Discover Morocco’s diverse landscapes on this 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes, combining mountains, gorges, desert, and Berber culture. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains, through scenic valleys, and into the golden sands of the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel trek, overnight in a desert camp, and immerse yourself in the nomadic Berber lifestyle. Explore historic towns, palm-filled oases, and the Middle Atlas before arriving in the imperial city of Fes. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and authentic Moroccan experiences.
Tour Highlights: 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit Ouarzazate and its kasbahs
- Explore the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
- Camel trek and overnight in Merzouga Desert
- Discover Berber nomadic culture around Merzouga
- Scenic drive through Rissani, Ziz Valley, and Middle Atlas
- Visit Azrou cedar forests and see wild Barbary macaques
- Explore the alpine-style town of Ifrane
- Arrival in the imperial city of Fes
Itinerary: 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes
Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate
After breakfast, depart Marrakech and drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop to admire panoramic mountain views and traditional Berber villages. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Sahara,” and visit its famous kasbahs and film studios. Explore the surrounding area and enjoy the desert-edge landscapes. Check in to your hotel or riad in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
After breakfast, leave Ouarzazate and drive through the stunning Valley of Roses, known for its fragrant rose fields and scenic kasbahs. Stop at scenic viewpoints to take photos of the lush valley and mountains. Continue to the dramatic Dades Gorges, where winding roads pass between towering cliffs and rocky formations. Arrive in the late afternoon, check in to your hotel or riad, enjoy dinner, and rest overnight.
Day 3: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, depart for Todra Gorge, famous for its sheer limestone cliffs and palm-lined river. Take a short walk and admire the spectacular scenery. Continue east through desert towns such as Tinjdad and Erfoud before reaching Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. Prepare for a sunset camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. At your desert camp, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and Berber music around the campfire, then spend a magical night under the stars.
Day 4: Merzouga – Explore Nomadic Culture
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4. After breakfast, explore the desert surroundings and discover the lifestyle of the nomadic Berber communities. Visit small villages, learn about traditional crafts, and enjoy the desert’s peaceful atmosphere. Optional 4×4 excursions can take you to nearby oases and salt flats. Return to your camp or hotel in the afternoon, enjoy dinner, and overnight near the desert.
Day 5: Rissani – Ziz Valley – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
After breakfast, depart Merzouga and drive through Rissani, the historic desert town famous for its markets and palm groves. Continue along the scenic Ziz Valley, lined with thousands of palm trees and traditional kasbahs. Pass through the Middle Atlas Mountains and stop at Azrou cedar forests to see wild Barbary macaques. Continue through the alpine-style town of Ifrane, before arriving in Fes in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable desert adventure.
Tour Includes
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle
- Experienced driver/guide
- Pick-up in Marrakech & drop-off in Fes
- 2 nights in hotels/riads (Ouarzazate & Dades)
- 1 night in desert camp (dinner & breakfast)
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Fuel and transportation costs
Tour Excludes
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips and personal expenses
