6 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech

Upon arrival in Fes, we will pick you up from your accommodation or Saiss Airport and begin a guided tour of the city. Discover the Royal Palace gate of medieval Medina (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and enter through the Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud). Explore the Medrasa Bouanania, Nejjarine Fountain, the traditional Tanneries, and the Quaraouin Mosque & University—the oldest university in the world. Visit the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and enjoy a panoramic view of Fes from an ancient fortress before returning to your riad for the night.

After breakfast, we will travel through Imouzzer to visit Ifrane, often called the Swiss of Morocco. Then, we will stop at the Cedar Forest to see and feed Barbary macaques before continuing to Midelt for lunch. We will drive through the scenic Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass along the Ziz River, arriving at the Merzouga Sahara Desert in the afternoon. We will enjoy a camel trek across the golden dunes at sunset before settling into a luxury desert camp. Finally, we will have a traditional Berber dinner and enjoy drumming around the campfire under the vast desert sky.

We recommend waking up early to see the sunrise over the dunes before departing for Rissani, the former capital of Tafilalet and home to a bustling traditional souk. We will also visit Erfoud to explore fossil workshops before driving through the palm groves oasis of Touroug and Tinjdad. Next, we will arrive at the spectacular Todra Gorges, a paradise for rock climbers with towering red cliffs. After lunch, we will continue through the Dades Valley, stopping at the famous “Monkey Fingers” rock formations before reaching your charming riad in Boumalne Dades for dinner and an overnight stay.

We’ll start the day with breakfast, then visit Rose Valley, known for its big Rose Festival in May. Next, we’ll pass through Skoura Oasis to Ouarzazate, called the “Gateway to the Desert,” and see its famous movie studios. We’ll explore Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a cool ancient village seen in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After lunch, we’ll drive through the High Atlas Mountains on the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260 meters) and reach Marrakech by evening.

After breakfast, we will take a guided tour of Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage city. We will visit famous places like the Koutoubia Mosque, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace. We will see street performers in the busy souks and Jemaa el-Fna Square and taste local food. There will also be free time to explore parks and museums. Before returning to your riad, we will visit the modern Gueliz district.

On the last day, you may have time for shopping or sightseeing based on your flight schedule. Your riad stay includes breakfast, and our driver will provide a private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport, marking the end of your incredible 6-day journey.