5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes

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5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Discover another side to Morocco during a 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes that’s designed with slow travel in mind to enable you to enjoy the every moment of the way from Marrakech to Fes. Experience the customs of a Berber family settled in the caves of the mountains, dedicate a whole day to the secrets of the Sahara, and live a genuine experience with a nomad family in the middle of the desert. With comfort as standard in our 4×4 vehicles you’ll enjoy an adventure away from the tourist trail that doesn’t hurry a thing, all combining into a heady mix of cultural experiences, dramatic views across stunning landscapes and the pure magic of the Moroccan desert.

Itinerary 5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes

Day 1: Exploring Marrakech, the Red City

Your adventure 5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes begins with a guided tour of Marrakech, the Red City due to the rose-colored walls around the town and the old city’s distinct ambiance and architecture. Stroll around the bustling souks, admire landmarks such as Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace, and take in the sights, sounds, and colors of Jemaa el-Fnaa square. This first day is a great introduction to the cultural heart of Morocco.

Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Marrakech

Meals: breakfast

Day 2: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley

Begin your 5 day tour from Marrakech to fes with pick-up from your Marrakech hotel or airport. Head south through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the picturesque Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Along the way, stop for photos then Continue to the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for its roles in major films and TV series After exploring the historic fortress, travel to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert,” where you will have lunch. In the afternoon, pass through the palm groves of Skoura and the Valley of Roses, known for its fragrant flowers. Arrival in Boumalne Dades, dinner and overnight in a hotel in the picturesque Dades Gorges.

Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Dades Gorge

Meals:Dinner & breakfast

Day 3: Dades valley - Todra Gorge - sahara desert merzouga

After breakfast at your hotel in Boumalne Dades, begin your journey toward the striking Todra Gorge. The Todra River has shaped this dramatic canyon, where limestone cliffs rise up to 300 meters. Take time for a short walk through the gorge and capture some photos of the impressive scenery.

Continue on through the Berber villages of Tinghir and see the green palm groves that stretch across the Tafilalt region. Pause along the way for lunch before reaching Merzouga, known as the entrance to the Sahara Desert.

In the late afternoon, swap your 4×4 for a camel and ride across the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sun sets. Your journey leads to a desert camp set among the dunes, where you can relax with a traditional Moroccan dinner. Spend the night around the campfire with Berber music, then sleep under the stars in the heart of the desert.

Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp in Merzouga (standard or luxury)

Meals:Dinner & breakfast

Activity: Camel ride + Sandboarding available

Day 4: Merzouga Area — Gnaoua Village — Nomadic Families

Consider even waking up early for the sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at camp. Rather than rushing off, take the time to explore the desert region surrounding Merzouga for the day.

Khamlia Village: Located near Merzouga, Khamlia is one of the traditional villages and it has the unique habitants there who are the Gnaoua people where you can listen to their very spiritually music. We continue to tour aboard a 4×4 where we visit nomadic families, oases hidden in the desert. Go back to your hotel or camp late afternoon and experience another evening of peace in the Sahara.

Overnight: Sahara Desert Hotel

Meals:Dinner & breakfast

Day 5: Merzouga – Valley Ziz – Ifrane – Fes

On the final of 4-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour day you wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes, and breakfast at camp. Ride back to the village of Merzouga by camel or 4×4 and set off on your scenic drive north.

Travel through the Ziz Valley with its palm-filled oases and panoramic mountain scenery. Break for lunch in scenic Midelt, a town in the heart of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Now, travel on to the cedar forests of the Azrou region and with luck see wild Barbary monkeys as you drive and pass the Swiss-style town of Ifrane.

Arrive in Fes in the evening where your memorable desert experience comes to a close with a drop off at your hotel or riad.

End of Tour: Drop-off in Fes