6-Day Fes to Marrakech Tour Via the Desert & Atlas
Overview
A relaxed six-day private tour from Fes to Marrakech that gives the Sahara its full due. Cross the Middle Atlas to Merzouga for two nights among the dunes, continue through the Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley to the kasbahs of Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou, then cross the High Atlas to the Red City — with a guided finale in Marrakech.
Customize your trip — we may adjust this itinerary to any modification you require. Ideal for adults, groups of friends, couples, solo travelers, and families with children.
Highlights
- Two nights in the Merzouga desert region
- Sunset camel trek and luxury camp in Erg Chebbi
- Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and the Route of 1,000 Kasbahs
- UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou and the Tizi n’Tichka pass
- A guided tour of Marrakech on arrival
Itinerary — Day by Day
Fes — Ifrane — Cedar Forest — Ziz Valley — Merzouga
Travel south through Ifrane and the cedar forests, cross the Ziz Valley, and ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset for a night in a luxury desert camp.
Merzouga Desert Exploration
Sunrise, Gnawa music in Khamlia, nomadic encounters, the fossil workshops of Erfoud, and a second night in the desert region.
Merzouga — Rissani — Todra Gorges — Dades Valley
The historic souk of Rissani, the towering Todra canyon, and an overnight in a boutique riad in the Dades Valley.
Dades — Skoura — Ouarzazate
The Skoura palm groves and the Taourirt Kasbah, with a relaxed evening in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa.”
Ouarzazate — Ait Benhaddou — High Atlas — Marrakech
UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou and the Tizi n’Tichka pass, arriving in Marrakech by early evening.
Guided Tour of Marrakech
A privately guided day: Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fna, and the Majorelle Garden, with airport transfer on departure.
Included in the Tour
- Private A/C luxury vehicle with experienced driver
- Local desert guides and camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Handpicked riads and a luxury desert camp
- Guided tour in Marrakech
- Daily breakfasts and selected dinners
Not Included
- Airline tickets to / from Morocco
- Lunches and soft drinks
- Entry fees and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
