6 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

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Overview :

Are you looking forward to visiting Morocco’s deep south? If that’s the case, you’ve come to the correct place. This 6 days tour from fes is intended to open extraordinary doors to once-in-a-lifetime experiences. You will be exposed to some of the top features that Morocco has to offer from beginning to end. From the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains to the snowcapped High Atlas Mountains, the palm-dotted Ziz Valley, and the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi with its glamping camping and spectacular camel ride. The canyons, the Kasbahs, and the enigmatic Marrakech are all part of a single memory

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Itinerary

This 6 days tour from fes, starts from Fes we’ll pick you up from your hotel/riad for a pleasant Fes Sightseeing guided tour in an air-conditioned vehicle and local bilingual guide.

In the first place, our fez tour will include: the Andalusia mosque which was built at the end of the 9th century, and tanners’ quarters where leather produced is made, using only natural colors. El-Attarine Madrasa which was built in 1325, is the largest religious Quarraouine Mosque in the heart of the medina.

In addition, Azouia Moulay Idriss is open to non-Muslims, Nejjarine Museum, Royal Palace, and Bab Boujloud gate. we’ll not complete our tour until we see the most important monuments. In the end, we’ll drop you off back at your hotel/riad in Fez for (Night/dinner).

The next morning, after breakfast, we’ll leave Fes to Midelt. Of course, we’ll pass through Ifrane, a resort in a complete Moroccan style built in the 1930s by the French. Then, we’ll visit cedar forests in Azrou to enjoy watching the monkeys.

Most of our day from Fes to Midelt will be through the attractive forests, springs, Berber villages… At the end of our travel, we’ll reach Midelt and check the hotel/riad for (dinner/overnight)

After breakfast, we’ll continue our 6 days Morocco itinerary from Fes and Erg Chebbi dunes leaving from Midelt to the Merzouga desert. On our travel, we’ll make many stops to capture photos, enjoy the cool air, and panoramic views, and see a large oasis of palm trees.

We’ll reach Merzouga and check the hotel/riad for (dinner/overnight).

On the next day, we’ll leave to visit KHAMLIA village and enjoy listening to Gnawa music. Then, We’ll visit deserted mines, Berber nomads, an oasis of palm trees…

Back to Merzouga for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, we’ll take an adventure in the sand dunes by camels trek. The night will be at an equipped camp with drums and music. This Morocco Sahara desert trip is a great opportunity to take pictures of the sunset and sunrise.

At this time, we will explore the secrets of the Sahara and its unlimited horizons Night in (nomad Berber tents).

Get up early, take a walk over the sand dunes to watch the sunrise take the camel back to the hotel for a shower, breakfast, and relax.

Then, we take the road towards the gorges. Stopping to go to Rissani to discover: the monument historic of Sijilmassa the massive center of desert trade, the Kasbahs (village fortify). Then, we continue passing through Ziz valley and gorges, we are going to have a brief walk in Todra gorge to enjoy the beauty of rivers and mountains.

Finally, we’ll reach Dades Valley, have dinner, and overnight in a riad or traditional Hotel.

After breakfast, we’ll head toward Ouarzazate through the Rose Valley to get to the Kasbah of Taourirt and also the Atlas Studios movie studio.

From here, we head to the Fint Oasis, near Ouarzazate. Then, take the Tizi-n-Tichka road stopping for lunch, Then, reach Marrakech in the late afternoon, where our 6 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech ends. Thanks for your beautiful visit.

IMPORTANT!

The itinerary you see above is only a sample of what your Morocco Holiday could look like. Each traveler has different preferences, and we believe your tour should reflect that. If this plan doesn’t match what you’re envisioning, just let us know, we’ll adjust the route, pace, and activities to suit your interests and the time you have available.

ABOUT THE PRICE

The final price of the tour is depending:

  • the number of people traveling together,
  • your preferred standard of accommodation,
  • and the dates of your trip.

Transportation costs are fixed, so the more people sharing the vehicle, the lower the price per person becomes. For an exact, detailed quote, simply contact us; we’ll be happy to provide one.

Prefer a Shorter Experience?

We can tailor this itinerary into a shorter version without losing its essence. Here are common alternatives:

Want to Extend Your Trip?

If you have extra time, we can enrich your tour with additional destinations and cultural experiences. Travelers often choose:

Looking to Explore More?

Check out our most popular Morocco tour routes:
Marrakech Tours, Fes Tours, Casablanca Tours, Tangier Tours, Errachidia Tours and Ouarzazate Tours, each offering a unique way to discover Morocco.

Faqs

We recommend booking 3 to 4 months in advance, especially for peak seasons (Spring and Autumn). Fez is a major starting point for desert tours, and the best traditional Riads and luxury desert camps book quickly.

Absolutely. All our Fez tours are private and can be fully customized. You can extend your stay in the desert, spend extra time in the Imperial Cities, or adjust the type of accommodation to suit your preferences.

The standard and most recommended desert route from Fez is 3 days minimum to reach the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga and arrive in Marrakech. Shorter tours mean extremely long driving days.

Your driver will drop you off at the nearest accessible gate (like Bab Boujloud or R'cif). Since the Fez medina is a car-free labyrinth, we highly recommend booking an official local guide through us or your Riad for safe and effective navigation on your first day.

The routes from Fez cross the Middle Atlas (Ifrane, Azrou) which can experience light snow in winter. Our professional drivers are equipped and experienced in mountain driving, but we prioritize safety and may adjust the route slightly in extreme weather.

Yes, absolutely. Moroccan hospitality is excellent. Please specify all dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) when booking, and we will inform all accommodations and desert camps along your route.

Standard tours from Fez focus on the desert and connecting to Marrakech. However, longer itineraries (10+ days) can easily be customized to include the coast, such as the Atlantic side (Essaouira) or the Northern coast (Rabat/Tangier).

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