OVERVIEW

Ten days from Fes to Tangier — the complete Morocco grand tour that starts in the cultural capital and travels the full length of the country. A guided walking tour of the Fes medina, the Merzouga Sahara desert with a dedicated exploration day, the Todra and Dades Gorges, the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a full guided day in Marrakech, Essaouira on the Atlantic coast, Casablanca, Rabat, and the legendary Blue City of Chefchaouen — all before ending in the gateway city of Tangier.

Every element is private, tailored, and delivered by a dedicated driver/guide throughout.

HIGHLIGHTS

– Guided walking tour of the Fes medina — Al-Qarawiyyin, Chouara tanneries, Bou Inania Madrasa
– Ifrane (Switzerland of Morocco) and Barbary macaques in the cedar forests
– Riding camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes at golden hour
– Spending a night in a luxury desert camp under the Saharan stars
– A full day exploring Merzouga: nomadic families, Khamlia Gnaoua village, flamingo lake
– Rissani souk, Erfoud fossil marble, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley
– UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou — filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones
– Full guided day in Marrakech — Bahia Palace, souks, Jemaa el-Fnaa
– Essaouira — the Atlantic port city with its UNESCO medina, blue boats, and sea ramparts
– Casablanca — the Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche
– Rabat — Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Oudayas Kasbah
– The legendary Blue City of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains
– Ending in Tangier — gateway between Africa and Europe

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN FES — FREE AFTERNOON

Pick-up from Fes airport. Transfer to your riad in or near the medina. Free afternoon to explore independently. Overnight in a riad.

DAY 2: GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF FES MEDINA

Full day with a specialist local guide in Fes el-Bali. Visit Bab Boujloud — the Blue Gate at the entrance to the old medina. Explore the medieval city on foot: the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine fountain, the Chouara Tanneries — viewed from above the vivid dye vats — and the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, the oldest continuously operating university in the world. Return to your riad for a free afternoon. Overnight in a riad.

DAY 3: FES → IFRANE → CEDAR FOREST → MIDELT → ZIZ VALLEY → MERZOUGA → LUXURY CAMP

After breakfast, drive south through the alpine town of Ifrane and the cedar forests near Azrou where Barbary macaques live freely. Lunch in Midelt. Drive through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and along the breathtaking Ziz Valley. Arrive at Merzouga. Switch to camels and cross the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, pausing on a high dune for the magical desert colours. Luxury desert camp: traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and a night beneath the stars. Overnight in camp.

DAY 4: MERZOUGA → RISSANI → ERFOUD → TODRA GORGES → DADES VALLEY

Desert sunrise and breakfast. Return to Merzouga. Visit Rissani souk. Erfoud fossil marble workshop. Drive through palm groves to the Todra Gorges — a soaring 300-metre canyon. Walk through the gorge. Continue to the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

DAY 5: DADES VALLEY → OUARZAZATE → AIT BEN HADDOU → HIGH ATLAS → MARRAKECH

Drive west through the Rose Valley and Skoura palm grove. Continue to Ouarzazate. Visit the UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou — the earthen fortress of Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, and Game of Thrones. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Overnight in a riad in Marrakech.

DAY 6: FULL GUIDED DAY IN MARRAKECH

Full day with a specialist local guide. Visit the stunning Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the vibrant medina souks, the legendary Jemaa el-Fnaa square, and the Koutoubia Mosque. Free afternoon: optional Majorelle Garden (pre-booking required). Overnight in a riad.

DAY 7: MARRAKECH → ESSAOUIRA

Drive west to Essaouira — the enchanting Atlantic port city. Stop en route at argan tree plantations and cooperatives. In Essaouira, explore the fishing port, stroll the ancient sea ramparts lined with cannons, and wander the vibrant UNESCO-listed medina with its blue boats, art galleries, and craft shops. Overnight in a riad.

DAY 8: ESSAOUIRA → CASABLANCA

Drive east along the Atlantic coast to Casablanca. Visit the spectacular Hassan II Mosque — the largest mosque in Morocco. Walk along the Corniche, visit Mohammed V Square, and stop at the iconic Rick’s Café. Free lunch. Overnight in Casablanca.

DAY 9: CASABLANCA → RABAT → CHEFCHAOUEN

After breakfast, explore Rabat — Morocco’s elegant Atlantic capital: the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Oudayas Kasbah. Free lunch. Drive north through Ouazzane to Chefchaouen — the beautiful Blue City in the Rif Mountains, where the medina’s alleyways are painted in shades of blue. Overnight in a hotel.

DAY 10: CHEFCHAOUEN → TANGIER

Depending on your flight time, enjoy a final morning stroll through Chefchaouen’s blue medina. Drive to Tangier. Drop-off at any location in Tangier. The tour can alternatively end back in Fes.

IMPORTANT NOTES

– This itinerary is fully customisable — the tour can also end back in Fes.
– Pickup from Fes airport on Day 1.
– Vehicles: Land Cruiser Prado (up to 4 pax) or Mercedes/Ford minivan (up to 8 pax).
– Price varies by group size and accommodation category.
– Please advise of any dietary requirements at time of booking.
– Entrance fees to Fes medina monuments, Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, and other sites are not included.