5- Days Fez to Marrakech Desert Tour

Day 1: Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga

Start your private Sahara desert tour from Fez with a morning pickup. Drive through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, known as the “Moroccan Switzerland.” Visit the Cedar Forest in Azrou to see Barbary macaque monkeys before continuing through Midelt and the spectacular Ziz Valley with its palm groves and traditional Berber villages. Arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi desert, and spend the night in a hotel near the dunes.

Day 2: Merzouga – Camel Trek – Desert Camp Overnight

After breakfast, enjoy a unique camel trek in the Sahara Desert, riding into the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi dunes. Visit Khamlia village to experience authentic Gnawa music, then meet local Berber nomads for tea and cultural exchange. Return to Merzouga for lunch before your late afternoon camel ride into the desert for sunset. Spend the night at a traditional Morocco desert camp, enjoying dinner and live Berber music under the stars.

Day 3: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Wake early to watch the spectacular desert sunrise, then depart for Todra Gorge, famous for its dramatic cliffs and hiking opportunities. Explore the gorge and continue to the breathtaking Dades Valley, known for its unique rock formations. Overnight in a hotel in the valley, enjoying the stunning landscapes of the Morocco desert tour.

Day 4: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah

Travel to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara,” visiting the historic Taourirt Kasbah. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages featured in many movies. Explore its ancient streets and architecture before spending the night in Ouarzazate.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping at Telouet Kasbah. Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains before descending to Marrakech. Your unforgettable 5-day desert tour from Fez to Marrakech ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.

What’s Included ?

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fez
• Private air-conditioned transport with an experienced English-speaking driver/guide
• 1 night hotel accommodation near Merzouga dunes
• 1 night private desert camp stay in Erg Chebbi
• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Dades Valley and Ouarzazate
• Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes
• Traditional Moroccan breakfasts and dinners
• Entrance fees to Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah

What’s Not Included?

• Lunches during the trip
• Drinks and personal expenses
• Optional entrance fees to other monuments
• Tips for driver and guides (optional)