5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga Desert

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Berber Village in the High Atlas Mountains

5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour – Overview

This 5 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour is a wonderful way to explore the south of Morocco and see many different landscapes in a short time. The tour starts in Fes and takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, green valleys, palm oases, and finally the golden dunes of the Merzouga Sahara Desert.

Along the way, you will visit Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco, and stop at the cedar forest where Barbary monkeys live freely. After passing Midelt, the road continues through the beautiful Ziz Valley, known for its long palm groves and river views. In Merzouga, you will enjoy a camel ride across the dunes and spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp, with sunset and sunrise over the sand.

The tour also includes visits to Rissani traditional market, the fossil town of Erfoud, the impressive Todra Gorges, and the scenic Dades Valley. You will see famous kasbahs such as Ait Ben Haddou and Amridil, then cross the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass before finishing the tour in Marrakech. This tour is perfect for travelers who want culture, nature, and desert experiences all in one trip.

What Is Included in the 5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour Included

Pick-up and drop-off either from the airport or your riad/hotel
private vehicle would be 4WD or Van or minibus depend on how big is the group.
A/C and heater just ask your driver guide when you need.
Fuel.
English / Spanish Speaking Driver.
Accommodations.
Camel ride in the Sahara desert ( Camel Per person)
Dinner in Ouarzazate, Dades Canyon, the desert camp, and Midelt.
Breakfast.
Visit Fes and Marrakesh with an official guide recognized by ‏the Moroccan government.
Stop when and where you want just ask your driver.
Stops for panoramic views and free time for lunch.

5 Days Desert Tour Fes to Marrakech– Highlights

Visit Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, with its clean streets and alpine-style houses
Stop at the cedar forest of Azrou to see Barbary monkeys living freely
Enjoy beautiful views while driving through Ziz Valley with its long palm groves
Ride camels across the golden sand dunes of the Merzouga Sahara Desert
Watch a sunset and sunrise in the desert from the top of the dunes
Spend a night in a luxury desert camp with Berber music under the stars
Explore the Merzouga area, including nomads, Khamlia village, and the desert lake
Visit the traditional market of Rissani and the fossil town of Erfoud
Walk through the impressive Todra Gorges with high canyon walls
See the unique Monkey Fingers rock formations in Dades Valley
Discover famous kasbahs like Ait Ben Haddou and Amridil Kasbah
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Finish the tour in Marrakech with drop-off at your accommodation or airport

5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour Itinerary

Your 5 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech starts with pickup from your accommodation or the airport in Fes. The drive heads south toward Ifrane, a clean and calm town with alpine-style houses and cool weather. You will then stop in the cedar forest to see Barbary macaques in their natural environment.

After lunch in Midelt, the road continues through the Tizi n’Tilghmt Pass and along the Ziz Valley, offering beautiful views of palm trees and small villages. By afternoon, you arrive in Merzouga, where camels are waiting to take you across the dunes. From the top of a high dune, you will enjoy a stunning sunset. Dinner and overnight stay take place in a luxury desert camp, with Berber music under the stars.

Early in the morning, you can watch the sunrise over the dunes, a peaceful and unforgettable moment. After breakfast, you return to Merzouga by camel, where your driver will be waiting.

This day is dedicated to discovering the Merzouga region. You will visit an old eyeliner mine, then stop to meet nomadic families living in traditional tents. Here, you can learn about their daily life and enjoy a cup of Berber tea. Later, you will visit Khamlia village, famous for its Gnawa music, performed by locals with roots from sub-Saharan Africa.

After lunch, there is time to walk through a palm grove and visit Merzouga Lake, also called Flamingo Lake when water is present. Dinner and overnight stay will be in a comfortable hotel near the dunes.

After breakfast, the tour continues toward Rissani, once the capital of the Tafilalet region and still an important trading center. You will have time to visit its traditional market, especially lively on market days.

Next, the drive goes to Erfoud, known for fossils. You will stop at a local workshop to see fossilized marble and learn how it is shaped. After that, the road passes through palm groves in Touroug and Tinjdad before reaching the impressive Todra Gorges. These high red cliffs create one of the most beautiful natural sites in Morocco. After lunch nearby, the tour continues to the Dades Valley.

You will stop at the famous Monkey Fingers rock formation and a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the valley. Dinner and overnight stay will be in a hotel in the Dades Valley.

After breakfast, the drive continues toward Kalaa Magouna, the heart of the Rose Valley. Every May, this area hosts the Rose Festival, and throughout the year you can find rose water, oils, perfumes, and natural cosmetics made by local cooperatives.

After free time for lunch, the tour passes through the palm groves of Skoura and visits the Kasbah of Amridil, one of the best-preserved kasbahs in the region. Later, you arrive in Ouarzazate, where you can visit famous film studios and the historic Taourirt Kasbah. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a hotel.

On the last day, you visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic places in Morocco. Many movies and TV series were filmed here, including Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

The drive continues through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass with stops for photos and lunch along the way. In the afternoon, you arrive in Marrakech, where the 5 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation or the airport.