15-Day Morocco Tour From Fes

Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Fes-Saïs Airport, meet our representative for a 30-minute transfer to your hotel or riad.

After check-in, relax or take a short stroll nearby. Your guide will meet you to discuss the next day’s plan and answer questions.

If arriving early, enjoy a brief orientation walk and optional café stop for mint tea and pastries.

Dinner options: at your riad or a local restaurant (guide will advise).

Rest well for a full day exploring Fes tomorrow.

• Driving Time: Airport transfer only (30 minutes)
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel or Riad in Fes
• Meals: None included (restaurant recommendations available)
• Highlights: First impressions of Fes
• Optional Activities: Guided tour of Fes city highlights (if arrival time permits)

Meet your guide for a full-day ( or Half-day) tour of Fes, Morocco’s oldest imperial city and cultural center for over 1,200 years.

Focus on Fes el Bali (Old Fes), a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world’s largest car-free urban area. Start at Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate).

Visit Al Quaraouiyine University (founded 859 CE, oldest operating university), with views of its courtyard.

Stop at Nejjarine Fountain and Square, and the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts in a former caravanserai.

See the traditional tanneries from a terrace and learn about historic leather-making methods.

Lunch in a traditional medina restaurant, followed by visits to various souks (coppersmiths, weavers, potters, woodcarvers).

View the Royal Palace (Dar el Makhzen) from the exterior and explore the Mellah (Jewish Quarter).

Return to your riad/hotel; dinner options include dining at your riad or a local restaurant.

• Walking Time: Full-day tour with breaks
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel or Riad in Fes
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Highlights: Fes el Bali medina, Al Quaraouiyine University, Nejjarine Fountain, tanneries, souks, Royal Palace
• Optional Activities: Visit local artisan workshops

depart Fes for Meknes, an imperial city founded in the 11th century and expanded under Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century.

In Meknes, visit Bab Al-Mansour (elaborate gate), Sahrij Souani Basin (water reservoir), and the Royal Stables and Granary (built for 12,000 horses).

Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail (open to non-Muslims) showcasing fountains, plasterwork, and cedar ceilings.

After lunch, continue 30 km north to Volubilis, a 3rd-century BC Roman UNESCO site. Explore columns, arches, buildings, and original mosaics depicting Roman mythology.

Late afternoon drive through Ouazzane to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains.

Check into your hotel or riad, with optional evening stroll in the medina and dinner at Plaza Uta el-Hammam.

• Driving Time: About 5–6 hours with stops, 250 km
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel or Riad in Chefchaouen
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Highlights: Meknes imperial city, Volubilis Roman ruins, arrival in the Blue City
• Optional Activities: Evening stroll through Chefchaouen’s medina, photography at sunset.

spend the morning exploring Chefchaouen’s blue streets. Visit the Kasbah Museum in the main square or hike to the Spanish Mosque for panoramic views.

By mid-morning, depart for Tangier via the scenic Rif Mountains.

In Tangier, visit Cap Spartel (where Mediterranean meets Atlantic) and the Caves of Hercules (Africa-shaped sea opening).

Explore the medina with Moroccan, Spanish, and international influences. Visit the Kasbah Museum (former sultan’s palace) and stroll the Grand Socco market square.

In the afternoon, continue to Asilah, a coastal town known for its arts festival and Portuguese ramparts.

Check into your hotel, then explore the relaxed medina with murals and Atlantic views.

Optional dinner at a seafood restaurant near the port.

• Driving Time: About 4–5 hours with stops, 195 km
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel or Riad in Asilah
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Highlights: Morning in Chefchaouen, Cap Spartel, Caves of Hercules, Tangier medina, Asilah’s artistic medina
• Optional Activities: Sunset walk along Asilah’s ramparts, visit art galleries

Enjoy free time in Asilah walk on the beach, visit art galleries, or shop in the souk.

By mid-morning, depart south along the Atlantic coast to Rabat (Morocco’s capital).

In Rabat, visit Hassan Tower (12th-century unfinished minaret) and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V (modern Moroccan architecture with mosaics and craftsmanship).

Explore the Kasbah of the Udayas (Almohad-era fortress with blue-white houses and Andalusian Gardens). Enjoy views of the Bou Regreg River and Atlantic Ocean from the kasbah.

If time allows, visit the Chellah (Roman city turned medieval necropolis with ruins, Islamic monuments, gardens, and stork nests).

Evening options: stroll Rabat’s Corniche or explore the modern city. Guide can suggest dinner spots.

• Driving Time: About 2–3 hours, 250 km
• Where You’ll Stay: Riad/Hotel in Rabat
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Highlights: Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of the Udayas, Andalusian Gardens
• Optional Activities: Visit the Chellah, stroll along Rabat’s Corniche

After breakfast, depart for Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and economic center, via the Atlantic coast.

