This best 5 Day tour from Fes to Marrakech will enable you to explore the best highlights of the imperial city of Marrakech, Fes, and Merzouga Sahara desert. Moreover, this 5-day trip from Fes to Marrakech will let you enjoy the middle Atlas Mountains and a camel ride in the Merzouga desert. In addition, you will have the opportunity to see the impressive green valleys: Ziz Valley, Todra Valley, Dades Gorges, and Toghra Gorges. Moreover, we will visit the big cinema studios in Ouarzazate and the historical Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, where they shot many international movies. Later, pass the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech to see the Berber villages.
This 5-day desert trip from Fes to Marrakech. Each day is carefully planned to maximize your experience, with comfortable accommodations, knowledgeable guides, and seamless transitions between destinations. The tour includes transportation, camel rides, and guided desert excursions with an overnight in a desert camp, ensuring a hassle-free adventure. Book now
Fes/Marrakech
A private 5 Day tour from Fes to Marrakech allows for a personalized and intimate experience exploring the stunning Moroccan desert landscapes. This tour offers the opportunity to visit remote, beautiful villages, go on a camel trek through the dunes, sleep under the stars in a traditional Berber camp or luxury camp, and witness breathtaking sunsets and sunrises in the desert.
Additionally, a private tour allows for flexibility in the itinerary, personalized attention from a knowledgeable guide, and the ability to tailor the Morocco experience to meet your individual preferences and interests.
Our 5 Day tour from Fes to Marrakech starts from your Riad at 8:00 a.m. Therefore, you will travel through the middle Atlas Mountains via Ifran, “Moroccan Switzerland,” and Azrou. We will stop at the cedar forest and see Barbary apes. From here, we drive further south, passing by Timhdit and Zaida.
Our next stop is Midelt for lunch. Later, we continue our drive south through Morocco by crossing the Tizi N’Talghomt Pass (1907m) while enjoying the panoramic views. We then have a break in Ziz Valley to see Morocco’s most impressive and longest valley.
Our journey continues to Merzouga via Erfoud Fossils town to see the fossilized marble and then through the palm trees of Tafilalet. Eventually, we will reach your hotel in the afternoon, check-in, have dinner, and stay overnight.
After breakfast in the hotel, you will start a desert excursion explorative journey of the area; you will visit the nomad family in their goat-hair tent and learn about the desert life, afterward, you visit the khamlia village black musicians, originally slaves brought from Sudan, here you will have the opportunity to listen to their music and learn about their culture and lifestyle. Depending on what time of year you visit, if it is winter months, you may have a visit to Merzouga lake and its bird population such as the “Flamingos Lake ”. Moreover, in a few kilometers from Merzouga town we will walk in the fabulous oases of Hassi labied.
After a delicious Berber pizza, we will drive to the hotel to relax. Then, you will get ready to ride the camel trek experience to the desert camp, you will enjoy the desert landscapes of the Sahara desert and the sunset over the golden dunes. After the sunset, you will enjoy your delicious dinner in front of the camp where you will spend the night in a luxury camp under the stars in a private tent with a private bathroom.
Today is the highlight of the 5 Day tour from Fes to Marrakech. In the early morning, you wake up to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dunes in the Sahara desert, then have your time for breakfast and a shower. After that, you ride the camels back to the hotel. We depart towards Tineghir, which passes by Erfoud and Tinghir. Have a break for lunch.
In the afternoon, we will continue rock climbing at Todra Gorges. We will stop along the way for photos and to admire the views. We will arrive at Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyon views while hiking on foot. Finally, we will arrive at the Dades Valley, where we will have dinner and spend the night in the hotel.
After breakfast in the hotel this morning, we depart for Ouarzazate via Rose Valley with a panoramic view of Dades Valley and another photo stop near the Dades Gorges to see the monkey fingers.
After that, Our 5 Day tour from Fes to Marrakech continue through Boumaln Dades Valley until the Kasbah of Ait Youl and the rock formation, the track road crossing Rose Valley with its Kasbah and Berber villages; in this part, you can see charming landscapes before you get to Kalla Mgouna. Lunch is on the way, and in the afternoon, departure to the Palme groves of Skoura and visit the famous Kasbah Amredhil. Then, we continue to Ouarzazate to visit Taourirt Kasbah for dinner and overnight accommodation.
After breakfast, we leave Ouarzazate after visiting the cinema studios. Thereafter, we drive for 30 minutes to the Majestic Ait Benhaddou’s famous Kasbah. Here, we will explore the kasbah with fascinating views, where they shoot many international movies and famous films like Game of Thrones and Gladiator….
After lunch in the kasbah, we will cross the mountain range of the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco, Tizi N’Tichka, 2260m high, offering breathtaking landscapes of valleys, mountains, and many Berber villages nearby, and then arrive at Marrakech in the evening. Drop off at your Marrakech riad/hotel, where the 5 Day tour from Fes to Marrakech ends.
The tour package includes accommodation, transportation, guided tours, meals as specified in the itinerary, and camel trekking in the Sahara Desert and overnight in a desert camp.
We recommend packing comfortable clothing, sun protection, a camera, and any personal necessities. A detailed packing list will be provided upon booking.
Yes, this tour is family-friendly and can be enjoyed by travelers of all ages. Special arrangements can be made for children and seniors upon request.
On the 5-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, we offer accommodation in traditional or luxury desert camps, depending on your preference. These camps typically include comfortable sleeping tents, Private bathroom facilities, and communal dining areas. Staying in the desert camps allows you to experience the unique and magical atmosphere of the Sahara desert while still ensuring your comfort and safety during the tour. Depending on your preferences, we offer different categories in Dades Valley and Ouarzazate.
