Round trip from Fes · 14 days · 13 nights
A private 14-day Morocco tour that starts and ends in Fes: two nights in the Sahara, the Dades Valley, Marrakech with a day trip, Essaouira, Casablanca, Rabat and Chefchaouen, with a driver and a local guide.
Duration
14 days, 13 nights
Route
Fes - Merzouga - Dades - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech - Essaouira - Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen - Fes
Guides speak
English and Spanish
Price
On request, free quote with no obligation
Tour overview
The 14-day Morocco tour from Fes is a private round trip by Highlights Morocco Tours. It starts with two days in Fes, crosses the Middle Atlas to Merzouga for two nights in a Sahara desert camp, follows the Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech, adds a day trip and Essaouira, and returns through Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Meknes to Fes. It includes a private driver and a local guide who speaks English or Spanish. The price is on request, with a free quote and no obligation.
Two weeks is the best length to see Morocco without rushing. Starting in Fes puts the longest desert drive early in the trip. You spend two days in the medina, head for the Sahara on day 3, cross the Atlas to Marrakech, go down to the coast and come back north through Rabat and Chefchaouen, ending where you started.
It is a typical route, not a fixed script. We adapt the stops and nights to your dates and pace, and we can add days in the desert, in Fes, in Marrakech or on the coast. For a shorter trip see our 8-day Morocco tours.
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Highlights
Itinerary
Fes el-Bali
Fes el-Bali
About 460 km
Merzouga
About 300 km
About 330 km
Marrakech
Marrakech
About 175 km
Essaouira
About 370 km
About 90 km
About 240 km
About 300 km with stops
Route map
The route goes south over the Atlas to the Sahara, crosses to Marrakech and the coast, and returns north along the Atlantic and the Rif.
Fes
Start and end of the tour, with two days in the medina.
Merzouga
Camel ride at sunset, a full day in the desert and two nights in a camp.
Dades Valley
Rock formations, the Todra Gorges and kasbahs on the way.
Ait Ben Haddou
UNESCO-listed ksar of red-earth towers.
Marrakech
A guided day and a day trip in and around the red city.
Essaouira
Coastal medina and fishing port, with a free day.
Casablanca
The Hassan II Mosque, on the way north.
Rabat
The capital, with the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas.
Chefchaouen
The blue town of the Rif, before the road back to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes.
Why this route
Starting in Fes lets you do the long desert drive when you are fresh and keeps the coast and the Rif for the second half of the trip.
The return passes through Casablanca, Rabat and Chefchaouen, so you see the capital and the blue town before closing the loop in Fes.
Morocco tour package
14-day Morocco tours
All routes are private, last 14 days and include two nights in a Sahara desert camp.
| Tour | Route | Ending |
|---|---|---|
| 14 days from Marrakech | Marrakech, Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen, Casablanca, Essaouira | Marrakech (round trip) |
| 14 days from Casablanca | Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara, Marrakech, Essaouira | Casablanca (round trip) |
| 14 days from Fes | Fes, Sahara, Marrakech, Essaouira, Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen | Fes (round trip) |
| 14 days from Tangier | Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara, Marrakech, Essaouira | Tangier (round trip) |
| 14 days from Rabat | Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara, Marrakech, Essaouira | Rabat (round trip) |
Your quote
Meals, extra stops and the type of camp are confirmed in your free quote. Tell us what you prefer.
Good to know
Tour guide
The 14-day Morocco tour from Fes is a private round trip by Highlights Morocco Tours that begins with two days in the old medina. Your driver and English or Spanish speaking guide then take you to the Sahara for two nights, on to Marrakech and Essaouira, and back north through Casablanca, Rabat and Chefchaouen to Fes.
The 14-day Morocco tour from Fes is a private round trip of 14 days and 13 nights, with Highlights Morocco Tours providing a private driver and a local guide who speaks English or Spanish. Unlike most Morocco circuits, it opens with two days in Fes, goes south over the Middle Atlas to Merzouga for two nights in a Sahara desert camp, continues to Marrakech and Essaouira, then returns by the Atlantic coast and the Rif mountains.
