5 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

Private 5-Day Fes To Marrakech Tour — Desert Experience & Marrakech

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Overview

This 5-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech takes you through the Middle Atlas, cedar forests, and the Sahara Desert, ending in the vibrant city of Marrakech. Along the way, explore Berber villages, dramatic gorges, and historic kasbahs while experiencing camel trekking and a night in a traditional desert camp.

Quick Overview: A 5-day journey from Fes to Marrakech designed for a deeper Sahara experience, with extended time in the Merzouga desert, scenic drives through valleys and gorges, visits to historic kasbahs, and a relaxed crossing of the Atlas Mountains.

Tour at a Glance

Why choose this 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga?

This journey is ideal for travellers who want a complete Sahara experience while travelling between Fes and Marrakech. With a relaxed pace, it combines scenic drives, cultural encounters, camel trekking in Merzouga, and visits to iconic Moroccan landscapes, including gorges, valleys, and ancient kasbahs.

Highlights of the Fes to Marrakech desert tour 5 days

  • Visit Ifrane, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” known for its European-style architecture and scenic surroundings.
  • Pass through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, where you might encounter Barbary macaques.
  • Descend into the Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves and stunning landscapes.
  • Enjoy a camel trek into the desert and spend the night in the desert camp.
  • Witness the enchanting sunset over the Sahara Desert.
  • Visit Rissani and explore its traditional souks. Connect with local nomadic communities and learn about their way of life.
  • Drive through the scenic Dades Valley, known for its kasbahs and unique rock formations.
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a well-preserved kasbah used as a filming location.
  • Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest mountain pass in North Africa.

Ideal for travellers seeking a scenic and immersive Sahara journey from Fes to Marrakech with time to explore culture, landscapes, and desert life.

Itinerary of the 5-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

Below is the detailed day-by-day itinerary for your 5-day Sahara tour from Fes to Marrakech, including key stops, overnight locations, and included experiences.

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

Explore the best of the Sahara in Merzouga during your private travel with Our Morocco Tours. This 5 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech starts with an early departure from your hotel in Fez and we drive through Berber villages, we explore Ifrane known as Moroccan Switzerland. You visit Azrou, situated in the famous cedar forest. After lunch in Midelt we continue to Erfoud and you arrive in Merzouga, where we spend the night in a local hotel with dinner.

Day 2: Merzouga Excursion And Camel Ride

Today we explore the best of Merzouga dunes we visit Khamlia, then Hassilabiad oasis. We ride camels to watch and admire the desert Sunset. After having dinner we listen to Berber songs and you will spend the night in a traditional  Berber camp.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Todra Gorges – Dades

Today after breakfast our 5 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech takes us to Erfoud and Tinghir, we explore impressive gorges which reach more than 300 m. We visit Dades Gorges where we spend the night in riad with dinner.

Day 4: Dades Gorges – Skoura - Ouarzazate

Today in the morning, the 5 days Fes to Merzouga tour departs towards Kalaat Mgouna where the Festival of Roses takes place every year. We explore the Valley of Roses and Kasbah in Skoura Ameridil. Afterwards, you go to visit the largest Kasbah Taourirt, inside Ouarzazate. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel or a traditional Riad.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, we visit film studios and then we continue to Ait Ben-Haddou, to visit one of the most beautiful places in Morocco. Then you visit the Kasbah of Telouet and we continue through the High Atlas mountains to reach the imperial city of Marrakech and our 5 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech finishes.

Included / Not Included in the desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

This 5-day Sahara Desert tour from Fes to Marrakech includes all the essentials for a comfortable and worry-free experience:

Map of the Fes to Marrakech desert tour during 5 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the desert tour from Fes to Marrakech?

The journey takes four days and three nights, crossing the Middle Atlas, the Sahara Desert, and the High Atlas before reaching Marrakech.

Is the 5 days Fes desert tour suitable for families?

Yes, families with children can join the tour. Camel rides and overnight stays in desert camps are safe and enjoyable for all ages.

What type of accommodation is included in the desert?

You can choose between standard desert camps (basic but comfortable tents with shared facilities) or luxury desert camps (private tents with en-suite bathrooms, more comfort, and extra services).

Can I do this tour if I don’t want to ride camels?

Absolutely. If you prefer not to ride a camel, we can arrange a 4×4 transfer to the desert camp instead.

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