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6-Day Marrakech to Desert & Imperial Cities | Morocco Travel Portal

6-Day Tour • Marrakech → Sahara → Fes → Casablanca → Marrakech

6-Day Tour: Marrakech → Sahara & Imperial Cities

6 Days / 5 Nights Pick-up: Marrakech • Drop-off: Marrakech Private or Small-Group Signature Circuit

Trip Overview

Start in Marrakech and climb the Tizi n’ Tichka pass to reach Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses and Dades Gorge. Day two explores Todra Gorge en route to Merzouga for a sunset camel trek and nomad‑style camp. Day three is a 4×4 dunes circuit (Khamlia Gnawa music, nomad tea visit, seasonal Dayet Sriji lake). Day four crosses the Middle Atlas—Ziz Valley, Midelt, cedar forest of Azrou, Ifrane—to overnight in Fes. Day five tours Fes highlights, then continues to Casablanca for the Hassan II Mosque and Habous. Day six returns to Marrakech for drop‑off.

Tour Highlights

Tizi n’ Tichka & Aït Ben Haddou

Panoramic High Atlas pass and UNESCO‑listed ksar.

Dades & Todra Gorges

Striking canyons and kasbah‑dotted valleys.

Erg Chebbi Camel Trek

Sunset ride, dinner, music & stargazing at a desert camp.

Merzouga 4Ă—4 Circuit

Khamlia (Gnawa), nomad tea visit, Dayet Sriji (seasonal lake).

Fes & Casablanca

Fes medina highlights and Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Marrakech → Dades Gorge

Pick‑up from your accommodation after breakfast. Drive over Tizi n’ Tichka (2,260 m) with photo stops to Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO) and continue via Ouarzazate, Skoura and the Valley of Roses. Dinner and overnight in Boumalne Dades.

Day 2 — Dades → Todra → Erfoud → Rissani → Merzouga

Explore Dades then continue to the soaring Todra Gorge. Breaks in Erfoud and Rissani (optional “Berber pizza” lunch). Arrive in Merzouga for a sunset camel trek across Erg Chebbi to your desert camp. Dinner, local rhythms by the fire, and a starry night.

Day 3 — Merzouga Dunes 4×4

After breakfast, 4Ă—4 tour around Erg Chebbi: seasonal Dayet Sriji lake (when present), volcanic hamada near Auberge Yasmina, Khamlia village for Gnawa music, and a tea stop with a nomadic family. Optional sandboarding. Sunset and second night at camp or local guesthouse.

Day 4 — Merzouga → Midelt → Fes

Sunrise over the dunes, then camel/4×4 back for showers and breakfast. Drive via Ziz Valley, Errachidia, over Tizi n’ Talghamt to Midelt. Continue through the cedar forests of Azrou and alpine town of Ifrane. Overnight in Fes (dinner included).

Day 5 — Fes Tour → Casablanca

Guided visit: Marinid Tombs viewpoint, Medersa Bou Inania, Attarine, Nejjarine funduq, tanneries, crafts souks. Afternoon transfer to Casablanca to visit the majestic Hassan II Mosque (exterior/interior by schedule) and the Habous quarter. Dinner & overnight in Casablanca.

Day 6 — Casablanca → Marrakech

Morning at leisure or quick city spin (Corniche time permitting). Drive to Marrakech for drop‑off at your riad/hotel — end of services.

What's Included / Not Included

Included

  • Pick-up & drop-off from your riad/hotel (or nearest accessible point)
  • Private, air-conditioned vehicle & fuel
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
  • Night(s) in desert camp (dinner & breakfast)

Not Included

  • Lunches & drinks
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Optional entrance fees (monuments/studios/mosque interior)

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