Private 6 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech

Enjoy the best 6 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes through Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Merzouga dunes, and the Middle Atlas.

  • 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Marrakech → Fes

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Tour Overview

This 6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes is a complete journey through Morocco’s mountains, valleys, kasbahs, and Sahara Desert. You will cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou, explore Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, ride camels in the Erg Chebbi dunes, and sleep in a desert camp under the stars.

You will also enjoy a full day in Merzouga to discover desert life, local villages, and the beauty of the dunes before continuing north through Ziz Valley, the cedar forest, Ifrane, and finally Fes. This tour is ideal if you want to see the best of Morocco in 6 days without rushing.

Duration:

6 Days

Type:

Private Tour

Start

Marrakech

End

Fes

Trip Highlights

  • Crossing the High Atlas Mountains over Tizi n’Tichka pass.
  • Visiting the ancient, old village of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
  • Seeing the beautiful canyons of the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge.
  • Riding a camel through the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi desert.
  • Spending a memorable night under the stars in a Sahara desert camp.
  • Driving through the Ziz Valley and the famous cedar forest near Ifrane.
  • A guided walking trip in the historic, old medina of Fes.

Tour Memories

Daily Itinerary

Below is the full daily itinerary for this 6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes. It shows where you will go each day, the main places you will visit, and what to expect along the route, from the High Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert and finally to Fes.

DAY 1: MARRAKECH ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH ⇢ DADES VALLEY

Your 6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes starts with a morning pickup from your hotel or riad. You will cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, pass through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses, then spend the night in the beautiful Dades Valley.

DAY 2: DADES VALLEY ⇢ TODRA GORGE ⇢ MERZOUGA DESERT

After breakfast in Dades Valley, you will visit the dramatic Dades Gorges and Todra Gorge before continuing toward the Sahara Desert. On the way, you will pass Berber villages and Erfoud, then arrive in Merzouga for a sunset camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a desert camp with dinner and traditional music.

DAY 3: A FULL DAY IN THE DESERT EXPLORING THE AREA

This day is dedicated to exploring the Merzouga Desert at a relaxed pace. You can watch the sunrise over the dunes, visit nomad families, enjoy Gnaoua music in Khamlia village, drive around the Erg Chebbi dunes, and have free time to relax or try sandboarding in the Sahara.

DAY 4: MERZOUGA ⇢ ERFOUD ⇢ MIDELT ⇢ CEDAR FOREST ⇢ FES

After breakfast, you will leave the Sahara and travel north toward Fes. Along the way, you will pass the green Ziz Valley, stop for lunch in Midelt, visit the cedar forest to see Barbary monkeys, pass through Ifrane, and arrive in Fes in the early evening.

DAY 5: GUIDED TRIP SIGHTSEEING IN FES

Today is dedicated to exploring Fes with a local city guide. You will visit the Royal Palace gates, enjoy a panoramic view of the Medina, walk through the narrow streets of Fes el Bali, see historic sites like Attarine Madrasa and Chouara Tannery, and finish near the famous Blue Gate.

DAY 6: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

On the final day, your driver will pick you up after breakfast and transfer you to Fes-Saïss Airport or your next accommodation in Fes. This marks the end of your 6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes, with the option to choose a similar tour ending back in Marrakech if needed.

Tour Includes & Excludes:

What's Included

  • Private car with air conditioning, all fuel and good driver included.
  • Pick-up from your hotel in Marrakech and drop-off at Fes Airport or your hotel in Fes.
  • 4 nights accommodation in nice hotels or Riads (with breakfast).
  • 1 night in a desert camp in Merzouga (with dinner and breakfast).
  • Camel riding experience and sandboarding in the desert.
  • Dinner on Day 2 and Day 3.
  • A guide for the city sightseeing trip in Fes.

What's Excluded

  • Lunches and drinks during the day.
  • Entrance Fees
  • Tips for the driver and local guides. (Optional)

Frequently Asked Question

You will visit the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Merzouga Desert, Ziz Valley, Ifrane, and Fes.

Yes, the camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes is included. You will ride camels at sunset to reach the desert camp.

Yes, you will spend a night in a desert camp in Merzouga, with dinner, music around the campfire, and a beautiful starry sky.

Yes, this tour includes a full day in Merzouga. You can visit nomad families, enjoy Gnaoua music in Khamlia, explore the dunes, and relax in the desert.

Yes, this tour is suitable for couples, families, friends, and small groups. The pace is comfortable and can be adjusted when needed.

Yes, if you prefer to return to Marrakech, we can arrange a similar 6 day desert tour ending in Marrakech.