5-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour

Pickup from your Marrakech riad and journey through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi-N-Tichka Pass, offering panoramic views of terraced valleys, traditional Berber villages, and snow-capped peaks. Stop for photos and local insights from your guide.

Lunch at a local restaurant in Ait Ben Haddou. Explore the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous movie location (Gladiator, The Mummy). Continue to Ouarzazate, visiting the city center and its historic Kasbah Taourirt if time allows. Overnight in a comfortable riad.

Distance: 200 km | Time: 4–5 hr

Depart Ouarzazate and drive through Skoura Oasis, with its palm groves and traditional kasbahs. Optional stop at Kasbah Amridil, a centuries-old fortified village. Continue to Kelaat M’Gouna, the Valley of Roses, and admire the valley’s fragrant rose gardens (blooming in spring).

Drive through Bou Tharar and along the scenic Dades Valley, stopping for panoramic views and photos of the dramatic rock formations called Monkey Fingers. Overnight in a riad or hotel in Dades Valley.

Distance: 180 km | Time: 4–5 hr

After breakfast, drive to Todra Gorge, famous for its towering 300-meter cliffs and lush oasis. Walk through the canyon and explore nearby Berber villages. Continue south toward Merzouga, crossing semi-arid plains and palm oases.

Arrive in Erg Chebbi and embark on a camel trek across the golden dunes. Witness a stunning Sahara sunset and enjoy sandboarding. Check into your luxury desert camp, with private tents, traditional décor, and full amenities. Dinner is served under the stars, accompanied by Berber music and drumming.

Distance: 300 km | Time: 5 hr

Wake early for a desert sunrise over the dunes. Explore the Sahara Desert Morocco by 4×4:

• Visit a nomadic family, enjoy traditional tea, and learn about desert life.

• Explore hidden abandoned villages and Galena mines.

• Drive to Khamlia village to hear live Gnawa music and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.

• Visit seasonal salt lakes or desert oases, observing flora, fauna, and unique landscapes.

Return to your desert camp for dinner, relaxation, and a night under the vast desert sky.

Distance: 50–60 km | Time: 1–2 hr driving + exploration

After breakfast, depart Merzouga and drive through the scenic Ziz Valley, lined with palm groves and traditional kasbahs. Stop in Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” known for its European-style architecture, clean streets, and nearby Cedar Forests with Barbary apes.

Continue to Fes, Morocco’s cultural capital, and arrive at your riad or hotel, concluding your 5-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour.

Distance: 420 km | Time: 6–7 hr