✨ 5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
- Fes
Duration
5 Days
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
0
⭐5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
The 5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour is the perfect way to experience Morocco’s diversity, from the Middle Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of the Sahara. Starting in Fes, you will travel through cedar forests, Berber villages, and the scenic Ziz Valley before reaching the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga.
Here, you’ll enjoy a camel trek at sunset and spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp under the starry sky. The adventure continues through the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley, famous for their dramatic landscapes, before visiting the legendary Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The tour ends in vibrant Marrakech, the “Red City,” after crossing the High Atlas Mountains. This unforgettable journey combines nature, culture, and adventure, making it ideal for families, couples, and small groups.
🗓️ 5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour – Itinerary
Depart from Fes in the morning and drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop at Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary monkeys. Continue via Midelt and the scenic Ziz Valley before arriving at Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Dinner and overnight in a hotel near the dunes.
After breakfast, explore the Erg Chebbi dunes and the surrounding desert. Visit nomadic families, local villages, and seasonal lakes when possible. In the afternoon, begin your camel trek into the Sahara, stopping to admire the sunset over the dunes. Arrive at a Berber desert camp, where you’ll enjoy dinner, music around the campfire, and an unforgettable night under the stars in standard or luxury tents.
Wake up early to witness the sunrise in the Sahara, then return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga. Visit Rissani, famous for its traditional souk, before continuing to the spectacular Todra Gorge, where you can walk between its towering canyon walls. End the day in the Dades Valley, known for its rock formations and kasbahs. Dinner and overnight in a hotel/riad.
Travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the oasis of Skoura. Arrive in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” and visit the Kasbah Taourirt. Continue to the legendary Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Dinner and overnight in a hotel near Aït Ben Haddou.
After breakfast, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass. Stop for panoramic views and small Berber villages along the way. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel or riad. End of the 5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour.
ℹ️ Useful Information for the 5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- Start / End: Start in Fes – End in Marrakech
- Transportation: Private 4×4 vehicle or air-conditioned minibus
- Accommodation: Charming riads, traditional hotels in the valleys, and Berber desert camp (standard or luxury options)
- Guides: Professional driver and local English-speaking guides
- Included: Private transfers, camel trekking in Merzouga, accommodations, dinners in the desert and valleys, breakfasts
- Recommended Age: Suitable for all ages; family-friendly and ideal for couples and groups
- What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, closed shoes, a light jacket for cool desert nights, and a camera
⭐ Reasons to Choose This 5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
- ✅ Travel from Fes to Marrakech with a complete Sahara Desert experience
- ✅ Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and explore the scenic Ziz Valley
- ✅ Ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga
- ✅ Spend a magical night in a Berber desert camp under the stars
- ✅ Visit the spectacular Todra Gorge and the beautiful Dades Valley
- ✅ Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou
- ✅ Discover Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”
- ✅ Enjoy private transport, authentic accommodations, and expert local guides
🌍 More Information & Related Tours
To learn more about the Imperial Cities of Morocco, you can visit this official reference.
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