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A 6-day Morocco imperial cities and desert tour is the most popular 6-day private itinerary connecting Marrakech, the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, the ancient medina of Fes, and the iconic Blue City of Chefchaouen in one seamless loop.
Imperial & DesertPrivate Tour
6-Day Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour
6 Days / 5 Nights
Marrakech to Marrakech
Tour Highlights
- Cross the Tizi n'Tichka High Atlas Pass (2,260m) with stops at traditional clay Berber villages
- Tour UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou with a local heritage guide
- Sunset & sunrise camel trekking in the golden 150m sand dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Overnight stay in a private luxury Sahara desert camp with ensuite bathroom and hot shower
- Full-day guided walking tour inside 9th-century car-free Fes el-Bali medina and tanneries
- Photowalk through the dreamy blue street alleyways of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains
- Visit the historic capital of Rabat and Oudayas Kasbah before returning to Marrakech
Detailed Tour Itinerary
D1
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m) – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Depart Marrakech at 8:00 AM heading south over the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m). Explore UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou with a local guide. Pass through Ouarzazate and the Rose Valley to spend the night in a boutique riad overlooking Dades Valley.
Dinner includedBoutique Riad in Dades Valley
D2
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge Canyon – Erfoud Fossils – Merzouga Sahara Camp
Walk through the spectacular 300m vertical canyon walls of Todra Gorge. Continue past Erfoud fossil workshops to Merzouga. Meet your camel caravan for a 60-minute sunset trek into Erg Chebbi. Enjoy Berber mint tea, 3-course dinner, campfire drumming, and stargazing at your luxury camp.
Breakfast & Dinner includedPrivate Sahara Luxury Desert Camp
D3
Day 3: Merzouga Dunes Sunrise – Ziz Valley Oasis – Azrou Cedar Forest – Fes
Witness sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes. Travel north along the 100km Ziz Valley palm oasis. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Azrou cedar forest to feed wild Barbary macaques and alpine Ifrane. Arrive in Fes by late afternoon.
Breakfast includedBoutique Riad in Fes Medina
D4
Day 4: Fes Medina Full-Day Guided Cultural & Heritage Tour
Enjoy a guided cultural tour inside 9th-century Fes el-Bali. Guided visits include the 11th-century Chouara Tanneries, Al-Qarawiyyin University, Bou Inania Madrasa, and vibrant artisan coppersmith souks.
Breakfast includedBoutique Riad in Fes Medina
D5
Day 5: Fes – Volubilis Roman Ruins – Chefchaouen Blue City
Depart Fes driving west to UNESCO site Volubilis to inspect 2,000-year-old Roman floor mosaics with an expert guide. Continue north through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Spend the afternoon exploring its famous blue-washed alleyways.
Breakfast & Dinner includedCharming Blue Riad in Chefchaouen
D6
Day 6: Chefchaouen – Rabat Capital Tour – Return to Marrakech
Depart Chefchaouen driving south to Rabat. Tour the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the blue-and-white Oudayas Kasbah overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Arrive back in Marrakech by late evening.
Breakfast includedN/A (Drop-off in Marrakech)
What is Included
- •Private A/C modern 4x4 Prado or Mercedes V-Class minivan with dedicated English-speaking driver
- •Pick-up and drop-off directly at your Marrakech hotel or riad
- •Fuel, toll fees, and vehicle insurance
- •5 nights boutique hotel & luxury desert camp accommodations (private rooms with private baths)
- •Daily cooked breakfasts and 3 dinners (Dades, Merzouga camp, Chefchaouen)
- •Sunset camel trek & sandboarding gear usage
- •Licensed local city guide in Fes
What is Excluded
- •Lunches & select dinners in Fes/Marrakech
- •Driver & guide tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 6 days enough to see both the Sahara Desert and Chefchaouen?
Yes! This 6-day circuit is perfectly designed to combine the High Atlas, Sahara desert, Fes, and Chefchaouen without rushing.
Can this tour start in Casablanca or Fes instead of Marrakech?
Yes, we can customize the starting and ending points based on your arrival airport.
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Private Tour€680/ person
Duration:6 Days / 5 Nights
Group Size:Private (1-12 guests)
Cancellation:Free up to 48h before
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