Route Dossier — Departing Marrakech
6 Days tour from Marrakech
Desert and Fes in one grand loop — the south road out, the cedar road home.
Duration
6D / 5N
Route
MRK ⟶ MRK
Reviews
★ 252
Vehicle
Luxury 4x4 / Minivan
A complete southern circle: kasbahs and gorges on the way out, a Sahara night at Erg Chebbi, then north through the Ziz Valley to a full day in Fes before returning across the Middle Atlas and the plains of Beni Mellal.
Day 01
Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Ait Ben Haddou
Drive — approx. 200 km / ~4.5h with stops
The Tizi n'Tichka pass, Berber villages clinging to the slopes, and golden hour inside the walls of Ait Ben Haddou. Overnight in Ouarzazate.
- Tizi n'Tichka
- Aït Ben Haddou
- Ouarzazate
Day 02
Ouarzazate to Dades Valley
Drive — approx. 130 km / ~2.5h with stops
Skoura's oasis kasbahs, the Valley of Roses, and the wind-carved cliffs of the Dades Gorge, with an evening walk to the famous switchback viewpoint.
- Skoura oasis
- Kasbah Amridil
- Valley of Roses
- Dades Gorge
Day 03
Todra Gorge to Merzouga — Night in the Dunes
Drive — approx. 260 km / ~4.5h with stops
Todra's vertical canyon, the desert towns of the Tafilalet, then camels into Erg Chebbi. Sandboarding, mint tea on the crest, and dinner by firelight at camp.
- Todra Gorge
- Tinghir palmery
- Camel trek at dusk
- Desert camp
Day 04
Merzouga to Fes via Midelt & the Ziz Valley
Drive — approx. 460 km / ~7.5h with stops
Sunrise on the dunes, then the panoramic Ziz Valley north — a green river of palms between desert cliffs. Across Midelt's apple country and the Azrou cedar forest to Fes.
- Ziz Valley
- Midelt
- Azrou cedars
- Ifrane
Day 05
Fes — The Ancient Capital
Drive — on foot within the medina
A guided day in the world's oldest living medina: Al Quaraouiyine, the Chouara tanneries, Medersa Bou Inania, and the blue gate of Bab Boujloud. Evening free in the souks.
- Al Quaraouiyine
- Chouara tanneries
- Bou Inania Madrasa
- Artisan souks
Day 06
Fes to Marrakech across the Middle Atlas
Drive — approx. 480 km / ~7h
The scenic interior road home — Ifrane's alpine streets, Azrou's cedars, the plains of Beni Mellal and the Tadla — arriving in Marrakech by early evening.
- Ifrane
- Azrou cedars
- Beni Mellal plains
Provisions
- Private car (SUV or Minivan) A/C
- Pick up and return to accommodation
- Luxury stay booked
- Local guides
- Camel trekking (camel per person)
- Sandboarding (if interested)
- Flexible stops
Not Included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tickets