6-Day Marrakech To Fes with Desert Camp
Marrakech
Activity
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6-day Marrakech to fes tour: Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades, Todra, Merzouga Sahara with camels & desert camp, Rissani, , cedar forest & Fes finale.
Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains & Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Discover Dades Valley & Todra Gorges
- Camel trek & desert camp in Merzouga
- See Ifrane “Switzerland of Morocco”
Description
6-day Marrakech to Fes itinerary with the Merzouga Desert Camp: ⸻ Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate • Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m) in the High Atlas • Stop at panoramic viewpoints • Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site) • Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco” • Overnight in Ouarzazate ⸻ Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Valley • Visit Taourirt Kasbah and film studios (optional) • Drive through Skoura Oasis (Amridil Kasbah) • Pass through Roses Valley • Arrive at Dades Valley with its dramatic gorges • Overnight in Dades ⸻ Day 3: Dades – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert • Scenic drive through Berber villages • Explore the Todra Gorges (walking between cliffs) • Continue to Erfoud & Rissani • Arrive in Merzouga Desert • Camel trek at sunset, overnight in desert camp under the stars ⸻ Day 4: Merzouga 4×4 Excursion • Sunrise camel ride back from camp • 4x4 adventure around Erg Chebbi dunes: • Visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music • Meet nomadic families in the desert • See old mines & fossil areas • Explore desert oases • Afternoon free time to relax or optional sandboarding/quad • Overnight in Merzouga (hotel or camp) ⸻ Day 5: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane • Drive along the Ziz Valley with palm groves • Cross the Middle Atlas mountains • Lunch in Midelt • Stop in Ifrane (“Switzerland of Morocco”) • Walk in cedar forest to see Barbary macaques • Overnight near Ifrane or in Azrou ⸻ Day 6: Ifrane – Fes • Scenic morning drive • Arrival in Fes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities • End of tourIncludes
Private 4x4 vehicle or minibus with A/C & driver/guide 5 nights’ accommodation (hotels/riads & desert camp) Breakfasts & dinners (vegetarian option available) Camel trek in Merzouga Sahara Desert 4x4 excursion around Erg Chebbi dunes Sandboarding at the camp (if available) Hotel/riad pickup and drop-off Fuel, tolls, and all transport costsExcludes
Lunches & drinks Personal tipsImportant Information
- Passport or ID card is required Vegetarian meal options available Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated Expect off-road travel in 4x4 vehicles