Embark on a fantastic desert adventure with our 5 Days from Marrakesh to Fes Morocco Desert Tour. You’ll explore stunning places like the High Atlas Mountains, Berber Villages, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Toudgha Gorges, and Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi dunes), Ziz Valley, Desert Villages, Middle Atlas Mountains, Cedar forest, and even the Switzerland of Morocco, Ifrane. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with breathtaking sights.
Private 5 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, With Morocco Mystical Tours promises an amazing desert experience. This personalized journey includes the convenience of a private vehicle and an experienced driver/guide who will accompany you throughout the trip, sharing insights into Moroccan culture.
Our private 5-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour focuses on delivering an authentic desert experience. We provide a fully customizable itinerary tailored to your specific interests, needs, and budget. You also have the freedom to choose accommodations that align with your preferences.
Begin this 5 days Marrakech to Fes Morocco desert tour today, we’ll pick you up from your Marrakech hotel and head to Telouet, driving through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’tichka pass.
We’ll visit the old Kasbah of Pasha Glaoui and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we’ll drive through the Ounila valley with its Berber villages, visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, and then continue to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Ouarzazate.
Driving distance: 353 km
Driving time: 6 hr 30 min
Second day in our 5 day-Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, After breakfast at the hotel in Ouarzazate, we’ll set off for Skoura. There, we’ll explore the beautiful Kasbah of Amredil nestled in the palm groves along the “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs.” Our journey will then lead us through the Valley of Roses, where we’ll encounter the possibility of visiting a nomadic family dwelling in caves. Next, we’ll venture into the rugged terrain, offering a chance to admire the stunning rock formations of the Dades Gorges.
Continuing onwards, we’ll make our way to Boumalne Dades, where we’ll take a break for lunch. In the afternoon, our travels will lead us to Tineghir and then to the Todra Gorges, where we’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the canyon. Finally, we’ll conclude our day with dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel.
Driving distance: 173 km
Driving time: 2 hr 30 min
This morning, you’ll wander through the Palm Plantations, enjoying the beautiful views of the Todra River. Then, we’ll drive to Tinjedad for lunch at a local spot. Along the way, we’ll pass by small villages like Touroug and El-Jarf before reaching Erfoud. There, you can check out a workshop where locals make fossils.
Afterwards, we’ll head to the amazing Erg Chebbi dunes, also known as the Merzouga Dunes. Once we arrive at the hotel, get ready for a camel ride that lasts about an hour and a half, just in time to catch the stunning sunset. You’ll ride to the campsite or a traditional nomad tent where you’ll spend the night. Dinner will be served, and you’ll experience the magic of sleeping under the stars in the middle of the dunes.
Driving distance: 173 km
Driving time: 3 hr
Wake up early to catch the beautiful sunrise from the closest dune. After a tasty breakfast at the camp, we’ll begin our adventure in the Merzouga desert. Our trusty 4×4 SUV will take us to meet the Berber Nomads living behind the dunes. Learn about their lifestyle and culture as they survive in this remote area. We’ll also visit the deserted village of Miffis, enjoy Gnawa music in Khamlia village, and maybe see the Lake of Birds if it’s full.
After lunch, we’ll head to your Riad for check-in and some free time. Take a swim or stroll to the nearby dunes. Dinner will be served in the evening, and you’ll spend the night at your Riad. You can also choose to stay another night at the desert camp if you’d like.
After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your Riad, we’ll embark on our journey to Fes. Along the way, we’ll make a stop to admire the panoramic view of the Ziz Valley. Lunch will be served either in Midelt or at a suitable spot on our route. Keep an eye out for Barbary apes in the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains. We’ll take a break in Ifrane before continuing our drive to Fes. Your 5 days desert trip from Marrakech to Fes will conclude with drop-off at your Riad in Fes.
Driving distance: 500 km
Driving time: 7 hours and 30 min
A 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes typically costs between €500 and €600 per person, depending on the type of accommodation you choose and the number of people in your group. This price usually includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking guide, camel rides in the Sahara, and meals (breakfast and dinner). The tour also includes visits to popular sites like Ait Benhaddou, the Atlas Mountains, Todra Gorge, and the desert. Please note that prices may vary depending on the season during which you plan your trip.
NOTE : This 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is just a suggestion, if it doesn’t suit you, please reach out, We’re experts at tailoring Morocco tours to match your preferences and schedule, Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.
Tzi N’Tichka:
The Tizi n’Tichka Pass is a mountain pass in Morocco, located in the High Atlas Mountains. It connects the city of Marrakech to the south of Morocco.
The pass is about 2,260 meters (7,410 feet) above sea level, making it the highest pass in the country.
The road offers beautiful views of mountains, valleys, and Berber villages. It’s an important route for travelers going to the Sahara Desert.
Kabah Telouet:
Kasbah Telouet is an old fortress in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, about 100 kilometers from Marrakech. It was once home to the powerful Glaoui family, who controlled the area in the 1800s and early 1900s. The kasbah has beautiful traditional Moroccan buildings, with colorful tiles, courtyards, and carved wooden ceilings. After the Glaoui family lost power in the 1950s, the kasbah started to fall apart. Today, it’s a popular place to visit during desert tours and offers amazing views of the mountains.
Ounila Valley:
The Ounila Valley is a beautiful area in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, located between the Telouet and Ait Benhaddou kasbahs.
The valley has amazing views of red mountains, palm trees, and green fields. It is famous for its old kasbahs, like Kasbah Telouet and Ait Benhaddou, which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The valley was once an important trade route, and today many Berber people still live there. It’s a peaceful place to see.
Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou:
Ait Benhaddou is a famous fortified village, near Ouarzazate city. It is known for its traditional buildings and tall towers called kasbahs, which are made from mud and straw.
The village was once an important stop on the trade route between Marrakech and the Sahara Desert.
In 1987, it became a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its historical and architectural value.
Ait Benhaddou has also been used in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. It is a popular place for tourists to visit and explore its ancient streets and beautiful views.
Atlas Studio:
Atlas Studios is a large movie studio near Ouarzazate city, famous for its big outdoor film sets. It has been used to film many famous movies like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones.
The studio today has it open to tourists, who can visit the sets and see how movies are made. Atlas Studios is a popular place for anyone interested in film. To enter this studio, you will need to pay for a ticket: (8 euros).
Kasbah Amredil:
Kasbah Amredil is an old Berber village in southern Morocco, near the Skoura Oasis.
It was built in the 17th century. It was once the home of a wealthy Berber family. Today, it’s open to visitors, who can explore its rooms and the old traditional things Berbers used before.
Rose Valley:
The Rose Valley is a beautiful valley area, known for growing Damask roses. These roses are used to make rose water and perfumes.
The valley, located near Kelaat M’Gouna town and Boumalne Dades, is especially stunning in spring when the roses bloom. Every year, a Rose Festival is held to celebrate the harvest with music and dancing. The valley is a lovely place to visit, surrounded by mountains and fields of roses.
Boumalne Dades:
Boumalne Dades is a small town, located in the Dades Valley. It is famous for the nearby Dades Gorge, with its beautiful cliffs and rock formations.
The town is surrounded by mountains and green fields. Boumalne Dades is a popular stop for travelers who are going on a 5-day desert trip from Marrakech to Fes. The area is home to traditional Berber villages, where people still live in mudbrick houses.
Toudgha Gorges:
The Todra Gorges are beautiful canyons in the High Atlas Mountains, near the town of Tinghir. The cliffs rise up to 300 meters high and create a narrow, stunning passage. The area is popular for hiking and rock climbing because of its amazing scenery.
The gorges are surrounded by green palm groves and are a great place for photos. It’s a popular spot for tourists who want to enjoy nature and explore nearby Berber villages.
Erfoud:
Erfoud is a town close to the Merzouga desert, Erg Chebbi. It is known as the “Gateway to the Desert” because many people start with 4×4 to get to the desert and ride camels or spend the night at Sahara Desert camps.
The village is also famous for its fossils, including dinosaur bones, and is called the “Fossil Capital of Morocco.
Erfoud is also known for its Date Festival, celebrating the local date harvest. The town is surrounded by beautiful desert landscapes and palm groves. It’s a great stop for those visiting the Sahara on a 5-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.
Erg Chebbi Merzouga:
Erg Chebbi is a large area of sand dunes in Morocco, near the village of Merzouga. The dunes can reach up to 150 meters high and are famous for their beauty with orange color. Many people visit Merzouga to take camel rides into the desert and spend the night in desert camps one of the highlights on the thrid day of 5 day Marrakech to Fes desert tour in Morocco .
It’s a popular place for sunsets and sunrises and experiencing the Sahara Desert. The village of Merzouga has a traditional Berber culture and is a great starting point for desert adventures.
Khamlia village:
Khamlia is a small village near Merzouga. It is known for its Gnaoua music, a traditional style with African. The village is home to the Gnaoua people, who came a long time ago from Mali and Senegal to North Africa as slaves.
Nomads Family:
A nomadic family is a group of tribes who move from place to place in the Sahara Desert. They usually move to find food and water for their animals, like camels, goats, or sheep.
Nomadic families often live in tents or portable homes. In places like the Moroccan desert, many Berber and Bedouin families are nomads, moving between the desert and mountains. Today, some nomadic families have started to settle in towns, but many still keep their traditional lifestyle.
Cedar Forest:
The Cedar Forest is a forest in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco, near Ifrane and Azrou. It is known for its tall cedar trees. The forest is home to monkeys and other animals.
People visit to walk, enjoy nature, and see the wildlife. The trees help protect the land from soil erosion. It is a peaceful place to visit and enjoy Morocco’s natural beauty.
Ifrane City:
Ifrane is a small city in the Middle Atlas Mountains. It is known for its cool climate and beautiful, European-style buildings. Sometimes called “Little Switzerland,” Ifrane has snowy winters and is a popular place for skiing. The city is surrounded by forests and mountains, making it great for outdoor activities like hiking. Ifrane is also home to Al Akhawayn University, an American-style university.
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An adventure of a lifetime! From Marrakech to Fes, every stop was filled with wonder and excitement. The highlight was definitely the camel trek into the desert and camping under the stars. The guides were fantastic, providing insights into the local culture and history. Will cherish the memories forever
I had high expectations for this tour, and it exceeded them all! The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to see both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. The accommodations were comfortable, and the food was delicious. Special shoutout to our guide, Ahmed, for his passion and knowledge. This tour is a must-do!
The 5 day Marrakech to Fes desert tour was everything I hoped for and more. From the bustling souks of Marrakech to the tranquil beauty of the desert, every moment was magical. The guides were attentive, and the accommodations exceeded expectations. Can’t wait to return to Morocco.
A fantastic journey through Morocco’s enchanting landscapes and rich culture. The desert experience was surreal, and the sunrise over the dunes was unforgettable. The tour operators were professional and ensured everything ran smoothly. Would definitely recommend to anyone seeking adventure and authenticity.
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