Journeys / Marrakech, Sahara & Fes
7 days
Marrakech, Sahara & Fes
The essential first journey: Marrakech, the dunes and Fes at an easy pace.
In short
The essential first trip
Seven days for the three things most first-time travelers want: Marrakech, a night under the Sahara stars and the medina of Fes. Two nights in the desert, so you are not in a hurry.
Day by day
Your 7 days
- 1
Arrive in Marrakech
Your guide meets you at arrivals and takes you to your riad in the medina. Evening free, with dinner suggestions in your welcome pack.
- 2
Marrakech medina
A morning on foot with a local guide: Ben Youssef Madrasa, the souks and the Bahia Palace. Afternoon free for the Majorelle Garden or a hammam.
- 3
Over the High Atlas to the Dadès valley
Over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, a stop at the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou and the Skoura palm grove. Night above the Dadès Gorges.
- 4
Todra Gorge to the Erg Chebbi dunes
A walk through the narrow Todra Gorge, then east to Merzouga. Last stretch by 4×4 to a selected luxury desert camp.
- 5
A full day in the Sahara
Sunrise from the dunes. Tea with a nomad family near Merzouga. Afternoon free; camel ride at sunset if you want one.
- 6
Across the Middle Atlas to Fes
Through the Ziz valley and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, with stops on the way. The longest day of the trip [it can be split with a night in Midelt].
- 7
Fes and departure
A morning walk in the medina with a licensed guide, then transfer to Fes airport, confirmed the day before by WhatsApp.
Drive times are approximate and include no stops [to confirm with the partner].
Where you sleep
4 stays, 6 nights
Marrakech2 nights · Riad in the medina
Erg Chebbi2 nights · Selected luxury desert camp
Fes1 nights · Riad in Fes el-BaliWhat is included
Confirmed before you travel
- Private vehicle and the same guide for all 7 days
- 6 nights in riads, kasbahs and 2 nights in a selected luxury desert camp
- Breakfast every day; dinner at the desert camp [to confirm]
- Licensed city guides in Marrakech and Fes
- Airport transfers, confirmed 24 h before
- Entrance fees in the itinerary [to confirm]
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and most dinners [to confirm]
- Tips (a written guide comes with your proposal)
- Drinks and personal expenses
Questions about this route
Can we add or remove nights?
Yes. This route is a starting point. The most common change is one more night in Marrakech or a stop in Midelt to split the longest day.
Is the desert camp comfortable?
It is a selected luxury camp with a private tent and bathroom [to confirm with the partner]. Nights in winter are cold; the tents have heating [to confirm].
*The Erg Chebbi to Fes day is about 7–8 h with stops. It can be split with a night in Midelt [option to confirm with the partner].
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