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Classic · 10 days · 9 nights
10-Day Imperial Tour from Fes
This 10-day private tour offers a sweeping journey through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes and culture.
Duration
10 days · 9 nights
Starts
Fes
Ends
Tangier (or return to Fes on request)
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
This 10-day private tour offers a sweeping journey through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes and culture. From the ancient medina of Fes and cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to the rolling dunes of the Sahara in Merzouga, dramatic Todra and Dades Gorges, film-set kasbahs, Atlantic coastlines, and the blue alleys of Chefchaouen — this itinerary blends history, nature, and local life with comfort.
Day
01
Arrival in Fes
Pick-up from Fes airport or your Riad. Rest and free time to explore Fes’s old medina at leisure. Overnight in Fes.
Day
02
Full Day in Fes
Guided walking tour: Royal Palace gate, Jewish Quarter (Mellah), Borj Sud for panoramic views. Explore the old medina: Bab Boujloud, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, tanneries, and Al-Quaraouiyine University. Overnight in Fes.
Day
03
≈ 7 hrs drive with stops
Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forests → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Depart after breakfast through Ifrane, visit cedar forests in Azrou. Lunch in Midelt. Travel onward via the scenic Ziz Valley. Arrive in Merzouga, enjoy sunset camel trek into the dunes, dinner & campfire in luxury desert camp. Overnight in Merzouga Desert Camp.
Day
04
≈ 5 hrs drive
Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley
Sunrise over dunes then depart desert: Rissani market, Erfoud’s fossil workshops. Continue through Touroug & Tinjdad palm groves. Visit Todra Gorge, walk through canyon. Head to Dades Valley for sunset views and dinner. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day
05
≈ 5.5 hrs drive
Dades Valley → Rose Valley → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech
Morning departure across Rose Valley, through palm groves of Skoura. Visit Kasbah Amridil. Arrive in Ouarzazate; optional film studio visit or Taourirt Kasbah. Continue to Aït Ben Haddou. Then over High Atlas via Tizi-n’Tichka Pass to Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day
06
Full Day in Marrakech
Guided tour: Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Medina & souks, Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fna Square. Afternoon visit to Majorelle Garden & modern quarters. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day
07
Marrakech → Essaouira
Morning pick-up; drive to Essaouira via argan groves (stop at cooperative). Explore Essaouira: port, medina, ramparts, seafood by the sea. Overnight in Essaouira.
Day
08
Essaouira → Casablanca
Depart Essaouira after breakfast, head to Casablanca. Visit Hassan II Mosque, Corniche, Mohammed V Square, perhaps Rick’s Café. Overnight in Casablanca.
Day
09
Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen
After breakfast, explore Rabat: Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of the Oudaya. Continue to Chefchaouen, enjoy the blue-washed streets and relaxed mountain atmosphere. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day
10
Chefchaouen → Tangier (or Fes depending on your plan)
Morning to explore Chefchaouen further (shopping, photography) if time permits. Drive to Tangier (or return to Fes if that’s your preference). Drop-off at airport or hotel.
Good to know.
Best time to travel.
Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are ideal: mild weather, clear skies, enjoyable desert nights. Summer days can get hot, winter nights are cold (especially in desert & Atlas regions).
Nothing here is fixed.
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add activities (like ATV, extra stops), or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
What's included
- Private transport in A/C 4×4 or minivan + fuel
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation: RIads / hotels + 1 night in luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Camel ride (sunset & sunrise) + alternative 4×4 if preferred
- Daily breakfasts + selected dinners (including desert & Dades Valley)
- Pick-up in Fes & drop-off in Tangier or Fes
Not included
- Lunches & drinks not listed
- Entrance fees to some monuments / studios
- Optional extras (quad biking, hammam, etc.)
Let's plan this trip together.
Every journey is shaped to the people on it. Tell us your dates, your pace, and what pulls you here — we’ll come back with a tailored itinerary and a clear quote.
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