From Marrakech/ 6 days

6 Days tour from Marrakech

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.

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: MRK → MRK
Crosses: Atlas · Imperial cities · Sahara & the gorges
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6 days from Marrakech

Day 01

Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Ait Ben Haddou

The Tizi n'Tichka pass, Berber villages clinging to the slopes, and golden hour inside the walls of Ait Ben Haddou. Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Drive: approx. 200 km / ~4.5h with stops
Highlights: Tizi n'Tichka · Aït Ben Haddou

The crenellated earthen towers of the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate

Day 1 — Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Ait Ben Haddou

Day 02

Ouarzazate to Dades Valley

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.

Drive: approx. 130 km / ~2.5h with stops
Highlights: Skoura oasis · Kasbah Amridil

Damask roses in bloom along the irrigation channels of the Valley of Roses

Day 2 — Ouarzazate to Dades Valley

Day 03

Todra Gorge to Merzouga — Night in the Dunes

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.

Drive: approx. 260 km / ~4.5h with stops
Highlights: Todra Gorge · Tinghir palmery

Sheer canyon walls of the Todra Gorge above its shallow clear river

Day 3 — Todra Gorge to Merzouga — Night in the Dunes

Day 04

Merzouga to Fes via Midelt & the Ziz Valley

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.

Drive: approx. 460 km / ~7.5h with stops
Highlights: Ziz Valley · Midelt

Date palms of the Ziz Valley oasis beneath red canyon walls

Day 4 — Merzouga to Fes via Midelt & the Ziz Valley

Day 05

Fes — The Ancient Capital

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.

Drive: on foot within the medina
Highlights: Al Quaraouiyine · Chouara tanneries

Carved cedar and zellige courtyard of the Bou Inania Madrasa in Fes

Day 5 — Fes — The Ancient Capital

Day 06

Fes to Marrakech across the Middle Atlas

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.

Drive: approx. 480 km / ~7h
Highlights: Ifrane · Azrou cedars