What is a good one-week Morocco itinerary including Merzouga?

Marrakech (2 nights) → Aït Benhaddou and the Dadès Gorge (1) → Merzouga desert camp (2) → Fes via the Ziz Valley (2).

Two desert nights let you settle into the Sahara’s rhythm instead of rushing it. Flying into Marrakech and out of Fes (or vice versa) makes the week seamless with zero backtracking.