Cross Morocco from the Atlantic to Fes in ten private days: two nights in Agadir with a guided city day, a Taroudant stop on the way to Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades and Todra gorges, two nights in the Merzouga desert, the Middle Atlas and three nights in Fes with Volubilis and Meknes.
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Packages, Pricing & Discounts
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Tour Overview
This route takes you diagonally across the country, from the beaches of the south to the old imperial city of Fes. You start with an arrival night and a guided day in Agadir, then drive inland past Taroudant and over the Anti-Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou. The middle of the trip is the desert: the Valley of the Kasbahs, the Dades and Todra gorges and two nights at Merzouga, one at a camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes and one at a hotel after a 4×4 day around the area. From the Sahara you cross the Middle Atlas to Fes for three nights, with a guided day in the medina and a day trip to the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes.
Your 10-Day Route from Agadir
The tour starts in Agadir and finishes in Fes, with nine nights: Agadir (2), Ait Ben Haddou (1), Dades Valley (1), Merzouga (2: one at a Sahara camp, one at a hotel) and Fes (3).
Choose Comfort, Luxury, Premium Luxury or VIP All-Inclusive. Request your private tour quote with your dates, party size and preferred stays. Quotes in US dollars are available on request.
Prefer to finish in Marrakech? See our 8-day private tour from Agadir to Marrakech, or all our tours from Agadir. Every itinerary can be customized before booking, including a finish in Casablanca.
Tour Highlights
- Private ten-day tour from Agadir to Fes with your own driver.
- Arrive at your own pace and spend a guided day in Agadir: the kasbah, the fishing port, Souk El Had and the marina.
- Stop in Taroudant on the way to a night at Ait Ben Haddou.
- Two nights at Merzouga: a camel ride to a Sahara camp and a private 4×4 day around Erg Chebbi.
- Three nights in Fes with a guided medina day and a trip to Volubilis and Meknes.
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Morocco. Your driver meets you at Agadir Al Massira airport, about 25 minutes from the city, and takes you to your hotel near the beach. Rest after the flight, take a first walk along the promenade and have dinner wherever you like. If you land early, the beach is right there.
Spend the day with a local guide. Start up at Agadir Oufella, the old kasbah on the hill above the port, either by road or by the cable car. From the top you see the whole bay, and your guide will tell you how the city was rebuilt after the 1960 earthquake.
Go down to the fishing port for lunch: pick your fish from the stalls and have it grilled on the spot. In the afternoon, walk around Souk El Had, the big walled market with its fruit, spices, argan oil and crafts (note that the souk is closed on Mondays, so we plan around it). Finish at the marina and along the beach promenade as the sun goes down.
After breakfast, drive inland through the Souss Valley to Taroudant, about 85 km from Agadir. Walk into the medina through its earth ramparts, see the souk and have a coffee on the square.
The road then climbs over the Anti-Atlas through Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron town, and Tazenakht, known for its carpets. Stop for lunch on the way, pass Ouarzazate and arrive at Ait Ben Haddou in the late afternoon. Dinner and the night are at a hotel facing the ksar.
Walk through the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou in the morning light, when it is quiet, then drive through Ouarzazate and east into the Valley of the Kasbahs. Stop at the palm oasis of Skoura and drive through Kelaat M’Gouna, the rose town of the valley.
In the afternoon, follow the river into the Dades Gorge and walk among its red rock formations before dinner at your hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Tinghir and walk into Todra Gorge, where the cliffs close in above the river. Continue through Erfoud and Rissani to Merzouga, stopping for lunch.
In the late afternoon, ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes and watch the sunset. Dinner and the night are at your Sahara camp. If you’d rather not ride, we arrange a 4×4 transfer.
Watch the sunrise from the dunes, then have breakfast at camp. Spend the day exploring the area by 4×4 with your driver: the village of Khamlia, where Gnawa musicians play, the black desert and old mining sites, and the Rissani market on the days it is held. A local lunch is included.
Tonight you sleep at a hotel in Merzouga, with a proper shower and a pool in some packages, before the long drive north.
Leave after breakfast and follow the Ziz Valley north past Errachidia, with its palm groves in the gorge, to Midelt for lunch. Cross the Middle Atlas through the cedar forests, where Barbary macaques often wait by the road, and Ifrane, the alpine-looking town with the stone lion.
You reach Fes in the early evening. This is the longest drive of the trip, with regular stops for food and photos.
