Overview
Our 12 day Morocco grand tour from Fes shows you the whole country: the imperial cities, the blue city, the Atlantic coast, the kasbahs of the south and the Sahara. This Morocco itinerary 12 days starts and ends in Fes, perfect for your flights.
Visit Fes, Meknes and Volubilis with local guides, walk in Chefchaouen, see Tangier and the Strait of Gibraltar, Rabat, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and Marrakech, then cross the Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, the gorges and the dunes of Merzouga for a camel ride and a night in a luxury camp.
This Morocco grand tour 12 days is fully private: the most complete of our Morocco tours.
Highlights
- Guided days in Fes and Marrakech
- Meknes, Volubilis and the blue city of Chefchaouen
- Tangier and the Strait of Gibraltar
- Rabat and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge
- Camel ride and night in a luxury Sahara camp
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Arrival in Fes
Welcome at Fes airport by your driver and transfer to your riad or hotel, with dinner.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY2Full Day in Fes with a Local Guide
The Royal Palace, the view from the south tower, a pottery and mosaic cooperative and the famous tanneries.
A Koranic school, the Nejjarine Fountain, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, the Karaouine and lunch in the medina.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY3Fes – Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen
Guided visit of Meknes: Bab Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
The Roman ruins of Volubilis with a local guide, then the drive to the blue town of Chefchaouen.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY4Chefchaouen – Tangier
Morning walk in the blue medina, the Kasbah and its gardens, and a coffee on Outa el Hammam square.
Drive to Tangier for the views of the Atlantic and the Strait of Gibraltar and a walk in its old streets.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY5Tangier – Rabat
To Rabat, the capital: the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
The Kasbah of the Udayas, its white and blue alleys and its view over the ocean.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY6Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech
The Hassan II Mosque on the ocean, open to non-Muslims, then Mohammed V Square, the Habous quarter and the cathedral.
After lunch, drive to Marrakech for dinner and the night.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY7Full Day in Marrakech with a Local Guide
The Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia and the souks.
The Majorelle Garden and the Jemaa el-Fnaa square in the evening.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY8Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Roses Valley – Dades Valley
Across the Atlas Mountains to the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Lunch in Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa, then the Roses Valley and the night in the Dades Valley.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY9Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
The Todra Gorge, then the old trading routes and fortified villages to Erfoud and its fossil marble.
In Merzouga, a camel ride into the dunes to your luxury desert camp, sandboarding, dinner and Berber drums by the fire.
Sahara Eden Camp, or similar
Private tent with a comfortable bed and a private bathroom with a hot shower. Dinner and breakfast included, with Berber music around the campfire under the stars. We never use basic camps or shared bathrooms.
DAY10Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Camel ride back, then the oases and gorges of the Ziz and the Tizi n'Talghamt Pass to Midelt for lunch.
The cedar forests, Azrou and Ifrane, and arrival in Fes for dinner and the night.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY11Free Day in Fes
A day at leisure in Fes. On request we can organize a cooking class, a hammam or an excursion to the Middle Atlas.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY12Fes – Departure
Transfer to Fes airport for your flight home.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Fes – Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen – Tangier – Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Ifrane – Fes
Accommodations
Choose one category for your whole trip. The desert camp is always luxury. These are our usual choices; if one is fully booked we arrange a similar hotel of the same category.
| Night | Standard | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
| Night 2 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
| Night 3 Chefchaouen | Riad Hicham | Ziryeb Chefchaouen | Dar Echchaouen |
| Night 4 Tangier | Hotel Mamora | Barceló Tanger | Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier |
| Night 5 Rabat | Ibis Rabat Agdal | Riad Zyo | Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses |
| Night 6 Marrakech | Riad Merzouga Marrakech | Riad Aslal | La Mamounia |
| Night 7 Marrakech | Riad Merzouga Marrakech | Riad Aslal | La Mamounia |
| Night 8 Dades Valley | Riad Gabsi | Riad Paradise or Dar Blues | Eden Boutique Hotel |
| Night 9 Sahara (erg chebbi) | Sahara Eden Camp, or similar · luxury desert camp only | ||
| Night 10 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
| Night 11 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
Price
The “from” price is for a private group of 17 people or more in standard accommodation. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and the hotel category you choose. Ask us for a free quote.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van for 12 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Fes
- 10 nights in hotels or riads of your category + 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day (vegetarian and vegan options)
- Camel ride in the dunes (one camel per person)
- Stops for photos and breaks whenever you want
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal expenses
- Official local guides in the cities (we can book them for you)
Booking
If you’re looking to book or personalize this tour itinerary, let us know your ideas and preferences. We’ll craft an experience uniquely tailored to your vision. Our goal is to help you create the perfect Moroccan adventure. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email for more details.
If we haven’t replied to your message, please contact us on WhatsApp at +212 647-064454. We’ll be happy to help you!
Before You Go
- Bring layers: nights can be cold in the mountains and the desert, even in summer (and very cold from November to February).
- Pack sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf to protect you from sun and sand.
- For mosques and holy places, dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is the only one open to non-Muslims.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the medinas, gorges and kasbahs.
- Bring a small bag for the desert night; your big luggage stays safe in the car.
- Have some cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and small shopping; card payment is rare in villages.
- Roads in the mountains are winding: tell us if you get car sick and we will stop more often.
- Mobile network works in most places, and Wi-Fi is available in the hotels.
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FAQs
Is this tour private?
Yes. The car, the driver and the guide are only for you and your group. We never mix travelers from different bookings.
Are hotels included?
Yes, every night is included in the category you choose (standard, mid-range or luxury), and the desert night is always in a luxury camp.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes. We pick you up at your riad, hotel or the airport in Fes and drop you off at the end of the tour in Fes.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Of course. You can add a night, change the hotels or add experiences like a nomad family visit, a cooking class or a romantic dinner in the dunes. Tell us your wishes.
What kind of vehicle is used?
A private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van, depending on the size of your group.
What is the best time for this tour?
The tour runs all year. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant. Summer days are hot, and winter nights in the mountains and the desert are cold.
