Family Tours from Fes: Private Morocco Itineraries Starting in Fes
From Morocco Travel Experts, written by Hamid El Maimouni
Family Tours from Fes: Private Morocco Itineraries Starting in Fes
Written by Hamid El Maimouni, licensed Morocco tour guide and founder of Morocco Travel Experts. Hamid runs private family tours from Marrakech and writes about Morocco travel on his personal blog at travelwithhamid.com.
Fes is a strong start if your flights land there or your family wants to begin with Morocco’s deepest historic city before heading south. Spend the first day with a guide in Fes el-Bali before starting the road journey.
Why Start in Fes
- Gateway to northern Morocco and the Middle Atlas.
- Direct low-cost routes from parts of Europe.
- Clean southbound route to Midelt, Erfoud, and Merzouga.
- Easy westbound route to Meknes, Rabat, and Casablanca.
Route Options from Fes
- Fes to Marrakech via Sahara: Midelt, Ziz Valley, Merzouga, Todra, Dades, Ait Ben Haddou.
- Fes to Casablanca: Meknes, Volubilis, Rabat, Casablanca.
- Fes to Chefchaouen: slower northern route for families who want the blue city.
Read Fes with kids before planning the first day.
For wider planning, read Morocco with kids.
