5 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Day 1: Arrival in Fes

Welcome to Morocco! Upon your arrival in Fes, your driver will meet you at the airport or your accommodation and transfer you to your traditional riad.

Depending on your arrival time, you can relax after your journey or take a stroll through the nearby streets of the ancient medina, one of the oldest and most fascinating in the world. Enjoy your first evening immersed in the authentic atmosphere of Morocco’s cultural capital.

Overnight: Traditional riad in Fes.

Day 2: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, your 5 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech truly begins as you leave the imperial city of Fes and travel through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains.

Your first stop is Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine-style architecture and clean surroundings. Continue to the Cedar Forest of Azrou, where you’ll have the chance to see wild Barbary macaques in their natural habitat.

After lunch in Midelt, drive through the spectacular Ziz Valley, famous for its thousands of date palms and breathtaking panoramic views. By late afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where your camel caravan awaits.

Enjoy a peaceful camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sun sets over the Sahara. Upon reaching your luxury desert camp, you’ll be welcomed with traditional Moroccan hospitality, followed by dinner, live Berber music around the campfire, and a magical night beneath the star-filled desert sky.

Overnight: Luxury Sahara Desert Camp.

Day 3: Sahara Desert Excursion – Khamlia Village – Nomads – Erg Chebbi

Wake up early to witness one of the most beautiful sunrises in Morocco as the first rays of light illuminate the golden dunes.

After breakfast, set off on a fascinating 4×4 excursion to discover the hidden treasures of the Sahara Desert. Visit Khamlia Village, where you’ll enjoy traditional Gnawa music performed by local musicians whose ancestors came from sub-Saharan Africa.

Continue your journey to meet Berber nomad families living in traditional tents and learn about their unique desert lifestyle. Explore the Mifis mines, discover ancient fossil sites, and admire the vast landscapes of the Black Desert.

Return to Merzouga in the afternoon for time to relax or try sandboarding on the dunes before enjoying another delicious dinner and a peaceful evening under the stars.

Overnight: Luxury Sahara Desert Camp.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, leave the Sahara behind and visit the historic town of Rissani, famous for its lively traditional market (held on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays).

Continue through the impressive Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs rise more than 300 meters, creating one of Morocco’s most spectacular natural landscapes. Enjoy free time to walk through the canyon and take unforgettable photos.

Travel through the scenic Dades Valley, the fragrant Valley of Roses, and the lush Skoura Oasis before arriving in Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco” for its famous film studios and cinematic landscapes.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Ouarzazate.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

After breakfast, visit the magnificent Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s best-preserved fortified villages. This iconic kasbah has served as the backdrop for many international films and television series.

Continue your journey across the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest mountain pass in Morocco. Along the way, enjoy panoramic viewpoints, traditional Berber villages, and stunning mountain scenery.

Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, where your 5 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech comes to an end with drop-off at your hotel or riad