# 7-Day Tour from Marrakech to Chefchaouen and Fes via the Sahara Seven days from Marrakech via Merzouga to Chefchaouen, finishing in Fes. - Length: 7 days - Route: Marrakech to Fes - Private tour with your own driver ## Price per person | Group | Price | |---|---| | 1-2 people | €970 | | 3-4 people | €873 | | 5-6 people | €825 | | 7+ people | €795 | Prices are per person. A solo traveller pays the 2-person price. A 30% deposit confirms the booking; children count as full travellers. Book: https://privatedeserttours.com/book-now/?packid=2588 ## Highlights - Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech - The Dades Valley and its gorges - The Tizi n'Tichka pass over the High Atlas - The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou - The palm grove of Skoura - The Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga ## Itinerary ### Day 1 · Arrival in Marrakech Your journey begins with a warm greeting at Marrakech airport, where your tour driver will meet you for transfer to your riad. After check-in, you'll have free time to explore the city or relax. Overnight stay in Marrakech. Stay in a traditional riad and use the afternoon to explore the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square. Enjoy local culinary delights and soak up the lively atmosphere of this city. Overnight: Hotel or riad in Marrakech ### Day 2 · Marrakech to Boumalne Dades, 310 KM | 5–6 Hours Drive After a delicious Moroccan breakfast, start your journey to Boumalne Dades. Kick off your day with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, reaching an altitude of 2,260 meters via Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Along the way, you'll visit the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate, Skoura, and El Kelaa M'Gouna. End your day with an overnight stay in Boumalne Dades. Overnight: Hotel or riad in Boumalne Dades ### Day 3 · Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Desert, 270 KM | 4–5 Hours Drive Prepare for a truly unique experience as you travel to Merzouga. After breakfast, journey towards the Merzouga desert, passing through Tinghir and the impressive Todra Gorge. Continue through Tinejdad and Erfoud, known for its fossils. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride at sunset to a desert camp for an overnight experience.. Overnight: Desert camp at the Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga ### Day 4 · Merzouga Desert to Fes, 470 KM | 7–8 Hours Drive Begin your day with breakfast and then head to Fes. On the way, you'll traverse the Ziz Valley and the Cedar forests, where you might spot Barbary macaques. Pass through Midelt and Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture, before arriving in Fes for your overnight stay. Overnight: Hotel or riad in Fes ### Day 5 · Guided Tour of Fes, Minimal Driving After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour to explore Fes's historic sites. Visit the Madrasa Bou Inania, the Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University, the South Tower, the pottery village, Nejjarine Square, and the Royal Palace. Spend time in the rich history and culture of this ancient city. Overnight: Hotel or riad in Fes ### Day 6 · Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes & Volubilis, 200 KM | 3–4 Hours Drive Travel to Chefchaouen with stops in Meknes and the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. Meknes is renowned for its Bab Mansour gate, while Volubilis is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon reaching Chefchaouen, take in the blue-washed buildings of the old town. Overnight: Hotel or riad in Chefchaouen ### Day 7 · Chefchaouen to Your Departure City After your breakfast in the riad, our journey will start towards volubilis, then driving forth via wazan and other rif villages Volubilis embodies the roman ruins and presents a unique archaeological site of Moroccan history, after the visit of the ruins we will shift our way to Meknes city, an imperial city in the 17th century, where we will hang around the historical huge walls of the medina, bab el mansour. Then we continue to Fes where the tour finishes.( We can finish with you in any other city you want). ## Included - Private air-conditioned vehicle and fuel for all seven days - Airport pick-up in Marrakech; drop-off at your hotel or airport in the end city - English-speaking Berber driver - 6 nights' accommodation: Marrakech, Dades Valley, Erg Chebbi desert camp, Fes (2), Chefchaouen - 6 dinners and 6 breakfasts - Camel ride to and from the camp; sandboarding in the Erg Chebbi dunes - Guided visit of the Fes medina on day 5, as described in the itinerary - Music around the fire at the camp; soft drinks at the camp - All stops along the route, including Aït Benhaddou, the Todra Gorge, Volubilis and Meknes; stops when you ask ## Not included - Flights - Lunches and drinks outside the camp - Entrance fees (Aït Benhaddou kasbah, madrasas, Volubilis) - Tips ## FAQ ### Is this a private tour or a group tour? It is a private tour. Only your own party travels in the vehicle with your driver-guide, there are no fixed departure dates, and no other travelers join along the way. Every tour on this site runs this way. ### How long is this tour, and where does it start and end? It takes 7 days. Pickup on day 1 is at your hotel, riad or the airport in Marrakech. The tour ends in Fes on day 7. Our driver meets you at the pickup point between the departure time and 30 minutes after it. ### How much does this tour cost? The price is per person and depends on the size of your group: EUR 970 for 1 or 2 people, EUR 873 for 3 or 4, EUR 825 for 5 or 6, and EUR 795 for 7 or more. A solo traveller pays the 2-person price and children count as full travellers. A 30% deposit confirms the booking; send us your dates and we confirm within 24 hours. ### What is the cancellation policy? Cancel more than 50 days before the departure date and you get a full refund. Cancellations less than 50 days before departure, and no-shows, are not refunded. Tickets for events or attractions and airport transfers are non-refundable. The full booking terms are on our Terms and Conditions page. ### How fit do I need to be for this tour? Most days are spent in a private vehicle, with stops for short walks in kasbahs, gorges and villages. The camel ride to the desert camp takes about one to two hours; if you would rather not ride, tell us when booking. Tell us about any mobility, dietary or medical needs in writing before you confirm and we plan the days around them. ### Can the itinerary be changed? Yes. The day-by-day plan on this page is a starting point. You can add a night, swap a stop, change the pace or combine it with another route; we confirm the changes and the price in writing before you book. --- Private Desert Tours · Rue la Marche Vert, Mhamid 47402, Morocco · Phone and WhatsApp +212667897512 · https://privatedeserttours.com/contact-us/