6 Days Desert Tour from Fes

• Encounter wild Barbary monkeys as you wander through the ancient cedar forests of Azrou.
• Embark on an iconic camel trek across the sweeping, golden dunes of the Merzouga Sahara.
• Witness a breathtaking sunset paint the desert sky in spectacular colors.
• Immerse yourself in Berber culture with a delicious dinner, traditional drumming, and storytelling around a desert campfire.
• Sleep under a blanket of stars in a traditional camp for an unforgettable night in the Sahara.
• Step into the world of cinema at the famous Atlas Studios and explore the historic Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
• Explore the legendary Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a stunning example of a fortified desert city.

Day 1: Fes  

Your 6-day journey commences with an immersive guided tour of the Medina of Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco. With a knowledgable local guide, you will navigate the ancient medina, discovering historical and cultural sites like the Andalusia Mosque, the world-famous tanneries, the intricate El-Attarine Madrassa, and the esteemed Quarraouine Mosque and University. Pass through the grand Bab Boujloud gate and delve into history at the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts. A free afternoon to enjoy by your own. 

Day 2: Fes → Azrou → Midelt 

After breakfast, we start our desert adventure toward Erg Chebbi. We travel through the Middle Atlas mountains to reach the city of Ifrane or called as the Swidzerland of Morocco. A stop to strech the legs. Next we drive to the vast cedar forests of Azrou. Here, you will have the chance to meet the region’s famous Barbary macaques. The route offers stunning panoramas of mountain springs and traditional Berber villages dotting the landscape. Your day concludes upon arrival in Midelt, a town nestled between the Middle and High Atlas mountains, for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 3: Midelt → Erfoud → Merzouga

Today’s destination will be Merzouga. The landscape transforms dramatically as you pass through the magnificent Ziz Valley, a vast canyon filled with lush palm groves . Upon reaching Merzouga, the gateway to the great dunes, you will check into your local accommodation for dinner and rest before your desert immersion begins.

Day 4: Merzouga desert exploration and camel trek

This full day is dedicated to the wonders of the Sahara desert. After a tasty breakfast we head to visit the village of Khamlia to experience the soulful sounds of Gnawa music played by the Gnawa people who were originally brought as refugees and they integrated with the locals. After we explore the area’s deserted mines of Kohl and Quartz.  After we will share a cup of tea with a Berber nomad family to learn about their way of life. A tasty Berber pizza will be served for lunch on this day. 

In the afternoon, you’ll mount your camel for an unforgettable ride into the  golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. On the way you will stop to relish the stunning sunset. Tonight is spent in a traditional desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a campfire dinner, the rhythmic beat of Berber drums under starry sky.

Day 5: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Ouarzazate

An early start allows you to witness the breathtaking spectacle of the sun rising over the Saharan dunes. After this magical moment and breakfast at the camp,  we will start our day toward Ouarzazate, stopping first in Rissani to visit an authentic local market. Our route continues through the magnificent Todra Gorges, where you can take a walk under the highest canyon in Morocco, before arriving in Ouarzazate for dinner and an overnight stay in a riad or kasbah.

Day 6: Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech

Your final day begins with a tour of Ouarzazate, Morocco’s cinematic capital, including the historic Kasbah of Taourirt and the famous Atlas Film Studios. From there, you will visit the magnificent Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a remarkable fortified village and a UNESCO World Heritage site that has served as a backdrop for numerous films among them Gladiator I and part II. The final leg of your tour is a spectacular drive over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, stopping for lunch and photo opportunities. You will descend into Marrakech in the late afternoon, concluding your incredible journey.