Journey deep into Morocco’s “Great Hidden South” on this immersive 6-day tour from Fes to Marrakech. Uncover the region’s spectacular and diverse landscapes, from ancient Kasbahs that whisper tales of the past to timeless Berber villages. Step onto the set of iconic films like “Gladiator” at a famous film studio. Feel the vibrant pulse of Khamlia village as you connect with its people and their captivating Gnaoua music. Venture into the vast Erg Chebbi dunes on an exhilarating 4×4 expedition, crossing desert tracks and meeting traditional nomadic families.
✔ Accommodation: Nights in 4* riads/hotels + Night in a luxury desert camp
✔ Meals: Daily breakfast + 2 dinners (desert camp)
✔ Transport: Private AC vehicle + camel trek
✔ Guides: Local experts in Marrakech and Fes
✔ Entrance Fees: All major sites (Ait Ben Haddou, Bahia Palace, etc.)
Start your 6-day tour with a guided visit of Fes, Morocco’s cultural heart. You’ll see key sites like the Andalusia Mosque, tanneries, El-Attarine Madrasa, Quarraouine Mosque, and the Royal Palace. Walk through the historic Bab Boujloud gate and visit the Nejjarine Museum. After exploring, relax at your hotel or riad. Dinner and your overnight stay are included.
After breakfast, travel to Midelt. You’ll pass through Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forests. Here, you might see playful monkeys. Enjoy views of forests, springs, and Berber villages on your drive. Arrive in Midelt for dinner and your overnight stay.
Travel from Midelt to Merzouga, the Sahara Desert’s edge. You’ll stop to see a beautiful oasis and palm groves. Take photos of the changing scenery. Arrive in Merzouga. Settle into your hotel or riad for dinner and a good night’s sleep.
Today, explore the Merzouga desert. Visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music. See abandoned mines, meet Berber nomads, and walk through palm oases. After lunch, ride a camel across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend the night in a desert camp. Enjoy drum music, a starry sky, and beautiful sunsets and sunrises.
Wake up early for a desert sunrise. Return to your hotel for breakfast and a shower. Then, leave for Ouarzazate. Stop in Rissani to see the Sijilmassa monument and old Kasbahs. Drive through the Ziz Valley and take a short walk in Todra Gorge. Arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner. Stay overnight in a riad or Kasbah.
After breakfast, visit Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate. Next, travel to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site and film location. Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Stop for lunch and enjoy the views. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon. This ends your incredible 6-day journey from Fes through the Sahara Desert.
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