6 days desert trip from Fes to Marrakech

Private 6-Day Fes To Marrakech Tour — Desert Experience & Marrakech

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Overview

This 6-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech takes you across Morocco’s most diverse landscapes, from cedar forests and Berber villages to the dunes of Merzouga and the High Atlas Mountains. The tour includes camel trekking, a Sahara desert camp, cultural encounters, and iconic stops such as Todra Gorges and Ait Ben Haddou before reaching Marrakech.

Quick Overview: A scenic 6-day journey from Fes to Marrakech through the Middle Atlas, the Sahara Desert, Todra Gorges, and traditional Berber regions, combining culture, landscapes, and overnight stays in a desert camp.

Tour at a Glance

Why choose this 6-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour?

This tour offers a balanced and immersive route between Fes and Marrakech, combining Sahara experiences, scenic drives, cultural visits, and authentic accommodations. Ideal for travellers who want to explore Morocco beyond the cities while enjoying a comfortable pace and memorable desert moments.

Highlights of the Fes to Marrakech desert tour 6 days

  • Encounter Barbary macaques in the dense cedar forests.
  • Experience a camel trek into the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoy a sunset over the desert, and spend the night in a traditional desert camp.
  • Marvel at the towering limestone canyon walls of Todra Gorges.
  • Visit the Valley of Roses, famous for its annual rose festival.
  • Visit the film studios and the impressive Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed kasbah that has been featured in numerous films and TV shows.
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains and appreciate the breathtaking scenery.
  • Explore the bustling Medina of Marrakech, and visit landmarks like the Jemaa El Fna Square and the Koutoubia Mosque.

Ideal for travellers who want a complete Sahara journey from Fes to Marrakech at a relaxed pace, combining camel trekking in Merzouga, cultural encounters, mountain scenery, and authentic desert camp experiences over six days.

Itinerary of the 6 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

Below is the detailed day-by-day itinerary for your 6-day Sahara tour from Fes to Marrakech, including key stops, overnight locations, and included experiences.

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Ziz valley – Midelt – Merzouga

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.

Day 2: Merzouga desert tour 4×4

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.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani - Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges

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.

Day 4: Dades Gorge –Kelaat Magona – Skoura – Ouarzazate

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.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech

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.

Day 6: Marrakech guided tour

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 Morocco desert itinerary Fes to Marrakech at your accommodation/airport.

Included / Not Included in the desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

This 6-day Sahara Desert tour from Fes to Marrakech includes all the essentials for a comfortable and worry-free experience:

Map of the Fes to Marrakech desert tour during 6 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the desert tour from Fes to Marrakech?

The journey takes four days and three nights, crossing the Middle Atlas, the Sahara Desert, and the High Atlas before reaching Marrakech.

Is the 6 days Fes desert tour suitable for families?

Yes, families with children can join the tour. Camel rides and overnight stays in desert camps are safe and enjoyable for all ages.

What type of accommodation is included in the desert?

You can choose between standard desert camps (basic but comfortable tents with shared facilities) or luxury desert camps (private tents with en-suite bathrooms, more comfort, and extra services).

Can I do this tour if I don’t want to ride camels?

Absolutely. If you prefer not to ride a camel, we can arrange a 4×4 transfer to the desert camp instead.

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