9 Day Morocco Itinerary from Fes: Desert & Marrakech

Upon arrival at the airport in Fes, our driver will be waiting for you to transfer your to your accommodation where you’ll spend the first night of your 9 Day Morocco itinerary.

In the morning, your local tour guide will meet you at your accommodation in Fes then start your sightseeing tour of the city. First, we’ll visit Al Qaraouine university, World’s oldest university and UNESCO world heritage site. After that, make a visit to Madrasa Bouaanania and Attarine Madrasa. Next, we’ll make a visit to Batha museum. Following that, strol through the lively souks of the old Medina of Fes and enjoy its beautifully narrow streets and alleyways.

Following lunch, we’ll drive outside the Medina of Fes to visit the Royal Palace gate, wander through its golden doors. Next,  stroll through the Jewish quarter known as “the Mellah,” and visit a pottery cooperative. In the afternoon, we’ll head Borj Nord to take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the whole Medina of Fes later we’ll transfer you to your accommodation where you’ll spend the night.

After a hearty breakfast at your accommodation in Fes, we drive along the way to the Sahara desert of Merzouga and then passing through Ifrane, Morocco’s little Switzerland. Following that, continue to the Cedar Forest of Azrou, home to Barbary Monkeys, where you can feed them and explore the forest. We will then continue to Midelt for a lunch stop. Later on, continue to Merzouga desert via Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and the scenic Ziz Valley, making stops to admire the breathtaking views of the High Atlas Mountains.

Passing through Arfoud known as the Date capital where you’ll visit a fossil museum in the city and then continue to the Sahara desert of Merzouga through the black rocky desert marveling the lovely sceneries along the way. 

By the afternoon, we arrive at the Sahara Desert of  Merzouga and then enjoy a camel ride through the wondous dunes of Erg Chebbi. Stopping to watch an incredible sunset and then continue to your desert camp where you’ll spend the third night of your Morocco 9 days itinerary in the middle of the desert with a drumming party around the campfire.

After breakfast at your accommodation in Merzouga, we’ll continue your Morocco 9 day itinerary, passing through Rissani, one of Morocco’s oldest cities. There, we’ll visit Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum and explore the lively souks of Rissani, known for the traditional Madfouna. Our fes trip then takes us to Tourog and Melaab, with a stop at a Berber cooperative where you can try Henna (the Moroccan tattoo) or experience a traditional Berber wedding dress (free & optional).

Later we’ll pass through the palm groves of Tinghir, admiring the incredible landscapes and stopping to capture panoramic views of the Tinghir oasis. Upon reaching the Todra Gorges, you’ll enjoy a walk through the impressive canyon before we continue to Dades Gorges, marveling at the red mountains along the route.

Arriving in Dades Gorges, then we’ll visit the famous rock formations known as Monkey Fingers and the winding road of Tisadrine. Finally, we’ll transfer you to your Kasbah, where you’ll spend the night in Dades Valley.

After breakfast in Dades Valley, we’ll continue your Morocco itinerary 9 days by heading to Kalaa Magouna to visit the Rose Valley, known for its annual Rose Festival held in May. Afterward, we’ll make a visit at a local cooperative for rose perfumes, rose water, oils, and cosmetics (optional stop). Later on We’ll drive through the palm groves of Skoura before arriving in Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Gateway to the Desert.” we will visit film studios where many famous international/national movies have been filmed. 

Additionally, we explore the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. where movies like Galidator, Game of Thrones and The Mummy were filmed, and one of the best places to visit in Morocco. 

Next, We continue our trip to Marrakech, driving through Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260 m) and the High Atlas Mountains. Along the way, we’ll stop for lunch and to capture photos at scenic viewpoints over the majestic Atlas Mountains. Late afternoon, we arrive Marrakech transfer you to your accommodation where you’ll spend the night.

In the morning, your local guide will meet you at your accommodation in Marrakech and then begin your full day sightseeing tour of Marrakech. First, visit Majorelle Garden (online ticket is required) and Badi Palace. Following that, we’ll head the old Medina of Marrakech, walk along its streets visit Semmarine and sekkakine souks.

Next, we’ll explore Koutoubia Mosque, second largest Mosque in Morocco and Menara Garden. Following that, we’ll take you to Gulez the new part of Marrakech, explore this modern part of the city. After that, we’ll continue your full day sightseeing tour of Marrakech by walking through the Djamaa Lfena Sequare where you’ll watch some fun activities including snake charmers, musicians and storytellers. Late afternoon, we’ll transfer you to your accommodation where you’ll spend the last night of your 9 day Morocco itinerary from Fes to Fes.

In the morning, we’ll depart from Marrakech, enjoying the amazing sceneries along the way as we make our way to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Once in Rabat, we’ll visit the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Oudaya Kasbah, followed by a stroll through the lively streets of Chellah.

Next, we’ll head to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Upon arrival, we’ll explore Bab Mansour and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Later in the afternoon, we’ll continue to Fes admiring the amazing natural landscapes along the way arriving in Fes transfer you to your accommodation where you Morocco 9 day itinerary comes to an end.