Your 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech begins with an early pick-up from your hotel or riad in Fes. Leaving the city behind, you’ll travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing scenic landscapes, Berber villages, and alpine-style towns.

Stop in Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before continuing through the cedar forests of Azrou, where you may see Barbary macaques. The drive continues via Midelt, a quiet town between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, where you’ll stop for lunch.

In the afternoon, the scenery changes dramatically as you descend into the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and kasbahs. Passing Erfoud, known for fossils and desert landscapes, you’ll arrive in Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara.

Here, you’ll switch to camels for a sunset trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. By evening, reach your desert camp for dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and an unforgettable night under the stars.

Driving distance: About 470 km
Driving time: Around 8 hours

After sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at the camp, return to Merzouga village by camel or 4×4. Today is dedicated to discovering the desert region and its culture.

You’ll explore the Erg Chebbi dunes, visit nomadic families to learn about their lifestyle, and enjoy traditional mint tea. Continue to Khamlia village, home to the Gnawa people, where you’ll experience spiritual desert music rooted in African heritage.

Later, visit desert oases, fossil sites, and seasonal lakes (if water levels allow). The afternoon is free to relax, walk the dunes, or try optional activities such as quad biking or sandboarding.

Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel or riad near the dunes in Merzouga.

After breakfast, depart Merzouga and head west toward Rissani, the historic gateway to the Sahara and former trading center. Continue through arid landscapes and small Berber towns toward Tinghir.

Stop to explore the dramatic Todra Gorges, with towering limestone cliffs and a river running through the canyon one of Morocco’s most impressive natural sights. Enjoy free time to walk through the gorge and have lunch nearby.

In the afternoon, drive through the Dades Valley, famous for its kasbahs and rock formations known as the “Monkey Fingers.” By evening, arrive in Boumalne Dades for dinner and overnight in a traditional hotel overlooking the valley.

Driving distance: About 260 km
Driving time: Around 5 hours 30 minutes

After breakfast, continue your 5 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech toward Ouarzazate. Pass through the Rose Valley and the Skoura palm grove, home to historic kasbahs.

Arrive at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its earthen architecture and appearances in films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Enjoy time to explore the ksar and have lunch nearby.

In the afternoon, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m), enjoying panoramic views of valleys, peaks, and Berber villages built into the mountainsides. By evening, arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your riad or hotel.

Driving distance: About 330 km
Driving time: Around 6 hours 30 minutes

After breakfast, enjoy free time to explore Marrakech at your own pace or with an optional guided city tour. Highlights may include Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and the colorful souks of the Medina.

You can also visit modern areas such as Gueliz or relax in a traditional hammam. Depending on your departure time, you’ll be transferred to your riad, hotel, or Marrakech airport, marking the end of your 5 days tour from Fes to desert end in Marrakech.