5 Days Marrakech to Fes desert tour

5 DAY MARRAKECH TO FES DESERT TOUR

Experience the best 5 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour with 2 nights in the desert which offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the vast Sahara desert OF Erg Chebbi.

TOUR OVERVIEW

Here is a summary of the Marrakech to Fes desert tour  5 days:

Starting from Marrakech, drive through the High Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou, and reach Dades Gorges for an overnight stay. Travel to Todra Gorges, continue to Merzouga near Erg Chebbi, enjoy a camel trek into the Sahara Desert, and spend the night in a desert camp.

Off-road tour around the Sahara desert in a 4×4 car to explore the vast desert. Pass through the Ziz Valley, Cedar forests and arrive in Fes.

Starting Point

Marrakech

Ending Point

Fes

Departure Point

Any Place In Marrakech

Style

Premium Private Tour

Duration

5 days/4 nights

HIGHLIGHT OF THE 5 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO FES

The 5 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour offers several highlights that showcase the beauty of Morocco. Here are some highlights of the Marrakech to Fes desert tour:

  • Journey through the stunning High Atlas Mountains, enjoying scenic views and picturesque landscapes of the Berber villages.
  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Stop the dramatic rock formations and breathtaking valleys of Dades Gorges.
  • Discover the impressive Todra Gorges, famous for its towering cliffs.
  • Experience the magical Sahara Desert on a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
  • Spend the night in a desert camp, enjoying traditional music, and stargazing.
  • Venture deeper into the desert with a 4×4 excursion.
  • Break stop in the Cedar forest to observe the Apes.
  • Stop in the “little Swiss” of Morocco called Ifrane.

THE ITINERARY OF THE 5 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO FES

DAY 1: MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – DADES VALLEY:

Our Marrakech to Fes desert tour 5 days will depart from Marrakech in the morning at 8:30 am,  and head towards the High Atlas Mountains, where some stops will be made to enjoy stunning views of Berber villages and landscapes. Drive through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village used as a filming location for many movies. Our visit will take around one hour to explore this fortress. After lunch in Kasbah, we continue our 5 day Marrakech to Fes desert tour through Ouarzazate, known as Hollywood Of Africa, where you can visit the Atlas Studio; the largest movie site producer. Afterward, we drive ahead through the Skoura and Roses Valley, and arrive to Dades Valley, where two stops will be made in the rock formations called Monkeys fingers and in the Zig-zag road of Dades Gorge. Overnight stay at Dades Valley.

  • Driving distance from Marrakech to Dades Valley is approximately 360 km.
  • Driving time is around 6-7 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions

DAY 2: DADES VALLEY - TODGHA GORGE – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA DESERT

After a fresh breakfast in the hotel, we drive to Todra Gorges, famous for its towering cliffs; The gorge is famous for its striking beauty, with its narrow, deep canyon walls and the spring waters of the river flowing through it. Continue your Marrakech to Fes desert tour 5 day towards the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi through Erfoud famous for its high-quality dates and fossils market.

In the Sahara desert, you will meet your camel caravan for a sunset camel trek into the desert, you will have a short break over the largest sand dune to watch the magical sunset and admire the incredible views of the desert. In the desert camp, you savor a traditional dinner and spend the night in a desert camp, playing drums and singing around the bonfire under the starry sky.

  • Driving distance is approximately 265 km.
  • Driving time is around 4-6 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions

DAY 3: SAHARA DESERT EXPOLARTION

The third day of our Marrakech to Fes desert tour 5 days will start with waking up early to watch the stunning sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi. After a fresh breakfast in the desert camp, our excursion around the desert will start by visiting the nomads who still live the old lifestyle, later, we will enjoy driving Off-road through the scenic of the Sahara desert. We will visit the village of the Gnawa people originally from Sudan, to learn about their unique traditional music and their spiritual dancing and singing. Later, we will enjoy a traditional Berber Pizza for lunch.

In the evening, you will drive to your hotel to chill out or enjoy a swimming pool in the heart of the desert, or possibly end your day with some activities such as Quad biking or Buggy.

  • Driving time is around 2-3 hours.

DAY 4: SAHARA DESERT - RISSANI - ZIZ VALLEY - MIDELT

On the third day of our 5 day tour from Marrakech to Fes, wake up early to admire the sunrise over the dunes: an unforgettable desert experience. After breakfast at the hotel, we leave the Merzouga desert and continue our Marrakech to Fes desert tour towards Midelt. Pass through Rissani, an ancient desert town known for its lively souks and historical significance, we will do a short walk in this old market to explore it a little bit with your driver or guide. After lunch, the tour will take you through the picturesque Ziz Valley, famous for its vast palm groves and picturesque kasbahs. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive in Midelt, a peaceful mountain village nestled between the Middle and High Atlas mountain ranges. Known for its fresh air and apple orchards, Midelt offers a peaceful night’s sleep.

DAY 5: Midelt - Cedar forest - Ifrane - Fes

On the last day of our Marrakch to Fes desert tour 5 day, we will start after a fresh breakfast at the hotel, and continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at the cedar forests, where you can meet the Barbary macaque monkeys. Your next stop is at Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco” because of its European-style architecture. This will be your last stop and walk before you get to Fes. The tour ends in Fes, marking the end of the 5 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour.

INCLUDED AND EXCLUDED IN MARRAKECH TO FES DESERT TOUR 5 DAYS

Please review the inclusions and exclusions to understand what is covered in the 5 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour package and what additional costs you may need to consider.

INCLUDED:
  • Modern Transportation throughout the tour in a comfortable vehicle with AC.
  • English-speaking driver or guide.
  • 3 nights in the hotel in a private room with a toilet.
  • 1 night in the desert camp in a private tent with a toilet.
  • Off-road tour around the Sahara desert.
  • Sunset camel trek into the Sahara Desert.
  • Guided tour of Ait Ben Haddou.
  • The tour includes daily breakfast and dinner except in Fes.
EXCLUDED:
  • Entrance Fees.
  • Lunch meals
  • Dinner in Fes and Drinks.
  • Tips: Gratuities for guides, drivers, and staff are not included.

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    PRIVATE MARRAKECH TO FES DESERT TOUR 5 DAYS REVIEWS

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    My friends and I went to Morocco with To Morocco Travel and had a great time in this amazing 5 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour, thanks to our guides who did a brilliant job driving us to wonderful places. Also, we met other groups travelling like us and became good friends! Looking forward to schedule the next visit 🙂

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    The best trip by far! I loved our tour with Hassan. He took us to all the must see attractions and he was very patient with us as we stopped by a few shops for souvenirs. Hassan also invited us to his house for tea! Super hospitable. He would definitely go back to Morocco again

    Incredible 5 days trip Fes to Merzouga

    Unforgettable trip to the desert, the driver and guide showed us beautiful places, friendly and professional treatment. The camp between the dunes was wonderful, concert with the berebwres and delicious food. I recommend it 100%

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