This 6 Days Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech combines the Sahara desert with the imperial cities. From Fes you cross the Middle Atlas to Merzouga for a full desert day and a night in a camp, travel the road of kasbahs through the Todra and Dades valleys, Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, and finish with a guided day in Marrakech before your departure.
We leave Fes in the morning and drive into the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing the alpine-style town of Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”, and the cedar forests of Azrou, where we stop to look for the wild Barbary macaques. We continue over the mountains and descend along the beautiful Ziz Valley, with its vast palm groves and panoramic viewpoints.
After a stop at Erfoud we reach Merzouga in the late afternoon, where a camel caravan takes us over the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset to our desert camp for dinner, music around the fire and a night under the stars.
Today is a full day to discover the Merzouga desert at a relaxed pace. After sunrise and breakfast we visit the village of Khamlia to hear the Gnaoua music of its people, then explore the dunes of Erg Chebbi by 4×4, meeting nomad families and learning about their way of life. We also visit spots such as Dayet Srji lake and Hassi Labied village, before returning to camp for another sunset, dinner and a night in the desert.
After breakfast we leave Merzouga and drive towards the Todra Gorges, stopping first at Rissani, birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty, to explore its traditional market. We then reach the impressive Todra Gorges, a canyon with 300-metre limestone walls where we stop to walk and have lunch, before continuing along the road of a thousand kasbahs to the Dades Valley, where we spend the night.
This morning we drive through the Dades Valley towards Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco”, and visit the nearby UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most beautiful fortified villages in the country and the setting of many famous films. Afterwards we cross the High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with panoramic stops, and arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
After breakfast you meet your local guide for a full day exploring the red city of Marrakech. You visit the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, the ornate Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Ben Youssef Madrasa, then wander the colourful souks. In the evening you can enjoy the buzzing Jemaa el-Fna square with its food stalls and performers. Overnight in Marrakech.
After breakfast, and depending on your flight time, your driver will transfer you to Marrakech Menara Airport for your departure. End of our services.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, it is fully private with your own driver-guide and vehicle, and the itinerary can be tailored to your interests.
Are flights included?
No, international flights are not included. The tour includes airport transfers as set out in the itinerary.
What kind of accommodation is used?
A mix of hand-picked riads and hotels in the cities plus a night (or more) in a desert camp near Merzouga. Breakfasts are included, along with dinner at the camp.
Do we have local guides in the cities?
Yes, official local guides are included for the main city tours (Fes and Marrakech).
