5-Day Tour from Fes to the Sahara Desert and Marrakech
On this 5-day private desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, we will travel through the Atlas Mountains to reach the Sahara Desert, passing through palm groves and enjoying lush landscapes while learning about local traditions and culture. Along the way, we will explore the Sahara dunes.
Experience a camel ride, traverse the impressive Todra Gorges and Dades Valley, and explore valleys, palm groves, wild nature, and the culture of Berber, Jewish, and Bedouin communities.
The final day will be spent in the “Red City” of Marrakech, exploring its main attractions and beautiful green gardens.
- DURATION: 5 Days/ 4 Nights
- FROM: Fez
- TOUR: Private
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Rissani – Merzouga
Your private tour begins with a journey through the Atlas Mountains, stopping in the town of Ifrane to explore the famous Cedar Forest, home to Barbary macaques. Continue through the Tiz Ntalghamt mountain pass and the Ziz Gorges, where you can stop for photos and enjoy local mint tea before reaching Midelt. Finally, arrive in Merzouga, ending the day with dinner and overnight at a local riad.
Day 2: Merzouga – Desert Tour and Camel Ride
Explore the desert region around the Erg Chebbi dunes. Learn about the life of the nomads and the stunning desert landscapes. Visit the village of Khamlia to enjoy traditional Gnawa music. For lunch, taste a traditional Berber pizza in the historic town of Rissani. In the afternoon, take a camel ride to admire the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in a desert camp. Enjoy a traditional dinner with tagine, mint tea, and Berber music around the campfire under the starry sky of the Sahara Desert.
Day 3: Merzouga – Dades Gorges
Wake up and head to a local hotel to freshen up and have breakfast before continuing toward Ouarzazate. Along the way, visit Berber villages near the Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley. Overnight at a local hotel in the Dades Gorge with dinner included.
Day 4: Dades Gorges – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast, continue to Ouarzazate via the “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs,” stopping at Kalaa Mgouna, the center of the Valley of Roses, famous for its annual rose festival. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous as a filming location for Hollywood movies such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator, and the HBO series Game of Thrones. Finally, cross the Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass to Marrakech, where you will spend the night at a local hotel.
Day 5: Marrakech – Guided Tour
This day is dedicated to exploring Marrakech. Visit the city’s main attractions, including the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, the Koutoubia Mosque, the souks, the Royal Palace, and several museums. Explore the modern district of Gueliz, including the Menara Gardens and Jardin Majorelle, before concluding the tour at your hotel or airport.
Price includes:
Pickup service from your accommodation in Fes.
Option to stop at any location for photos.
Official guide specialized in history and art in Marrakech.
Accommodation with half-board in selected hotels, riads, or kasbahs (breakfast included).
Camel rides at sunset and sunrise (one camel per person).
Transfer service to your accommodation in Marrakech.
Overnight in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast included.
Fuel included.
Professional driver/guide.
Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Price does not include:
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