Fes to Marrakech 5-day Sahara desert tour in Morocco
Join this 5 Days tour from Fes to Marrakech via the Merzouga desert and the Atlas Mountains which will allow you to discover the Berber land and see what’s beyond the Morocco imperial cities. This Fes to Marrakech desert tour of 5 Days includes sightseeing the most interesting spots in the Moroccan Sahara and Atlas Mountains.
Overview:
Join us on an amazing 5-day trip from Fes to Marrakech, where you will enjoy the stunning Merzouga Desert on your journey. Imagine experiencing a stunning sunset view while riding a camel and crossing the Erg-Chebbi dunes. Enjoy warm Berber hospitality while spending wonderful evenings under the stars in a cozy desert camp.
This 5-day desert trip from Fes to Marrakech promises to be a stunning journey through the desert, full of surprise and discovery at every turn. Experience the rich blend of Moroccan cultures and landscapes as you travel from Fes to Marrakech in style and comfort with our modern vehicles.
You’ll have the opportunity to see much of the Sahara desert via the Atlas Mountains, valleys, and kasbahs on a 5-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech. Enjoy an overnight camping trip and camel ride. The itinerary includes two nights in the Merzouga Desert, one in the Dades Valley, and the final night in Ouarzazate.
Highlights of 5-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour
This Moroccan desert adventure has several highlights you can check some of them below.
- See and feed wild monkeys in the Cedar forest
- Explore the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Drive along the huge Palm groves of Ziz Valley
- Camel ride Experience in the Sahara desert
- Admire the Sahara Sunset and Sunrise
- Drum music around the campfire
- Explore the sports around Merzouga & Erg-Chebbi
- Visit Atlas Studio & Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains landscapes
Itinerary of 5 Days tour from Fes to Marrakech
Take a look at the detailed itinerary of our 5-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech below, Keep in mind that you can customize the itinerary to suit your needs.
1st Day: Fes - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Ziz Valley - Merzouga
From Fes to Merzouga, we will begin our 4-day desert tour and travel via the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Ifrane toward Midelt. We will pause in the Azrou Cedar forest to see the wild monkeys.
After lunch in Midelt, we will travel to Erfoud by crossing the Tizi N’Talghomt pass, passing through Errachidia and the Ziz valley, which is lined with palm trees, where we will pause to see the panoramic view.
After arriving in Merzouga, the Sahara desert, we spend the night in a hotel. Lodging that includes breakfast and dinner.
2nd Day: Tour around Merzouga - Overnight Camel trek
Day trip to see the sights around Merzouga today with a visit to the village of Khamlia, where residents from sub-Saharan African nations perform Gnawa music as a tribute to their former way of life as slaves. There, we will take in a live performance before continuing our journey into the Black rocky desert.
We’ll go to the mining village, where remnants of French colonization can still be seen, and some of the locals work in the lead and baryte mines. We will visit a Berber nomadic family that is still living in the desert on this trip, where we will discover more about their way of life and enjoy a cup of tea in their traditional tent.
Afternoon:
We’re going begin our afternoon camel ride into the desert to get to the camp after lunch at some of the local restaurants. It will be a fantastic chance to take pictures along the way and take in the view of the dunes.
After we get to the camp, you can enjoy sandboarding in the dunes and taking walks in the desert sand to watch the sunset. We will gather around the campfire to play drums and sing Berber songs after enjoying a delectable Moroccan dinner. Before going to bed, you can relax and take in the starry sky after this local performance.
3rd Day: Merzouga - Rissani - Todra Gorges - Dades valley
We advise you to rise early today to see one of the most spectacular sunrises on the planet from the Erg-Chebbi dunes. At the camp, we will have breakfast before heading back to Merzouga.
The 5-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech continues to Dades Valley. While on the way, we’ll stop at the traditional Rissani market, where locals and Berber nomads gather to buy and sell necessities. We travel to the Todra Gorge and the valley, where we will have free time to walk and explore while enjoying the beautiful panoramic views of the historic kasbahs next to the palm trees.
We may have lunch in a local restaurant before we continue our journey to Dades Valley where we will drive along the Dades River with the view of Berber houses until we reach our accommodation.
4th Day: Dades Valley - Kelaat M'gouna - Skoura - Ouarzazate
After leaving Dades Valley, we travel to Kelaat M’Gouna via an exciting off-road route. Stops can be made whenever you’d like, such as a visit to a Berber nomadic family who live in a cave near Bou Tharar. Here you can sip a hot cup of tea and get a firsthand look at their way of life.
