Private 6-Day Marrakech to Chefchaouen via the Sahara

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Duration6 days / 5 nights

Tour typePrivate tour

GroupPrivate – your group only (1–17 travellers)

DifficultyEasy

LanguagesEnglish & French

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About this tour

This six-day private journey links Morocco's most photogenic places in one smooth line. You'll overnight in the Dades Valley, a luxury Sahara camp, two nights in a Fes riad and a final night in blue-washed Chefchaouen.

A licensed guide shows you the medina of Fes for a full day, and on the way north you'll walk among the mosaics of Volubilis. At the end, a free same-day transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech is available – or finish in Tangier or Rabat on request.

Highlights

Aït Ben Haddou and Todra Gorge
Sunset camel trek and luxury ensuite camp in Erg Chebbi
Full guided day in the Fes medina
Roman ruins and mosaics at Volubilis
Chefchaouen's blue lanes and the Spanish Mosque viewpoint
Free same-day onward transfer

What's included

Private air-conditioned 4×4 or van with English-speaking driver-guide for 6 days
Pickup from your Marrakech hotel, riad or airport
5 nights' accommodation with half-board (Fes day 4 dinner at leisure)
Licensed guide for the Fes medina day
Sunset and sunrise camel rides
Optional free same-day transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca

Lunches and drinks
Site entrance fees
Tips for the driver and Fes guide
Travel insurance

Itinerary

Day 1Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Skoura – Dades (≈6 h)

Atlas crossing, Aït Ben Haddou, a stop at the Atlas Film Studios and the Skoura oasis. Dinner and night in the Dades Valley.

Day 2Dades – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Merzouga (≈5 h)

Walk the Tinghir palm oasis and Todra Gorge, pass Rissani and Erfoud, and ride a camel into Erg Chebbi for a night at a luxury camp.

Day 3Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Azrou – Fes (≈7 h)

Sunrise camel ride, then north via the Ziz Valley, lunch in Midelt, cedar forests with Barbary macaques and Ifrane. Night in a Fes riad.

Day 4Guided day in Fes

A licensed guide leads you to the Royal Palace gates, Borj Sud, Al-Qarawiyyin, the Bou Inania Medersa, the Chouara tanneries and the souks. Evening free.

Day 5Fes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen (≈4 h)

Explore the Roman city of Volubilis, then drive through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen for dinner and the night.

Day 6Chefchaouen – end of tour

Morning walk up to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint and time in the blue medina. The tour ends here, or take the free transfer to Casablanca (≈4 h) or Marrakech (≈7 h).

Meeting & pickup

Pickup

07:30 from your Marrakech hotel, riad or Menara Airport

End point

Chefchaouen, morning of day 6 (free same-day transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech)

Price per person by group size

Private tours get cheaper per person as your group grows. Prices include everything listed under "What's included".

1 traveller€1,800

2 travellers€985

3 travellers€780

4 travellers€680

5 travellers€620

6 travellers€595

7–9 travellers€575

10–13 travellers€545

14–17 travellers€495

Frequently asked questions

Is six days enough?

Yes for this route. Marrakech itself isn't covered, so add a day or two there before you set off.

How much time is spent driving?

About 22 hours in total, spread over days 1, 2, 3 and 5.

Can it end somewhere else?

Yes – Tangier, Rabat or an extra night in Chefchaouen can be arranged.

Good to know

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
Warm layer for desert nights (it gets cold after sunset)
Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen
Scarf to protect from sand and sun
Small overnight bag for the camp night
Cash in dirhams for lunches and tips

Additional info

Confirmation is sent by email or WhatsApp after we check availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Child seats available free of charge on request
Most travellers can take part – camel rides can be replaced by a 4×4 transfer
Vegetarian meals available on request
Long driving days with regular photo and rest stops

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure: the deposit is kept as credit valid for 12 months.
Date changes are free when requested at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
If weather or safety conditions make the tour impossible, we offer a new date or a full refund.