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Best 6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour & Marrakech
A 6 days from Fes is being planned by more travelers each season, and here a day-by-day itinerary of a private desert tour is laid out: Merzouga dunes, Khamlia, Rissani souk, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and Marrakech.
About This Tour
6 Day Fes Desert Tour: Overview
The 6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour is designed specifically for those tourists that would prefer to spend more time on the dunes and not rush off straight away. This tour includes two full days in Merzouga, one day visiting Rissani market town, and on the way back, Todra Gorges and Dades Valley will be visited along the road that goes from Fes to Marrakech.
Starting point of the tour is Fes, from which we travel south through Ifrane and cedar forests of Azrou, Ziz Valley down to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi dunes. This tour includes the camel trekking and a night in nomads camp as the main elements of the tour. After that, the tour continues in the area around Merzouga itself – Khamlia village, Rissani souk and the Berber villages—before heading to Marrakech through Todra Gorges, Dades Valley and Ouarzazate. Aït Benhaddou.
For those who would compare above 6 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour to 3-4 days tour version, this itinerary is highly recommended to visit Merzouga and spend more time in the Sahara Desert, meet nomadic families, and visit the town of Rissani.
Why Book This 6 days Sahara Tour From Fes
This fes desert tour is a private driver guided tour, not a fixed group tour, so stops, pace and free time is tailored for what you would like to see. In six days you can hit the Middle Atlas, the oases of the Ziz Valley, Merzouga and the Sahara from two angles, and the mountain crossing into Marrakech – without missing any of the big attractions.
Whatever you search it as, a fez desert tour, sahara tour from fes, or just a way to get fes to desert, the goal of this itinerary is the same: a well-paced, all-inclusive route through southern Morocco, run by one team from pickup to drop-off.
6 Days from Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour Gallery
Highlights of This 8 days tour from Casablanca
Here’s what makes this 6 days Sahara tour from Fes to Marrakech so memorable:
- Barbary monkeys can be observed in the forests of cedar in Azrou
- A palm oasis and mud-brick villages are passed through in the Ziz Valley
- A sunset camel trek is taken into Erg Chebbi, followed by a night at a Berber nomad camp
- Two nights are spent in and around Merzouga
- Nomadic way of life can be observed in some of the small Berber villages around Merzouga
- Gnaoua live music can be heard in Khamlia Village Rissani Souk and Market day can be experienced along with the Zaouia of Ali El-Charif
- Walk in the Todra Gorges under the towering walls of the canyon Drive through the Dades Valley with its winding roads and impressive rock formations
- Visit the UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m)
- Arrive in Marrakech by the evening with drop off at your Riad/Hotel
Itinerary: 6 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour to Marrakech
DAY 1: FES IFRAN AZROU ZIZ ERRACHIDIA ZIZ VALLEY ERFOUD MERZOUGA
After the breakfast we leave fes site towards sahara passing through efran–to arriv to the cedar forests of azrou where the will mankeys are located .then we drive through midalt- errachidia –ziz valley and erfoud then we continue to merzouga ,after relaxing for few minuts in merzouga, we go to ride the camels who are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes .
we will spend the night in an camp (nomad berber tents) with drums music in the middle of the sahara ,this is great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise ,when we arrive at the camp we go to a high dunes to
see the sunset, we will spend the night in nomad tents .
Nomad Berber camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes (dinner and breakfast included)
DAY 2 ;MERZOUGA- VISITING SMOLL VILLAGES -KHAMLIA VILLAGE
After seeing the sunrise in desert we go back on the camels to merzouga after the breakfast and take shower in hotel then start our journey to visit som berber villages around merzouga wher we will have chance to discover apart of nomads life , then we continue to visit khamlia village wher you will have your lunch and listing som africen music. we will spend the night in a hotel / riad / tents
Overnight: Hotel, riad, or desert tents in the Merzouga area (dinner and breakfast included)
DAY 3 ; MERZOUGA ERISSANI VISITING THE MARKET CAMELS RIDE
After breakfast at the hotel or riad, Rissani is reached the historic gateway town to the Sahara, where a lively souk (market) is run on set days each week. Time is given here so the market can be explored properly, with produce, spices, and handicrafts all on offer, alongside a visit to the Zaouia of Ali El-Charif.
