6 Days Fes to Sahara Desert Trip - Overview
Experience the ultimate 6 Days Fes to Sahara Desert Trip, exploring Morocco’s diverse landscapes from the cultural city of Fes to the golden dunes of Merzouga. Journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, Ziz Valley, Todgha and Dades Gorges, and enjoy camel trekking, luxury desert camping, and Berber hospitality. This private tour offers an unforgettable adventure across Morocco’s most iconic desert and mountain regions.
6 Days Fes to Sahara Desert Trip - Itinerary
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt
We pick you up from your accommodation in Fes and drive through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland,” and the cedar forest of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. After lunch, continue to Midelt for dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel or riad.
Day 2: Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga
Travel through the Ziz Valley with its palm groves and kasbahs. Stop in Erfoud, famous for its fossils and dates, then continue to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset, followed by dinner, Berber music, and overnight in a luxury desert camp.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration
Explore the desert surroundings — visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music, meet nomadic families, and discover oasis areas and fossil sites. Optional activities include sandboarding or quad biking. Overnight stay at your desert camp or riad.
Day 4: Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Dades Valley
Wake up for a stunning desert sunrise. Drive toward Todgha Gorge, famous for its dramatic cliffs, then continue to Dades Valley for sightseeing and photography. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable hotel in Dades Valley.
Day 5: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Skoura
Travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate and visit Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage kasbah. Continue to Skoura valley, known for its lush palm groves and historic kasbahs. Dinner and overnight stay in a local riad or hotel.
Day 6: Skoura – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with panoramic mountain views. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening and drop off at your accommodation, ending your memorable 6-day adventure.
- List of includes
- Private modern A/C vehicle
- English / French / Spanish-speaking driver-guide
- Pick-up in Fes & drop-off in Marrakech
- 1 night in Midelt (dinner & breakfast)
- 2 nights in Merzouga (1 riad, 1 luxury desert camp – dinner & breakfast)
- 1 night in Dades Valley (dinner & breakfast)
- 1 night in Skoura valley (dinner & breakfast)
- Camel trekking in the dunes of Merzouga
- Sandboarding activity (optional)
- Berber music & campfire at the desert camp
- Fuel, tolls & local taxes
- Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses and tips
6 Days Fes to Sahara Desert Trip - FAQ
Yes, the itinerary can be reversed depending on your starting point, allowing you to do Marrakech to Fes instead.
No special fitness level is required. Camel trekking is gentle, and walking is optional. Most activities are suitable for all ages.
Yes, these activities are available at an additional cost and can be arranged on-site.
Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable, with moderate temperatures for desert and mountain travel.
