6-Day Desert Trip from Marrakech to Fes

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the mesmerizing Moroccan desert with our handcrafted Morocco Desert Tours. Dive into the heart of the Sahara and experience the magic of endless dunes, starlit nights, and the rich tapestry of Berber culture.

Marrakech

6 Days/5 Nights

Private

6-Day Desert Trip from Marrakech to Fes

This 6-day desert trip from Marrakech to Fes offers a diverse and captivating journey through Morocco's landscapes and heritage. From the bustling markets of Marrakech to the serene oases of the Sahara and the cultural riches of Fes, each day will bring new wonders and experiences to treasure. Come ready to be enchanted by the magic of Morocco.

General Overview:

Prepare to embark on a captivating 6-day desert trip from Marrakech to the historic city of Fes, winding your way through Morocco’s diverse landscapes, ancient kasbahs, and the enchanting Sahara Desert. This carefully curated expedition promises an immersive experience that will leave you with cherished memories and a deeper understanding of Morocco’s cultural tapestry.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate

After breakfast, depart early for Ouarzazate, a former caravan town on the silk and salt route in the eastern foothills of the Atlas
Mountains. Ouarzazate is known as the Gateway to the Sahara.

First of all, we will travel through the dramatic landscape of the High Atlas Mountains passing through the Berber town of Taddert and over the 2260 meters high Tizi-in-Tichka pass. We will stop at the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, 30 kilometers from Ouarzazate. The Kasbah is one of the most intriguing red earth castles lining the ancient road of the Kasbahs and is a UNESCO world heritage site.

We continue on our way to Ouarzazate. We will stop to visit the Taourirt Kasbah former home of the famous Pasha Glaoui. The painted ceilings, arches, beautiful small windows with wrought iron works, and woodwork have helped make it another UNESCO site.

The local guide will explain the lifestyle of the pasha in the former feudalistic Moroccan society, stressing the status of his women, the favorites and common-law wives as well as the slaves. In the afternoon, enjoy a private visit to the Atlas Corporation Studio, a well–known cinematographic center renowned for blockbuster productions including Asterix and Cleopatra directed by Alain Chabat;

and the Oscar-winning Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott. Overnight accommodation will be at the hotel or riad in Ouarzazate.