Our adventure continues to Kelaat M’Gouna, famous for the Valley of Roses. If you visit in the spring, you can walk through the valley and admire the gorgeous blooming roses. We will arrive in Skoura, a stunning oasis with vast palm groves. Skoura was a crucial stopping point for camel caravans from the Mediterranean to sub-Saharan Africa. Discover the ancient Kasbah of Amridil, offering a window into life over 300 years ago.
We will take you to your hotel in Ouarzazate where you will relax and spend the night at a Riad or Hotel.
5th Day: Dades - Ouarzazate - Ait ben Haddou - High Atlas - Marrakech
After breakfast, we’ll go to Atlas Studio if you’d like to see it or take a picture in front of it. After that, we’ll go to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a world heritage site and an old, historic building that has been used to film many well-known films, including Gladiator, Babel, Game of Thrones, and many more.
We continue to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains, stopping along the way to take in the panoramic views, Berber villages, and Tizi N’Tichka Pass and dropping you off at your hotel after arriving in Marrakech in the afternoon or evening.
Prices of Fes to Marrakech 5-day desert tour
We have the best rates on our 5-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech. The cost varies based on the type of lodging, number of days, number of participants, and season.
| TOUR TYPE | Private tour | Group tour |
|---|---|---|
Accommodation:
Three different lodging options are available for your 5-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, all of which guarantee first-rate services.
- STANDARD LODGE:
- 1st Night at Riad Mamouch or Similar
- 2nd Night at Acacia Desert Camp or similar.
- 3rd Night at Kasbah Didis or similar.
- 4th Night at Riad Amlal or similar.
- MEDIUM LODGE:
- 1st Night at Riad Mamouch or Similar
- 2nd Night at a Luxury Desert Camp or similar.
- 3rd Night at Kasbah Didis or similar.
- 4th Night at Riad Amlal or similar.
- LUXURY LODGE:
- 1st Night at Riad Madu or Similar
- 2nd Night at a Luxury Desert Camp or similar.
- 3rd Night at Ksar Sultan or similar.
- 4th Night at Dar Chamaa or similar.
The cost of our 5-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech varies depending on the number of participants and the number of days, so get in touch with us for the most affordable price.
Included:
- Private modern transportation with A/C
- Car Fuel
- Pick-up from your lodging
- English-speaking driver with prior experience
- Night in a Merzouga Hotel
- Overnight in the Desert camp
- Accommodation in Dades Valley
- Accommodation in Ouarzazate
- ( Dinner & Breakfast ) x4
- Camel trek in the Sahara desert
- Sandboarding in the dunes
Excluded:
- Beverages
- Lunches
- Entrance to monuments (Optional)
- Leaving a tip (Optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip the camel ride to the desert camp?
You can get to the camp by car transfer instead of a camel ride, or you can do one of our activities for an extra charge. The quad biking or Merzouga buggy tour can be done instead of a camel ride.
Does this tour package include meals?
Our 4 Days Fes to Marrakech desert tour includes 3 Nights of Accommodation with Dinner & Breakfast.
What should my tour bag include?
Pack comfortable clothing suitable for both warm days and cooler nights in the desert. Sunscreen, a hat, and a camera are essential for capturing the breathtaking moments.
Can the itinerary be customized to suit personal preferences?
Yes, our team is flexible and happy to tailor the tour itinerary to accommodate your interests and requirements, ensuring a personalized experience.
What is the booking & payment method?
To book our Marrakech to Fes desert tour 3 days, we ask for a modest deposit to be paid by PayPal or Credit card to our account, and the balance is payable in cash at the pick-up to your driver in euros, or equivalent in dollars or dirhams.
Is it possible to pay the rest amount using PayPal or a credit card?
We can in some cases accept the complete payment by Paypal or Credit card however a 5% fee is going to be applied to cover the additional transaction charges.
What is the Cancelation Policy?
Cancellation Policy: You will receive a full refund if you cancel at least 3 days in advance before the trip commences.
Do you offer Discounts for Travel Bloggers and Writers?
Mouhou Tours offers discounts of up to 70% for Travel bloggers and writers who are interested in collaboration.
Reviews about 5-Day trip from Fes to Marrakech
- FREE Cancelation: Up to 72 hours.
- Available languages: EN, ES, FR, IT, DE
Additional information:
- When making your booking, please mention any dietary requirements you may have, such as a vegetarian diet.
- Our tour guides handpick the highest quality lunch restaurants just to guarantee your well-being during the excursion. Tell your guide about any preferences you may have.
- We may skip the off-road of Bou Tharar if you go in a MINIVAN, and we go on the main road to Rose Valley.
- For a short trip try the 3 Days Desert tour from Fes to Marrakech or Fes to Marrakech 2-day desert tour.
- This trip is available as a 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour.
- You can do this trip the other way around with our 5-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour.
- Fes round trip is available with our 5-day Fes desert tour.