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5-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
This 5-day Morocco desert tour takes you from Fes through the beautiful Middle Atlas, cedar forests, and along the Ziz Valley, into the majestic Sahara at Merzouga.
Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Starts
Fes
Ends
Marrakech
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
This 5-day Morocco desert tour takes you from Fes through the beautiful Middle Atlas, cedar forests, and along the Ziz Valley, into the majestic Sahara at Merzouga. Ride camels at sunrise & sunset, enjoy nights in a luxury desert camp, visit fossil towns and dramatic gorges, explore kasbahs, and cross the High Atlas via Tizi-n’Tichka to conclude in Marrakech. A rich adventure for those wanting desert, culture, and landscape in one unforgettable trip.
Day
01
≈ 7 hrs drive
Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forests → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Early pick-up from your accommodation in Fes. Drive through Ifrane (“The Switzerland of Morocco”) and the cedar forests of Azrou. Lunch stop in Midelt. Continue via Ziz Valley with scenic views. Arrive in Merzouga; ride a camel into the dunes at sunset. Evening: enjoy desert camp experience with dinner and music. Overnight in Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp.
Day
02
Explore Merzouga Region
Sunrise over the dunes, then breakfast at camp. Visit nomadic villages, Khamlia for Gnawa music, the wild lake, palm groves & fossil areas. Return to Merzouga and overnight in hotel or riad. Overnight in Merzouga (Hotel/Riad).
Day
03
≈ 5 hrs drive
Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Depart after breakfast to Rissani; visit its market. Continue to Erfoud to see fossil workshops. Travel through palm groves of Touroug & Tinjdad. Arrive at Todra Gorge, explore the cliffs and canyon. Head to Dades Valley, stopping at viewpoints like “Monkey Fingers.”. Dinner and overnight in Dades Valley. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day
04
≈ 2.5 hrs drive
Dades Valley → Rose Valley → Skoura → Ouarzazate
After breakfast, drive through Rose Valley (Kalaa M’Gouna) with stops to see rose cultivation. Lunch en route. Continue through the palm groves of Skoura and visit Amridil Kasbah. Arrive Ouarzazate; tour Taourirt Kasbah and/or film studios. Overnight in Ouarzazate. Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day
05
≈ 3.5 hrs drive
Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech
Depart from Ouarzazate after breakfast. Visit the magnificent Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO). Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-n’Tichka Pass, with photo stops. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon or early evening. Drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Good to know.
Best time to travel.
Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are ideal — mild days and pleasant nights. Winter nights in desert and mountains are cold; summer midday heat in desert areas can be intense.
Nothing here is fixed.
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add activities (like ATV, extra stops), or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
What's included
- Private transport in A/C 4×4 or minivan + fuel
- English-speaking driver/guide
- 3 nights in hotels / Riads + 1 night in a luxury desert camp (private bathroom)
- Camel rides (sunset & sunrise) or alternative 4×4 where available
- Daily breakfasts + selected dinners
- Pick-up in Fes & drop-off in Marrakech
Not included
- Lunches & drinks not listed
- Entrance fees for monuments or studios
- Optional extras (quads, hammam, etc.)
Let's plan this trip together.
Every journey is shaped to the people on it. Tell us your dates, your pace, and what pulls you here — we’ll come back with a tailored itinerary and a clear quote.
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