Spend the day in Fes el Bali with a local guide. Walk the lanes of the old medina, visit a historic madrasa when open, see Nejjarine square and its fountain and look down on a tannery from one of the terraces. View Al Quaraouiyine from the permitted public areas. Later, see the Royal Palace gates and the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter.
Your guide adjusts the route to opening hours, your interests and your walking pace.
Drive about an hour and a half to Volubilis, the Roman town on the plain below Zerhoun, and walk among its mosaics and columns with a local guide. Continue to Meknes, the imperial city of Moulay Ismail, to see the Bab Mansour gate and the main square.
Return to Fes in the late afternoon for your last evening.
Enjoy breakfast and any free time your flight allows before your private transfer to Fes–Saïss airport. If you are flying from Casablanca or Marrakech instead, tell us before booking and we will plan the final transfer.
Tour Inclusions
What’s Included
- Help planning your private Morocco tour and assistance 24/7 during your stay
- Private transportation for the confirmed itinerary, including airport transfers in Agadir and Fes
- English-speaking private driver
- 9 nights in hotels, riads and a Sahara camp for your chosen package
- 9 breakfasts
- 4 dinners: Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, the Sahara camp and the Merzouga hotel
- 1 local lunch during the Merzouga 4×4 day
- Private local guides in Agadir, Fes and Volubilis
- Camel ride and overnight Sahara camp stay
- Private 4×4 excursion around Merzouga
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Entrance fees for Luxury, Premium Luxury and VIP All-Inclusive packages
What’s Not Included
- Entrance fees for the Comfort package
- International flights and travel insurance
- Drinks other than the drinking water provided in the vehicle
- Meals not included in your chosen package, including lunch at the Agadir fishing port
- Tips, shopping and personal expenses
- Optional activities and extra services not confirmed in your proposal
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning Your Tour
Yes. Morocco welcomes millions of visitors every year, and most trips go smoothly. As with any destination, check your government’s latest travel advice before you go. Your driver and our team are on hand throughout the trip if you need anything.
Send us your travel dates, the number of travelers and your preferred package. We’ll confirm the route, accommodation and final price with you. A 25% deposit secures your booking, and we explain the balance payment options before you confirm.
The deposit is non-refundable. If an emergency stops you from travelling, you can use it for a future trip within two years. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can explain the arrangements and any hotel cancellation conditions that apply to your booking.
Yes. Use the Book Your Tour button to choose your dates and number of travelers, then review the packages and booking options. You can also send an enquiry first, and we’ll confirm your route, accommodation and final price before you book.
Yes. Every tour is private, so you can add a night, slow the pace, skip a stop or change where you start and finish. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll send you an updated route and quote.
Tipping isn’t required, but it is customary and always appreciated. Many travelers tip their driver and guides at the end of the trip and leave small tips in restaurants and hotels. Give what feels right for the service you received.
Yes. Pick one of our four packages, or tell us the hotels and riads you have in mind. We’ll check availability for your dates and suggest alternatives where they suit the route better.
Get in touch by email, WhatsApp or the enquiry form below. We usually reply within a few hours and are happy to talk through the route, the hotels or anything else before you book.
It starts with your arrival at Agadir Al Massira airport and finishes with a transfer to Fes–Saïss airport. A finish in Casablanca or Marrakech can be arranged before booking.
No. Taroudant is a stop of about an hour on day 3, around 1 hour 15 minutes from Agadir. The night is at Ait Ben Haddou or nearby Ouarzazate.
No. Souk El Had is closed on Mondays. If your guided day in Agadir falls on a Monday, we change the order of the visits.
Day 3 (Agadir to Ait Ben Haddou): about 6–6½ hours of driving, plus the Taroudant stop. Day 7 (Merzouga to Fes through the Middle Atlas): about 7–8 hours. We leave early and stop regularly for meals, photos and rest.
Two nights at Merzouga: the first at a Sahara camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, the second at a hotel after a 4×4 day around the area.
Yes. Every camp we use has tents with private bathrooms. In the Comfort package the tents don’t have air conditioning, while the Luxury, Premium Luxury and VIP All-Inclusive packages include air-conditioned tents.
The tour includes nine breakfasts, four dinners and one lunch on the Merzouga 4×4 day. Other meals are at your own expense unless your package includes more.
Choose Your Accommodation Package
Every package includes your private vehicle and driver. Open a package to see where you could stay on this tour, night by night.
Comfort · Level 1 · 4-star hotels and traditional riads
Welcoming 4-star hotels and traditional riads of a similar standard.
