Private tour from Marrakech
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From Marrakech to Fes. The orange dots show where you sleep each night.
Indicative itinerary: times and stops adapt to your pace. Approximate distances and driving times, not counting stops.
Pick-up around 8:00 am at your hotel or riad in Marrakech (we can also pick you up at the airport). Departure in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
We cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), with viewpoints over valleys, adobe Berber villages and peaks that are snow-capped in winter.
Walking visit of the ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for films such as Gladiator and series such as Game of Thrones. We climb up to the fortified granary to see the whole Ounila valley.
Ouarzazate, the “gateway to the desert”: view of the Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas film studios, where dozens of international productions have been shot.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way (lunch not included) and for photos at the viewpoints you like best.
Arrival in Ouarzazate in the afternoon and overnight at the accommodation.
Breakfast and departure from Ouarzazate towards Skoura.
The Skoura palm grove, an oasis dotted with old kasbahs such as Amridil, one of the best preserved in the south.
Kelaa M'Gouna, the Valley of Roses, famous for its rose water, its cooperatives and the rose festival in May.
The Dades Gorge and its famous mountain bends, with reddish rock formations (“the monkey fingers”) and villages perched above the river.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way (lunch not included) and for photos at the viewpoints you like best.
Arrival at the Dades Gorge in the afternoon and overnight at the accommodation.
Breakfast and departure from the Dades Gorge towards the Todra Gorge.
Walk through the Todra Gorge, a canyon with walls up to 300 metres high and a crystal-clear river, a paradise for climbers.
Erfoud, the capital of dates and fossils: visit to a workshop where they work fossilised marble that is millions of years old.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way (lunch not included) and for photos at the viewpoints you like best.
In the late afternoon we arrive in Merzouga, where the camel caravan is waiting. We leave the big luggage at the guesthouse and, with a small backpack, cross the Erg Chebbi dunes by camel (approx. 1 h 30 min) as the sun sets over the Sahara. Arrival at the camp, welcome tea, Berber dinner and music around the fire under a sky full of stars.
After watching the sunrise over the dunes and having breakfast, we set off by 4x4 to explore the area around Erg Chebbi.
We visit the village of Khamlia, where Gnawa musicians welcome us with their traditional music; we meet a nomad family in their tent for tea; and we stop at the seasonal lake of Dayet Srji (with flamingos in winter and spring), the old Mifis mines and a fossil site. At midday we have lunch in Rissani or Merzouga (the famous Berber pizza, “madfouna”). In the afternoon there's free time to relax or go sandboarding on the dunes, and at sunset we climb back up the dunes to watch the sun go down. Second night at the camp, with a Berber dinner and music by the fire.
We get up early to watch the sunrise from the top of the dunes. Breakfast at the camp and return by camel (or 4x4) to the guesthouse, where there are showers and we pick up the luggage. Departure towards Erfoud.
Erfoud, the capital of dates and fossils: visit to a workshop where they work fossilised marble that is millions of years old.
The Ziz Gorges and Valley, a canyon with a vast palm grove considered one of the most beautiful in Morocco.
Midelt, between the Middle and High Atlas, famous for its apples and minerals.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way (lunch not included) and for photos at the viewpoints you like best.
Arrival in Midelt in the afternoon and overnight at the accommodation.
Breakfast and departure from Midelt towards Azrou.
The Azrou cedar forest, where Barbary macaques live in the wild.
Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”: an alpine town with red roofs, gardens and lakes in the heart of the Middle Atlas.
Fes, the oldest imperial city and the spiritual capital of Morocco.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way (lunch not included) and for photos at the viewpoints you like best.
Arrival in Fes in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel, riad or the airport. End of our services. See you soon!
Private 6-day route from Marrakech to Fes with kasbahs, oases, the Merzouga desert and the imperial cities. A private, flexible route organised by our local Berber team so you can enjoy Morocco in comfort and authenticity.
Easy booking
No middlemen: you talk directly to our local team in Merzouga.
Send us your dates, the number of people and the type of accommodation (standard, superior or luxury) by WhatsApp or email.
We send you the adapted itinerary and the final price per person, with no obligation. We can change stops, nights or the final city.
When you're happy, we confirm the booking and explain how to pay and the conditions.
We pick you up on the first day at your hotel, riad or the airport. During the trip you have 24/7 assistance on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
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Ask on WhatsAppYes. All our routes from Marrakech are private tours, with a vehicle exclusively for your group, a professional driver/guide and flexible schedules.
Yes. We can adapt the route, accommodation, stops, pace and camp category to your dates, budget and preferences.
Usually private air-conditioned transport, driver/guide, fuel, accommodation along the route and WhatsApp assistance are included. We confirm all details before you book.
Yes. We offer standard, superior and luxury accommodation. We can also book luxury desert camps with a private bathroom if you wish.
The best time is usually from September to May, when temperatures are more pleasant. We also organise routes in summer, adapting times and stops for greater comfort.
We usually leave around 8:00 am. We pick you up at your hotel or riad in Marrakech; if you arrive by plane the same day, we can pick you up at the airport and adjust the departure time.
Approximate driving times, not counting stops: day 1: 4 h 30 min; day 2: 2 h 30 min; day 3: 4 h 30 min; day 5: 4 h 30 min; day 6: 3 h 15 min. We stop whenever you need for photos, a rest or a meal.
night 1: Hotel or riad in Ouarzazate; night 2: Hotel or kasbah in the Dades Gorge; night 3: Camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes (standard, superior or luxury tent); night 4: Camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes (standard, superior or luxury tent); night 5: Hotel in Midelt. You can choose standard, superior or luxury category.
The tour ends in Fes, at your hotel, riad or the airport. If you'd rather finish in another city, we adapt the route.
Write to us on WhatsApp (+212 673 85 10 91) or by email (nomad.berber@gmail.com) with your dates, the number of people and the type of accommodation. We'll send you the proposal with the final price and, when you confirm, explain how to pay.
Yes. The “from” price is per person and varies with group size, season and accommodation category. The larger the group, the cheaper it is per person.
A small backpack with what you need for one night: warm clothes (it gets cool at night, especially from November to March), a torch or charged phone, a power bank, sunglasses, sunscreen, a scarf for the sand and comfortable shoes. Your big luggage stays at the guesthouse or in the vehicle.
The superior and luxury camps have tents with a private bathroom and shower. At the standard camp the bathrooms are shared. Tell us which you prefer when booking.
Yes. As it's a private tour, we adapt the pace, the stops and the length of the camel ride. We can also replace the camel with a 4x4 if you prefer.
Travellers' comments
The trip was very well organised, the driver was punctual and friendly, and the stops were beautiful. They helped us adapt the route to our pace. Highly recommended.
We loved the mix of landscapes, kasbahs, Berber villages and desert. Communication on WhatsApp was fast and everything went as they had explained.
The guide knew the route very well and showed us places we would never have found on our own. The vehicle was comfortable and the accommodation exceeded our expectations.
We can change hotels, the pace of the trip, stops and the accommodation category to suit your budget.