Overview:
Choosing a 6-day desert trip from Fes to Marrakech allows for a deeper and more immersive exploration of Morocco’s diverse landscapes, cultural heritage, and desert life. This extended itinerary provides a relaxed pace, giving you ample time to truly experience the magic of the Sahara while also discovering the hidden gems along the way. Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at Ifrane, often called “Little Switzerland,” and the cedar forests of Azrou, where you can see wild Barbary macaques. Continuing through the lush Ziz Valley, you’ll arrive in Merzouga, where the adventure begins with a camel trek into the mesmerising Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by an unforgettable night in a traditional Berber camp under the stars.
With an extra day in the desert, you’ll explore the region in a 4×4, visiting nomadic families, fossil sites, and the Gnaoua village of Khamlia, known for its unique music. As you make your way toward Marrakech, you’ll discover the dramatic Todra and Dades Gorges, the scenic Valley of Roses, and the palm groves of Skoura. A visit to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah provides a glimpse into Morocco’s ancient history before crossing the majestic High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech. This 6 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech is ideal for travellers seeking a comprehensive and enriching experience, blending adventure, cultural encounters, and breathtaking landscapes for an unforgettable Moroccan journey.
We invite you to discover the Sahara desert in a guided camel excursion in Merzouga with Our Morocco Tours. After breakfast, the 6 days desert trip from Fes to Marrakech will depart to Merzouga through the Middle Atlas region. We will drive through Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco and the cedar forests of Azrou where we can stop to hand feed the monkeys. We will continue to Midelt where we will have lunch. Then We will follow the Ziz River through the valley and stop to see the Ziz Gorges on our way to Merzouga.
Today we will explore the desert region and the marvel that the Erg Chebbi desert dunes hide. We will make a circuit of the desert dunes where you will have the opportunity to see the nomad’s way of life and the amazing changing contrasts of the of desert. We will visit the black-skinned people’s village of Khamlia to enjoy the Gnawa music originally from Ghana and Sudan. For lunch, we will have a traditional Berber pizza in the ancient capital of Rissani. Later in the afternoon we will ride the camels to see the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in the desert camp. We will have a traditional tagine dinner, drink delicious mint tea, and listen to traditional Berber music while watching the stars and the rising of the moon in the amazing Sahara desert.
We will wake up early to see the spectacular sunrise over the dunes and our 6 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech begins with camel riding back to the hotel and start our trip crossing the palm-lined valleys of Tourog and Tinjdad to arrive at Todgha Gorge. We will take a walk in the Todra Gorges and have lunch in a local restaurant before continuing to our accommodation in the Dades Gorge.
Our 6 day desert trip from Fes to Marrakech today’s program will be as follows: after breakfast, we will take a walk in the gorge. Then we will continue via Kelaat Magona, Valley of the Roses, where you can buy some souvenirs such as rose perfumes, oils, and masks. Then we pass through Skoura oases to arrive at Ouarzazate where we will spend the night.
After breakfast, we will visit Taourirt Kasbah before departing to Ait Ben Haddou. Here we visit the World Heritage Site. Then we will visit the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and the Kasbah el Glaoui. We will have lunch in a local restaurant before descending the Tizi-N’Tichka to Marrakech. We stay in a local hotel in Marrakech.
Our 6 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech Today’s program is planned as follows: You explore the city’s important cultural and its interesting places, such as Jamma el Fna square, Kotoubia Mosque, souks, the royal palace and a few museums. We discover a new part of the city called Gueliz. It involves the Menara Gardens and Marjolle before ending our 6 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech services at your accommodation/airport.
The tour includes private transportation, English/Spanish-speaking driver-guide, accommodation in hotels/riads, camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes, one night in a desert camp, and some meals (check itinerary for details).
Yes, the camel trek into the Sahara dunes is included. You’ll ride camels at sunset and spend the night in a desert camp.
Absolutely! We offer both standard and luxury camp options. The luxury camp provides private tents with ensuite bathrooms, comfortable bedding, and gourmet meals.
The journey takes around 8–9 hours with stops for sightseeing along the way. That’s why this itinerary includes overnight stays to make the trip comfortable and enjoyable.
We recommend comfortable clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a small backpack, and a jacket for chilly desert nights. Don’t forget your camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
All our multi-day tours are private, ensuring flexibility and comfort. If you’re looking for a shared group tour, we can recommend shorter day trips.
