Fes → Marrakech · Chefchaouen & Erg Chebbi
6 Days Tour From Fes to Marrakech via Chefchaouen
Morocco’s highlights in one north-south sweep: the blue-washed town of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes, a night in the Erg Chebbi, the Todra and Dades gorges, and a final crossing of the High Atlas into Marrakech.
Duration
6 days
Group size
Private
Guide
Licensed
About this tour
Two very different faces of Morocco in a single southward sweep: first the north, with the blue-washed Rif town of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes, then the Middle Atlas to a camel-and-camp night in the Erg Chebbi, before the Todra and Dades gorges and a high, winding crossing into Marrakech. Private door to door.
Itinerary: 6 days
Fes to Chefchaouen
Drive north and wander Chefchaouen’s blue-and-white medina and its market of local handicrafts against the Rif mountains, overnighting in a hotel.
Volubilis, Meknes & back to Fes
Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis, lunch in imperial Meknes by the historic walls and Bab el-Mansour, then return to Fes for a night in a traditional riad.
Fes to Merzouga
Through the Middle Atlas past Ifrane and Azrou’s cedar forest and Barbary apes, lunch in Midelt, then over the Tizi-n-Talghomt and the Ziz gorge past the Hassan al-Dakhil reservoir and Erfoud to Merzouga. Hotel night.
A night in the Sahara
Meet nomads and the Gnaoua, in season visit the birds of Lake Merzouga, then drive to the camp among the Erg Chebbi for a dune sunset, dinner and a night in or under a tent.
Merzouga to the Dades Gorges
Camel back after a dune-top sunrise, then west through Erfoud and Tinjdad to walk the Todra Gorge canyon walls before the Dades Valley for dinner and the night.
The kasbahs to Marrakech
Along the road of a thousand kasbahs past Kelaa M’Gouna to Ouarzazate, lunch at the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then over the Tizi n’Tichka with a stop at an argan-oil cooperative into Marrakech.
This is a private tour, not a fixed route: days, stops, camp type and direction are all yours to adjust.
What’s included
- Pickup & drop-off at your accommodation
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide
- Your own licensed driver-guide
- Dinner & breakfast and all overnight stays
- Camel ride & a night in the desert camp
Not included
- Lunches & drinks
- International flights
- Entry fees to monuments
Price
On request
Tailored to group size and dates: we’ll send a clear quote within a day.
Duration: 6 days
Group: private, your own guide
Route: Fes → Marrakech
Included: transport, guide, camel ride, camps
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Desert camps & seasons
Two ways to camp and a window of best seasons under this stretch of sky.
Camp type. Choose the authentic Berber camp with traditional tents and mattresses on the sand, or a fixed comfort camp with real beds, private bathrooms and hot showers. Both are within walking distance of the Erg Chebbi dunes and include dinner and breakfast round the fire.
Best seasons. October to April is ideal, with warm days and clear cool nights. Summer is manageable with an early start: we’ll point you to the best dates for your trip.
Help & answers
Common questions
When is the best time to travel?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) give the most comfortable weather for the mountains, the north and the desert.
Why choose the six-day route?
It adds the north, with Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Meknes, to a classic desert crossing, so you see two very different faces of Morocco in one tour.
Is the camel ride and camp included?
Yes, the camel trek, sunset, dinner at the camp and a night among the dunes are all part of the trip.
Can the route be reversed?
Yes, this tour can also run from Marrakech to Fes via Chefchaouen if it suits your plans.
Is the desert safe to travel in?
Yes, the route is well travelled and safe; follow your guide’s advice, keep hydrated and respect local customs.
Why book with us
A licensed tour operator with our own guides and drivers, a team that speaks Arabic, French, English, Spanish and German, and 40+ verified reviews. We plan your Moroccan Sahara trip properly, so the only surprises are the good ones.