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Discover the best of Morocco with this 5-day/4-night Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes. This Morocco tour package takes you through stunning landscapes, including the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, dramatic gorges, and the Sahara Desert.
Ride camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, witness breathtaking sunsets, and explore desert villages and Berber towns. Visit the Cedar Forest, meet nomadic families, and enjoy a magical night under the stars in a luxury desert camp.
From Marrakech to Fes, this Morocco Desert Tour offers an unforgettable blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty. Perfect for travelers seeking a unique and immersive experience!
From Marrakech to Fes
Depart from Marrakech at 8 am
The 5-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour starts with an early pick-up from the airport or your accommodation in Marrakesh. Then drive through the fascinating High Atlas mountains and Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Stops will be made for panoramic views of the breathtaking landscapes. Then we visit the Kasbah of Telouat.
After that, we continue to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies, including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, etc. And also TV series, including Game of Thrones. Then we head to “The Gate of the Desert” Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel
After breakfast, we are going to explore the city of Ouarzazate. Firstly, we visit the Atlas studios, where various famous movies were shot, and also visit the Taourirt Kasbah, a fortified mud castle and one of the most ancient and spectacular Ksars in Morocco. After that, we drive east to visit Amridil Kasbah, which is surrounded by palm groves in Skoura. Then continue to Kalaa Magouna, famous for the Rose Valley. A Rose Festival is held annually in May, where the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, and oil to cosmetic products. Then we drive to Dades Valley through Boumalne Dades. Inevitable stops at the “monkey fingers” rock formation and on a spot atop a mountain overlooking the Dades valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Boumalne Dades
After breakfast, we continue the 5-day desert tour to Todra Gorges, the course of the the Todra River has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains, making a high, red cliff-sided canyon. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Then drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad—free time for lunch on the way.
In the afternoon we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Where you switch to camels and cross the sandy desert. A stop will be made for you to enjoy the magical sunset on top of a high dune. Then continue to the desert luxury camp. Where you can enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under the vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp.
Wake up early in the morning is a must-do, in order to contemplate the beautiful sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to exploring the region of Merzouga. The area has so many incredible sites, from sand dunes, wild lakes, mines, and fossil areas to fabulous oases. Which are the ideal places for so many outdoor activities.
Firstly, we start our journey in Merzouga by driving off-road to visit an ancient lead mine. Then we visit nomads in their handmade, woven tents. It is going to be a chance to learn how they live while drinking Berber tea. Our next destination is Khamlia village, where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music and dancing performances. The latter are from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan and Niger. Afterward, you will have free time for lunch in a restaurant. After that, we take a stroll in a palm tree grove. Dinner and overnight In a hotel.
On the last day of your 5 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour. You wake up early morning to contemplate the beautiful sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast, then you return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. Then we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani is still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After a stroll in Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble
After that, we drive along the Ziz River, stopping for a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley. Free time for lunch in Midelt Then we continue to Cedars Forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. After that, we will visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow, and alpine-style houses. No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, we drop you off at the airport or your accommodation in Fes. End of the tour
This 5 days from Marrakech tour was the perfect blend of adventure and culture. As one of the most comprehensive Marrakech tours, it took us from the vibrant streets of Marrakech to the serene Merzouga Desert. The Marrakech desert tour included a night in a luxury camp, where we enjoyed camel rides and breathtaking sunsets over the dunes. The journey to Fes was equally stunning, with stops at Todra Gorge and traditional Berber villages. If you’re planning a trip to Morocco, don’t miss this 5-day tour—it’s the ultimate way to experience the beauty of the desert and beyond!
If you’re looking for the best 5 days from Marrakech experience, this tour is it! Our journey from Marrakech to Fes via the Merzouga Sahara Desert was nothing short of magical. As part of one of the top Marrakech tours, we explored the High Atlas Mountains, visited the iconic Ait Benhaddou, and spent a night in a luxury desert camp. The Marrakech desert tour portion was unforgettable—camel trekking at sunset and stargazing in the Sahara were highlights. The trip ended in Fes, with stops at Todra Gorge and the Ziz Valley along the way. Highly recommend this 5-day adventure for anyone wanting to see the best of Morocco!