First stop: Hassan II Mosque partly built over the ocean, accommodates 25,000 indoors and 80,000 in the courtyard. Interior features hand-carved wood and stone, mosaics, glass floor, and massive cedar ceiling (guided tour available; entrance fee not included).

After lunch, visit the Habous Quarter (New Medina), blending Moroccan architecture with French urban planning arcades, craft shops, and spice vendors.

Drive along the Corniche, Casablanca’s waterfront area with beaches and restaurants.

If time allows, visit Mohammed V Square, surrounded by French-era buildings and a central fountain.

Optional: Shop at Morocco Mall, one of Africa’s largest malls, with an aquarium, ice rink, and global brands.

Evening: Explore local or international dining options (guide can recommend).

• Driving Time: About 1.5 hours, 90 km
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel in Casablanca
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Highlights: Hassan II Mosque, Habous Quarter, Corniche, Mohammed V Square
• Optional Activities: Visit the Morocco Mall, explore Art Deco architecture

After breakfast, depart for Essaouira, a coastal town on the Atlantic.

Drive south from Casablanca with stops en route. Possible stop in El Jadida to visit the 16th-century Portuguese Cistern (arched underground chamber with reflective water).

Continue through Safi, known for fishing and pottery; optional visit to local ceramic workshops.

Approaching Essaouira, pass through argan tree country look for goats in trees and visit a women’s argan oil cooperative (learn traditional production, shop high-quality products).

Arrive in Essaouira by late afternoon. Influenced by Portuguese, French, and Berber cultures, the town has a relaxed, artistic atmosphere.

After check-in, optional evening stroll in the UNESCO-listed medina or along the ramparts at sunset.

Recommended dinner at a seafood restaurant near the port, with fresh grilled fish.

• Driving Time: About 5 hours with stops, 370 km
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel or Riad in Essaouira
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Highlights: Coastal drive, argan oil cooperative, arrival in Essaouira
• Optional Activities: Sunset walk along the ramparts, evening exploration of the medina

explore Essaouira. Visit the fishing harbor to see fishermen at work and blue boats by the fortified town.

Walk through the UNESCO-listed medina with artisan workshops and art galleries. Stroll along Skala de la Ville for Atlantic views and historic cannons.

Visit the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), reflecting Essaouira’s multicultural past.

Free time to shop for thuya wood crafts, silver jewelry, and textiles or explore local art galleries.

After lunch, drive 2.5–3 hours to Marrakech through countryside with argan trees, olive groves, and farmland.

Arrive late afternoon and check into your hotel or riad. Optional evening visit to Jemaa el-Fnaa square with food stalls, performers, and street entertainment.

Dinner options include your riad or trying Moroccan street food at Jemaa el-Fnaa.

• Driving Time: About 3 hours, 190 km
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel or Riad in Marrakech
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Highlights: Morning in Essaouira, arrival in Marrakech, first experience of Jemaa el-Fnaa
• Optional Activities: Shopping in Essaouira, evening exploration of Jemaa el-Fnaa

Meet your guide for a full-day ( or Half-day) tour of Marrakech, one of Morocco’s imperial cities blending tradition and modernity.

Visit Bahia Palace (19th-century palace with intricate woodwork and courtyards), Saadian Tombs (royal burial site from Saadian era, rediscovered in 1917), and Ben Youssef Quranic School (once North Africa’s largest Islamic college, preserved as a historic site).

Explore Marrakech’s colorful souks the largest traditional market in Morocco for spices, leather, textiles, and crafts.

Enjoy lunch near Jemaa el-Fnaa square, active during the day with performers, vendors, and food stalls.

In the afternoon, view the exterior of Koutoubia Mosque (12th-century, 77m minaret) and visit Majorelle Garden (botanical garden with blue buildings and Berber Museum).

Return to your riad. In the evening, optionally revisit Jemaa el-Fnaa to experience its lively night atmosphere. Guide can recommend dinner options.

• Walking Time: Full-day tour with breaks
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel or Riad in Marrakech
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Highlights: Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Quranic School, souks, Jemaa el-Fnaa square, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden
• Optional Activities: Evening exploration of Jemaa el-Fnaa, dinner at a traditional restaurant

Depart Marrakech for the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Stop for scenic viewpoints along the way.

Descend into arid terrain and arrive at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage kasbah and former caravan stop. Explore its narrow streets and climb for panoramic views.

Lunch near Ait Ben Haddou, then continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.”

Visit Kasbah Taourirt (former Glaoui residence). Optional visits to Cinema Museum and Atlas Film Studios (entry not included).

