5 Days from Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga Desert

Depart early from Fes, heading south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its European-style architecture and pristine surroundings.

Continue to Azrou, famous for its cedar forests and Barbary macaque monkeys. Drive through Berber villages, enjoy scenic mountain landscapes, and reach Midelt, a town known for its apple orchards, where we stop for lunch.

After lunch, continue through the Ziz Valley, an oasis-filled region lined with palm trees and kasbahs, until arriving in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Embark on a sunset camel trek across the dunes before arriving at your luxury desert camp, where you’ll enjoy dinner and Berber music and drumming under the stars.

🏠 Overnight: Luxury Desert Camp in Merzouga
🍽️ Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included

Day 2: Explore Merzouga Desert

Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, spend the day exploring the desert’s unique landscapes and culture.

Visit Khamlia village, home to the Gnawa musicians, and experience their traditional music. Meet Berber nomad families, learn about their daily life, and explore desert oases and palm groves. Optional activities include quad biking, sandboarding, or relaxing on the dunes.

Enjoy another magical sunset camel trek or relax at the camp and experience the tranquility of the Sahara.

🏠 Overnight: Second night in Merzouga Desert (Luxury Camp or Hotel)
🍽️ Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

After breakfast, depart from Merzouga and drive through Rissani, the ancient Alaouite capital, where you can explore the local market. Continue to the Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon with towering limestone cliffs up to 300 meters high.

Take a short walk along the gorge and admire the dramatic scenery. Drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and through the Valley of Roses, arriving in the Dades Valley for an overnight stay.

🏠 Overnight: Hotel or Riad in Dades Valley
🍽️ Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included

Day 4: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, we drive to Ouarzazate, Morocco’s “Hollywood of Africa,” and visit the Atlas Film Studios or the Taourirt Kasbah. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous kasbah featured in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

After exploring Ait Ben Haddou, drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic mountain views and photo stops along the way. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon or evening.

🏠 Overnight: Riad/Hotel in Marrakech
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast included

Day 5: Marrakech – Departure

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some free time in Marrakech for last-minute shopping, sightseeing, or a stroll through the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa Square and souks. Your 5-day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour concludes with a transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport or your hotel, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Morocco’s mountains, desert, and culture.

End of Tour

Highlights of the 5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

• Ride camels over the golden Erg Chebbi dunes

• Spend 2 nights in a luxury desert camp under the stars

• Visit Khamlia village and experience Gnawa music

• Meet Berber nomad families and explore desert life

• Drive through the Ziz Valley, Middle Atlas, and High Atlas Mountains

• Explore the Todra Gorge and Dades Valley

• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

• Discover Marrakech, the vibrant Red City

What’s Included

• Pick up and drop off from your Fes accommodation

• Private modern air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan transportation

• Professional English-speaking driver/guide

• 2 nights in Merzouga Desert (luxury camp or hotel)

• 1 night in Dades Valley (hotel or riad)

• Camel trekking at sunset and sunrise

• Berber music and entertainment at desert camp

• Meals: 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners

• Bottled water during the tour

What’s Not Included

• Lunches and drinks

• Entrance fees to attractions (optional)

• Personal expenses and tips