Day 1: Marrakech » Telouet » Ait Benhaddou » Ouarzazate » Dades Gorges
Start your tour with a scenic drive through the Atlas Mountains, crossing the 2260m high Tizi N’Tichka pass to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for movies like Gladiator and the series Game of Thrones. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as “The Gate to the Desert,” to visit Atlas Film Studios and the Taourirt Kasbah. Drive towards the Valley of Roses, known for its annual festival, and then to Dades Gorges for an overnight stay in a traditional riad or hotel with dinner and breakfast.
Day 2: Dades Gorges » Draa Valley » Rissani » Erg Chebbi Dunes (Merzouga)
Visit Todra Gorge, a colorful canyon popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Drive through the Ziz Valley to reach Erfoud, known for its unique fossils. Visit a local fossil factory, then drive to the Sahara Desert to reach Merzouga. Ride camels into the desert dunes, enjoy sandboarding, and admire the sunset. Stay overnight in a well-equipped Merzouga Desert Camp with a traditional Berber dinner and music around a campfire.
Day 3: Exploring Merzouga Area & Visit Nomad Families
Spend the day exploring the Merzouga desert. Enjoy camel trekking or a 4×4 excursion. Visit Khamlia village, known for its traditional Gnawa music, and the abandoned town of Mefes with its lead mines. Visit a nomad family living behind the dunes. Overnight in a riad or hotel in the Merzouga area.
Day 4: Merzouga » Ziz Valley » Azrou Cedar Forest » Fes
Drive through Rissani and its local souk, the biggest market in the region. Continue to Midelt in the Atlas Mountains via Ziz Valley and palm groves. Stop for lunch in a local restaurant, then drive to Azrou cedar forest to see the Barbary Apes. Visit Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before continuing to Fes for an overnight stay in a local hotel.
Day 5: Fes (Visit the City with a Local Guide) » Casablanca
Explore the oldest city in Morocco with a local guide. Visit Fes el Bali (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Fes-Jdid, and the Ville Nouvelle. The guided tour includes visits to the Tanneries, the Attarine museum, and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. Enjoy a picturesque view over the Medina of Fes. After lunch, drive to Casablanca for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6: Casablanca » Marrakech
Visit the main attractions and monuments of Casablanca, including the Hassan II Mosque. Drive to Marrakech, concluding your 6-day tour from Marrakech.
This tour offers a unique and comprehensive experience of Morocco, combining cultural immersion, historical exploration, and natural beauty. It’s perfect for travelers looking to discover the diverse and enchanting facets of this incredible country.
