vibrant houses that define this enchanting Medina.

Enjoy a flavour breakfast before you hit the road south towards the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Photography enthusiasts are highly recommended to jump out of bed to take some last minute shots of the blue empty streets.

After 3 hours driving, we’ll reach the archaeological site of Volubilis. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a unique glimpse into ancient Morocco. View a series of mansions, monuments and olive mills surrounded by remnants of the city's defense walls. The most notable highlights include the well preserved Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, a series of mosaics and colorful tiles depicting Roman mythology.

Later, pass by the holy town of Moulay Idriss and drive to the imperial city of Meknes.Here, you’ll visit the monumental horseshoe-shape Bab Mansour gate, with its priceless mosaics, lavish tiles, and inscriptions, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Next savor your meal before strolling along the stunning shores of Sahrij Souani surrounded by the stunning ancient 17th-century walls.

Eventually, we continue towards our authentic accommodation in Midelt, passing through the Cedar Forest of Azrou, so you can watch the Barbary Macaques in their natural habits.

Breakfast your fast, and set off on a comfortable journey that spans 4 hours to reach the endless sand dunes of Merzouga desert. First, we will traverse the High Atlas Mountains,  through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau. You’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as we approach Errachidia city.

As we descend, the scenery dramatically shifts to the spectacular Ziz Valley, a striking oasis of green palm groves against a backdrop of arid canyon walls. Continuing through this oasis, you’ll reach the fossil-rich town of Erfoud, often considered the gateway to the Sahara. Optionally, visit one of the fossil factories to know about the polishing process.The most common fossils in the area are Trilobites and Ammonites.

After an authentic delicious meal and a short drive further we will reach Merzouga village, famous for its majestic golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Relax and get prepared for the lifetime experience among the sand dunes. As the sun cools, your well experienced camel guide will give you a ride over the sand dunes. The camel ride is more than just a means of transport, it’s a meditative and humbling journey, connecting you to the tranquility and ancient rhythms of the desert. A stop will be made on a high dune to capture the sunset before reaching your featured camp. Dinner will be served at the camp followed by live music around a bonfire under the blanket of sky stars.

Wake up early to watch the spectacular sunrise over the sand dunes. After breakfast at the camp you will have the option to take the 4 Wheel transfer or camel trek back to the village of Merzouga, appreciating the unique beauty of the Erg Chebbi dunes as they change with the light throughout the day.

Embark on an exuberant four-wheel drive excursion of the desert and surrounding areas. Head to Khamlia, a berber slave village located on the edge of golden Erg Chebbi sand dunes, and known as the Gnaoua people. Learn more about the lifestyle, culture, music, and food.

Next, cross the sand dunes towards the abandoned village of Mifis. Here, you’ll explore mines filled with fossils found in this ancient place on a high plateau of hamada (rocky desert) with a huge panoramic view of the sea of dunes and varied desert landscapes.

Continue our off road journey on a Rally Paris Dakar to get to the nomad families on the borders. Share a cup of mint tea with them under their tent and learn about their nomadic lifestyle in the harsh lash desert.

After lunch in a local traditional restaurant, stretch your legs as you walk through Merzouga desert oasis full of local garden communities. Later, we’ll take you to your authentic hotel facing the sea sand of Erg Chebbi, passing by Lake Dayet Srji Lake or Merzouga lake as it is called by locals. This lake attracts numerous birds in spring such as flamingos. Free time to try some extra activities such as quad biking, buggies or horseback riding.

After breakfast at your hotel, we will head back north towards the spiritual city of Fes, through the same route over Atlas Mountains. First stop will be in Ziz Valley, The drive continues through the beautiful landscape of the middle Atlas Mountains, including a stop at the cedar forest in Michlifen to watch Barbary apes in their natural habits, as you will pass many traditional Berber villages where you can interact with local inhabitants, through this journey, you will be amazed by the stunning contrast during the drive.

Next stop will be at the town of Ifrane, referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” as it has alpine-style architecture and nearby slopes and forests. After a leisure walk in the National Park of Ifrane, we continue to Fes via the last green hills of the Mid Atlas Mountains. Eventually, we reach our authentic accommodation in Fes medina.

Today, our driver will make sure to transfer you to Fes’s Airport or Casablanca’s airport, where you can reflect on your incredible 7 days travel itinerary through Morocco as you catch your flight home.