6 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes

Today, the first day of your 6 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes begins with a pickup from Marrakech Menara Airport. One of our professional driver-guides will transfer you to the medina, where you will spend the night in a fully traditional riad.

The second day of your Morocco tour starts in Marrakech and continues toward Boumalne Dades. Along the way, we will visit several remarkable places. Our first stop is the Tizi N’Tichka Pass, located at an elevation of 2,260 meters above sea level, connecting Marrakech to Ouarzazate. We will also visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Morocco’s most famous kasbah, dating back to the 11th century.

Next, we continue to Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Hollywood of Africa,” a city renowned for hosting numerous film productions. A century and a half ago, Ouarzazate was only a military settlement before becoming one of Morocco’s most famous cities. Our final stop is in Kalaat M’Gouna, known as the Rose City. Finally, we continue to Boumalne Dades, where you will spend the night.

After breakfast and packing your luggage, we visit the Monkey Finger Rock formations and the breathtaking gorge located between M’semrir and Boumalne Dades. It is an incredible site where travelers can admire stunning views of mountains, rivers, and winding roads. From the Dades Gorge, we continue our drive to the Todgha Gorges, which stretch over a distance of 25 kilometers. These impressive rock formations are solid limestone cliffs carved by the Todgha River, which flows year-round through the valley.

After a stroll along the river, we continue our journey toward the Rissani Market. Upon arrival, we enjoy a half-hour walking tour of the market to see how different it is from the souks of Marrakech. After lunch in Rissani, we head toward the Merzouga Desert. There, you will experience a camel trek into the desert, admiring the ever-changing dune landscapes. You will spend the night in a luxury desert camp located in the heart of the Sahara.

Our journey to visit the Gnawa musicians begins today. We will also visit a fossil museum and enjoy tea with nomad families who live behind the Erg Chebbi dunes. Later, we head to Mefiss, where many mines still exist even after Morocco’s independence, and where some locals continue extracting fossils, kohl (eyeliner), and minerals from depths of 100 to 300 meters underground.

Next, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant specializing in traditional Berber pizza. After lunch, we continue our exploration with a visit to one of the area’s oases. If you are interested in experiencing the thrill of quad biking in the desert, please let your driver know so arrangements can be made. Afterward, we transfer you to the hotel. If you would like to spend more time on the dunes, you can also enjoy sandboarding (free rental). Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Our visit to Morocco’s southeast ends here. Today, we leave the Sahara Desert and drive toward Fes, known as the scientific capital of Morocco. Along the way, we stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Ziz Valley. Later, we stop for lunch in either Zaida or Midelt. We also visit the Cedar Forest, home to the wild Barbary macaques. You may feed them if you wish, but please be cautious, as they can be unpredictable.

Afterward, we continue to Ifrane, often called the “Little Switzerland of Morocco.” Take time to wander through this charming town before continuing our journey. Later in the day, we arrive in Fes, where you will spend two unforgettable nights in a traditional riad located in the heart of the medina.

On the final day of your 6 Day Morocco tour, we will transfer you to Fes International Airport.