Ahwach World Beats Festival Tour — Ouarzazate
Dive into the rich rhythms of Morocco’s Atlas region with our Ahwach World Beats Festival Tour.
Classic · 7 days · 6 nights
7-Day Morocco Tour from Fes
A full-week private journey designed for travelers who want culture, history, and desert all in one grand loop.
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Starts
Fes
Ends
Fes
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
A full-week private journey designed for travelers who want culture, history, and desert all in one grand loop. Starting from Fes, explore Meknes, ancient Volubilis, and the blue charm of Chefchaouen. Visit Morocco’s imperial capitals, cross the High Atlas via the Tizi-n’Tichka Pass, venture into the Sahara dunes of Merzouga for sunrise & sunset camel rides, and return through cedar forests & valleys. Finish where you began, richer with memories.
Day
01
Fes → Meknes → Volubilis → Chefchaouen
Pick-up in Fes (hotel or riad). Drive to Meknes, visit Bab al-Mansour, the Royal Stables, granaries, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Continue to Volubilis, the beautiful Roman ruins (UNESCO), stroll amid ancient pillars & mosaics. Head north through the Rif Mountains to arrive in Chefchaouen, the tranquil Blue City. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day
02
Chefchaouen → Rabat
Morning free in Chefchaouen to explore & enjoy the blue-washed medina. Drive to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Visit the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of Oudaya. Overnight in Rabat.
Day
03
Rabat → Casablanca → Marrakech
Depart Rabat after breakfast, drive along the Atlantic coastline to Casablanca. Visit Hassan II Mosque, the Corniche, Mohammed V Square; optional stop at Rick’s Café. Then drive inland to Marrakech. Enjoy evening in Jemaa el-Fna. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day
04
Marrakech Sightseeing
Guided walking tour: Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, souks, Koutoubia Mosque. Afternoon visit to Majorelle Garden (if pre-booked) and modern districts. Evening free for souks or relax. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day
05
Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Rose Valley → Dades Valley
Early departure over Tizi-n’Tichka Pass with scenic stops & Berber villages. Visit the UNESCO Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah. Through Ouarzazate, the palm groves of Skoura, the fragrant Rose Valley. Arrive in the Dades Valley for sunset views. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day
06
Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Merzouga Desert
Breakfast, then scenic drive through Dades, stopping at panoramic viewpoints. Continue to Todra Gorge, walk through the canyon. In afternoon head to Merzouga, switch to camel ride as the sun sets over the Sahara. Evening dinner & music in the luxury desert camp. Overnight in Merzouga Desert Camp.
Day
07
Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Ziz Valley → Cedar Forests → Ifrane → Fes
Sunrise in the dunes and breakfast. Depart the desert through Rissani market. Visit Erfoud’s fossil workshops. Drive through the Ziz Valley with many photo stops. Continue to cedar forests near Azrou, observe Barbary macaques. Proceed to Ifrane, known for its alpine style, then final leg back to Fes. Drop-off at your hotel/riad in Fes.
Good to know.
Best time to travel.
The prime seasons are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) — mild days, pleasant nights, and fewer crowds. Winter nights in the desert and mountains can be cold; summer desert days can be very hot.
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, air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan + fuel
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Nights in excellent Riads / hotels + 1 night luxury desert camp (private bathrooms)
- Camel ride at sunset & sunrise (or 4×4 alternative) in the desert
- Daily breakfasts + 2 dinners (in Dades Valley & desert camp)
- Pick-up & drop-off in Fes
Not included
- Lunches & drinks not mentioned
- Entrance fees to monuments (approx. €65 pp)
- Optional extras (ATVs, 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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