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Classic · 6 days · 5 nights
6-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Journey from Marrakech into Morocco’s most dramatic landscapes. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, explore the iconic Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, witness the lush Rose Valley, hike Todra Gorges, ride camels across the golden dunes of Merzouga, and experience imperial Fes.
Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Starts
Marrakech
Ends
Fes
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
Journey from Marrakech into Morocco’s most dramatic landscapes. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, explore the iconic Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, witness the lush Rose Valley, hike Todra Gorges, ride camels across the golden dunes of Merzouga, and experience imperial Fes. It’s the perfect blend of adventure, history, culture, and scenic beauty.
Day
01
≈ 6 hrs drive
Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Rose Valley → Dades Valley
Pick-up early from your accommodation. Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-n’Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah. Continue to Ouarzazate, then through Skoura palm groves and Rose Valley. Arrive to spend the evening in Dades Valley. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day
02
≈ 5 hrs drive with stops
Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Merzouga
Morning in Dades to enjoy the scenery and viewpoint walks. Travel to Todra Gorges, walk through the canyon. Then onward to Merzouga, arriving in time for a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Dinner under the stars. Overnight in a luxury desert camp, Merzouga.
Day
03
Explore Merzouga Region
Wake for sunrise in the dunes. Day of region discovery: wild lake, palm groves, Khamlia (Gnawa music), nomads, fossil sites, off-road tracks. Overnight in Merzouga (camp or Riad, your choice).
Day
04
≈ 7 hrs drive
Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Midelt → Ifrane
Depart desert, stopping at Rissani market and Erfoud’s fossil workshops. Lunch in Midelt. Continue to cedar forests (Azrou) to see Barbary macaques. Overnight in Ifrane.
Day
05
Ifrane → Fes Sightseeing
Morning transfer to Fes. Half-day guided tour of Fes Medina: Al-Qarawiyyine University, madrasas, artisan quarters, tanneries. Overnight in Fes.
Day
06
Departure from Fes
Depending on flight times: free morning or optional shopping/rest in Fes. Transfer to Fes airport or drop-off in the city.
Good to know.
Best time to travel.
Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are ideal: warm days, cool desert nights, and clear skies. Summer midday in the desert gets hot; winter nights are cold especially in the Atlas or desert.
Nothing here is fixed.
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add or remove days, adjust the pace, or change start/end cities. Just contact us for a customized version.
What's included
- Private transport (A/C 4×4 or minivan) + fuel
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Nights in Riads / hotels + 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Camel ride (sunset & sunrise) or 4×4 alternative
- Daily breakfasts + selected dinners in desert & Dades Valley region
- Pick-up in Marrakech & drop-off in Fes
Not included
- Lunches & drinks not mentioned
- Entrance fees to monuments/sites
- Optional extras (quad biking, hammam, etc.)
Let's plan this trip together.
Every journey is shaped to the people on it. Tell us your dates, your pace, and what pulls you here — we’ll come back with a tailored itinerary and a clear quote.
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