A private Morocco family tour · 13 days / 12 nights
Morocco, together
From the working medina of Fes to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, then west through the valleys and mountains to Marrakech. There is time to follow a craft, walk a little further, or stay where everyone is happy.
A sample journey
The Sahara gives this journey its shape. Overnight stops in Midelt and the Todra Valley break the longer crossings into separate days; several substantial drives remain. This route suits families who enjoy travelling overland. For those who need less time in a vehicle, we design a shorter geographical journey.
- Days 1–5
- Fes · 3 nights
Midelt · 1 night
Erg Chebbi · 1 night - Days 6–9
- Todra Valley · 1 night
Ouarzazate · 1 night
High Atlas · 2 nights - Days 10–13
- Marrakech · 3 nights
Departure on day 13
Days in Morocco
Day 1 — Arrive in Fes
Settle into the first of three nights in Fes. The arrival day stays light, with time to eat and rest before exploring. Flight arrangements determine whether there is room for a first walk.
Day 2 — Inside the medina
Spend the morning in Fes el-Bali, following a few streets closely rather than trying to cover the whole medina. The route follows the family’s interests: working crafts, food, or the courtyards and buildings that give the city its character. Leave the afternoon open.
Day 3 — A closer look
Give one interest more time. Pottery and tilework offer a different way into Fes; a food-focused morning might suit another family. We choose the visit around genuine curiosity, with time to return to the hotel before tomorrow’s journey.
Day 4 — Fes to Midelt
Leave Fes for the Middle Atlas and an overnight stop in Midelt. The purpose of this day is to divide the journey south. There is no second programme waiting at the end of the drive.
Day 5 — Towards Erg Chebbi
Continue through the Ziz Valley towards Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Spend the night in a desert camp, with time at the dunes shaped around arrival and the weather. The camp’s rooming, bathroom arrangements and final transfer are settled during planning.
Day 6 — The Todra Valley
Travel west to the Todra Valley and stay overnight. A short walk can follow the drive if there is energy for it. The stop gives the day a clear end instead of extending it all the way to Ouarzazate.
Day 7 — Towards Ouarzazate
Continue west, allowing for lunch and a small number of stops. Stay in Ouarzazate before crossing the High Atlas. Keep the evening simple; another travel day follows.
Day 8 — Across the High Atlas
Visit Ait Ben Haddou before the mountain crossing, keeping the visit proportionate to the day ahead. Continue over Tizi n’Tichka towards a base in the High Atlas foothills. The exact hotel determines the final stretch; no afternoon walk is built into this arrival day.
Day 9 — A day on foot
Spend a full day based in the mountains. A guided walk can be short and gentle or take up more of the day, according to the family and the terrain. There is no summit to reach and no hotel to change tonight.
Day 10 — Into Marrakech
Travel to Marrakech for the final three nights. Settle in before deciding how much of the city to explore. A first outing can wait until everyone is ready.
Day 11 — Marrakech at walking pace
Explore the medina with time to stop and look. The morning has a focus, chosen with the family, rather than a long sequence of visits. Return for an unplanned afternoon.
Day 12 — Something made together
A cooking session offers a shared last morning: ingredients, preparation, and a meal with a little more meaning. Leave the rest of the day for a return visit, time at the hotel, or whatever has caught the family’s attention along the way.
Day 13 — Departure
Leave for Marrakech airport with the transfer arranged around the flight. No final excursion competes with departure.
Your own journey
Shaped around your family
This is a sample itinerary. We refine the route around travel dates, room needs, interests and the amount of driving that feels right. Spring and autumn generally offer a better fit for this inland journey than the height of summer; mountain conditions also influence the plan.
Accommodation and individual experiences are selected during planning. A family room needs to work for the people sleeping in it, and a free afternoon needs somewhere they will enjoy spending it.
Morocco, together