6 Days Morocco Tour – Sahara Desert and Imperial Cities From Marrakech
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A private 6-day loop from Marrakech: over the High Atlas to Ait Benhaddou and the Dades, a night at a desert camp in Merzouga, Fes, Volubilis and Chefchaouen, then Rabat and Casablanca before returning to Marrakech.
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- Telouet and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO)
- The Todra and Dades gorges
- Private camel ride, sandboarding and a night at a desert camp in Merzouga
- Fes, Volubilis and Chefchaouen
- Rabat and the Hassan II Mosque
Route map
Use “Show on map” on a day to centre the map on its stops.
Itinerary
Day 1Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou to Ouarzazate to Boumalne Dades
Your private transport meets you at 9:00 at Marrakech airport or your accommodation. Over the High Atlas at more than 2,000 m, the Kasbah of Telouet on the old caravan route through the Ounila valley, lunch at the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO), the Ouarzazate film studios and a walk by the water in the Boumalne Dades gorge.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Boumalne Dades to Todra Gorge to Merzouga Sahara Desert
The Tinghir region and its silversmiths, the underground irrigation channels (khettaras) and the Todra Gorge, then a private camel ride at sunset, sandboarding and a private tent at the desert camp. Optional: buggy adventure.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Merzouga to Ifran to Fes
North through the Middle Atlas with a stop in North Africa’s largest cedar forest near Ifrane, arriving in Fes for a traditional dinner at your riad.
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3
Riad Dare Jeanne Or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Fes to Volubilis to Chefchaouen
The Roman ruins of Volubilis and the Berber heritage of the area, lunch on the way, then a walk through the streets of Chefchaouen.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Day 4
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 5Chefchaouen to Rabat to Casablanca
Rabat: the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Oudayas, then Casablanca.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Day 5
Oum Palace Hotel & Spa or Similar
Casablanca
5-star upgrade available
Day 6Casablanca to Marrakech
The Hassan II Mosque, then back to Marrakech for a traditional lunch and drop-off at the airport or your accommodation. Optional: food tour, cooking class or hammam.
Lunch
What’s included
Accommodation
5 nights in hotels, riads and a desert camp
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Fes
Riad Dare Jeanne Or Similar
Chefchaouen
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Casablanca
Oum Palace Hotel & Spa Or Similar
Guide
Fully guided private tour, guided in English.
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Day 1: breakfast, lunch at Ait Benhaddou, dinner at your riad
- Day 2: breakfast, traditional lunch, dinner by the campfire at the desert camp
- Day 3: lunch on the way, traditional dinner at your riad
- Day 4: breakfast, lunch on the way
- Day 5: breakfast, lunch on the way
- Day 6: traditional lunch in Marrakech
Optional extras
Not included in the tour price; can be added when you book.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurance
Where you’ll stay
All accommodations are subject to change.
Day 1
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 2
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 3
Riad Dare Jeanne Or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 4
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 5
Oum Palace Hotel & Spa or Similar
Casablanca
5-star upgrade available
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