Fes is Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital, home to the world's oldest university and a medina so vast it is best explored on foot with a guide. The journey from Fes to Merzouga crosses the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Ziz Valley, making it one of the most scenic routes in all of Morocco.
Highlights
- Fes el-Bali — the world's largest car-free urban area
- Chouara Tannery — iconic leather dyeing pits
- Al-Qarawiyyin University (859 AD)
- Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud)
- Marinid tombs & Merenid hills viewpoint
- Mellah (Jewish quarter)
- Route to Merzouga via Ifrane & Middle Atlas
Route stops
Fes
Ifrane
Azrou
Midelt
Errachidia
Merzouga
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Best time to visit
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures for travel.
Getting there
International airport (FEZ) with direct flights from Europe and the Middle East. Well connected to Merzouga by private 4x4 tour — the most popular and comfortable option.
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