6 days tour from Marrakech to Fes

Start your 6 Days Private tour from Marrakech to Fes with a typical Moroccan breakfast before departing early for Boumalne Dades. The journey winds through high mountains and scenic passes, offering an irresistible introduction to Morocco’s natural beauty. Your first major stop is Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its well-preserved earthen architecture and rich history. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” where kasbahs and film studios showcase Morocco’s cinematic allure.

A short diversion through the fragrant Rose Valley introduces you to a local women’s cooperative producing rose water, oils, and handmade crafts a perfect spot to witness authentic Moroccan traditions. As the day wanes, dramatic landscapes unfold along winding roads, leading to Boumalne Dades. Here, you’ll rest and recharge, ready for the adventures that await tomorrow.

Start your day with a short visit to the Dades Gorges, marveling at the spectacular Monkey Finger rock formations. Continue on to the Todgha Gorge, where towering cliffs inspire awe at every turn. Journey through Tinejdad to M’Laaab, where you can try on traditional Berber costumes and capture memorable photos. Stop for lunch in Touroug before driving on to Erfoud, a city famous for its fossils. Next, visit Rissani, the original city of the Alaouite dynasty and home to one of the oldest markets in the region take time for a short stroll and some local shopping. Finally, arrive in Merzouga and board camels for a trek into the desert, arriving at your camp in time for sunset. Enjoy a traditional dinner and music around the campfire beneath the star-filled sky.

Start your day with a stunning sunrise over the golden Sahara dunes, a moment that truly captures the desert’s magic. After breakfast at the camp, your driver will take you on a 4-hour desert adventure. Visit a nomadic family living in traditional tents and share tea while learning about their simple, resilient lifestyle. Continue to the M’ifis mines, once rich in minerals, then on to Khamlia Village to enjoy the spiritual music of the Gnawa people. For lunch, enjoy a delicious homemade Berber pizza. End with a peaceful walk in a quiet desert oasis before heading to your hotel to relax and enjoy the fresh desert air.

After an early breakfast at the Hotel, we depart Merzouga, leaving the golden dunes behind, and head north toward Fes. Your first highlight is the Ziz Valley, an impressive landscape of lush palm groves and traditional fortified villages perfect for photo stops and contrasting the greenery with the rugged desert cliffs. Next, continue to the typical Berber town of Midelt, nestled between the Middle Atlas Mountains, an ideal spot for a coffee break or lunch while enjoying the scenic surroundings. Later, pass through the small town of Zaida, offering glimpses of local markets and everyday Berber life.

Ascend further through cedar forests, where you may spot Barbary macaques playing freely among the trees. The route then winds up to Ifrane, often called “Little Switzerland” for its Alpine-style architecture and clean streets a pleasant place for a brief stroll in a peaceful atmosphere. Finally, arrive in Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual heart, where you’ll check into your riad for the evening to relax and prepare for tomorrow’s exploration of the medina, historic monuments, and artisanal workshops.

First, visit the Royal Palace gates to admire their impressive architecture, followed by a stop at a traditional ceramic factory located just outside the city, where you can see skilled artisans at work. Then, enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient city from Borj Nord. Later, step into the UNESCO-recognized medina a vast labyrinth of narrow lanes filled with market stalls, religious schools (madrassas), and artisans’ workshops.

Visit the University of Al Quaraouiyine, which has been in continuous operation for over eight centuries, and witness the traditional leather tanning process at the colorful Chouara Tanneries. As you walk through the streets, rich in Islamic architecture, take a moment, to admire how this vibrant city was designed for living by pilgrims from around the world in medieval times. Remarkably, it remains just as alive to this day.

According to your flight schedule, your driver will be on hand to ensure a smooth departure, assisting you to the airport. After one last Moroccan breakfast, perhaps a leisurely walk or a quick shopping trip, you’ll bid farewell to the country’s vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and warm hospitality. Your driver will help with your luggage and make sure you arrive at the terminal in good time for check-in and boarding. You’ll leave behind Morocco’s stunning landscapes, rich culture, and welcoming people memories that will stay with you, bringing to life the stories and moments of your journey until you are home again.