Seven days can show remarkably different sides of Morocco. One morning is spent among Roman ruins; another begins in the blue lanes of Chefchaouen. A few days later, the Atlantic is beside you in Casablanca, Marrakech fills the evening with movement and, by the end of the week, the road has disappeared into the dunes of Merzouga.
This 7 days Morocco tour from Fes is designed around that contrast. Rather than concentrating only on the Sahara, the route combines northern Morocco, imperial-city heritage, Marrakech and the landscapes of the south in one complete circuit.
The first stage links Fes with Meknes and the archaeological site of Volubilis before continuing into the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen.
From the blue city, the route turns toward Rabat, then follows the Atlantic coast to Casablanca. Here, the monumental Hassan II Mosque becomes one of the defining stops before you continue inland to Marrakech.
Marrakech gets more than a quick overnight. A local Marrakech guide introduces you to the medina, historic monuments and souks, giving you a full day to understand the city before the road turns south toward the desert.
That Marrakech to desert section crosses the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, the Valley of Roses, Dades and Todra before reaching the Sahara Desert in Merzouga.
The final evening belongs to Erg Chebbi. Leave the vehicle behind for a camel ride through the dunes and continue toward your camp for dinner and a night in the Sahara. Depending on the category booked, an upgraded luxury desert camp can be arranged.
For travelers looking for a one week Morocco itinerary that includes both cities and the Sahara, this route offers considerably more variety than spending the entire week around only Fes or Marrakech.
The moments that define this journey
A week allows this itinerary to do something shorter Fes Morocco tours cannot: combine northern Morocco, the Atlantic cities, Marrakech and the Sahara without reducing the journey to one long drive after another.
The first part is cultural. Meknes, Volubilis, Chefchaouen, Rabat and Casablanca each add a different chapter before Marrakech becomes the turning point between northern Morocco and the desert south.
A complete guided day also means Marrakech is not simply an overnight stop. You have time for a local Marrakech guide, the medina, historic monuments and some of the most popular things to do in Marrakech.
The second half changes completely. The High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades and Todra gradually lead toward the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, where the week ends with a camel ride and night among the dunes.
If you are still deciding how many days in Fes to include before departure, one or two additional nights can be useful for exploring the medina and other Fes Morocco attractions before starting this circuit.
Need a different hotel category, an extra night in Marrakech or more time in the desert? Use our Customize Your Morocco Tour page to adapt the route around your dates.
You can learn more about the people behind the journeys on our About Us page, or contact us when you are ready to check availability.
Seven days is not the only way to experience the desert from Fes. If you have less time, compare this itinerary with our
3 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga,
4 Days Desert Tour from Fes,
3 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech
or
4 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech.
You can also browse all tours from Fes to compare routes, duration and final destinations.
