Dyeing vats of the leather tannery in Fes medina

6-day student trip

6 Days Fes to Marrakech Student Adventure

Perfect for groups flying into Fes and out of Marrakech. Students see the medieval medina of Fes, Barbary macaque forests, the Sahara and the kasbah route without backtracking.

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Duration: 6 days
Start: Fes
End: Marrakech
Group type: University, School, Erasmus
Tour style: Private group trip
Sahara included: Yes
Private transport: Yes

Tour overview

A balanced mix of urban history and natural landscapes, ideal as the core of a study-abroad excursion or a school geography and culture trip.

Fes → Middle Atlas → Merzouga → Dades → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech

What Students Can Learn

The medieval urban plan of Fes el Bali and its craft quarters
Cedar forest ecosystems in the Middle Atlas
Desert geography: ergs, regs and hamadas
Kasbah architecture and southern trade towns

Highlights

Guided walk in Fes el Bali
Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest
Ziz Valley palm groves
Erg Chebbi desert camp
Ait Ben Haddou

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Fes medina
Arrival day in Fes with a guided visit of the medina: the tanneries, Al-Attarine madrasa area, and artisan workshops.
Day 2: Fes – Ifrane – Middle Atlas – Midelt
Drive through Ifrane and the cedar forests near Azrou, then across the Middle Atlas plateaus to Midelt.
Driving: Approx. 3–4 hours
Day 3: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Follow the Ziz Valley with its palm oases, then reach Merzouga for a camel trek or 4x4 transfer to a desert camp.
Driving: Approx. 4–5 hours
Day 4: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades
Desert sunrise, then west via the Todra Gorge to the Dades Valley.
Driving: Approx. 5 hours
Day 5: Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou
Along the kasbah road to Ouarzazate and a guided visit of Ait Ben Haddou.
Driving: Approx. 3–4 hours
Day 6: Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Cross the High Atlas and arrive in Marrakech for a final evening on Jemaa el-Fna square.
Driving: Approx. 4 hours

Driving times are estimates and depend on road conditions, weather and the number of stops.

Accommodation

Riads, guesthouses, hotels and a desert camp where relevant, chosen to suit student groups. The exact properties and level are confirmed in your proposal.

Meals

Usually breakfast daily and dinners on the road and at the desert camp. Meal plans are agreed in the proposal and dietary needs can be planned in advance.

Typically included

Private transport with driver, accommodation as agreed, meals as agreed, desert camp and camel trek or 4x4 where the route includes the Sahara. Final inclusions are listed in your proposal.