Arrive in Ouarzazate late afternoon. Check in, relax, dinner at Riad/hotel, evening at leisure.

• Driving Time: About 4–5 hours with stops, 200 km
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel or Riad in Ouarzazate
• Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
• Highlights: High Atlas Mountains, Tizi n’Tichka Pass, Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO site, Ouarzazate
• Optional Activities: Visit film studios, explore Kasbah Taourirt

Visit a film studio in Ouarzazate to see movie sets and learn about local filmmaking.

Continue to Kelaat M’Gouna in the Valley of Roses known for rose water production and May’s Rose Festival. Option to purchase rose-based products.

Next stop: Todra Gorges with 300m-high limestone walls. Walk through the gorge and enjoy lunch nearby.

Drive through Touroug, Tinjdad, and Erfoud toward Merzouga. View the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi as you approach the Sahara.

In Merzouga, switch to camels for a 1-hour trek into the desert at sunset.

Arrive at a luxury desert camp in time to watch the sunset from a dune.

Enjoy a Moroccan dinner, Berber music by the campfire, and stargazing.

Camp features beds, private bathrooms, and traditional décor with modern comforts.

• Driving Time: About 6–7 hours with stops, 350 km
• Where You’ll Stay: Luxury desert camp in Merzouga
• Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
• Highlights: Film studios, Valley of Roses, Todra Gorges, camel trek, Sahara sunset
• Optional Activities: Sandboarding, stargazing

Wake early to watch the sunrise over Sahara dunes. After breakfast, begin a 4×4 excursion to explore the Merzouga region.

First stop: ancient eyeliner (kohl) mine learn about traditional cosmetic production.

Visit nomadic families living in handmade tents; share mint tea and learn about their lifestyle.

Continue to Khamlia village for a live Gnaoua music performance rooted in African traditions.

Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a walk through a palm grove to learn about desert agriculture and irrigation.

Final stop: Merzouga Lake (Flamingo Lake), a seasonal bird habitat with views of the surrounding desert.

Return to accommodation in Merzouga (hotel, riad, or camp). Dinner and evening under the stars.

• Driving Time: About 4 hours of 4×4 excursion
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel, Riad, or camp in Merzouga
• Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
• Highlights: Desert sunrise, eyeliner mine, nomadic families, Khamlia village, palm grove, Merzouga Lake
• Optional Activities: Visit nomadic family, Gnaoua music experience, birdwatching at Merzouga Lake

After breakfast, depart the Sahara and head north.

First stop: Rissani, former capital of Tafilalet and origin of Morocco’s Alaouite dynasty. Visit the traditional market (best on Tue, Thu, Sun) for an authentic local trading experience.

Continue to Erfoud, known for its date festival and fossils. Visit a marble workshop to see fossil transformation into décor and furniture.

Drive through the Ziz Valley lush palm oasis along the Ziz River with red cliffs. Stop for panoramic views.

Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains; landscape shifts to greener terrain.

Arrive in Midelt (altitude 1,500+ m), known for apples and minerals. Check into your hotel and relax or walk the town with views of Jbel Ayachi (3,700+ m). Dinner at hotel.

• Driving Time: About 5–6 hours with stops, 270 km
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel in Midelt
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Highlights: Rissani market, Erfoud fossil workshops, Ziz Valley, Middle Atlas landscapes
• Optional Activities: Visit fossil workshops in Erfoud, explore Rissani’s market

After breakfast, continue north through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Landscape becomes greener and more forested.

Stop at the Cedar Forest near Azrou to see Barbary macaques (wild monkeys); opportunity for photos and feeding.

Continue to Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” known for Alpine-style architecture and clean streets. Walk around town and see the stone lion statue.

After lunch in Ifrane, drive to Fes through farmland and olive groves.

Check into your hotel or riad in Fes. Free time for rest or shopping in the medina.

Optional farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant with music and entertainment.

• Driving Time: About 4 hours with stops, 200 km
• Where You’ll Stay: Hotel or Riad in Fes
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Highlights: Cedar Forest with Barbary macaques, Ifrane “Little Switzerland,” return to Fes
• Optional Activities: Farewell dinner with traditional entertainment

After breakfast, enjoy free time in Fes shop, revisit sites, or relax at your riad.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Fes-Saïs Airport (approx. 30 minutes).

Alternative Options:

– Transfer to Casablanca (3–4 hours) or Casablanca Airport

– Transfer to Tangier (4–5 hours) or Tangier Airport

Depart Morocco with memories of cities, mountains, desert, coast, and Moroccan hospitality.

• Driving Time: Airport transfer only (30 minutes) or longer if transferring to Casablanca or Tangier
• Meals: Breakfast included
• Optional Activities: Free time in Fes