10 Day Imperial Tour from Fes
10-Day Imperial Tour from Fes
Tour Overview
This 10-day private tour offers a sweeping journey through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes and culture. From the ancient medina of Fes and cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to the rolling dunes of the Sahara in Merzouga, dramatic Todra and Dades Gorges, film-set kasbahs, Atlantic coastlines, and the blue alleys of Chefchaouen — this itinerary blends history, nature, and local life with comfort.
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Start: Fes • End: Tangier (or return to Fes on request)
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Fes
Pick-up from Fes airport or your Riad.
Rest and free time to explore Fes’s old medina at leisure.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 2: Full Day in Fes
Guided walking tour: Royal Palace gate, Jewish Quarter (Mellah), Borj Sud for panoramic views. Explore the old medina: Bab Boujloud, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, tanneries, and Al-Quaraouiyine University.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 3: Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forests → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (≈ 7 hrs drive with stops)
Depart after breakfast through Ifrane, visit cedar forests in Azrou.
Lunch in Midelt. Travel onward via the scenic Ziz Valley.
Arrive in Merzouga, enjoy sunset camel trek into the dunes, dinner & campfire in luxury desert camp.
Overnight in Merzouga Desert Camp.
Day 4: Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley (≈ 5 hrs drive)
Sunrise over dunes then depart desert: Rissani market, Erfoud’s fossil workshops.
Continue through Touroug & Tinjdad palm groves.
Visit Todra Gorge, walk through canyon.
Head to Dades Valley for sunset views and dinner.
Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 5: Dades Valley → Rose Valley → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech (≈ 5.5 hrs drive)
Morning departure across Rose Valley, through palm groves of Skoura.
Visit Kasbah Amridil. Arrive in Ouarzazate; optional film studio visit or Taourirt Kasbah.
Continue to Aït Ben Haddou. Then over High Atlas via Tizi-n’Tichka Pass to Marrakech.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 6: Full Day in Marrakech
Guided tour: Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Medina & souks, Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fna Square. Afternoon visit to Majorelle Garden & modern quarters.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 7: Marrakech → Essaouira
Morning pick-up; drive to Essaouira via argan groves (stop at cooperative).
Explore Essaouira: port, medina, ramparts, seafood by the sea.
Overnight in Essaouira.
Day 8: Essaouira → Casablanca
Depart Essaouira after breakfast, head to Casablanca.
Visit Hassan II Mosque, Corniche, Mohammed V Square, perhaps Rick’s Café.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 9: Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen
After breakfast, explore Rabat: Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of the Oudaya.
Continue to Chefchaouen, enjoy the blue-washed streets and relaxed mountain atmosphere.
Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 10: Chefchaouen → Tangier (or Fes depending on your plan)
Morning to explore Chefchaouen further (shopping, photography) if time permits.
Drive to Tangier (or return to Fes if that’s your preference).
Drop-off at airport or hotel.
End of tour.
What’s Included
Private transport in A/C 4×4 or minivan + fuel
English-speaking driver/guide
Accommodation: RIads / hotels + 1 night in luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
Camel ride (sunset & sunrise) + alternative 4×4 if preferred
Daily breakfasts + selected dinners (including desert & Dades Valley)
Pick-up in Fes & drop-off in Tangier or Fes
Not Included
Lunches & drinks not listed
Entrance fees to some monuments / studios
Optional extras (quad biking, hammam, etc.)
Note
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add activities (like ATV, extra stops), or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
Why Travel With Morocco Ino Tours?
Comfort & Authenticity: hand-picked Riads and desert camps
Flexibility: private tours with your own driver and car
Local expertise: discover Morocco through the eyes of locals
Unforgettable experiences: camel rides, desert campfire music, Atlas panoramas