Imperial cities and the Sahara desert
If you are planning your Moroccan adventure and looking for the perfect 6-day tour from Marrakech to the desert, you have come to the right place. This epic itinerary takes you from the lush gardens of Marrakech to the golden dunes of the Sahara, on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Morocco.
Tour type
Private, just for your group
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Starting point
Your hotel, riad or airport in Marrakech
Ending point
Fes
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Availability
All year round, with daily departures
Our driver will be waiting for you at Marrakech airport. Transfer to your hotel in the city centre, where you can rest after your journey. Free time for a first contact with the red city. We suggest an initial stroll around the famous Jemaa el-Fna square. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
After breakfast, a day devoted to discovering the treasures of Marrakech. We will visit the Menara Gardens, the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. Exploration of the traditional souks and the secret gardens of the Medina. Lunch at a typical restaurant overlooking the main square. Free afternoon to keep exploring the city or for optional activities. Dinner at a traditional restaurant with a folk dance show. Overnight in Marrakech.
Early departure towards the High Atlas, along the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka road. Frequent photo stops at the most impressive landscapes. Visit to the Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the valley. We continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight at a hotel overlooking the gorge.
Breakfast at the hotel with panoramic views over the valley. Departure for the Todra Gorge, one of the most impressive canyons in Morocco. Time for a walk and to explore the gorge. Lunch at a restaurant beside the river before heading on to Merzouga. Arrival in the desert at sunset. Camel ride to the camp in the heart of Erg Chebbi. Dinner and overnight under the stars of the Sahara.
Sunrise over the dunes (a unique and optional experience). Breakfast at the camp before setting off to explore the Merzouga region. Visit to Erfoud and its famous fossil stones. Lunch in Midelt, in the heart of the Atlas. Crossing of the Ziz Valley with its vast palm groves. Dinner and overnight in Midelt, with the chance for an evening stroll through the town.
Last day of the tour. Departure after breakfast towards the cedar forest of Azrou, where you can watch the Barbary macaques. Stop in Ifrane, the “Moroccan Switzerland”, to explore this unique town. Lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Final crossing of the Atlas and arrival in Fes in the late afternoon. End of our services or transfer to the airport depending on your flight.
Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Vallée du Dadès → Gorges du Todra → Merzouga → Erfoud → Midelt → Azrou → Ifrane → Fès
Open route in Google MapsAbsolutely. This 6-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Desert and Fes is considered by many the perfect route, condensing the essentials of southern Morocco into one epic, efficient journey.
We recommend comfortable clothing, a warm jacket for the cold desert nights, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera to capture the landscapes of the kasbah route.
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