6 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga and Marrakech

Upon arrival at Fes Airport or train station, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your hotel or riad. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax or take a short walk in the surrounding area. Dinner will be served at your accommodation, giving you a taste of traditional Moroccan cuisine. Overnight in Fes.

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will explore the medina of Fes el-Bali, wandering through narrow alleys, colorful souks, and historic sites. Highlights include the Al-Attarine Madrasa, Bou Inania Madrasa, Chouara Tannery, and the ornate gates of the Royal Palace. Your guide will provide insight into the city’s history, culture, and architecture. Return to your riad for dinner and overnight stay in Fes.

Depart early from Fes, traveling south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, nicknamed “Moroccan Switzerland,” and visit the cedar forest of Azrou, where Barbary apes roam freely. Continue through Midelt, known for its apple orchards, for lunch.

In the afternoon, drive through the stunning Ziz Valley, dotted with palm groves and traditional kasbahs, then pass Erfoud, famous for fossils. Arrive in Merzouga, where camels await for a trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Witness the spectacular sunset over the dunes, enjoy a traditional Berber dinner, and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.

Wake up early for a sunrise over the Sahara, one of Morocco’s most memorable sights. After breakfast, enjoy a desert excursion by 4x4 to explore the surrounding dunes, small oases, and fossil fields. Visit Khamlia village, known for its Gnawa music, and meet nomadic families living in traditional tents.

Lunch is provided either in a local restaurant or with a nomadic family. In the afternoon, return to Merzouga for free time, relax, or take a camel ride again for another desert sunset. Dinner and overnight in the desert camp provide a second magical night in the Sahara.

After breakfast, depart Merzouga and drive towards Rissani, a historic town famous for its traditional markets. Continue to Tinghir and the spectacular Todra Gorges, where cliffs rise dramatically from the valley floor. You will have time to walk, take photos, and enjoy lunch nearby.

In the afternoon, travel to the Dades Valley, also known as the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.” This area is famous for its unique rock formations, lush green valleys, and traditional Berber villages. Dinner and overnight stay will be in a comfortable hotel or riad overlooking the Dades Gorge.

On the final day, travel through the Dades Valley towards Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital, with a possible short visit to its famous film studios. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, exploring its mud-brick architecture and narrow alleys.

After lunch, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views of Berber villages and mountain scenery. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon or early evening, where your tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.