5-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

• Embark on the 5-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’Tichka Pass with breathtaking panoramic views.

• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village.

• Visit the cinematic city of Ouarzazate and its famous kasbahs and film studios.

• Drive through the scenic Dades Valley and the fragrant Valley of Roses.

• Walk along the Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon flanked by 300-meter cliffs.

• Ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and sunrise during your 5-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes.

• Experience traditional Berber hospitality in a desert camp under a star-filled sky.

• Explore desert oases, nomadic settlements, and the lively market town of Rissani.

• Travel through the scenic Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas Mountains.

• Visit Azrou’s cedar forests and see wild Barbary macaques in their natural habitat.

• Stop in Ifrane, Morocco’s “Little Switzerland,” for alpine-style architecture and charming scenery.

Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley

Begin your 5-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes with a morning pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech. Travel along the Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2,260m), enjoying sweeping views of the High Atlas Mountains and stopping at traditional Berber villages along the way.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a striking fortified clay village featured in many international films. Enjoy lunch locally before continuing to Ouarzazate, famous for its film studios and historic kasbahs. Conclude the day with a scenic drive through the dramatic Dades Valley and overnight stay immersed in canyon landscapes.

Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, continue your 5-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes through the Todra Gorge, a stunning canyon lined with towering cliffs and palm groves. Pass through small Berber villages and fertile oases, including Tinjdad and Erfoud, before arriving at Merzouga.

Merzouga is your gateway to the Sahara, where the golden Erg Chebbi dunes await. Settle in and prepare for your desert experience.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration & Camel Trek

Begin the day exploring the Erg Chebbi dunes, some of the tallest in Morocco, rising over 250 meters. Visit the historic Paris-Dakar route, Tissardmin Oasis, and a traditional nomadic settlement to learn about desert life.

Stop in Khamlia village for Gnawa music and Moroccan mint tea. In the afternoon, embark on a camel trek into the dunes. Arrive at your desert camp in time for sunset, enjoy traditional Berber hospitality, and sleep under the starlit Sahara sky.

Day 4: Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt

After sunrise and breakfast, depart Merzouga and travel northwest through the scenic Ziz Valley, known for its vast palm groves and dramatic landscapes. Arrive in Midelt, nestled between the High and Middle Atlas Mountains. Enjoy the panoramic views, relax for dinner, and stay overnight in the region.

Day 5: Midelt → Azrou → Ifrane → Fes

On the final day of your 5-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes, journey through small villages such as Zaida and Timahdit. Stop at the cedar forests near Azrou to see Barbary macaques in their natural habitat. Continue to Ifrane, Morocco’s “Little Switzerland,” for alpine-style architecture and clean streets. Arrive in Fes in the evening, concluding your unforgettable desert adventure.