Fes round-trip · Imperial cities & Erg Chebbi
7 Days Tour From Fes via the Imperial Cities
The grand tour of Morocco, returning to where it began: Fes, Volubilis, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech, then the High Atlas to the Dades and Todra gorges and a camel night in the Merzouga desert before heading home to Fes.
Duration
7 days
Group size
Private
Guide
Licensed
About this tour
The most complete first taste of Morocco: two full days in the imperial cities and the great mosques and palaces of Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech, then south over the High Atlas to the Dades and Todra gorges and a camel ride into the Erg Chebbi before the camel-back desert night and the return to Fes. A big loop, comfortably paced, entirely private.
Itinerary: 7 days
Exploring Fes
A full day in the imperial city: the Royal Palace gate, the tanneries, Al Qaraouine University, the Attarine Museum and the old Jewish quarter, with a panoramic viewpoint before your riad.
Volubilis, Meknes & Rabat
The Roman ruins of Volubilis, lunch in imperial Meknes by the Mansour Gate and El-Hedim square, then Rabat’s Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Oudaya. Night in a riad.
Casablanca to Marrakech
Inside and out of Casablanca’s grand Hassan II Mosque, a walk along the Corniche and lunch, then drive to Marrakech for the night in a riad.
Exploring Marrakech
With a local guide: the Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Koutoubia Tower, then free time to wander the markets before nightfall.
The High Atlas to the Dades
Over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then through Skoura and the roses country to a hotel in the Dades Gorges.
The Todra Gorge & Merzouga
Walk the Todra canyon walls, lunch at Touroug and pass fossil-and-date Erfoud, then ride the camels into the heart of the desert for a night in a camp.
The Ziz Valley home to Fes
Desert sunrise and a camel ride back for breakfast, then up the Ziz Valley, lunch in Midelt, a stop at Azrou’s cedar forest for the Barbary apes, and drop-off at your Fes riad.
This is a private tour, not a fixed route: days, stops, camp type and direction are all yours to adjust.
What’s included
- Pickup & drop-off at your accommodation
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide
- Your own licensed driver-guide
- Local guides for Fes & Marrakech
- Dinner & breakfast and all overnight stays
- Camel ride & a night in the desert camp
Not included
- Lunches & drinks
- International flights
- Entry fees to monuments
Price
On request
Tailored to group size and dates: we’ll send a clear quote within a day.
Duration: 7 days
Group: private, your own guide
Route: Fes round-trip
Included: transport, guides, camps, camel ride
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Desert camps & seasons
Two ways to camp and a window of best seasons under this stretch of sky.
Camp type. Choose the authentic Berber camp with traditional tents and mattresses on the sand, or a fixed comfort camp with real beds, private bathrooms and hot showers. Both are within walking distance of the Erg Chebbi dunes and include dinner and breakfast round the fire.
Best seasons. October to April is ideal, with warm days and clear cool nights. Summer is manageable with an early start: we’ll point you to the best dates for your trip.
Help & answers
Common questions
When is the best time to take this tour?
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather across the cities, the mountains and the desert alike.
Why choose seven days?
It’s the most complete way to see Morocco’s imperial cities before the desert, taking in Fes, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech in one loop that starts and ends in Fes.
Is the camel ride and desert camp included?
Yes, the camel trek and a night in a desert camp are both part of the itinerary.
Is the desert safe to travel in?
Yes, the route is well established and safe; follow your guide’s advice, keep hydrated and respect local customs.
Why book with us
A licensed tour operator with our own guides and drivers, a team that speaks Arabic, French, English, Spanish and German, and 40+ verified reviews. We plan your Moroccan Sahara trip properly, so the only surprises are the good ones.