3 days · 2 nights
Private tours from Fes
5-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
The full journey from Fes to Marrakech through the Sahara and the south — a night in a luxury camp, a day around Merzouga, the Todra and Dades gorges, Skoura, Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou.
- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Departure
- Fes
- Destination
- Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes)
- Ends in
- Marrakech
Overview
Five days is the most comfortable way to cross from Fes to Marrakech through the south. Each stage is short enough to leave room for walks, lunches and photo stops.
After the night in the dunes and a day exploring the Merzouga region, the route follows the Todra and Dades gorges, slows down for the Valley of Roses and the kasbahs of Skoura, and stays a night in Ouarzazate. The last morning is spent at Ait Benhaddou before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Route
- Fes
- Ifrane
- Midelt
- Merzouga
- Khamlia
- Todra Gorge
- Dades Valley
- Skoura
- Ouarzazate
- Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech
Highlights
- Cedar forest, Barbary macaques and Ifrane
- Night in a luxury desert camp after a sunset camel trek
- A day exploring nomad life, Khamlia and the lake of Merzouga
- Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
- Kasbah Amridil, the Valley of Roses and Taourirt Kasbah
- Ait Benhaddou, Telouet and the High Atlas crossing
Photo gallery
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Fes – Ifrane – cedar forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Early pick-up from the airport or your accommodation in Fes. We drive through Imouzzer to Ifrane, then into the cedar forest of the Barbary macaques, with lunch in Midelt. Crossing the Tizi n'Talghemt pass and following the Ziz river, we reach Merzouga in the afternoon. Switch to camels to ride into the dunes for sunset, then on to a luxury camp for Berber drums, dinner and a night under the stars.
- Overnight:
- Luxury desert camp, Erg Chebbi
Day 2
Exploring the Merzouga region – nomads, Khamlia, lake and palm grove
Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast and a camel ride back to your driver. We explore the region by 4×4 — an old kohl (eyeliner) mine, Berber tea with a nomad family, Gnawa music in Khamlia, lunch, a palm grove walk and the seasonal lake known for flamingos when there is water. Dinner and the night at a hotel.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in Merzouga
Day 3
Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
After breakfast we visit Rissani, the historic capital of the Tafilalet, and a fossil-marble workshop in Erfoud. Through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinejdad we reach the Todra Gorge for a walk and lunch. We continue via Boumalne Dades to the "Monkey Fingers" rock formations and a viewpoint over the Dades Valley, with dinner and the night at a hotel.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in the Dades Valley
Day 4
Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Skoura – Ouarzazate
We visit Kelaat M'Gouna and the Valley of Roses, where local cooperatives make rose water, oils and cosmetics and a rose festival is held each May. After lunch we drive through the palm groves of Skoura to Kasbah Amridil, then on to Ouarzazate to visit the film studios and the Taourirt Kasbah. Dinner and the night at a hotel.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in Ouarzazate
Day 5
Ait Benhaddou – Telouet – High Atlas – Marrakech
On the final day we visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has appeared in films including Gladiator and in Game of Thrones, then cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with stops for lunch and photographs. We drop you at your accommodation or the airport in Marrakech.
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or the airport
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
- English-speaking driver
- 3 nights in riads or hotels
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
- Sandboards available at the camp
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Stops at points of interest along the route
- Berber drumming evening at the camp
What's not included
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips
Accommodation
- Night 1: luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Night 2: hotel in Merzouga
- Night 3: hotel in the Dades Valley
- Night 4: hotel in Ouarzazate
Practical information
- Tour type
- Private, one-way tour: starts in Fes and ends in Marrakech
- Pick-up
- Your accommodation or the airport in Fes
- Drop-off
- Your accommodation or the airport in Marrakech
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Our tours are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver and vehicle. You will not be joined by other travellers.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts in Fes, with pick-up from your accommodation or the airport, and finishes in Marrakech. If you would like to start or finish somewhere else, let us know — the starting and end points can be adapted.
How much does this tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, your travel dates and your choice of accommodation. Send us your dates and group size by WhatsApp or email and we will reply with a personal quote.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your pace, interests and budget — you can add nights, skip stops or combine routes. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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