Nomads Morocco Tours offers private desert tours and custom travel experiences across Morocco, from Fes and Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, Merzouga, and Chefchaouen, with local guides and authentic hospitality.
6-day tour from Marrakech to Fes through the beautiful Moroccan Sahara. During these six days and five nights, be enthralled by different mesmerizing sites.
Your itinerary consists of going to the majestic High Atlas Mountains and then going along the historic Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Enjoy visits to the historical Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, the beautiful Ouarzazate city, and also a visit to Amridil Kasbah. Visit the spectacularly beautiful Dades Valley and the magnificent Todra Gorges.
An adventure awaits in the desert Sahara of Merzouga! Here, you’ll experience camel rides, magnificent sunset and sunrise scenery, and an enchanting night at a campsite in the desert. An exciting 4×4 trip will allow you to explore the Sahara in depth. You will also visit the traditional market in Rissani, with a little stop at Erfoud, famous for fossils.
Move on to Ifrane, dubbed the Switzerland of Morocco, then go watch the Barbary macaques in the cedar forests. The last stop will be in Fes, among the great imperial cities of Morocco. This is how the 6-day tour that starts in Marrakech ends in Fes.
The 6-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour commences with an early hotel/legalization pick-up in Marrakech. Then, through the wonderful High Atlas Mountains and Tizi-N-Tichka pass, we drive. Stops will be made for panoramic possibilities of the stunning landscape. Afterward, we continue to visit the world-famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. The fortified village has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Kasbah has also appeared in many famous movies, such as Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, and so on.
And TV series like Game of Thrones. Afterward, we continue to Ouarzazate, known as “The gate of the desert,” and enjoy some free time for lunch. Afterward, we go on to explore the Rose Valley, passing through the vast palm grove of Skoura. Finally, we drive to Boumalne Dades, where we will stay overnight.
After breakfast, we will drive through the Dades Valley. We will stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the amazing views of the Dades Gorges. We will then continue to the Todra Gorges, where the fast-flowing Todra River has carved its way through a dramatic canyon flanked by steep red cliffs. You may have time to explore the gorges and drink in the beauty of the landscape.
From there, we will make our way through the green palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad and have a relaxed lunch in the vehicle while we drive. By afternoon, we arrive at the Merzouga Sahara, where you will be transferred to a camel and set off across the sandy wilderness. The excursion will include a stop to catch the sunset from the top of one of the high dunes, followed by a trek to a luxury desert camp.
There, in a Berber ambiance, let yourself be enchanted by the enchanting rhythm of the drum and try to dance around the campfire under the canopy of the star-spangled and limitless night sky. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
One must wake up early enough before dawn to appreciate the beautiful sunrise over the desert, and take breakfast at your convenience thereafter. Thereupon, you can return to Merzouga on camelback or by 4×4, where your chauffeur will be waiting. The rest of the day will be spent traveling through the Merzouga region, which is quite diverse with breathtaking locations such as extraordinary dunes, a natural lake, ancient mines, fossilized areas, and exceptional oases, all perfectly set up for numerous outdoor pursuits.
Our adventure begins in Merzouga. The plan is to go off the beaten path to an abandoned eyeliner mine, then head to nomadic families in their homes made from woven fabric, learn about their way of life, and drink Berber tea. Our next stop will be Khamlia village for Gnaoua music and dance performances. This village is made of people from sub-Saharan Africa, mainly Mali and Sudan, and Niger. Lunch will be independent in any restaurant of your choice. After lunch, we will take a walk through the palm grove. We then set off a short distance to visit Merzouga’s wild lake, otherwise known as flamingo lake. The day ends with dinner and a night in the hotel.
After having breakfast, we are off to Rissani from the desert; it used to be the heart of Tafilalet, but now has become a very vital commercial hub with a broad souk on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. After exploring Souk Rissani, we proceed to Erfoud, where we will get the chance to discover a workshop dedicated to the craft of fossilized marble.
The road then snakes alongside the Ziz River to give us a brief level view of the Ziz Valley from a perspective. Today, lunch is relaxed in Midelt. We continue into the cedar forest, where Barbary Macaques are found, and where one can feed those monkeys. We’ll proceed on to Ifrane, which is famous for being the only cold place with snow, and its architecture resembling Alpine villages-easy to see why it’s called ‘Switzerland of Morocco.’ Finally, our evening ends in Fes, which will give us free time to explore the Medina.
Post-breakfast or just the pick-up from your lodgings in Fes, Fes will be thoroughly explored as an imperial city of Morocco and a striking cultural and religious heartland. To start with a scenic drive, we start at the resplendent Royal Palace Gate, then walk towards The Mellah, the old Jewish Quarter, and then onto the Borj Sud fortress, which has terrific views over the ancient Medina.
This journey will come to an end at the Ceramic Village and School, where we will experience firsthand what is truly handmade. From here, this portion of the journey will be done on foot. Enter the medieval Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site which has been declared as one of the most largely preserved old cities in the Arab world.
You will see all of the highlights with the expert local guide, including the Al Attarine Madrasa, the University and Mosque of Al Quaraouiyine, which he claims to be the oldest existing university in the world. The colorful Chouara Tanneries, at which the processes for dyeing leather by ancient methods are still being followed today, will mark the end of the tour. A program that thrillingly explores the past leads you back to your Riad.
Our team will pick you up from your Riad for your transfer to Fes Airport, depending on the schedule of your arriving flight. This marks the end of a desert tour in Morocco from Marrakech.
Great value for travelers prioritizing experience over amenities.
Ideal for honeymooners or anyone wanting more space/comfort.
A smart balance of comfort and cost.
The 6-day tour is a private experience, ensuring that only the travelers making the inquiry will be participating. No additional individuals will join the tour. Our primary focus is on providing high-quality, personalized experiences, which is why we mainly offer private tours.
Please provide us with any dietary preferences you may have, and we will ensure that your needs are met. Kindly inform us of your preferences in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements for lunch stops and notify the Riad/Camp accordingly, as dinners are included in the package.
The Vehicle will be either a SUV (4×4) or a Minivan, both with A/C
Vehicle Details :
For groups larger than 8, a minibus that takes up to 18 pax can be provided.
The Tent at the luxury camp is private, and has private bathrooms with hot running water.
Please provide us with any dietary preferences you may have, and we will ensure that your needs are met. Kindly inform us of your preferences in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements for lunch stops and notify the Riad/Camp accordingly, as dinners are included in the package.
The Vehicle will be either an SUV (4×4) or a Minivan, both with A/C
Vehicle Details :
For groups larger than 8, a minibus that takes up to 18 passengers can be provided.
The Camel ride is 40 minutes to 1.5 hours long, depending on which camp you are staying in.
The meeting point for the tour is at 8:30 a.m. at any location within Marrakech. If your Riad is accessible by car, we will pick you up directly from there. In case of accessibility issues, we will pick you up from the nearest accessible road point. This can be arranged upon confirmation of your booking.
At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel or Riad in Fes, or the closest available parking lot. The tour typically concludes between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in Fes, but the exact duration may vary depending on the time spent at each location.
The meeting point for the tour is at 8:30 a.m. at any location within Marrakech. If your Riad is accessible by car, we will pick you up directly from there. In case of accessibility issues, we will pick you up from the nearest accessible road point. This can be arranged upon confirmation of your booking.
At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel or Riad in Fes, or the closest available parking lot. The tour typically concludes between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in Fes, but the exact duration may vary depending on the time spent at each location.
Nomads Morocco Tours offers private desert tours and custom travel experiences across Morocco, from Fes and Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, Merzouga, and Chefchaouen, with local guides and authentic hospitality.