- Casablanca: Hotel Kenzi Basma, Hotel Idou Anfa or Club Val d’Anfa
- Rabat: Riad Lalla Zineb or Riad Meftaha
- Tangier: Hotel Palais Zahia or Hilton (4-star)
- Chefchaouen: Riad Hicham, Casa Hassan, Hotel Riad Cherifa, Dar Echchaouen, Palacio Al Andalus or Riad Alhambra Chaouen
- Fes: Riad Sayeda Al Hora, Riad La Perle de la Medina, Riad Al Makan, Riad Zawiyat Fes or Riad Fes Nass Zmane
- Merzouga hotel: Desert Villa Boutique Hotel, Riad Azawad or Dar Morocco
- Sahara camp: Tents with private bathrooms (no A/C) at Sahara Desert Luxury Camp, Dihya, Ideal or Tawada Desert Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Riad Dar Ahlam Dades, Grand Canyon Lodge Dades or Layali Ouarzazate
- Marrakech: Riad Aslal, Riad Tassili Boutique, Riad Challa, Riad Cologne, Riad Croix Berbère or Grand Plaza Hotel
- Essaouira: Riad Raoud Rayhane
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
Luxury · Level 2 · Fine 4-star and selected 5-star stays
Excellent 4-star hotels and selected 5-star riads, with extra comfort and service.
- Casablanca: Barceló Anfa or Kenzi Tower
- Rabat: Riad Zyo
- Tangier: Hotel Barceló Tangier or Hilton Tangier City Center (5-star)
- Chefchaouen: Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
- Fes: Riad Salam Fes, Riad Bensouda, Riad Grand Alcazar or Fès Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
- Merzouga hotel: Riad Serai or Riad Madu
- Sahara camp: Tents with A/C and private bathrooms at Sahara Desert Luxury Camp, Dihya, Ideal or Tawada Desert Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Hotel Xaluca Dades, Kasbah El Kabbab, Skoura Lodge or Les Tourmalines Ouarzazate
- Marrakech: Riad Atlas Palace, Riad Anya & Spa, Riad Diamond, Palais des Princesses, Riad Les Remparts de la Kasbah, Kenzi Menara Palace or Hotel Es Saadi
- Essaouira: Hotel Le Medina or Villa Quieta
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
Premium Luxury · Level 3 · Hand-picked 5-star hotels and boutique riads
Hand-picked 5-star hotels and high-end boutique riads.
- Casablanca: Le Doge Relais & Châteaux, Le Casablanca Hotel or Sofitel Casablanca
- Rabat: La Tour Hassan Palace, Sofitel Jardin des Roses, Rabat Marriott or Conrad Rabat Arzana
- Tangier: Club Le Mirage or Fairmont Tazi Palace
- Chefchaouen: Suites at Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
- Fes: Riad Mayfez Suites & Spa, or a suite at Riad El Amine, Riad Dar Lys or Riad Salam Fes
- Merzouga hotel: A suite at Riad Serai or Sunrise Palace
- Sahara camp: Tents with A/C and private bathrooms at Merzouga Luxury Desert Camps or Desert Luxury Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Berbère Palace, Oz Palace or Kasbah Tamesna in Ouarzazate
- Marrakech: La Maison Arabe, Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, Les Jardins de la Médina, Es Saadi Palace, Radisson Blu Carré Eden or Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi
- Essaouira: Heure Bleue Palais (Relais & Châteaux), Le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa or Maison Kasba
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
VIP All-Inclusive · Level 4 · The most prestigious addresses, all meals included
Morocco’s most prestigious 5-star addresses, with all meals included.
- Casablanca: Four Seasons Casablanca or Royal Mansour Casablanca
- Rabat: The Ritz-Carlton Rabat or Four Seasons Rabat
- Tangier: Club Le Mirage or Fairmont Tazi Palace, with upgraded rooms or suites
- Chefchaouen: Suites at Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
- Fes: Riad Fès Relais & Châteaux, Palais Faraj Suites & Spa or Riad Sahrai
- Merzouga hotel: A suite at Riad Serai or Sunrise Palace
- Sahara camp: Royal Camp at Desert Luxury Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: A suite at Eden Boutique Dades
- Marrakech: La Sultana, Four Seasons, The Oberoi, Selman or Villa des Orangers
- Essaouira: A suite at Heure Bleue Palais (Relais & Châteaux)
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
These are examples, not a fixed list. Your proposal names every hotel, riad and camp before you book, and we can change any stay you like. For La Mamounia, Royal Mansour, Kasbah Tamadot or Dar Ahlam, see our VIP and luxury tours.
