6 Days in Morocco: Ultimate Travel Plan

Our 6-day desert tour in Morocco from Marrakech to Fes starts with a pick-up from your accommodation or the airport. Then, we will drive through the Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, stopping to admire the spectacular view. Next, we will visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in films like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy. Afterward, continue to Ouarzazate, known as “The Gate of the Desert.” Finally, we will have dinner and spend the night at a hotel in Ouarzazate.

After breakfast, we will tour Ouarzazate and the Atlas Studios, used in many famous films. Then, explore the Taourirt Kasbah. Next, we head to Agdz and follow the Draa Valley, the longest river in Morocco. We will enjoy stops to capture photos of Berber villages and palm groves. Later, we will have lunch in Nkob or Alnif. Afterward, we continue to Merzouga. Upon arrival, we will switch to camels and trek through the Sahara to watch a spectacular sunset. We will end the day in a luxury desert camp with a traditional Berber dinner, music, and dancing around a campfire.

We recommend waking up early to see the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, we will trek back to Merzouga and visit an eyeliner mine to learn about local history. We will also visit nomadic families, enjoying tea in their tents. Next, we will visit Khamlia village, known for its Gnaoua music and dance, before lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, we will take a peaceful walk through a lush palm grove and then visit Flamingos Lake. Return to your accommodations for dinner and a restful night.

On day four, we will leave the Merzouga Desert after breakfast and visit Rissani, an old trading town. If it is market day, we will explore the lively souk. Then, we will stop in Erfoud to see a fossil workshop. As we drive along the Ziz River, we will enjoy stunning views before having lunch in Midelt. In the afternoon, we will visit a cedar forest where monkeys live and take a walk to see them up close. Later, we will stop in Ifrane, known as the “Swiss of Morocco,” before arriving in Fes for dinner and staying in a riad for the night.

After breakfast, we will take a guided tour of Fes, starting at the Royal Palace gate. Next, explore the medieval Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, entering through the Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud). We will visit sites like the Medrasa Bouanania, Najjarine Fountain, Tanneries, and Quaraouin Mosque, the oldest university in the world. We will continue to the Jewish quarter (Mellah) and enjoy panoramic city views from an ancient fortress before returning to your riad for the night.

On the last day, we will have breakfast and some free time to explore Fes. You can do some last-minute shopping or sightseeing. Our driver will take you to the airport when it is time to leave. We will end our services and looking to see you next time.