You will have lunch in Rissani, where you can try Medfouna, also known as Berber pizza. Afterward, you will drive back to Khamlia and spend another evening enjoying music under the desert sky.
Overnight: Merzouga / Khamlia area (dinner and breakfast included)
DAY 4 ; MERZOUGA- RISSANI –ERFOUD- JORF- TINJDAD TOUDRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY
after the breakfast in your camp /tents then we start our journey to dades valley through rissani tawnt then we continue our road through the berber villages (tinjdad- tinghir- ) we arrive to boumalen du dades in evening /night
Overnight: Boumalne Dades (dinner and breakfast included)
DAY 5 DADES VALLEY- SKOURA VALLEY- ROCES VALLEY- OUARZAZTE
After your breakfast we leave boumalen du dades towards ouarzazate passing through skoura valley and roces valley of kalaa magona then we continue our road to ouarzazate where you will have your lunch. Night in a hotel riad in ouarzazate
Overnight: Local hotel in Ouarzazate (dinner and breakfast included)
DAY 6 OURZAZATE MARRAKECH
After your breakfast in your hotel /riad we start our journey to visit ouarzazate site( cinema astudio- taourirt kasbah -tifeltout Kasbah ). after that we leaving ouarzazate towards the majestic atlas mountains cross the high atlas via the highest road pass in morocco tizi n tichka 2260m high offering impreesive views of valleys ,mountains and many berber villages nearby .arrive a marrakech
in evening/ night
Arrival in Marrakech · Evening drop-off
Note: 6 Days From Fes To Marrakech Desert Tour
The 6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert private tour has been arranged in such a way that there is a driver who acts as the guide. There are no set groups and therefore there is no set schedule for the tour. The schedule is tailored according to your pace and budget.
In addition to our 6-day Morocco desert tour package, we can organize airport pickups and departures so that your journey will be easy and comfortable. We can assist you in planning day trips from Marrakech after this tour to a variety of breathtaking locations, including the Ourika Valley, the Ouzoud waterfalls, or even Essaouira if you have more time in Marrakech, or take a tour of the city of Marrakech.
Please get in touch with us if you would like a customized proposal. It is our pleasure to assist you in planning your perfect Moroccan vacation!
6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour Price: What's Included & Excluded
Here’s exactly what’s covered on your 6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert trip:
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodations
- 5 nights' accommodation (desert camp, Merzouga-area stays, Dades Valley, and Ouarzazate hotels)
- Comfortable air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
- Dinners and breakfasts at every overnight stop
- Off-road 4x4 desert safari and nomad visits
- Camel trekking (free, optional)
- Sandboarding on the dunes (free, optional)
- Berber campfire music evening
- English or Spanish-speaking driver
- Bottle of water
- Fuel and road tolls for the entire route
Included
- International flights
- Entry fees
- Drinks and personal beverages
- Lunches during the tour
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Optional desert activities (quad, buggy)
Route Map: 6 Days Desert Tour From Fes to Merzouga
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FAQ: 6 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour
Here are the most common questions travelers ask before booking our 6 days Fes desert tour to Merzouga
Can this 6-day itinerary be extended or shortened?
Sure –it is possible to have this tour organized in 3 or 4 days or prolong it even more for those who want to go at a more relaxed pace.
Is this tour family-friendly?
Yes, this itinerary is quite flexible and it allows to organize the tour according to your needs, including for families.
Which season would you say is the best for this Sahara desert tour from Fes?
Certainly spring and autumn are the best seasons since you will avoid both excessive heat during summer and occasional cold of the winter.
How do I book this 6 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour?
Just send us your travel dates and group size. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours to confirm availability and details. A small deposit will secure your booking.
Which accommodation will be available during this 6-day Fes desert tour?
There will be nomad Berber camp and hotel or riad or guesthouse in different regions and dinner and breakfast will be provided everywhere.
Is airport pick up and drop off included in the price?
Yes, pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or the airport is included in the price.