The 6 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour is one of the best ways to explore the landscapes of southern Morocco while traveling from Marrakech to the imperial city of Fes. This journey crosses the High Atlas Mountains, visits historic kasbahs and valleys, and reaches the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert in Merzouga.
During this adventure you will cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka pass, explore the ancient kasbahs of southern Morocco, and visit the legendary Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The tour continues through the Dades Valley and the impressive cliffs of Todra Gorge before reaching the Sahara Desert. In Merzouga you will enjoy a memorable camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend the night in a traditional desert camp under the stars.
After experiencing the desert sunrise, the journey continues through the Ziz Valley, cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, and the charming town of Ifrane before arriving in Fes.
This Marrakech to Fes desert tour in 6 days offers a relaxed itinerary with enough time to discover Morocco’s culture, landscapes, and Sahara desert experience.
If you prefer a shorter Sahara experience, you can also explore our 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour or the popular 4 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour. Travelers who want more time in the desert often choose the 5 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour.
This itinerary is perfect for travelers who want to explore the Sahara Desert at a comfortable pace while discovering Morocco’s most famous landscapes and historic sites.
Reasons travelers choose this tour:
• Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains
• Visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
• Explore the valleys and gorges of southern Morocco
• Camel trekking in the Sahara desert of Merzouga
• Overnight stay in a desert camp under the stars
• Travel through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas Mountains
• Visit the cedar forests of Azrou and the town of Ifrane
• End the journey in the historic imperial city of Fes
Compared to shorter desert tours, this itinerary allows more time to enjoy each destination and experience the Sahara at a relaxed pace.
Your 6-day Sahara desert tour begins with an early departure from Marrakech. The journey crosses the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, offering panoramic views of traditional Berber villages and mountain landscapes.
The first major stop is the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco’s most iconic historical sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient fortified village has been featured in many international films.
After visiting the kasbah, the journey continues to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Sahara.” Overnight stay in a hotel or riad.
After breakfast the tour continues through the palm groves of Skoura Oasis where you can visit traditional kasbahs surrounded by date palm trees.
The journey continues through the Valley of Roses, famous for its annual rose festival and traditional rose products. Later in the day you arrive in the spectacular Dades Valley, known for its rock formations and scenic mountain landscapes.
Overnight stay in a hotel in Dades Valley.
After breakfast you travel toward the impressive Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s most spectacular natural canyons with cliffs reaching over 300 meters high.
After exploring the gorge, the journey continues through desert landscapes and palm groves until reaching the Sahara desert town of Merzouga.
In the afternoon you begin a memorable camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi while watching the sunset over the Sahara.
Arrival at the desert camp where you enjoy dinner, Berber music, and a night under the desert stars.
Wake early to enjoy a beautiful sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast you have time to explore the Merzouga region.
Optional activities may include visiting nomadic families, exploring desert villages, or enjoying sandboarding on the dunes.
In the afternoon you can relax at the desert camp or a hotel near the dunes.
Overnight stay in Merzouga.
After breakfast the tour continues north through the beautiful Ziz Valley, one of Morocco’s largest palm oases filled with thousands of palm trees.
The journey continues through the Middle Atlas Mountains and traditional Berber villages before arriving in the town of Midelt, located between the Middle Atlas and High Atlas ranges.
Overnight stay in Midelt.
On the final day of the tour you travel through the cedar forests of Azrou where you may see wild Barbary macaques.
The journey continues to Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its alpine architecture and clean streets.
After exploring Ifrane, the tour continues to the historic city of Fes where your 6 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour ends.
