Fes is one of the easiest cities in Morocco to build a longer trip around. It has its own old medina worth a few days on its own, plus quick road access to the Rif Mountains, the Middle Atlas, and the Sahara. That’s why most tours from Fes end up covering a lot of ground in a short time.
Below are the tours from Fes we run most often, from a single day in Chefchaouen to an 8-day loop through Morocco’s imperial cities. A few of the desert routes end in Marrakech instead of coming back to Fes, so check the route before you book if you’re planning the rest of your trip around it.
Our shortest route south. Cross the Middle Atlas to Merzouga, spend a night in the desert with a camel ride into the dunes, then continue on to Marrakech the next day instead of heading back to Fes.
A round trip back to Fes, so you don’t need to arrange onward transport. This 3 day tour from Fes to Merzouga still gets you the full desert experience: the camel ride, the dunes, and a night under the stars.
A more relaxed version of the 3 day tour. The extra day means you’re not rushing straight from the desert into a long drive, so there’s more time in the mountain valleys on the way to Marrakech.
Starts and ends in Fes, with extra time in the desert and the valleys along the way. Good if Fes is your base for the whole trip and you don’t want to arrange transport back from Marrakech.
Our longest one-way route, for travelers who want to see the south properly instead of just passing through it. Desert, mountain gorges, and old kasbahs, spread over a full week before you reach Marrakech.
A different kind of trip. Instead of focusing on the desert, this route connects Morocco’s four imperial cities: Fes, Meknes, Rabat, and Marrakech.
You won’t be grouped with other travelers unless you ask to be. Tell us your dates, group size, and what you want to see, and we’ll set up a private Morocco tour from Casablanca around it.
Our driver adjusted the stops based on what we actually wanted to photograph, and the night in the desert camp was the best part of the whole trip.
Seven in total: single and multi-day desert routes to Merzouga, longer trips that end in Marrakech, an 8-day loop through Morocco's imperial cities, and a one-day trip to Chefchaouen for anyone short on time.
Prices depend on the route, the number of days, and whether you'd rather share a group vehicle or book something private.
Transport, a driver-guide, the camel ride into the dunes, and a night in a desert camp.
They cover the same ground for the first day or two, Fes to Merzouga with a night in the desert. After that, the loop tours head back north to Fes, while the others continue south and end in Marrakech instead.
One extra day. The 4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech covers the same route at a slower pace, so you get more time in the valleys instead of a long drive straight after the desert.
es, if a full day is all you have. It's a long day since Chefchaouen is a few hours from Fes each way, but it's the only way to see the blue city without adding an overnight stay to your trip.
Layers. Desert days are hot, but nights get cold, especially between November and February, so bring something warm for the evening. A scarf or hat helps with sun and blowing sand.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable for the desert legs, warm days without the summer heat. Summer gets very hot in the Sahara. Chefchaouen and the imperial cities are more forgiving year-round, since you're not sleeping outside for those.
Depends on the rest of your trip. Starting from Fes makes sense if you also want Chefchaouen or the Rif Mountains on your itinerary. If you're already planning to end in Marrakech, one of the tours from Fes that heads straight there saves you from doubling back.
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