6-Day Marrakech to Sahara, Fes & Chefchaouen

Overview

A compact but complete north-south crossing — kasbahs, a Sahara camp, the Fes medina and the Blue City — ideal as a one-way Marrakech-to-north itinerary.

Route

1. Marrakech
2. Dadès
3. Merzouga
4. Fès
5. Chefchaouen

Highlights

• Kasbah route via Ait Ben Haddou
• Camel trek and overnight desert camp in the Sahara
• Fes medina and tanneries
• Chefchaouen's blue-washed lanes

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Marrakech

   Arrival and welcome briefing.

2. Day 2

   Marrakech to Dades Valley

   Tizi n'Tichka Pass, Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, overnight in the Dades Gorge.

3. Day 3

   Dades to Merzouga

   Todra Gorge, arrival in Merzouga, camel trek to a desert camp.

4. Day 4

   Sahara to Fes

   Sunrise in the dunes, drive north via Midelt and the cedar forests to Fes; evening free.

5. Day 5

   Fes to Chefchaouen

   A morning medina tour in Fes, then a drive to Chefchaouen; afternoon free to explore the blue lanes.

6. Day 6

   Departure

   Transfer from Chefchaouen to the Tangier or Fes airport (or a return transfer, per booking).