Day 1: you arrive in Fes and explore Fes el-Bali with its tanneries and madrasas. Day 2: a second day in the medina. Day 3: about 460 km over the Middle Atlas to the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a sunset camel ride and a night in the desert camp. Day 4: a full day in the Sahara and a second camp night. Day 5: the Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley. Day 6: Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech. Day 7: the Marrakech medina. Day 8: a day trip to the Ourika Valley, the Ouzoud Waterfalls or the Agafay stone desert. Day 9: Essaouira, about 175 km. Day 10: a free day by the sea. Day 11: about 370 km to Casablanca. Day 12: the Hassan II Mosque and Rabat. Day 13: Rabat to Chefchaouen, about 240 km. Day 14: Volubilis, Meknes and back to Fes.
The 14-day Morocco tour from Fes suits travellers who fly into Fes, perhaps from Europe on a low-cost route, and want to finish where they started. It rewards people who like culture, as Fes gets two full days, and it leaves time for the desert, with a rest day at Merzouga. The long drives are Fes to Merzouga, about 460 km, and Essaouira to Casablanca, about 370 km. The rest of the days are shorter.
Spring and autumn are usually the most comfortable seasons for this Fes desert tour, with mild days in the medinas and gentle temperatures at Merzouga. Summer is very hot inland, in Fes and in the desert, so plan early starts and rest in the afternoon. In winter, Fes and Chefchaouen can be cold and damp, the desert nights are cold, and the Middle Atlas and High Atlas may see snow. The coast between Essaouira and Rabat is milder.
For the 14-day Morocco tour from Fes, pack layers you can add or remove, a warm jacket for the desert camp, a scarf, sunglasses, sun cream and closed shoes with good grip for the medina cobbles. Bring a small bag for the camp nights. Keep cash in dirhams for tips, lunches and drinks, because lunches, drinks, entrance fees and tips are not included. A reusable water bottle and a power bank are useful on the longer driving days.
The price of the 14-day Morocco tour from Fes is on request, because it depends on your dates, the size of your group and the season. The tour includes the private driver, the English or Spanish speaking local guide, a camel ride at sunset and dinner and breakfast at the desert camp. The quote is free with no obligation. Request it through the contact form, WhatsApp or email, and Highlights Morocco Tours will reply quickly.
Why book with us
Local agency
Highlights Morocco Tours is a private tour operator based in Marrakech.
100% private
Only your group, with your own driver.
English and Spanish
Local guides who speak English or Spanish.
Tailor-made
Ask us to add a night, change a stop or adjust the pace.
WhatsApp support
Support before and during your trip.
Free quote
Send your dates and group size. No obligation.
FAQ
About the trip, how to book it and who we are.
Yes. Two weeks is the best length to see Morocco without rushing. In 14 days you can combine the imperial cities, the Atlas, the Sahara, the blue town of Chefchaouen and the Atlantic coast, with free days to rest.
A popular 14-day itinerary from Fes goes Merzouga, the Dades Valley, Marrakech, Essaouira, Casablanca, Rabat and Chefchaouen, and back to Fes. It avoids repeating the same road and includes two nights in the Sahara.
Morocco is big, so there are some long driving days, mostly between Merzouga and the cities. We plan stops for lunch and rest, and the free days give you time to relax.
Yes. It includes a camel ride at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes and two nights in a desert camp at Merzouga, with a full day in the desert. The camel ride depends on the season and your arrival time.
The weather changes a lot between regions and seasons, so we cannot give a forecast for specific days. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are usually the most comfortable. Summer is very hot inland and in the desert, often above 40 degrees, and winter is mild by day but cold at night in the desert and the Atlas, where it can snow. Check the forecast a few days before you travel and we will advise you on what to pack.
Yes. We adapt the stops and the number of nights to your dates and interests, and we can add days in the desert, in Fes, in Marrakech or on the coast.
Fes is about 460 km from Merzouga, which takes most of a day with stops through the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley. We plan stops for lunch and rest.
Send us your dates and number of travellers with the contact form, by WhatsApp or by email. We reply with a free, no-obligation quote and, once you are happy with it, we confirm the booking and the details of your trip.
The price depends on your dates, the number of travellers and the type of camp, so we quote on request. Quotes are free and come with no obligation.
The tour starts and ends in Fes. We agree the pick-up point and time with you when we confirm your booking.
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Why travellers trust us
8+ years
Organising private tours across Morocco for many years.
Local Berber team
Brothers and friends who grew up in the desert and know every road and camp.
100% private
Your own driver and guide. Never a big shared group.
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