5 Days From Fes to Marrakech

Destination

Marrakech via Merzouga Desert

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Group Size

Max People: 30

5 Days From Fes to Marrakech Description

Experience one of Morocco’s most beautiful desert routes with this 5 Days From Fes to Marrakech private tour. This Fes to Marrakech desert tour takes you through Ifrane, Cedar Forest, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Erfoud, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi dunes, Rissani, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech. Enjoy camel trekking, a luxury Merzouga desert camp, Sahara sunset, Berber music, kasbahs, valleys, mountain landscapes, and authentic Moroccan culture in a comfortable 5-day itinerary.

5 Days From Fes to Marrakech Highlights

Middle Atlas

Travel through Ifrane, cedar forest, Midelt, and mountain roads.

Ziz Valley

Enjoy palm groves, oasis views, and desert landscapes.

Camel Trekking

Ride camels across Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.

Luxury Desert Camp

Spend a magical night in Merzouga desert camp.

Todra Gorge

Walk between high canyon walls and natural views.

Ait Ben Haddou

Visit Morocco’s famous kasbah before Marrakech.

5 Days From Fes to Marrakech Itinerary

Day 1

Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley

Your 5 Days From Fes to Marrakech starts with pickup from your hotel, riad, airport, or train station in Fes. Travel through Ifrane, the Cedar Forest, and Middle Atlas landscapes toward Midelt. Continue through mountain roads and panoramic viewpoints to the Ziz Valley area for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2

Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, travel through the Ziz Valley palm groves, Erfoud, and desert villages toward Merzouga. In the afternoon, ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and arrive at your luxury desert camp. Enjoy dinner, Berber music, and an unforgettable night under the Sahara stars.

Day 3

Merzouga Desert Experience – Nomads – Khamlia

Wake up early for Sahara sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, explore the Merzouga desert area by 4x4. Visit nomadic families, fossil areas, panoramic dune viewpoints, and Khamlia village to enjoy Gnawa music. Free time near the dunes and overnight stay in Merzouga.

Day 4

Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Leave Merzouga after breakfast and travel through Rissani and Erfoud toward Todra Gorge. Enjoy a walk between the impressive canyon walls before continuing to Dades Valley, known for its rock formations, kasbahs, and mountain scenery. Dinner and overnight stay in Dades Valley.

Day 5

Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Travel through Rose Valley, Skoura, and Ouarzazate before visiting Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco’s most famous historic sites and film locations. Cross the High Atlas Mountains through Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic stops before arriving in Marrakech for drop-off at your hotel, riad, airport, or preferred location.

Included

Pickup in Fes
Drop-off in Marrakech
Private comfortable transport with driver
English-speaking driver-guide
3 nights hotel / kasbah accommodation
1 night luxury Merzouga desert camp
Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes
Breakfasts and selected dinners

Not Included

Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Local city guides where requested
Optional quad biking or extra activities
Tips, travel insurance, and personal expenses

5 Days From Fes to Marrakech FAQ

Yes, this tour can be organized as a private desert tour with flexible pickup in Fes, private transport, and customized stops.

Yes, this itinerary starts in Fes and ends in Marrakech with drop-off at your hotel, riad, airport, or preferred location.

Yes, camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes is included. A 4x4 transfer to the desert camp can be arranged for travelers who prefer not to ride camels.

Yes, the itinerary can be customized depending on your travel dates, hotel category, preferred stops, group size, and special requests.

Bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothes for the desert night, light clothes for the day, personal items, and a camera.